Sliders, Twisters and Swivels: The Many Faces of Windows 8

It’s becoming a lot more difficult to buy laptops these days. In addition to worrying about the usual specifications, users now have to decide whether they want touchscreens, Ultrabooks or maybe even hybrid convertibles. In fact, it’s becoming difficult to define what a laptop is, and where the line between laptops and tablets is drawn, since manufacturers seem intent on producing devices that can fill both roles. Luckily, we’ve had the chance to test all these new devices in our lab over the past few weeks and we’ve been able to discover what each one is best suited for. All these new products have obvious strengths and weaknesses, and are meant for different people who will use them in different situations. So if you’re out shopping for a laptop or (Windows-based) tablet at the moment, here’s a sampling of what you’ll find out there.

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