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Dell XPS 12 2-in-1 Ultrabook

It’s very rare that a convertible with a notebook mode doesn’t just have a suicide hinge for pushing its display back. The Dell XPS 12 doesn’t have a suicide hinge. Instead, it has a display that flips in place, instantly turning it into a notebook or tablet.

Besides this unique touch screen, the Dell XPS 12 also includes an Intel Core i5 Processor, 4GB of RAM and a 128GB hard drive. Instead of HDMI video out the device includes Display Port. In short, the Dell XPS 12 is a power house that easily can run Adobe Photoshop or anything else that’s demanding on RAM and CPU. Physical volume buttons also help fill out the tablet experience. And the convertible lasts for a ridiculous 8 hours.

The Dell XPS 12 is a perfect example of what happens when you mix a laptop and convertible using a different formula. Besides the large bezel and Windows button, most people would probably never notice it has a tablet mode.

[ Buy the Dell XPS 12 from Dell for $1,099 ]