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Definition: hybrid laptop
A Windows tablet that is also a laptop computer. The tablet is attached to a keyboard that can be easily removed. Also called a "detachable" or sometimes a "2-in-1."
Hybrid vs. Convertible
The hybrid's screen detaches to become a tablet, whereas the convertible's screen remains on the unit. However, the terms "hybrid" and "convertible" are used synonymously. See convertible laptop and Surface tablet.
One of the First Windows Hybrids
A Unique Hybrid that Never Was
Hybrid vs. Convertible
The hybrid's screen detaches to become a tablet, whereas the convertible's screen remains on the unit. However, the terms "hybrid" and "convertible" are used synonymously. See convertible laptop and Surface tablet.
In 2012, this 10" Acer Iconia was one of the first Windows hybrids. (Image courtesy of Acer Inc.)
In 2010, the Lenovo U1 was a Windows 7 PC that turned into an Android tablet when the screen was removed. A clever idea that never made it to market.