Going Light

MICROSOFT SURFACE LAPTOP:

This is Microsoft’s first piece of hardware on the Windows 10 S operating system. The sleek surface laptop is thinner (14.47 mm at the thickest point), lighter and faster. Microsoft’s iconic Alcantra fabric keyboard (of the Surface Pro 4) with backlighting gives it a premium touch. The Surface Laptop has a 13.5 inch PixelSense touchscreen display with 1,080p resolution. The base version is powered by the latest Intel Core i5 processor, 4 GB

RAM, and 128 GB SSD storage. Users can opt for an Intel Core i7 processor and different memory and storage configurations. Price: $999 onwards.

ASUS CHROMEBOOK FLIP C100PA:

This 10-inch convertible Chromebook features a 360-degree hinge that enables it to function in a variety of modes – from a Chromebook to a tablet. It supports multi-touch gesture control, Wi-Fi connectivity, has Micro HDMI, two USB 2.0 and microSD ports. This 890g convertible is powered by Rockchip Quad-Core RK3288C Processor, paired with 2

GB of RAM and 16 GB storage.

ACER TRAVELMATE SPIN B1:

This is an 11.6 inch touchscreen convertible laptop with 1,080p display, Celeron processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. It comes with a stylus and a water- resistant keyboard. It will run on Windows 10 S and priced around $299 .