What
is a convertible laptop? Defining by its words, convertible laptop is a laptop
that can be converted. But be converted to what? Convertible laptop is also
called ‘tablet laptops’ or ‘two-in-one laptop’. It is a laptop and a tablet as
one. Laptop- mobile, portable, and more compact version of a desktop; and
tablet- “the pinnacle of mobile technology” (Lenovo, 2013), more compact
version of a laptop but with less processing power; both came from the same
evolution line: computers.
The
evolution of computer has reach furthermore progress; tracing back when the
word “computer” was used to describe human that can compute and calculate
things. Then in the end of the 19th century, the word “computer” was
given a different meaning; it was the time when human realize the power of
machines that never get tired in its calculations, and is always accurate. “’Who
invented the computer?’ is not a question with a simple answer. The real answer
is that many inventors contributed to the history of computers and that a
computer is a complex piece of machinery made up of many parts, each of which
can be considered a separate invention.(Bellis, 2014)
Computers
then evolved through sizes and shapes, through its hardware and software,
through design and quality, and have evolved to different forms. From the first
computer, it led to the invention of desktops, supercomputers, laptops,
tablets, and now we have convertible laptops. For as we all know, every
invention is caused by necessity, therefore every invention has its purpose. In
the evolution line of computer, it all started with the necessity to calculate
accurately and efficiently, then the need for personal use created the
desktops, the need for bigger work created the supercomputers, the need for
mobility and portability created the laptops, and the need for entertainment
created the tablets. But why, and for what reason, are convertible laptops
invented? Is it really necessary for man to invent a device that merges two
existing devices: laptops and tablets?
The
maker has not really specified the main purpose of convertible laptops. I had
encountered some reviews and found out the impressions of people about the
release of these kinds of laptops. They classified convertible laptops to be
unworthy of its price. As one of them said, “For the convenience or cool factor
of having a convertible, you are trading off by getting neither a great laptop
nor a great table” (Shimel, 2013). Now let us take a look at those aspects that
make others think that convertible laptops are unworthy of its price. The
processor, RAM, and hard drive of a convertible laptop are low for its price.
Also, the size is small compared to laptops with the same price value. But,
there is more to these aspects. I, myself, am a user of convertible laptop
(Dell XPS). I agree that the specs are low compared to laptops, and the prices
are low compared to tablets. But, I found special uses of my convertible laptop
that a laptop cannot do efficiently. Editing videos, pictures, and songs are
made easy in these kind of laptops; an ease in typing and yet ease in tapping
by the right moves of the hand would make it all good and easy. Also, not to
forget the delight it would give to animators; free-hand works merged with
texts and easy dragging and editing would make animation flawless in these
laptops.
Overall, I found these
convertible laptops to be expensive. But it also would serve special purposes,
and by special, I mean things that cannot be done by laptop alone or tablet
alone or even having both tablet and laptop. So then, I guess the real purpose
of these hybrid devices is to bridge the gap between laptops and tablets. In
which for the relevant detail, would make things easy.
References
Bellis, Mary, 2014. The History of Computers. About.com. http://inventors.about.com/library/blcoindex.htm. March 4, 2014.
Cherry, Steven, 2010. The iPad Is Not a
Computer. IEEE Spectrum. http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/the-ipad-is-not-a-computer. March 4, 2014.
‘Dell Tech Zone staff’, 2013. Cool way
to use a convertible laptop. PC Advisor. http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/laptop/3438358/cool-ways-use-convertible-laptop/. March 5, 2014.
Keipp, Kate, 2014. 2014 Best Tablet PC Comparisons and Reviews. Top Ten Reviews. http://tablet-pc-review.toptenreviews.com/. March 5, 2014.
Lenovo, 2014. Laptops Vs. Tablets: Pros and Cons. Lenovo. http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/faqs/laptop-vs-tablet/. March 6, 2014.
Shimel, Allan, 2013. Convertible or Touchscreen, which laptop is better? Network World. http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/convertible-or-touchscreen-which-laptop-better. March 5, 2014.
Wilson, Tracy, & Valdes, Robert, 2011. How Laptop Work. How stuff works. http://computer.howstuffworks.com/laptop6.htm. March 5, 2014.
Xavier Noel Briones
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