Recommend Me a 2-in-1 Laptop-First Computer

FoxJump on 08/06/2023 - 21:32

I own a Toshiba Z20t- C

It's not the fastest, but, it's quiet (no fan) and the screen has the CPU so the base never heats up. So i can put it on a fluffy bed and not catch fire. I can put it on my legs and not burn.

I used to software dev on this laptop but since WFH i mainly use my 'desktop'. So this laptop isnt as used much. But it i used .maybe a handful of times a month.
From bed, the couch, dining table, car service centre, bus, etc so i like the 13 to 14" sizes.

I also like the detachable screen as i detach and watch movies or scribble or view a map or collaborate.

I /really/ love that the detachable keyboard is a sturdy solid one vs the floppy wobbly the tablet-first 2-in-1s seem to have. The toshiba Z20-C is a "laptop first 2-in-1"

but my keyboard is a bit flakey and i'd like something faster.
Ideally, i'd take an upgraded Toshiba Z20t- D —- but that doesnt exist and toshiba/dyanbook is dead for the most part.

Question: Are there any laptop-first 2-in-1s that have the processor behind the screen? I can tolerate a fan, but on the screen, not the base.

Thank you.

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Comments

  • bargaino on 08/06/2023 - 21:50
    +1

    The obvious suggestion would be the Microsoft Surface Pro tablets. What do you think of them?

    • FoxJump on 08/06/2023 - 22:02
      -1

      Looks like they have a screen-only with a kickstand and floppy cover-keyboards.
      So if i'm on an uneven surface (like on my legs) the device will flop over

      Maybe there's a bt keyboard with a solid attachment for a generic tablet. that might be an option

  • iamherenow on 08/06/2023 - 22:24

    the base never heats up. So i can put it on a fluffy bed and not catch fire. I can put it on my legs and not burn.

    I think you are underestimating a standard laptop. Yes some will cook you and sound like they are going to take off, but many won't.

    • FoxJump on 08/06/2023 - 22:25

      aah this is an interesting pov. That is true.

    • FoxJump on 08/06/2023 - 22:26

      my work Dell laptop … literally overheats and powers off - if used opened like a laptop - on a desk.

      :|

  • ihfree on 08/06/2023 - 22:37

    I had a really cheap Miix 320 which was similar. I briefly considered a similar device but couldn't find anything.

    I would think about an iPad (or Android tablet) with a keyboard.

    If you're in locations with stable internet, you can remotely access your desktop with remote desktop or other software.

    • FoxJump on 08/06/2023 - 22:39

      True

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