I tested ASUS’ Googlebook 14: So, how does it feel to a lifelong Windows user?
Google announced its new Googlebooks line in September, positioning them as premium laptop alternatives to its budget Chromebooks. Unlike Chromebooks, Googlebooks are Android-based devices built exclusively by original equipment manufacturers including ASUS, Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo—Google is not producing any first-party devices itself.
A Windows Central reviewer tests the ASUS Googlebook 14, priced at $1,299, examining how the device performs for a lifelong Windows user. The reviewer, who favors ASUS’ Zenbook line among 14-inch Windows laptops, appears intrigued by the Googlebook offering despite their traditional Windows ecosystem loyalty. The hands-on review aims to assess whether this Android-based laptop provides a compelling alternative to conventional Windows devices and how it compares to the reviewer’s established preferences.