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Judging by a recent patent filed by Microsoft, smartphones could soon follow in the footsteps of these versatile machines with their
flexible hinges.Today, there is a wide variety of devices to choose from that can comfortably rest on your desk
The best 2-in-1 laptops, on the other hand, do
A slim few are detachable, like the Surface Book 2, whose high-resolution PixelSense display is held up by sheer magnetic force
256GB SSDUses S-Pen to great effectExcellent look and feelInconsistent battery lifeDownward-firing speakersThe Samsung Notebook 9 Pro can go
head-to-head with the 15-inch MacBook Pro, and for a substantially lower cost
need to recharge its stylus.Read the full review: Samsung Notebook 9 Pro2
It takes the Chromebook platform and shoots it straight into the stratosphere, competing with premium products from Apple and Microsoft
This means that this device tears down the barriers that would prevent macOS or Windows users from jumping on the Chromebook bandwagon
It might cost a lot more than other Chromebooks on the market, but the Pixelbook is truly the future of the platform.Read the full
review:Google PixelbookThis product is only available in the US and UK at the time of this writing
In that case, the Asus Chromebook Flip C302 is a choice alternative
compatibility with Android apps
update.Read the full review: Asus Chromebook Flip4
lifePowerfulVery expensiveNo Surface Pen includedThough many heads will be turned to the 15-inch model this time around, as Microsoft
recently debuted a large-sized laptop for the first time ever, the 13.5-inch rendition of the Surface Book 2 deserves your attention
To start, it comes with a 7th- or 8th-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, respectively, depending on your needs
designThinLacks graphical powerKeyboard still annoys in tablet formGamers ought to look elsewhere, but for everyone else, the Lenovo Yoga
920 is a passable alternative to the ludicrously expensive Surface Book 2
For those who value, well value over a screen that can be detached completely from its keyboard, the Lenovo Yoga 920 has a lot of good to
The design, for instance, is less pronounced and has the subtlety of a more traditional Ultrabook
powerfulNo up-firing base speakersSmall trackpadTo be fair, we loved the 13-inch Surface Book already, so when we first caught word that a
15-inch Surface Book 2 was in the works, our expectations were amplified
For starters, this machine features cutting-edge 8th-generation Intel processors and Nvidia 10-series graphics for gamers and creative types
Pair that with its nifty convertibility, and we have ourselves a winner.Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Book 2 (15-inch)7
8th-generation Kaby Lake Refresh architecture
So, despite its slim chassis and weighing only 2.78 pounds (1.26kg), this version of the Hewlett-Packard flagship is ready not only to
stream 4K video, but to run your favorite games at 720p using integrated graphics tech
Asus ZenBook Flip SPerfect style with power to back it upCPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB/16GB | Storage:
Thinner and lighter than most of the best 2-in-1 laptops, this gorgeous device brings the power of an Intel Core i7 CPU in a package you
Samsung Notebook 7 SpinA half-hearted effort that surprisingly pays offCPU: Intel Core i5 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB |
Storage: 256GB SSDExcellent keyboardLong battery lifeFuzzy 480p webcamStylus not includedWhile other laptop makers are adding discrete
It works, but seemingly unintentionally so
Because it scraps the Nvidia chip, the 13-inch Samsung Notebook 7 Spin can be used for up to 7 hours at a time without charge
It also has a better keyboard than you would expect, although we are disappointed in the lack of a bundled stylus.Read the full review:
Samsung Notebook 7 SpinThis product is only available in the US and UK as of this writing
Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Asus ZenBook Flip UX360
Yoga 720 is a caterpillar, the 15-inch model is a majestic butterfly, freshly hatched from its snug cocoon
Outfitted with the choice between only the best HQ series Core i5 and i7 processors, this 2-in-1 is competitive spec-wise with the 15-inch
Yoga 720 (15-inch)Gabe Carey has also contributed to this articleCan't decide what type of laptop to get Watch our buying guide
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