Tablet or notebook computer? Soon, tech consumers may not have to choose. Intel recently unveiled its "Letexo" Ultrabook hybrid, a super-thin notebook computer that's also a touch-screen tablet. When the Frankenputer device functions as a laptop, the screen stands erect revealing a full-sized keyboard. But the screen can also slide forward and lay flush on top of the keyboard, creating a typical tablet experience. While it's predicted that the Letexo (also called the "Cove Point") will have a price point of $1,000, there's no word yet on when the device will be manufactured or sold. Should Apple, which currently dominates the tablet market, feel threatened?
Absolutely: Assuming Intel manages to bring the price down, the Letexo is so impressive that "Apple may finally have a true competitor," says Kevin Parrish at Tom's Hardware. Not only is it sleek-looking, but it solves what's probably tech consumers' biggest dilemma: Whether to purchase a new laptop, a new tablet, or both. "Why not have the best of both worlds?" It's astonishing how seamless the device seems to merge the two computer experiences.
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