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A convertible laptop is one that has both laptop and tablet functionality. Manufacturers build convertible laptops for users who want the most desirable capabilities of each system:
Convertibles -- also called 2-in-1s or, somewhat mistakenly, hybrid laptops (see below) -- are more powerful than tablets yet have more portable functionality than traditional laptops. As a tablet, they offer the same innovative touch screen capabilities users of those devices have come to love. As a laptop, they provide the processing power, keyboard and other features of a more advanced PC.
Yes, a convertible laptop is also a 2-in-1 laptop, which is the broader term most pc manufacturers now use to describe the combination laptop-tablet category. Refer to "What is a 2-in-1 laptop?"
The terms "convertible laptop" and "2-in-1" are often used interchangeably. However, as new types of 2-in-1s have emerged, "convertible" has come to refer mostly to so-called 2-in-1 Attached systems, the original type of laptop-tablet combo in which the keyboard and display remain connected at all times, even as the touch screen flips around or otherwise converts for tablet use. [The other type is the 2-in-1 Detachable, which allows the touch screen portion to be unplugged and used independently as a standalone tablet.]
As a 2-in-1, a convertible laptop offers several advantages compared to laptops or tablets alone:
Some early laptops with tablet-style touch screens debuted in the mid-2000s, well before today's modern, standalone tablets became wildly popular portable devices. Those early models pioneered the super-wide angle hinges that allowed a laptop's screen to be flipped all the way around to sit flat for tablet-style use. But the systems were thicker than standard laptops and many considered them too heavy to continuous use in tablet form.
The popular acceptance of standalone tablet-only PCs -- they became everyday consumer devices around 2011 -- ignited new interest in the tablet concept. By then, new shell materials and touch screen technology enabled designs that were much thinner and lighter than before, and a new breed of combination laptop-tablet PCs -- now called 2-in-1s -- found their way to desktops and dorm rooms everywhere.
Lenovo offers laptops in a variety of sizes, from compact 11-inch models to larger 17-inch models. If you're looking for a laptop that's easy to carry around, the 11-inch model might be the perfect fit for you. For those who need a larger screen for work or entertainment, the 17-inch model offers a spacious display. Lenovo also offers 13-inch, 14-inch, and 15-inch models, so you can choose the size that works best for your needs. From mice to headsets to power cords and more, Lenovo is your stop for a great selection of computer accessories too!
Here are the direct links to some of Lenovo's most popular laptop size categories: