TL;DR: Preorders for the first-ever Google Books are live ahead of the Oct. 4 launch. If you preorder any model through Best Buy, a free pair of Google Pixel Buds 2a (a $129 value) will automatically get added to your cart at checkout.
If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the first laptops designed for Gemini Intelligence, your time has officially arrived. Announced earlier this year at Google I/O, Googlebooks are a brand-new class of premium AI laptops built to challenge MacBooks head-to-head. Preorders are live, with official shipments launching Oct. 4 in the U.S.
You can purchase Googlebooks directly from Google, but Best Buy is serving up a major perk for early buyers. If you preorder any of the five launch laptops through Best Buy, you’ll automatically score a free pair of Google Pixel Buds 2a (a $129 value) in your cart.
Across all five Googlebooks launch models, you get key hardware and software features like:
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Gemini Intelligence — Local NPU acceleration powering tools like Magic Pointer (visual screen queries), Magic Cues (contextual assistance across tasks), Rambler (auto-structured voice capture), and natural-language widget creation.
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Device Continuity — Seamless Android integration with file syncing and app casting directly onto your desktop.
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Premium Baseline Hardware — Minimum 16GB RAM, up to 14+ hours of battery life, backlit keyboards, touch displays, and lightweight builds.
That baseline power makes any of the five models a solid upgrade, but Best Buy’s preorder bonus makes pulling the trigger early a no-brainer.
Google Pixel Buds 2a bring active noise cancellation to Google’s entry-level line for the first time. They use custom 11mm speakers so your music sounds clear, plus noise-blocking tech to block out outside distractions. A clever twist-to-adjust design helps lock them securely in your ears for workouts or commutes, while water resistance handles sweat and rain. You also get easy one-tap phone pairing and up to 20 hours of total battery life with the charging case.
As with most retailer bundles, there are a few basic rules to keep in mind for this deal:
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Marketplace sellers are excluded — You’ll need to buy directly from Best Buy rather than a third-party seller on their site.
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Keep both items to keep the discount — If you cancel or return the Googlebook laptop, you won’t get to keep the free Pixel Buds 2a for free.
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They might ship separately — Don’t worry if two different boxes show up on your doorstep. Best Buy often ships bundled items in separate packages.
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Stock is limited — The offer applies only to in-stock items while supplies last and can’t be combined with other conflicting promotions or applied to previous purchases.
Ready to upgrade? Head over to Best Buy and lock in your Googlebook preorder.