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Top 8 Windows 8 Tablet-Laptop Hybrids

Feb 13, 2013 05:00 PM EDT by Kenneth Butler, LAPTOP Web Producer/Writer  

You can get Windows 8 on a traditional laptop, but the whole point of the OS is to make Windows more touch friendly. That’s why everyone from ASUS to Samsung has launched combination tablet-laptops that combine touchscreens with full-size keyboards, promising the best of both worlds. Some of these slates attach to docks while others feature keyboards that flip or bend out of the way.  Here are the killer combos we’re most excited about.

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga

As its name suggests, the IdeaPad Yoga is very flexible. Its touch screen folds back 360 degrees to full tablet form. This notebook is just 0.67 inches thick and weighs 3.1 pounds. The screen is a bright 400 nits with 1600 x 900-pixel resolution and 10-finger touch support. Like other IdeaPads, it has an Accutype keyboard and will come with an Intel Ivy Bridge CPU and up to a 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM.

MORE: Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Full Review

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Comments (6 Responses) 

6 Responses to “Top 8 Windows 8 Tablet-Laptop Hybrids”

  1. ahsayeed Says:
    September 6th, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Hmmm. So according to you, the Sony VAIO Duo 11 is not worthy to be mentioned in this Top 10 list , eh !

  2. Cathleen Pomeroy Says:
    October 8th, 2012 at 2:04 am

    on this page, http://blog.laptopmag.com/top-windows-8-tablet-laptop-hybrids?slide=6 when I click on
    MORE: Dell Announces XPS Duo 12 Convertible Samsung model comes up instead of Dell

  3. About time Says:
    November 5th, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    I can’t wait for keyblets to hit the stores.

    I’ve been waiting for a lightweight device that can run the programs I use on my desktop, with a decent battery life, keyboard, and also good multimedia capabilities for entertainment when I’m not working.

    Last time I travelled it was a struggle to do what I needed on my netbook, and for me a keyblet ticks all the boxes.

    I want a device that I can use for work and entertainment, at home or travelling.

  4. Sudeep Says:
    February 19th, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    Why is Lenovo Thinkpad Twist not in the list???
    Which one is best with atleast 250 GB HDD???

  5. Jordan Says:
    February 25th, 2013 at 12:29 am

    When will the Asus Transformer Book come out in Canada ???
    Any ideas on price?

  6. Mark Says:
    April 11th, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Also missing is the Fujitsu Q702, an outstanding hybrid Tablet PC.

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