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Today's 2 in 1 laptops (also called convertible laptops, 2 in 1 PCs, or just 2 in 1s) are increasingly popular because they give many laptop and tablet aficionados the something extra they're looking for:
A 2 in 1 is defined simply as a PC that has the features of both a laptop and a tablet. This makes 2 in 1s a very broad product category, with everything from very laptop-like tablets to very tablet-like laptops. There are even 2 in 1 versions of smaller, more budget-friendly Chromebooks.
Laptops similar to 2 in 1s (with keyboards and flip-around touch screens ) were sold years before today's stand-alone tablets became popular. But consumers found those early laptop tablet models to be too heavy and bulky. Today, improved technology has enabled PC manufacturers to build thinner, lighter, and more fully-featured combination designs -- creating the new category of the 2 in 1.
How is a 2 in 1 different from other devices? Generally speaking, a 2 in 1 is built like a laptop, with a similar (if thinner) shape, internal components (battery, storage drive, CPU) and external slots (USB ports, DVD drawer). But it also features a tablet interface that provides additional viewing and input options.
Here are more details about the distinctive features of a 2 in 1 laptop:
Users with no desire for tablet functionality are likely to buy a regular laptop, all else being equal. This means that the primary competition to the 2 in 1 in today's PC marketplace is the stand-alone tablet.
So what are some advantages of 2 in 1s compared to tablets?
Traditional office computing: 2 in 1s that run regular PC operating systems and software -- and have physical keyboards for easier typing -- will operate more like traditional home/business laptops. This makes a 2 in 1 superior to a tablet for most everyday office uses.
Multiple usage scenarios: The tablet in a 2 in 1 makes it a useful tool for combination office/industrial settings or wherever a touch screen interface might be productive.
Additional creative space: Many users find the tablet/drawing interface in a 2 in 1 to be an ideal enhancement to a regular laptop, whether for office work (flow charts, brainstorming sessions, etc.) or home entertainment (such as family drawing programs and games).
Less is more: For many buyers, the 2 in 1 gets the nod simply because it means one less device to pack up and carry. If you like the standard computing experience of a laptop and prefer surfing the web and watching streaming movies on a tablet, then a 2 in 1 can provide the best of both worlds.
Trying to choose between a tablet and a 2 in 1? We present some factors to consider in another article, Tablet vs. 2 in 1 : Which is right for me?
Or if you’re ready to start shopping the best 2 in 1 laptop deals at Lenovo, head on over to our 2 in 1 Laptop Sale.
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