Chromebook vs. Googlebook: How I'm deciding which laptop to upgrade to next - ZDNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Google is going all-in on its new product line while assuring users Chromebooks aren't being phased out. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. During a recent briefing ahead of its I/O developer conference, Google revealed the Googlebook, a new category of laptops that combines ChromeOS OS and Android into a single operating system. The advent of this original system raises an important question: Are Chromebooks going away? According to Google, the answer is a resounding “No”. In a virtual roundtable, Alexander Kuscher, Google’s tablet and laptop lead, clarified “Chromebooks are not dead” — at least for now. Even if Google wanted to end support for Chromebook tomorrow, it realistically couldn’t, as they’re embedded across multiple consumer sectors. Bryan Lee, VP of ChromeOS Enterprise Go-to-Market, told ZDNET that “Chromebooks have become an invaluable tool for educational institutions, businesses, and consumers… We absolutely intend to continue investing in those experiences and supporting those users.” Plus, Chromebook have a 15-year head start