Google has put its first Googlebook laptops on sale in Australia, with the initial five models now available to buy, PCMag Australia reports. The launch was announced on 21 September 2026, with pricing starting at A$899 according to Tech AU, which also noted a lower A$800 figure in its listing description.
Google's own blog describes the Googlebook as "the laptop your Android phone has been waiting for," positioning the device around tight integration with Android handsets. PetaPixel reports that the machines run on Snapdragon processors and promise seamless connectivity with Android devices.
Forbes frames the release as an upmarket take on the Chromebook, suggesting Google is pushing the Googlebook toward a higher tier than its long-running budget laptop line.
Tech AU's coverage lists specs, models and pricing for the Australian market, though the full breakdown was not available in the material reviewed here. PCMag Australia's headline focuses on the first five configurations to reach store shelves, without detailing each model's specifications.
The launch marks Google's move to sell its own laptop hardware under a new name in Australia, with Android connectivity and Snapdragon silicon as the headline features according to the reports.
What to watch next: whether Google confirms wider availability and full specifications for each of the five Googlebook models beyond the Australian launch.
