Chart: Looking for a new 2 in 1 laptop / tablet running Windows? Get work done by day, and kick back with a touchscreen tablet by night. Here are the best entry-level options in Australia as of November 2015.
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The focus here is on machines under $750. Most are significantly under that amount, although the Asus T300 Chi only barely scrapes in on its minimum specifications. The best deal for also comes down to the price and extra specs you’re able to score. Also consider which features matter most to you: how important is screen resolution? What type of 2 in 1 suits your needs most? You can find laptops with a detachable keyboard (turning the screen into a tablet), some of which have an extra internal battery to boost power. You can also find sliders: 2 in 1s that have a keyboard hidden away inside their chassis. And, of course, there are designs that flip and twist, some with 360-degree folding hinges.
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Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series |
Asus Transformer Book T100 |
Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet |
Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi |
HP Pavilion x360 |
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Scoring Panel | |||||
Gizmodo Australia 90 |
Gizmodo Australia 79 |
Gizmodo Australia 80 |
Gizmodo Australia 85 |
Gizmodo Australia 80 |
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LaptopMag 80 |
LaptopMag 80 |
LaptopMag 80 |
LaptopMag 70 |
LaptopMag 80 |
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PCMag 80 |
PCMag 90 |
PCMag 80 |
PCMag 70 |
PCMag 70 |
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CNET 70 |
CNET 70 |
CNET 70 |
CNET 70 |
CNET 60 |
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Key Specs | |||||
Screen | 11.6 inches, 1366×768 pixels | 10.1 inches, 1366×768 pixels | 10.8 inches, 1920×1080 pixels | 12.5 inches, 2560×1440 pixels | 11.6 inches, 1366×768 pixels |
2-in-1 Type | 360-degree flip hinge | Detachable keyboard | Detachable keyboard | Detachable keyboard> | 360-degree flip hinge |
Battery Life | 11 hours (rated) | 11 hours (rated) | 10 hours (rated) | 8 hours (rated) | 8 hours (rated) |
Processor / RAM | Intel Core i3-6100U | Intel Atom Z3775 | Intel Atom x7 | Intel Core M-5Y71 | Intel Pentium N3540 |
Hard Drive Size | 500GB 5400rpm | 64GB eMMC, optional 500GB |
128GB SSD | 128GB SSD | 500GB 5400rpm |
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