There’s Something Strange About Googlebook Prices
THE SO WHAT
Pricing wobble around Googlebook laptops suggests even Google isn’t sure where the 2026 consumer ceiling is for “AI-first” PCs. If you’re an OEM or channel partner, treat AI PC pricing as volatile — build flexibility into inventory and promo plans rather than betting on a single ASP thesis.
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