Verge Review
In ten years, it seems like everything's changed — but maybe things aren't so different after all.
In 2002, Acer revealed a PC that was also a tablet, the TravelMate 100. The convertible device used a swiveling central hinge, allowing the screen to rotate 180 degrees and fold down on top of the keyboard so you could hold it in two hands like a tablet. The concept never caught on in a truly mainstream way, but has occupied a niche ever since the TravelMate's introduction.
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Basic Specs
| Laptop type |
Ultraportable, Convertible tablet |
| Thickness |
0.79 inches |
| Weight |
3.48 pounds |
| Operating system |
Windows 8 |
| Screen size (diagonal) |
12.5 inches |
| Graphics type |
Integrated |
Tech Specs
Also Known As...
| Alias |
ThinkPad Edge Twist |
Hardware
| Laptop type |
Ultraportable, Convertible tablet |
| Thickness |
0.79 inches |
| Weight |
3.48 pounds |
| Color |
Black |
Software
| Operating system |
Windows 8 |
Display (base)
| Screen size (diagonal) |
12.5 inches |
| Technology |
IPS LCD |
| Resolution (X) |
1366 px |
| Resolution (Y) |
768 px |
| Multitouch |
Yes |
Keyboard
| Type |
Chiclet |
| Number pad |
No |
Mouse
| Type(s) |
Trackpad, Pointing stick |
Processor (max)
| Brand |
Intel |
| Family |
Ivy Bridge |
| Model |
Core i7 |
GPU (base)
| Graphics type |
Integrated |
| Integrated GPU brand |
Intel |
Memory
| Max. config RAM size |
8 GB |
| RAM type |
DDR3 |
| Base RAM speed |
1600 MHz |
Storage
| Options |
HDD (7200RPM), Flash Memory (SSD) |
| Base drive type |
HDD (7200RPM) |
| Base drive capacity |
320 GB |
| Max. config HDD |
500 GB |
| Max. config SSD |
128 GB |
| Card reader |
Yes |
| Card reader support |
Other, SD |
Audio
| Speakers |
2 |
| Audio brand |
Dolby Home Theater v4 |
Webcam
Port options
| USB 3.0 |
2 |
| Ethernet |
1 |
| Ethernet type |
10/100/1000 (Gigabit) |
| Mini DisplayPort |
1 |
| Mini HDMI |
1 |
| 3.5mm mic / headphone combo |
1 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi options |
802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
4.0 |
| 3G |
Optional |
Security
| Trusted platform module |
Yes |
Battery
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