2-in-1

For many, the global COVID-19 pandemic has made going to work a case of making some space at home and powering on the webcam-packing PC. Lenovo has just launched its 7th-gen Yoga machines to tempt those looking to upgrade their home office.

AMD has announced new Ryzen 5000 C-Series processors for Chromebooks, and one of the first companies to make use of the improved performance on offer is Acer with its 2022 Chromebook Spin 514 2-in-1 convertible.

Laptops can already be thought of as folding devices, but generally not in the same way as, say, Samsung's Galaxy Fold. There are exceptions of course, but Asus has unveiled something different at CES 2022 in the shape of the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED.

Asus has pulled back the curtain on what's billed as the first Windows detachable to sport a 13.3-inch OLED display. The Vivobook 13 Slate OLED 2-in-1 convertible is powerful enough for creators, while also being a versatile entertainment machine.

The latest flavor of Microsoft's operating platform – Windows 11 – is due to land next month, and the computing giant has revealed what it's calling the "largest update to the Surface portfolio in its history."

For folks who work and play online, Chromebooks generally offer pretty good bang for buck. While most come in laptop form, the Chromebook Detachable CM3 from Asus offers a laptop, digital sketchpad and a tablet experience in one device.

Samsung has today revealed two new Galaxy Book laptops at a Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event. Despite being thin and light, the Pro and Pro 360 models boast powerful performance and are the company's first Windows machines to boast AMOLED displays.

HP has launched a new 2-in-1 convertible which combines elements of a laptop, tablet and smartphone into a Snapdragon-powered notebook with a pull-forward display. The Elite Folio also promises long battery life and optional 5G connectivity.

As we go full speed into the CES 2021 tech expo, LG has announced a refresh of its lightweight gram laptop range – one of the more premium ultraportable line-ups on the market at the moment.

This powerhouse of a laptop folds over backwards to become a gigantic 13-inch mega-tablet. In aluminum and carbon, the XPS 2-in-1 oozes toughness and style. But is it enough to win over an Apple MacBook Pro user?

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Book Flex α (Alpha), a new 2-in-1 device is essentially a laptop that can fold back on itself to form a tablet. It strips out a few of the higher-end features of the Galaxy Book Flex in exchange for a lower price.

Dell has updated its mighty XPS 13 2-in-1 convertible notebook in time for CES 2020, with the latest Ice Lake processor options from Intel, a larger keyboard and a 16:10 aspect, bezel-hating display.