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Best budget hybrid and convertible laptops

It is no surprise that more people are switching to laptops as their primary computing device these days. A part of the reason for the transition can be attributed to the fact they use far more durable with wider screens.

While many may be tempted to just get a tablet and be done with it, there are still plenty of tasks that are far easier to accomplish on a laptop than on a tablet. Fortunately, Hybrid laptops, or 2-in-1s, are devices that are able to serve both as a laptop and a tablet, either in a detachable design that sees the touchscreen doubling as a tablet, or a convertible approach in which the notebook’s hinge rotates 360 degrees for a similar effect.

Now that Microsoft has released Windows 10, expect an even selection of these devices. If you are looking for a decent hybrid and convertible laptop and you do not want to spend a ton of money while at it, read on as Jovago.com, covers the top budget convertible laptops.

TOSHIBA SATELLITE RADIUS 14 E45W-C420 14-INCH
A 2-in-1 laptop PC with a 14-inch display and a fully foldable design, Toshiba Satellite Radius 14 E45W-C4200.allows the notebook to convert to a tablet, multimedia stand or tent, or table-top device.
Laptop Summary:
· Intel® Core™ i3-5015U Processor
· Windows 8.1
· 6GB DDR3L 1600MHz (Memory is not user replaceable)
· Intel® Integrated Graphics
· 500GB HDD (5400rpm, Serial ATA)
· Sold Separately: Toshiba USB Portable DVD Super Multi Drive

LENOVO LAPTOP FLEX 2 15 59422542 15.6-INCH
A versatile and affordable hybrid featuring a 15.6″ dual-mode laptop with a touchscreen with a hinge that flips the display 300 degrees to enter either stand or laptop mode.

Laptop Summary:

Intel Core i3 4030U (1.90GHz)
4GB Memory 500GB HDD 8GB SSD
Intel HD Graphics 4400
1366 x 768 Touchscreen
Windows 8.1

HP PAVILION X360 2-IN-1 13.3-INCH
A stylishly built touchscreen laptop featuring a bendable design, the HP Pavilion x360 allows the screen to fold back 360 degrees, transforming it into a tablet in few seconds.
Laptop Summary:
5th Gen Intel® CoreTM i3-5010U processor, featuring a 3MB L3 cache and 2.1GHz processor speed
4GB DDR3L SDRAM
13.3″ WLED-backlit high-definition touch-screen display, 1366×768
500GB hard drive (5400 rpm)
Intel® HD Graphics 5500

ACER ASPIRE SWITCH 11 SW5-171-39LB 11.6-INCH
Featuring a 2-in-1 design letting it seamlessly switch between laptop and tablet modes, the Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-39LB is a laptop computer that ships with Windows 8.1, a touchscreen friendly version of Windows.
Laptop Summary:
Intel Core i3-4012Y 1.5 GHz (3 MB Cache)
4 GB LPDDR3 RAM
128 GB Solid-State Drive
11.6-Inch Touchscreen, Intel HD Graphics
Windows 8.1, 6.5-hour battery life

LENOVO YOGA 2 11.6-INCH 59417913
Lenovo Yoga 2 11 is a favorite for users looking for a combination of portability, style, and solid performance, as its design makes it a great laptop for users on the go at business or school looking for a productive laptop they can use on the fly.
Intel Pentium N3520 Processor 2.17GHz up to 2.42GHz
11.6″ LED high-definition widescreen
10-point capacitive multitouch display
4GB DDR3L Memory / 500GB Hard Drive
Windows 8.1 64-bit
360° 2-in-1 design
Weighs only 3 lbs

ASUS TRANSFORMER BOOK T200TA-C1-BL 11.6-INCH
A great option for hybrid seekers, ASUS Transformer Book T200TA-C1-BL is the latest tablet-laptop hybrid from Asus. It offers both the portability of a tablet and the convenience of a laptop.
Laptop Summary:
Intel 64 Bit Quad Core Baytrail-T Z3795 1.59GHz (Turbo up to 2.39GHz). 4GB RAM.
Storage Capacity: 64GB Solid-State in tablet.
Includes Keyboard Dock with USB 3.0 port, USB 2.0 Port, and Ethernet Port.
Smart HD Bay in Dock allows for Self-Upgradable Standard 2.5-inch Hard Drive (up to 1TB)
9-Hour battery life. 2MP Webcam and 5MP Rear Camera, microHDMI, microUSB, microSDXC slot. Wireless Dual-Band 802.11ABGN and Bluetooth 4.0.
Front Webcam Resolution: 2 MP

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