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I think this was mentioned, but I'm interested enough in it that I want a thread dedicated to it:
http://store.sony.com/vaio-flip-pcs/cat-27-catid-Computers-Convertible-Flip-Series
Another convertible tablet/laptop where the "laptop" is the main focus (read: can't ditch the keyboard). The screen convertible design is a bit different than anything seen so far though, which I think is done fairly well.
Sony page shows a very large range of customization options at varying price points, but here's some highlights:
You can customize your own, but they have some pre-made models priced already. I imagine this is the type of stuff we'll see in stores. All of them say "accepting pre-orders now" but only one has an expected ship date on it... and based on the formatting I'm not sure it's supposed to be on there. Still, expected ship date of Nov 19. I've been in the market for a while now, and this is currently the front runner for me. I've wanted something more laptop focused but still with a digitizer if I want to take notes or something, and there's very little options out there for me. Given the wide range of sizes and price points I think I can get one I'm happy with.
Review of 15" version: http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/15/sony-vaio-flip-15-review/
http://store.sony.com/vaio-flip-pcs/cat-27-catid-Computers-Convertible-Flip-Series
Another convertible tablet/laptop where the "laptop" is the main focus (read: can't ditch the keyboard). The screen convertible design is a bit different than anything seen so far though, which I think is done fairly well.
Sony page shows a very large range of customization options at varying price points, but here's some highlights:
- Available in 13", 14", and 15"
- All screens are at least 1080p, but the 15" has an option for 2880x1620
- 15" also has option for Nvidia 735M graphics
- Both the 14" and 15" can be equipped with larger capacity hybrid HDDS, but the 13" only has SSD options (up to 512gigs at a huge premium)
- All include an active digitizer, but the pen is sold separately (or part of a bundle)
- Chassis is almost all aluminum
- Keyboard is backlit
You can customize your own, but they have some pre-made models priced already. I imagine this is the type of stuff we'll see in stores. All of them say "accepting pre-orders now" but only one has an expected ship date on it... and based on the formatting I'm not sure it's supposed to be on there. Still, expected ship date of Nov 19. I've been in the market for a while now, and this is currently the front runner for me. I've wanted something more laptop focused but still with a digitizer if I want to take notes or something, and there's very little options out there for me. Given the wide range of sizes and price points I think I can get one I'm happy with.
Review of 15" version: http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/15/sony-vaio-flip-15-review/
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