The alternatives

MICROSOFT SURFACE BOOK

The new and old (pictured) models don’t feature USB-C, but the detachable 13.5-inch display on these these do-anything devices becomes a tablet. Includes a stylus and can be configured in several ways. From $2,299, microsoft.com/au

ASUS ZENBOOK PRO

We’ve always loved the Zenbook line-up and the ZenBook Pro is the best yet, with a Core i7 processor and 12GB of memory plus a 512GB SSD. It’s also got the looks and a 4K touchscreen. Want. $2,899, asus.com/au

ACER ASPIRE SWITCH 12 S

If you’re looking for a 2-in-1 but aren’t taken by the Surface Book, try this. It’s got a snap-together hinge, plus it can be an ultraportable or tablet and is still powerful with its Intel Core m5 mobile processor. $TBA, acer.com