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Google launched five Googlebook laptops this week, its answer to the MacBook. What does the cheapest one cost?

$899

The cheapest Googlebook costs $899, $200 more than Apple's cheapest MacBook. All five launch models have at least 16 GB of memory, a touchscreen, and updates for up to 10 years. The $699 MacBook Neo has 8 GB and no touchscreen.

Google's new Googlebook laptops start at $899. Apple's cheapest MacBook costs $699.

Source: Google (The Keyword); Acer press release; Apple via MacRumors · checked Sep 2026

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