Microsoft
Surface Pro 3
Microsoft might
not be the first company to break into 2-in-1 laptop, but it's one of the few
to get it right. The first Surface was a suave new device that worked both as a
laptop and tablet. Thanks to an ergonomic kickstand and excellent magnetic
keyboard, it easy to use whether you're at a desk or even laying down. The Surface Pro 3 is thinner
and lighter than the previous two versions, despite having a larger 12-inch
display and higher screen resolution. A new kickstand makes it easier to set up
and use, and the keyboard cover remains a best-in-class example. The Surface
Pro 3 is now optimized for a digital pen, which is included. But That
excellent keyboard cover is not included in the base price, and its improved
touchpad still doesn't measure up. The chassis lacks pen storage, and even with
tweaked kickstand and keyboard hinges, the Surface Pro 3 still doesn't fit
perfectly on the lap.
The Bottom Line While the new Surface Pro 3 is Microsoft's best
PC to date, it's more successful as a tablet than a laptop replacement. CPU: 1.9GHz
Intel Core i5-4300U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400 | RAM: 8GB | Screen:
12-inch, 2160 x 1440 multi-touch display| Storage: 256GB SSD $649.99
VS
Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx
The IdeaTab
Lynx is well-balanced when plugged into its keyboard base, and offers good
battery life, and a bigger-screen alternative to Lenovo's other Atom tablet. Performance and Battery Life: The
Lynx feels smooth and responsive when using its touch screen controls, but the
main disadvantage of the Atom processor is that it supports a maximum of 2GB of
memory.The Lynx might struggle with more demanding tasks, due to the processor
and RAM, so it isn’t quite a replacement for a conventional laptop for serious
work. Don’t expect to edit and render HD video in record time, for example.It’s
a little light on storage too – almost 27GB of the 64GB solid-state storage is
taken up by Windows itself, which only leaves you about 37GB for your own
files. Fortunately, there’s a micro-SD slot that will allow you to add another
32GB storage if you need to.
The Atom processor
also relies on the old Intel GMA integrated graphics, which means that your
gaming activity will probably be restricted to casual games such as Angry
Birds.The tablet gives you up to 8 hours battery life but you can double it to
16 hours when you connect it with the optional keyboard dock.
But, The keyboard has
too much flex, and the docking hinge sticks. For only a little more, better
products are available.
The bottom line: The
IdeaTab Lynx is a perfectly functional Windows 8 hybrid but lacks the lower
price of some competitors, or better design and features of others.
System
configurations
Windows
8 (32-bit); 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z2760; 2GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz; 737MB (Total) Intel
GMA; 64GB MMC SSD Specifications
ProcessorIntel
AtomZ2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Memory2 GB / 2 GB
(max)
Operating
SystemMicrosoft Windows 8
Display Type11.6 in
IPS
Max Resolution1366 x
768 ( HD )
Graphics
ProcessorPowerVR SGX545
Optical DriveNone
Weight22.6 oz
Price:$649.00
VS
Dell XPS 12
The
Dell XPS 12 is a thin, powerful, very cleverly designed touch-screen convertible
that flips into multiple screen positions.This machine’s key feature is a
12.5-inch touchscreen with a native resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels that
pivots inside its aluminum frame—just as on the original. Open the lid, and you
can use the computer as you would any other notebook. You simply push the top
front or bottom back of the display to pop it out of its frame, and then flip
it over and close it to convert the machine into a tabletThe biggest
improvement, though, lies in battery life. The Ivy Bridge version of the XPS 12
provided 5 hours of streaming video, but that figure rose to a 6 hours and 45
minutes when we tested again with the same test.The Dell XPS 12 is one of the
most powerful Ultrabooks you'll find. It might be heavy and awkward as a
tablet, but when you consider the value that's on offer, with the blistering
processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD drive, there's more than meets the eye..
But, For all the hype
about touch and tablets with Windows 8, the XPS 12 still works better as a
laptop than as a slate. Its battery life is on the low side.
The bottom line: Dell
has revamped its rotating Duo laptop concept into the much-improved XPS 12, but
like most convertibles, it makes a better laptop than tablet.
Windows 8 (64-bit);
1.9GHz Intel Core i7-3517U; 8GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,333MHz; 32MB (Shared) Intel HD
4000; 256GB Lite-On IT SSD
Specifications
ProcessorIntel 3rd
Gen Core i5 3317U / 2.6 GHz
Memory4 GB
Hard Drive128 GB
Operating
SystemMicrosoft Windows 8
Display Type12.5 in
Max Resolution1920 x
1080
Graphics
ProcessorIntel HD 4000
Weight3.35 lbs Price;$1,199.99
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