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by grzm 3518 days ago
I'm unfamiliar with what detachable implies here. What's the distinction between a detachable and something like an iPad with a Smart Keyboard? Is a Surface Book or a Surface Pro a detachable?
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I think he's talking about what I would call a "convertible," e.g. Lenovo's portable Yoga range. Something that can be both a proper laptop (by the popular definition) and a tablet.
Cheers. The lines are starting to blur, aren't they?
The Surface Book which can work independently of the base. It's also been plagued with numerous problems since its release.