Acer Googlebook 14 review: a classy 2-in-1 laptop with software that feels like a first attempt

Acer’s Googlebook 14 is positioned as a premium 2-in-1 laptop and one of Google’s first launch options aimed at moving beyond education-focused Chromebooks. The convertible follows a “Googlebook” blueprint with an all-metal build, a high-resolution display, a backlit keyboard and long battery life, and it’s the only convertible among the five models available at launch from Acer, along with Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo. Prices start at $899/£999, and Acer bundles a 100W GaN charger, a 5-in-1 Type-C hub and mouse, plus an extended warranty and an Ecologi carbon offset for early buyers. The review says the hardware impresses, but the software feels early.