Google is reportedly preparing a media event in New York City on September 15, where it plans to showcase its first “Googlebooks” laptops and details of an accompanying operating system. Multiple outlets say Google has invited media, and that the event may include early hands-on access for journalists to photograph, record, and benchmark the devices.
The reports indicate the laptops will run a new Android-based OS that is currently referred to as “Aluminium OS” in prior coverage. One outlet says Google is expected to announce the official name of the platform, while both mention that the system blends features associated with ChromeOS and Android. Google first discussed the Googlebooks plans publicly in May, and earlier previews have reportedly involved initial partner vendors, including companies such as Lenovo and Asus, with other PC manufacturers also named as potential launch partners.
While the outlets align on the date, format, and the OS being Android-based, they differ mainly in emphasis: one highlights the possibility of journalists getting early access and OS naming details, while the other stresses the earlier timeline of announcements and the earlier vendor sneak peeks.
