Sales:
Order Support:
Shop the public website: Lenovo.com
LenovoPRO Small Business Store
Help placing an order
Business order help
Existing order help
LenovoPRO Small Business Store
Help placing an order
Business order help
Existing order help
LenovoPRO Small Business Store
Help placing an order
Business order help
Existing order help
LenovoPRO Small Business Store
Help placing an order
Business order help
Existing order help
2-in-1s borrow features from both laptops and tablets to deliver the best of both worlds. Although 2-in-1s combine the capabilities of a laptop and tablet into one device, sometimes a traditional tablet is still preferred as the better option.
2-in-1 computers, also called 2-in-1 laptops, operate in two modes: Tablet mode and laptop mode. In tablet mode, a 2-in-1 functions like a tablet, presenting a great option when shopping for a device that has the benefits of a tablet like touch screen display, with the added full-functionality of a laptop.
To help you decide if a 2-in-1 or tablet is best for you, let’s review the relative pros and cons of the hybrid 2-in-1 versus the standalone “slate” style tablet.
What’s the difference between a tablet and a 2-in-1?
First, let's review what we're talking about:
For a full definition, see our related resource: What is a Tablet?
For more on the basics of a 2-in-1, check out: What is a 2-in-1?
When choosing whether to buy a 2-in-1 or a tablet, it’s important to balance the advantages and disadvantages of each device type. As you review the outlined features and capabilities below, consider how these advantages chalk up in meeting your specific needs and requirements.
Advantages of 2-in-1Compared to a standalone tablet, a 2-in-1 has these advantages:
|
Advantages of a TabletCompared to a 2-in-1, a standalone tablet has these advantages:
|