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Title: Need a new work comvertible laptop/tablet
Post by: lino6 on October 16, 2014, 08:20:21 PM
My manager wants me pick a new computer for work. I would like to get a new convertible tablet, something that I can use both in the office and when I'm out training and doing inspections. I currently have a Fujitsu Lifebook convertible tablet that is not touch screen but has a stylus. It has been a great computer but is long in the tooth and slower than a 90 year old getting to the point..... Has anyone recently purchased something or can recommend something.

This computer must have/be:
Not Apple/Mac/I anything. IT department and I will not have it
Must be Windows
Needs to have Ethernet (docking station or port replicator is ok)
Would like the be able to plug in a data projector in out training rooms (adapter would be ok)
Needs to have a stylus

Toshiba used to make the exact thing I wanted but don't seem to make it anymore. Something like a Surface Pro 3 could do the job as long as I work would fork out for the dock. If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it! Something like this.

http://www.toshiba.com/us/computers/laptops/satellite/U920T/U925T-S2301 (http://www.toshiba.com/us/computers/laptops/satellite/U920T/U925T-S2301)

Remember, no apples....  :D

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Need a new work comvertible laptop/tablet
Post by: Bird on October 16, 2014, 08:27:51 PM
Panasonic Toughbooks are bulletproof.. but expensive

we run DULLS at work and have all been bullet proof runnin win 7 64bit..  5540's 8 gig ram etc
Title: Re: Need a new work comvertible laptop/tablet
Post by: lyn4680 on October 16, 2014, 08:31:23 PM
I have the Surface Pro 2 for work (with the dock when I'm in the office so I'm running 2 normal computer screens plus the surface as a notepad) and the more I use it the more I like it. I don't know if it meets all your technical reqs but it's a handy bit of machinery.

The only problem is you start looking like a bit of a wally when you try and use the 'touchscreen' on a normal laptop (but that could just be me)
Title: Re: Need a new work comvertible laptop/tablet
Post by: D4D on October 16, 2014, 08:35:31 PM
Have a look at the Lenovo Yoga
Title: Re: Need a new work comvertible laptop/tablet
Post by: lino6 on October 16, 2014, 09:06:40 PM
I have a Surface Pro 2 at home and love it. It would probably do the job, but was wondering if there might have been something better. The Pro 3 has a bigger HD so leaning towards that.

Have a look at the Lenovo Yoga

I'd like to have a play with one of these. I wonder if the keyboard would be a problem in tablet mode?

Panasonic Toughbooks are bulletproof.. but expensive

we run DULLS at work and have all been bullet proof runnin win 7 64bit..  5540's 8 gig ram etc

Don't happen to have a mdl number for the Dells?
Title: Re: Need a new work comvertible laptop/tablet
Post by: fuji on October 16, 2014, 09:29:01 PM
Another tough book for sure.
Title: Re: Need a new work comvertible laptop/tablet
Post by: paceman on October 17, 2014, 06:49:06 AM
as previously specified, +1 for the lenovo yoga or the surface pro 3...
Title: Re: Need a new work comvertible laptop/tablet
Post by: ATC on October 17, 2014, 02:53:18 PM
I just convinced my manager to let me get a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (i7 / 8 GB / 512 GB)

Put a screen protector & folio case on it - damn thing is brilliant!

I have a Docking station for the office comming, and also brough VGA / HDMI cables, Type Cover keyboard & ethernet.

Is it as tough as Panasonic, not much out there is that strong.

Fast to start, took a few minutes to get used to Windows 8.1, but I'm getting there.
Be interestign when I start doign webinar demos off it - but that was partly what I brough it for.
Title: Re: Need a new work comvertible laptop/tablet
Post by: kalex on October 17, 2014, 07:45:23 PM
I've got a Surface Pro 3, love it awesome do everything device.
Took a while to get used to windows 8 after years with a mac, but otherwise great.
Title: Re: Need a new work comvertible laptop/tablet
Post by: lino6 on October 17, 2014, 07:46:45 PM
I'm starting to think Surface Pro 3. Might have to go into somewhere like JB and try out a few I think