2-in-1 laptop

"Convertible (computer)" redirects here. For the IBM computer of this name, see IBM PC Convertible.
HP Spectre x360 convertible laptop
Microsoft Surface Pro 3, a kickstand hinge laptop with detachable keyboard

A 2-in-1 laptop, also known as 2-in-1 PC, 2-in-1 tablet,[1] laplet,[2][3] tabtop, laptop tablet, or simply 2-in-1, is a portable computer that has features of both tablets and laptops.

2-in-1 PCs consist of portable computer components within light and thin chassis, and exemplify technological convergence. They are convenient for media consumption and non-intensive tasks in tablet mode yet useful for content production in laptop mode.[2]

  1. ^ "2 in 1 Detachable Laptop Tablet Hybrid PCs | HP Official Site". www8.hp.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Chang, Alexandra (October 17, 2012). "Here Come the Hybrid 'Laplets.' Should You Care?". Wired. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
  3. ^ "Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Teardown". IFixit.com. June 23, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2015.