Upcoming Windows 8 based Hybrid Tablets

Microsoft Surface Pro 

Microsoft Surface Pro is designed to be used on a surface as it has a kickstand built into the chassis. The Pro version will be a little thicker as compared to the RT version due to the Intel Core i5 chipset.

Specifications :

• CPU : 3rd Gen Intel Core i5 
• Screen Size : 10.6-inch (1920 x 1080) 
• RAM : 4GB 
• Storage : Up to 128GB 
• GPU : Onboard

Sony VAIO Duo 11

Sony VAIO Duo 11 is powered by a choice of either Core i5 or i7 Intel CPU and also features a slide-out keyboard. The screen slides back to reveal the keyboard underneath. It  has a Full HD IPS display, Dolby Home Theatre v4 technology, NFC, digitizer stylus and a lot more.

Specifications :

• CPU :  Intel Core i5/i7  (3rd Gen) 
• Screen Size : 11.6-inch (1920 x 1080) 
• RAM : 4GB onwards 
• Storage : Up to 256GB SSD 
• GPU : Onboard 
• Price : Rs 60,500

Dell XPS 12 Ultrabook

The XPS 12 features a unique ‘flip-and-fold’ mechanism that transforms it into a tablet within seconds. It’s built using machined aluminium, bonded Gorilla Glass and carbon fibre.

Specifications :

• CPU : Intel Core i5/i7 (3rd Gen)
• Screen Size : 12.5-inch (1920 x 1080) 
• RAM : 4GB 
• Storage : Up to 256GB SSD 
• GPU : Onboard 
• Price : Rs 66,000

Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro 700T

Samsung ATIV tablet PC features with Core i5 CPU, SuperBright Plus technology for the screen and S Pen technology. This tablet is bundled with a Transformer-style keyboard dock that expands the connectivity by adding a USB 3.0 port and Gigabit LAN.

Specifications :

• CPU : Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 
• Screen Size : 11.6-inch (1920 x 1080) 
• RAM : 4GB 
• Storage : 128GB SSD 
• GPU : Onboard 
• Price : Rs 65,950

Asus VivoTab Smart 

Asus VivoTab Smart is pretty lightweight (580g) so you can use it for extended periods of time in tablet mode. The keyboard snaps onto the tablet so it doesn’t increase the overall weight by much. It is bundled with Intel’s Atom CPU.

Specifications :

• CPU : Intel Atom Z2760 Dual-Core 
• Screen Size : 10.1-inch (1366 x 768) 
• RAM : 2GB 
• Storage : 64GB 
• GPU : Onboard

HP Envy x2 

HP Envy x2 is similar in design to its new Spectre Ultrabook but only with a detachable keyboard. It features with Beats Audio, NFC and an 8MP rear facing camera as well as a front facing camera.

Specifications :

• CPU : Intel Atom Z2760 Dual-Core 
• Screen Size : 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) 
• RAM : 2GB Onwards 
• Storage : Up to 64GB 
• GPU : Onboard

Acer W510 

Acer W510 has a uniquely designed keyboard dock with a hinge that rotates up to 295 degrees. This angle is also highly flexible so that you can adjust it according to your seating position.

Specifications :

• CPU : Intel Atom Z2760 Dual-Core 
• Screen Size : 10.1-inch (1366 x 768) 
• RAM : 2GB 
• Storage : 64GB SSD 
• GPU : Onboard 
• Price : Rs 33,000

Toshiba U925t Ultrabook 

Toshiba’s U925t consists of a tablet will a full-sized keyboard that slides out from underneath, transforming it into a full-fledged notebook. Toshiba features standard keyboard with good spacing between the keys due to this, it would not be as thin as the other hybrids.

Specifications :

• CPU : Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen)
• Screen Size : 12.5-inch (1366 x 768) 
• RAM : 4GB 
• Storage : 128GB SSD 
• GPU : Onboard 
• Price : Rs 63,200