2 in 1 Form Factor: Detachable or Foldable

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  1. Wujigege

    Wujigege *Christian*SIMP*Comedian

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    Which do you recommend especially in terms of durabilty?
    2 in 1 like Lenovo Yoga
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    or Asus Transformer
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    Built into the brain.

    It`s reassured to resist even after reincarnation or transmigration !


    As a side note, as long as there are no wires between them it`s better ! , so the 2nd one
     
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    Ignoring performance Asus transformer would be more comfortable to use when in tablet mode since there isn't a keyboard in the back and is even.
     
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    Of course asus transformer.. it could float in the air by itself...
     
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    I agree.
     
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    Wujigege *Christian*SIMP*Comedian

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    What about falling off?
    I have to agree that feeling the keys might be problematic but I want durability
     
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    Transformer...cause who doesnt like transformers..
     
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    hmm, I'm guessing 2 in 1 yoga would be the best option. If you use the transformer and accidentally drop the other half..... well you got the point
     
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    If it`s about falling off ...

    Get it with a nanotube titanium reinforced case & a shield generator builtin.

    Cuz NO ELECTRONIC SHALL ESCAPE THE GRASP OF THE KIDS !!!!!!
     
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    Does the second one hold the screen up? Most of those detachables have to use a kickstand and won't sit up in your lap. If it does hold itself up you have to check to make sure it isn't frail at the connection point. Then you have to figure out if it has dual batteries in both parts of what. It could be useful if the keyboard had a secondary battery that would charge the tablet portion.
     
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    Wujigege *Christian*SIMP*Comedian

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    You reminded me why a foldable might be better since its simpler
    I had the HP Split and could not use it due to hardware failures

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    Had a chance to check out both. The Yoga felt sturdier, though the transformer also had a decent build. The Yoga also felt more premium. But with 2-in-1s, I would be worried about the durability of the hinges (might be just an unfounded concern, though). Still, the Yoga looks better, at least to me.
     
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    Thanks
     
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    The question is: do you want a laptop that can act as an unwieldy tablet or a tablet that acts as a poor laptop replacement? the Yoga is a decent laptop, but there's a bit more screen wobble than you'd get with a regular laptop, and as a tablet, it's heavy, has a squishy keyboard on the back when you hold it, and has a thick bezel. The Transformer is a more standard tablet but has a crappy keyboard compared to a real laptop and has internals that make it a poor replacement for a true laptop (64 GB of storage and a crappy Intel Atom processor). My recommendation is to get a cheap $200 tablet and a $500 laptop. That way, you get two purpose-built devices without having to sacrifice on either one.

    My Windows convertible of choice is the Microsoft Surface Book, but it hasn't been refreshed in a while, so it's not a reasonable value proposition right now. There are rumors that a new version might be announced soonish, but it'll still start around $1500, which could buy 2 or 3 of the Yoga or Transformer.
     
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