Top 10 Windows 8 Hybrids: Tablet Meets Laptop

Sure, you can get Windows 8 on a traditional laptop, but the whole point of the OS is to make Windows more touch friendly. That’s why everyone from Acer and ASUS to Samsung and Toshiba have launched devices that combine a touchscreen with a full-size keyboard, promising the best of both worlds. Some of these slates attach to docks while others are fully integrated, giving shoppers lots of choices. Which one of these hybrids is best for you? Here are the killer combos we’re most excited about.

HP's Envy x2 is an 11.6-inch ultraportable laptop that transforms into a tablet with the flick of a switch. This Windows 8 hybrid boasts an aluminum design, a bright 400-nit display, Beats Audio and NFC technology for sharing transferring photos, URL and more from your phone.

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S Pen Meets Tablet: Video Hands-On with Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Samsung’s bringing the Galaxy Note’s S Pen goodness to the Galaxy Tab’s form factor with the newly announced Galaxy Note 10.1. We got a chance to get our mits on this beauty, and it certainly didn’t disappoint.

In addition to the S Memo application for jotting down notes, converting handwriting into text and doodling, the Note 10.1 includes Adobe Ideas, a simple drawing program without the S Memo’s more text-focused templates. The neatest pen-compatible app, though, is a pre-loaded of Photoshop (yes, Photoshop!). The program integrates the S Pen’s drawing and writing functionality with comprehensive image-editing tools, and it’s clearly geared toward designers and artists on the go.

But enough of our gushing–take a look for yourself in the video below.

For a closer look at the S Pen’s capabilities, Avram took a more in-depth look at the S Memo app, which can recognize shapes in addition to your handwritten notes.

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