Ahead of Googlebook's September 21 pre-orders, a leaked ASUS Googlebook surfaced featuring a dedicated G key, glowing lid, rich port selection, and active cooling.

Leaked images from The Mac Observer show a dark gray chassis, slim display bezels, a large touchpad, a dedicated Google "G" key, and a multicolor light bar on the lid. There's an ASUS logo at the bottom of that glowing strip and "Googlebook" branding on the palm rest.

The hardware looks practical, packing two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, a headphone jack, and a fingerprint sensor, giving users plenty of options without immediately having to reach for a dongle. A fan and heat pipe visible in the renders suggest active cooling, implying this Googlebook could be aimed at heavier workloads than today's average Chromebook, although the processor and other specs are unknown.

Googlebook is Google's new premium laptop class that blends Android tech with the familiar desktop feel and Gemini features like Magic Pointer, Create My Widget, Cast My Apps, and Quick Access. ASUS is one of five launch partners, alongside Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. The big missing pieces are price, exact specs, shipping dates, and whether this ASUS model will be available on September 21.