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Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Google’s advertising, cloud and AI parent, opened preorders for its new Googlebook laptops at a starting price of $899. Shares gained approximately 1.72% to $356.915.
The new machines push Gemini deeper into Google’s hardware ecosystem. Googlebook can use what is on the screen to assist users, while Android-phone tasks can move onto the laptop with less friction. Buyers also receive 12 months of Google AI Pro and five terabytes of cloud storage, while Google is promising software support for up to a decade. That combination turns the laptop into more than another PC launchit is a direct attempt to make Gemini part of the customer’s everyday workflow.
The valuation already leaves little room for a soft landing. The picture shows Alphabet trading 41.92% above its GF Value estimate of $251.49, with the market price at $356.915. That premium suggests investors are already paying heavily for continued AI, cloud and advertising growth. The free AI Pro year could help Google seed subscriptions, but the more important test comes later: whether users keep paying once the promotional period ends and whether an $899 starting price can translate Gemini enthusiasm into durable hardware and recurring-service revenue.
