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The Microsoft Surface Book is unquestionably one of the best the convertible laptop/tablets available now. But if you shy away from its high price or another one of its distinguishing features, here are some promising potentials.

Dell has launched three new laptops made with kids (and their parents and teachers) in mind. Capable of running Windows or Chrome OS, the laptops are all built to survive the rigors of the classroom and beyond, with rugged designs and all-day battery life.

Pushing us further towards a wire-free world is a new laptop announced at CES by Dell. The Latitude 7285 2-in-1 notebook, out later this year, will be equipped with wireless charging capabilities, making it the first laptop to tout the feature.

​At CES this week, Dell unveiled a few nifty ideas, including the Canvas digital artist's workstation, a 32-inch monitor bursting with 8K resolution, a wirelessly chargeable 2-in-1, and a refresh of the company's other laptops, AIOs and monitors.

This year, laptops trended toward thin, metallic, increasingly versatile builds and a decreasing number of ports. Many of their specs fall within a narrow range, but there are a few notable variations. Join New Atlas as we round up and compare eight of 2016's best high-end laptops.​

Announced today at Computex, Dell's updated Inspiron line offers something a little out of the ordinary in the hybrid PC world: a 17-inch display. It's fair to say that you're more likely to be using its tablet mode on a coffee table than on your lap.

Dell’s latest education offerings are well equipped for the schoolyard, with rugged builds and – in the case of the notebooks – 180-degree stress-reducing hinges. Dell isn't discriminating when it comes to operating systems, as the devices will run the gamut from Chrome OS to Windows to Android.

Dell's Inspiron refresh, revealed at CES this week, adds some high-end bells and whistles to the line, including an optional 4K display and Intel RealSense 3D camera tech.

Dell has unveiled some significant updates for its high-end Alienware and XPS laptop ranges. There are no new systems on offer here, but rather a focus on refining existing heavyweights, slimming down machine thickness and bezel size while keeping the internals up to date.

Dell has refreshed its Venue 11 Pro 7000 series hybrid tablet, updating both its internals and its external design. Like its predecessor, the new machine has a lot in common with Microsoft’s Surface Pro line, straddling the line between tablet and notebook.

First we had the AllSeen Alliance, which was followed by the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC). Now we have the Open Interconnect Consortium (OIC) aiming to standardize the Internet of Things with the backing of members Atmel, Dell, Broadcom, Intel, Samsung and Wind River.

It's often said that that you shouldn't mix business with pleasure. If that's the case, someone needs to tell the folks at Dell, because the high-end business-focused Venue 11 Pro tablet is a joy to use.