

In tablet mode, 2-in-1s can be quite thick and heavier than a traditional tablet, but it's nice to have the option when you need it. 2-in-1s are great for watching videos, and even reading articles can be a nicer experience thanks to portrait orientation.

You can have a traditional laptop with a touch screen, a detachable keyboard tablet device, or a 2-in-1 that can fold into a tablet.Ģ-in-1 laptops, sometimes called convertibles, are way more useful with touch compared to traditional laptops. Apple, on the other hand, hasn't included touch screens on any of its Macs. Touch screen laptops have come a long way, and they're finally starting to become mainstream, but there are still a bunch of issues holding them back.īoth Microsoft and Google have made a big push towards including touch on their laptops. Some people love touch screens, others don't see the point. If you bought a laptop in the last five years, you've probably had to decide between a model that had a touch screen and one that didn't.
