Neowin News Feed for: Convertible

Acer announces a new range of Windows 10 devices at IFA 2017

Gurkaran Singh — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 15:18:01 +0000

The company announced new gaming desktops, all-in-ones, and convertibles with Windows 10 at IFA 2017. The devices include Predator Orion 9000 desktop, Predator X35, and Switch7 Black Edition. Read more...

Acer unveils the Nitro 5 Spin, a convertible laptop for casual gamers

Stergios Georgopoulos — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:36:02 +0000

Acer has announced the Nitro 5 Spin, one of the first products to feature Intel's 8th-gen processors. The 2-in-1 device has a claimed 10-hour battery life and is intended for casual gaming. Read more...

HP EliteBook x360 review: A business-focused convertible that's big on security [Update]

Rich Woods — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 14:16:01 +0000

HP's EliteBook x360 is packed with features, such as two different forms of Windows Hello, HP SureStart, active pen support, and much more. Here's our review of the new convertible PC for businesses. Read more...

UK pre-orders open for Porsche Design's £2,395 Windows 10 "convertible of your dreams"

Andy Weir — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 06:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has opened UK pre-orders for the Porsche Design Book One, calling it "the convertible of your dreams", and saying it's "every bit as sleek and refined as the sports cars that share its DNA". Read more...

Google makes a renewed effort for Chromebooks in education, mimics Windows convertibles

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:30:01 +0000

Google today announced a renewed initiative for promoting the use of Chromebooks in education settings, with an increased emphasis on flexible form factors and the use of styli. Read more...

Best Buy hints at possible Samsung Chromebook Plus

Gabriel Nunes — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 23:18:02 +0000

Best Buy has listed a new convertible Samsung Chromebook with touchscreen and stylus-ready, in a seemingly undesired leak. If confirmed, it may be a push for touchscreen-enabled Chrome OS devices. Read more...

Samsung unveils the Notebook 7 spin, its new Windows 10 convertible priced from $799.99

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:52:01 +0000

Samsung has unveiled the 'Notebook 7 spin', a new Windows 10 convertible available in two sizes, which goes on sale this week, and is aimed at those who enjoy consuming content and surfing the web. Read more...

Dell unveils new 2-in-1 devices, including the 17-inch Inspiron 7000

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 31 May 2016 11:48:01 +0000

Dell has unveiled a number of new 2-in-1 devices aimed at all price points. Perhaps the splashiest device is the 17-inch Inspiron 7000 convertible, featuring a Skylake Core CPU and an infrared camera. Read more...

Asus unveils Transformer 3 tablets with VR-ready graphics docks and 7th-gen Intel CPUs

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 30 May 2016 09:20:01 +0000

Ahead of the Computex expo, Asus has unveiled a number of new tablets, inspired by Microsoft's Surface line. The Asus Transformer 3 tablets claim to offer style and power in an affordable package. Read more...

Convertibles and tablets see explosive 190% growth, even while PC market crashes and burns

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 24 May 2016 13:20:01 +0000

The latest data coming from Western Europe shows that convertible devices and detachable tablets have a bright future ahead, even as the overall PC market continues to decline. Read more...

Acer announces the Aspire Switch 12 S with 4K display, brings Thunderbolt 3 to USB Type-C

John Devon — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 02:08:01 +0000

Acer's new 2-in-1 brings a Core M processor, 7.85mm aluminum chassis, the ability to drive two external 4K displays, and compatibility with a graphics-boosting dock. Read more...

HP launches bigger version of the Spectre X360 convertible, refreshes internals as well

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:52:01 +0000

At CES, HP just announced a new version of its Spectre x360 convertible. The new device features a 15.6-inch 4K screen, while the older 13-inch model also got a refresh with new internals. Read more...

Discuss: Do you care about having a touchscreen on your notebook or desktop PC?

Andy Weir — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:16:01 +0000

Microsoft thought we'd fall in love with touch on our PCs with Windows 8, but many new Windows 10 notebooks and desktops still lack touchscreen support today. How much does this feature matter to you? Read more...

Leak reveals HP's new high-end Windows convertible, the Spectre 13 x360

Andy Weir — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 12:26:01 +0000

HP's new high-end Windows notebook features a 360-degree hinge, 13.3-inch display with Quad HD resolution, 8GB RAM, and up to 512GB storage with a Core i7 processor, and is expected to launch soon. Read more...

Lenovo claims the lightest 13" convertible PC crown with new LaVie series

Chris Schroeder — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:48:01 +0000

Starting at just 1.72 lbs., the Lenovo LaVie becomes the current featherweight champion for PC convertibles that doesn't compromise on performance in its quest to be thin and light. Read more...

Microsoft's 12 Days of Deals continue with $200 off the ASUS Transformer Book Flip 15

Andy Weir — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:38:01 +0000

The ASUS Transformer Book Flip 15 is available for just $299 today, including a 15.6-inch display that folds over 360 degrees, turning the notebook into a large (albeit rather heavy) tablet. Read more...

LG looking to compete with Microsoft's Surface, plans new hybrid tablet

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 10:40:01 +0000

According to inside sources, LG is looking to launch a new tablet that will double as a laptop thanks to a detachable keyboard. Essentially LG wants to compete with Microsoft's Surface lineup. Read more...

Toshiba launches a $329.99 Windows 8.1 convertible with a 360-degree hinge

Andy Weir — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:08:01 +0000

Toshiba has unveiled the Satellite Radius 11, a low-cost notebook-style PC with a touchscreen that folds over 360-degrees for 'tablet-style' usage, along with up to 4GB RAM, 32GB SSD and full HDMI. Read more...

Microsoft unveils new Windows devices

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 08:38:06 +0000

On stage at Computex, Microsoft showed off a number of recently launched Windows devices as well as some we hadn't seen before. Among these a HP 2-in-1 device and a 7-inch tablet from Toshiba. Read more...

Dell unveils 18-inch XPS 18 portable, tablet-like Windows 8 all-in-one

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:33:24 +0000

Dell has taken the wraps off a new portable all-in-one machine called the XPS 18, which packs an 18.4-inch 1080p display in a body that can be transported around thanks to the included battery Read more...

$599 gets you a Windows RT-powered Asus Vivo Tab RT

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 08:08:21 +0000

Asus' first Windows RT tablet, the Asus Vivo Tab RT, will retail for $599.99, or $799.99 if you choose to get it with the keyboard dock. The tablet includes a Tegra 3 chipset and 10.1-inch display. Read more...

Lenovo announces two more Windows 8 convertibles: the Lynx and Twist

Owen Williams — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:00:42 +0000

This month is going to see a slew of tablet news, and the gates are now beginning to open. Lenovo today is on a roll, and has announced the Lynx and Twist convertible tablets featuring Windows 8. Read more...

Here is another Dell Windows 8 convertible coming in Late 2012

Brad Sams — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:54:25 +0000

We have another leaked slide from Dell but this one is not as pretty as the previous one we posted. Coming in late 2012, Dell looks to be reviving the Duo format for Windows 8. Read more...

Intel Windows 8 tablets in stores in November

Andy Weir — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:13:47 +0000

With Windows 8's launch fast approaching, interest is growing in the devices that will run the new OS. A source claims that the first Intel-based Windows 8 tablets will be in stores in November. Read more...