A developer replaced postmarketOS with Ubuntu on a Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook after a failed system update, attempting a weekend firmware hacking project to get Ubuntu running on the ARM64 tablet by swapping the rootfs partition.
Google is unveiling its Googlebook lineup tomorrow in New York City with six confirmed devices from Dell, HP, ASUS, and Acer, but evidence suggests a seventh device—a mysterious third Lenovo clamshell—may also be announced. Based on render leaks and code tracking, the unrevealed machine appears to be a 14-inch Lenovo Googlebook powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processor, completing Lenovo's three-device lineup.
Lenovo's Googlebook 15 laptop will feature premium specs including a 15.3-inch 120Hz OLED display with 2,880 x 1,800 resolution, an Intel Core Ultra 5 chip, and up to 32GB RAM, positioning it as more high-end than previous Chromebooks. The device includes exclusive AI-powered Gemini features like Magic Cursor and a distinctive LED glowbar, with Google scheduled to officially launch the Googlebook platform later in 2024.
Leaked specs for the Lenovo Googlebook 15 reveal a premium laptop with Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, up to 32GB RAM, 15.3-inch OLED display, and Google's facial authentication technology. The device features a haptic trackpad and is expected to be competitively priced around $1,500, comparable to Lenovo's ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition.