Shopping for a Convertible Laptop

[rockytopva]

So far the HP-Spectre x360 2-in-1 15.6 seems to be the best buy. As I travel alot it would be nice to have a laptop/pad combo so I do not have to take many devices. I am also wondering how this will perform in the sun.

 

[StanJ]

I would stay away from any HP products Rocky. Microsoft Surface pro is probably your best bet. It's not cheap but it is rated as the best.

 

[rockytopva]

Here is a (http://www.walmart.com/ip/MAXIMUS-11.6-Laptop-PC-with-Intel-Atom-Z3735F-Quad-Core-Processor-2GB-Memory-Touchscreen-32GB-Storage-and-Windows-10/46133145)..

MAXIMUS 11.6" Laptop PC with Intel Atom Z3735F Quad-Core Processor, 2GB Memory, Touchscreen, 32GB Storage and Windows 10

For only $169. They are offering it with a Windows Office package. I am wondering at 32GB how one could get both the OS and the Office on this device.

 

[StanJ]

It will work fine but it won't be the fastest thing in the world and you won't have much room to add a lot of other apps. It's a bottom of the line laptop and you basically get what you pay for. It's not very fast and I read somewhere that there are some problems with drivers. I personally would stay away from a brand that's just recently introduced on the market, but to each is own. For $169 with only a 6 month warranty, I doubt very much it will last long.

 

[rockytopva]

My convertible shopping trek has led to 2 conclusions...

1. The cheap - Still has the old architecture... Better keep what I have
2. The ideal - New architecture is expensive... Better wait until the prices come down.


My favorite, the Leonvo Yoga 900, with the 512 GB SSD is above $1,000. I would think the price would come down in time...

 

[StanJ]

Good conclusion padawan.