Are Chromebooks Still Worth Buying After The Googlebooks Release?

How Google's new laptops compare to traditional Chromebooks.

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What Googlebooks do that Chromebooks can't

The main difference with Googlebooks is that they run an Android-based operating system instead of ChromeOS. While ChromeOS can run Android apps, it emulates them, leading to occasional poor performance and bugs. In contrast, Googlebooks can run most Android apps natively at full performance, taking better advantage of the hardware — although some apps might run poorly on Intel-based laptops. They have access to the full Google Play Store.

Speaking of hardware, Google is pushing for better specs, with laptops starting at 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The first Googlebooks deliver around 14 hours of battery life, which is much longer than most Chromebooks.

And because they run an Android-based system, they also integrate much better with Android phones. You can open your phone apps on your laptop and access your...

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