A new development board named "Blanc" has been added to Google's Intel Core Series 3 (Wildcat Lake)-powered Googlebook "Ocelot" family.
The initial code for "Blanc" was published on September 22. Examining the current code reveals key details, primarily regarding its form factor, power delivery, and battery setup.
"Blanc" Specs Revealed in Code
Derived as a variant of the reference board Ocelot featuring the Intel Core Series 3 (Wildcat Lake), "Blanc" was first reported by Chrome Unboxed. However, multiple source file details in commits indicate the following hardware specifications:
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Clamshell form factor
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Touchscreen variant available
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Tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard
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Backlit keyboard
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M.2 NVMe SSD storage
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2× USB-C (likely USB4 support)
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1× USB-A
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HDMI port
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Single cooling fan
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Up to 65W charging support
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Fingerprint sensor
Regarding the USB-C connectivity, code references explicitly confirm support for USB4.
Furthermore, battery configuration commits explicitly specify part number "sunwoda,l26d4pk3".
This exact battery model is shared with "Pic," a Snapdragon X-powered Googlebook expected to be manufactured by Lenovo—suggesting "Blanc" may also be under development by Lenovo.
Lenovo's Active Googlebook Pipeline
Lenovo currently appears to have several Googlebook models actively in development:
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Sapphire: Lenovo Googlebook Duet m
Of these four, one is already identified as the MediaTek Dimensity CX C10 Max-powered "Lenovo Googlebook Duet m." The remaining three remain in early development stages without comprehensive details.
Among them, Meru and Pic feature Snapdragon X processors, with Meru designated as a 2-in-1 detachable tablet. While Pic was initially speculated to be a Dell product, subsequent development commits confirmed it is a Lenovo device.
Meanwhile, Coolum—much like the newly discovered Blanc—is an Intel Core Series 3 (Wildcat Lake) board. If both belong to Lenovo, the manufacturer could be building two distinct configurations around the same chipset platform.
Because development has just commenced, these specifications remain subject to change.
Release Window Still TBD
While the first wave of Googlebooks launches in the US on October 4, Blanc's initial code commits have only recently surfaced, offering no concrete timeline for commercial availability.
Given current development milestones and timelines of sibling models, a market launch is unlikely before early 2027 at the earliest.