The Verge says the software on Google's newly launched Googlebook laptops is the weak point, even as the hardware ranges from great to excellent. The publication describes the operating system's start as rocky, with four staff members actively testing the devices. According to The Verge, internal Slack discussions among these testers have been filled with frustrations, disappointments, and bewilderment. The outlet argues that while the promise of a fresh, smartly designed alternative to Windows or Mac for Android phone owners sounds great, there are more than a few kinks and quirks to work out in the current state of the software.