2-in-1 Laptops: Why you should buy one!

From Microsoft's Surface devices to the Lenovo Yoga series, 2-in-1 laptops aren't weird things to own anymore. However, there still is a large group of people who absolutely refuse the touchscreen experience on their personal computers. Here are some obvious and unforeseen advantages of owning a 2-in-1 laptop over a standard clamshell one.

Special thanks to Tiffany T. for helping me make this video!

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[AtAlex]

please never use that music in a video again... that beeping sound is so frustrating I thought my ears were wierd and had to check in my room for something that made a squeaky noise

[jewelthompson]

Thank you so much for making this video. I was contemplating getting a 2-in-1, but really didn't know it was worth it. It definitely isss! Thank you, thank you!!

[DaKussh]

Make an updated video on the matter up to early 2020. I'm getting a Lenovo Flex 14 late January and I'm super excited about it.

[ashfiresunpowernado]

I want to use a 2 in 1 because of my adhd to move around freely. After online classes in 11th grade due to COVID, I need a laptop that I can move freely with.

[josephmclord]

Now they come with gtx 1050, 940mx etc, they are powerful and versatile, plus the pen support .

[Darkfault]

Good one! I got a Yoga Duet 7 lately, and it has been a blast. Quality of life up by 200%. Got an i7, but also active cooling so doesn't get to hot, on top of that 16GB of ram and 1TB SSD. Did i mention, unlike surface you get a keyboard cover and an e-color pen out of the box? My PC pretty much just idles now, as I do most of the stuff on the Yoga.

[lyn]

are they durable tho? ive been wanting to buy the yoga flex 14 for art and online studying but one of my friends owns a 2 in 1 and they say that the hinge gets damaged over longtime use.

[eldorado]

Great video.. really wasnt sure about a 2 in 1 but i can see the advantages. eg. watching guitar instructional videos while playing at the same time. Too easy.. cheers bro

[robiecalong]

hey, great video on 2 in 1 laptops. I was wondering based on your everyday use, if you had a case (cover) that you use for your 2 in 1 laptop which allows you to still use the laptop in tablet mode. The reason why i ask is because i have a 2 in 1 laptop myself and I'm beginning to use it much more. But I have a hard time trying to find a suitable case for it, that allows me to use the laptop in all of its different modes. FYI i have the HP pavilion 2 in 1 laptop 14in model. Thanks in advance.

[BogdanEmilBunica]

Big like for you and your video. Finally found someone showing a 2-in-1 being used in tablet mode other than with a stylus. Every commercial review I have come across just list the specs and briefly shows a stylus note and that's it, they keep mumbling about other crap ignoring this aspect. Spending 3 seconds on a feature which is half the devices' purpose it's too low. Good thing you focused on that, so big like to your video.

[BeaufortRyan]

I got the HP Spectre X360 last christmas and i love it.

[forgotten.]

Would it last for like 10 years 🙍🏻‍♀️ ?!

[ashutoshjha]

Agree, 2 in 1 have immense versatility

[steve]

0:03 So, that's how to start using Surface pen?

[radbcc]

How do these 2-in-1 work as an eReader? any input and thoughts? thanks....

[Siberius-]

I thought I wanted one, and narrowed it down... but then I figured out that the way I use a laptop, isn't very conducive to folding the keyboard away, since I'm constantly using the keyboard. Even for Netflix or youtube, I constantly have my fingers on the space and arrow keys, to pause and jump back a bit. I do that a LOT lol. Also while on the couch or something I thought it might be nice to have the screen closer, but I think it might be a bit too close... and I use the keyboard too much anyway.


I was thinking I could more easily use it as a monitor if the keyboard is folded out of the way and just a screen is there (for when I plug in a separate keyboard and mouse), but I don' think I'd really do that... I'd just use the laptop as is. Might want a ThinkPad for the keyboard though, to make up for it a bit. Edit: In that regard, I got a Lenovo IdeaPad 730S (Yoga S730). Pretty close.

I also thought that using fingers would be faster and more natural and easy, like a phone. But a phone is relatively tiny. A laptop screen is big, a lot of arm movement to do stuff... I don't really like that. And, I'm not in any particular hurry to do such things. Touchpads work quite fast and well. Microsoft precision touchpads seem to be the go.


The other thing is me saving on money, because laptops are damn expensive here in Australia, and the more buying options the better (since it's hard to find a good 2 in 1 that suits my desires).

Also I'm just so used to constantly using keys when doing other stuff too (other than youtube, etc.)
Like "right clicking" things all the time. Or using the ctrl/command key to open something in a new tab (I really like my tabs).
So I'm pretty glued to the keyboard it seems.
I wouldn't mind a hinge that bends back enough to make the laptop lay flat, but either way.

Edit: Been using my Lenovo IdeaPad 730S (Yoga S730) for a month or more now, and I'm absolutely loving it. I came from a big heavy MacBook laptop weighing 2.56kg. This thing is 1.2kg. Making sure I got a laptop as light as I could (within reason), was a super good move. Having a really light laptop is just fantastic. Great keyboard too. It's between a Thinkpad and other laptops. Very happy.

[sutikahideo]

hello, if you flex back that have problem on keyboard.please recommend use case or not

[roger]

Ok. I get it. 2 in ones are great. I recently bought one, but I’m looking everywhere for a sleeve you can slide the 2 in 1 inside of that converts your laptop to a tablet without having to push in buttons on the back side. The device would be flipped all the way and a sleeve would slide over it so the keyboard would be covered. In order to go back to laptop mode you would need to remove the sleeve and fold it open to use as a laptop. Do you have any idea where to get something like that? Amazon doesn’t have anything.

[jimtalor]

Its 2020 and Dell still cant get a 2in1 with a decent battery life!

[keng]

I picked up an HP Spectre x360 8th gen i7 and love it. When it comes to tablet mode though I find myself picking up my iPad.