ASUS Googlebook CX9406 details emerge from leaked iF Design listing
Images from a removed iF Design listing reveal specifications of the ASUS Googlebook CX9406, confirming its Android-based Aluminium OS, Glowbar lighting, and Google-specific keyboard features ahead of the expected fall launch.
Images of the ASUS Googlebook CX9406 have surfaced online, providing the first visual details of the device that is slated to run Google’s Android-based Aluminium OS. The leak originated from an iF Design product page that has since been taken down. While the listing mistakenly labeled the laptop as a Chromebook, it identified the operating system as Aluminium OS, indicating a distinct product line.
The dark-gray laptop features a white Glowbar strip across the lid above the ASUS logo, a design element Google has said will be a hallmark of its upcoming Googlebooks. The purpose of the Glowbar has not been officially explained, though speculation suggests it may indicate notifications similar to the Pixel series.
Keyboard markings include a Google "G" in place of the traditional Windows Start button and a launcher icon on the Caps Lock key, matching designs seen in recent Lenovo Googlebook leaks. The device appears to offer two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI output, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, though the exact layout is difficult to confirm from the images.
The iF Design description mentions an “Ultra-Ceramic Light Alloy” construction and a weight of under one kilogram, with claims of being 34 % lighter and 13 % stronger than comparable devices, though no concrete specifications for processor, storage, or display were provided.
ASUS joins Acer, Dell, HP and Lenovo as confirmed launch partners for Googlebooks, with the first units expected to ship later this year. The recent leaks from multiple manufacturers suggest the rollout is approaching.