If you only use mainly the Chrome Web Browser, Google’s Suite of Apps and other web-based applications and media streaming services, here are low cost 2-in-1 convertible Chromebooks for you. These budget laptops are not only portable but versatile too with a multi-point touchscreen so you can interact with it like a tablet.
Since the launch of Microsoft’s Surface Pro, there have been many clones but none of them come close to its build quality. HP intends to change that with the HP Envy x2. Incidentally, it is also the device that HP intends to showcase the Mobile PC platform.
Lenovo has been building Surface Pro alternatives in the shape of the Miix 300 series (320), Miix 500 series (510 and 520) and Miix 700 series (700 and 720). With the Miix 630. it’s selling the idea of an always connected and always on device.
Google Pixelbook may have the most highly specified Chromebook there is in a stylish and sleek chassis, price wise, it may be out of reach for majority of users. We explore the best Google Pixelbook alternatives currently in the market that will match of come close to the convertible laptop from the search giant.
Don’t get me wrong, hybrid or 2-in-1 convertible laptop is a novel idea but when is turning your laptop into a ‘tent’ or folding your laptop with keyboard facing down on the table a good idea. Even in tablet mode, the keys on the keyboard while disabled are exposed.
The new Microsoft Surface Laptop, a non-convertible laptop with touchscreen and a lower entry price has Apple’s MacBook 12 and MacBook Air 13 in its sight.
Bigger 12-inch tablets or tablets with detachable keyboards that support stylus is a great tool for designers, creatives, students, businesses or simply your everyday user.
The stylus is back with a vengeance. While the pen input have been around for as long as we can remember it wasn’t until Microsoft decided to build their own tablet, the Surface Pro, that the stylus had a reboot.