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Hey guys, 2 months ago I have decided to create content on Instagram (@Meleor_tech) with a specific angle on Mobile-only, Samsung DeX, Android PC etc....
Next week I'll organize a NexDock giveway if you'd like to participate.

I have made (not AI but me on Canva) this Comparison Chart. Sorry it is in € and not $ but you get the point. I feel like it points out something really important: we need high-end lapdock but at an affordable price. (less than 500€).

Better battery and display mostly.
But same question as ever: who would be willing to be 499€ or 499$ for an OLED lapdock with a 60Wh battery? (this is a repost because I made an error on the first post)

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The promise of the freshly announced GoogleBook is to provide a productivity laptop based on the familiar operating system you use everyday: Android.

Similar to a Mac, you can find a real and deep continuity in the experience between your phone and your Google laptop but this time because it is the same exact operating system. In concrete, this means that you can open an app on your phone, start searching for food on Uber eat and then directly finish ordering on your GoogleBook with the same session. This sort of continuity feature is something you already had if you are using Google Chrome or Maps, so I don't see the point to be honest.

Another thing to point at is the AI focus with Gemini. This is a strong point as they want their AI agent to be fully integrated in the desktop experience. We have seen a demo where you can ask Gemini to directly change a setting or create a bespoke widget for you.

So a GoogleBook is a full standalone Android Laptop boosted with AI and phone continuity features. But to do what?

Why would anyone buy a GoogleBook?

Well that's exactly where I am starting to have doubt on the point of these new products which start at $800. These are clearly mid-range laptops but clearly $200 above what would be acceptable (the RAMpocalypse has a huge impact).

Google wants to trigger the new generations here, who does not really no how to use a Windows laptop, but are familiar with how Android works. It's a smart play and I think this can work on a certain measure, however will a student or an employee be really able to achieve more on a GoogleBook than an Android tablet ? The value added is too thin to really differenciate from what the market has already to offer.

Integrated Gemini, a glow button and continuity between device is really not enough to be different and interesting for people.

A Lapdock is a GoogleBook but with a real value added

A Lapdock or laptop dock is a great accessory that turns your smartphone into a real laptop. Let's compare both Lapdock and GoogleBook for a moment:

• Running Android: Yes
• Real Continuity between app: Well a Lapdock uses your phone to be powered so obviously yes
• Ai ready: same, you have your phone as PC so you can enjoy AI in the same way
• Glow Bar: Nope

Instead you have -70% on the total cost of ownership because a lapdock is only $300-$400 with no long term maintenance and security cost.

GoogleBook will make Lapdock and Mobile-Only shine

The GoogleBook will have a great effect on the Mobile-Only vision as Google will push Android to be a real productivity OS and people will finally understand that they can actually work with their Smartphone.

"Why would I pay $1000 to use Android as PC when I can pay only $300 and get it done with a lapdock?"

That is the message I will spread and hopefully we will see the Lapdock comeback in a few times...

-Yanis@MiraLab (former Miraxess)

Mac Observer has obtained exclusive images and a detailed specifications sheet for Lenovo’s upcoming Googlebook 15, giving us our clearest look yet at Google’s new laptop platform. The machine pairs a 15.3-inch 120Hz OLED display with Intel’s Core Ultra 5 325 processor, up to 32GB of LPDDR5x memory, built-in Gemini Intelligence, and a dedicated Google key.

https://www.macobserver.com/news/lenovo-googlebook-15-exclusive-specs-images-oled-core-ultra-gemini/

What do you think?

https://www.androidauthority.com/acer-googlebook-coming-soon-look-3706074/
This could be a lapdock as I see a smartphone on the side.
Are you guys excited ?

• HDMI 4K
• 4× USB-A
• Ethernet Gigabit (1 Gb/s)
• 3× USB-C — 2 inputs + Charge (with a Switch Button on top)
• MicroSD + SD reader
• Audio output jack 3,5 mm

The only problem is that I have very limited stock remaining

About three months ago I started working on a dock for my Pixel 9 running Graphene OS. It utilizes Desktop mode to give you a desktop like experience on the big screem while the phone is still usable as a second screen. I got a lot of positive feedback on my first prototype from you guys so I was eager to develop it further :)

This final version includes a foldable keyboard, which locks onto the screen for transport but is also completely removeable. There's also a bluetooth mouse stored in the back to make it an all-in-one device that's ready to use whenever you want. I think I can therefore officially call this a Cyberdeck?

I also included a handle that can be extended with a seperate strap to make it carryable over the shoulder! (My sewing skills are nonexistent so I'm very proud I was somehow able to add that)

This is gonna be the final version of this Lapdock form factor, but I will keep designing different DIY Lapdocks because I love the concept as well as Graphene OS. If you want to watch my video on the project, be my guest: https://youtu.be/er-uRynxxZo

Thanks for all the feedback and constructive criticism!

Have your phone as a only computer is cool since:

• Iron Man 2 : When Tony Stark just hacks a TV during a Senatorial audience to cast videos.
• The Expanse: Their Phone concept is also incredible, it's a daily companion to do anything

What made you believe that your phone could be more?

Cheers,

These screenshots reveal two major differences between ALOS and the Pixel's desktop mode.

The first difference is that it's impossible to place applications, folders, files, and widgets on the desktop, whereas this is possible on Aluminium OS.

Pixel Android 17 Desktop Mode

Aluminium OS Android 17

Secondly, there's a significant difference in the user interface regarding quick settings and notifications. On Pixel smartphones' desktop mode, it's exactly the same extended interface found on tablets. On a tablet, this makes sense, because the interface must remain adapted to touch. Whereas on a PC, the interface needs to be compact to maximize screen space and the amount of information displayed. On Aluminium OS, the result is very clean and well-executed.

Pixel Android 17 Desktop Mode Quick Settings and Notifications

Aluminium OS Android 17 Quick Settings

The most surprising thing about all this is that ALOS and Pixel's desktop mode run on the exact same software base, Android 17. Even more surprising, everything I just mentioned has been present on Samsung DeX since One UI 8 and Android 16.

Samsung Dex OneUI 8.5/Android 16 Desktop and Notifications

Samsung Dex OneUI 8.5/Android 16 Quick Settings

We also know that Android native desktop mode was developed in close collaboration with Samsung. So why is Pixel's desktop mode so inferior to Aluminium OS and Samsung DeX?