Hi-End Laptop Replacement... HHKB + Tablet?

[Creizai]

So I've got my Desktop, and I've got my ***** work laptop Lenovo X201.  I've been considering a another hi-end laptop for the possibility of losing my desktop.  The idea I've had, and I believe most of everyone on here was to create a semi-mech keyboard laptop.  The issue is it would always be bulky as hell and look pretty stupid.  So I've been thinking with the new Intregrated & Discrete Graphics we've actually come a pretty long way.  So I was thinking how long would it be for a tablet with the same screen dimensions as a good laptop be available. 

The key points to this Tablet

• Processor that can keep up with say the Macbook Pros
• Good Descrete Graphics
• Matte Screen (I guess this could be fixed with film)
• Can completely act like a legitimate Computer
• Have USB 3.0 Ports
• SD Card Reader (Not that big of a deal if its got a couple USB 3.0s
• HDMI
• Headphone/Microphone Jack
• GbE Lan

I'm assuming this product doesn't exist yet?

[jalaj]

Integrated graphics has come a long way now and can drive up to 3 screens since Intel i-series Gen3 (not sure if it increased for Gen 4).

Go for the Surface Pr0 2 with docking station and attach whatever mech KB you want.
Though the docking station's ethernet is only at 100 Mbps (MS taking 2 steps forward and 1 step back I guess).
Has everything else you listed and you can get a mini DP to HDMI adapter/cable for video out.
A planned future update will allow daisy chaining of multiple monitors via the mini-DP.

Or consider an Asus gaming laptop if you need discrete graphics. If higher budget, then maybe the custom hi-end stuff from Sager/Clevo, etc.

[tp4tissue]

macbook pro... /thread

[Creizai]

macbook pro... /thread

They make macbook pro's in tablet form?

[tp4tissue]

macbook pro... /thread

They make macbook pro's in tablet form?

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you don't want a tablet. you want a laptop..

tablets are for kids..

[sth]

macbook pro... /thread

They make macbook pro's in tablet form?

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please explain why you paired that comment with that gif immediately

[demik]

impossible not to laugh with that gif.

[rowdy]

I have not encountered a tablet with all those characteristics (not that I am familiar with all tablets, I just haven't seen one quite like that).

Processor that can keep up with say the Macbook Pros - tablet processors are good, but not quite at that league
Good Descrete Graphics - not in a tablet; tablet GPUs are good at doing tablet things, not laptop things; also power issues with a high-end graphics adaptor
Matte Screen (I guess this could be fixed with film) - film might reduce the touch sensitivity of a tablet
Can completely act like a legitimate Computer - running what OS?  Windows?!?
Have USB 3.0 Ports - maybe
SD Card Reader (Not that big of a deal if its got a couple USB 3.0s - probably; I think some Android tablets have this already
HDMI - most tablets support this, it seems to be the new video standard
Headphone/Microphone Jack - most, if not all, tablets have a headphone jack, not sure if any have a microphone jack
GbE Lan - good luck!

[Phlaire]

Today you can get

• Intel Core i5-4300U (1.9 GHz Dual-Core)
• Integrated Graphics Chip (Intel HD 4400)
• 10.6" 1920x1080 non-glossy Display
• single USB 3.0 Port
• microSDXC Card Reader
• Mini DisplayPort (can connect to HDMI)

In combination with a Docking Station you get

• another Mini DisplayPort
• 3.5mm audio in
• 3.5mm audio out
• another USB 3.0 Port
• three USB 2.0 Ports
• 10/100Mbit Ethernet (GbE is only a matter of time)

It is called Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
Don't get me wrong i am not advertising Microsoft products in particular, but alternatives like Dell Venue 11 Pro do not ship all the features.

[vivalarevolución]

It's pretty phenomenal what one can get in a tablet these days.  Basically the power and functionality of a laptop with a touchscreen.

I went to the Microsoft store to play with the Surface Pro 2 and other Windows 8 tablets.   Windows 8 get a bad rap, but I figured it out quickly enough and I would take it over iPad operating system.  The iPad just strikes me as an entertainment device first, and makes too many sacrifices if I wish to do other tasks.

Ultimately, those tablet screens just feel too tiny if you want to use the thing as Laptop replacement.  Throw in the cost for a decent monitor, and your costs start to rise quickly.

I have been wondering if Apple is going to release something like a Macbook Air/iPad combo, and they will start snowballing their tablets and laptops altogether as we all wear phone watches and tacky glasses.

[vivalarevolución]

Oh here we go:

http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/01/03/analyst-predicts-apple-will-transform-notebook-market-with-12-inch-hybrid-ipad-pro-this-fall

I predict Apple will crush it in 2014.

[tp4tissue]

Oh here we go:

http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/01/03/analyst-predicts-apple-will-transform-notebook-market-with-12-inch-hybrid-ipad-pro-this-fall

I predict Apple will crush it in 2014.

possible... but honestly touch screen is so horrible to use.. I would NEVER want to use it for extended periods of time..

[longweight]

Oh here we go:

http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/01/03/analyst-predicts-apple-will-transform-notebook-market-with-12-inch-hybrid-ipad-pro-this-fall

I predict Apple will crush it in 2014.

possible... but honestly touch screen is so horrible to use.. I would NEVER want to use it for extended periods of time..

No it's not, I use a Lenovo Yogabook a lot and having the touch screen is awesome.

[tp4tissue]

Oh here we go:

http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/01/03/analyst-predicts-apple-will-transform-notebook-market-with-12-inch-hybrid-ipad-pro-this-fall

I predict Apple will crush it in 2014.

possible... but honestly touch screen is so horrible to use.. I would NEVER want to use it for extended periods of time..

No it's not, I use a Lenovo Yogabook a lot and having the touch screen is awesome.

what do you do with it, that  NEEEDS touch...

[moonexe]

Mouse > Touch screen > Touch pad