Google sets a date for pre-orders of its “Googlebook,” with retailers and customers able to place orders starting next week. Multiple outlets report that the company has moved from announcements to a concrete pre-order schedule, providing a clear timeframe for when buyers can purchase the device ahead of broader availability.
Both sources agree on the core update: pre-orders are starting soon, and the announcement clarifies the beginning of the ordering window. However, the outlets present the information with different emphasis. Android Authority focuses on the milestone of Google providing a specific pre-order date, while Android Central highlights the practical consumer takeaway—when people can buy one.
Beyond that, the provided excerpts do not specify detailed pricing, configurations, or the full launch/ship timeline after the pre-order period. As a result, the common, confirmed point across sources is the start date for pre-orders next week.