2 in 1 Tablet

Jo4

What would you recommend for someone who wants a tablet which has or can do the following,

-Microsoft Office
-Good resolution - Watch cctv on it
-Need for meetings
-Need a lot of memory - load of photos

They were told Dell was good and although they did not give the model numbers here are the descriptions they gave,

"15.5 inches Dell inspiron 15.5 2 in 1 windows 10 16g memory 512gp solid state drive touch screen £879"

"Dell inspiron 17 inch 2 in 1 I5 processor 12g memory 1TB hard drive £849"

were

I would probably recommend a laptop not a tablet, especially with meetings, projectors, office and probably many large documents

My opinion is that for most cases on a laptop, touch screen is over rated, and keyboard ad touchpad are both faster and more accurate. This one seems that the keyboard might be damaged in pad mode as it becomes the base of the unit..

http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/inspiron-17-7779-2-in-1-laptop

Jo4

were wrote: »

I would probably recommend a laptop not a tablet, especially with meetings, projectors, office and probably many large documents

My opinion is that for most cases on a laptop, touch screen is over rated, and keyboard ad touchpad are both faster and more accurate. This one seems that the keyboard might be damaged in pad mode as it becomes the base of the unit..

http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/inspiron-17-7779-2-in-1-laptop

Which model are you referring to because the link loads the Dell website rather than one specific model?

Cisco001

Can I assume you after touchscreen laptop, not 2 in 1 tablet?
Those dell you mentioned are 15" laptop or 17" laptop.

Do you have requirement in weight?

2 in 1 tablet usually refers to those with detachable keyboard.

Jo4

Cisco001 wrote: »

Can I assume you after touchscreen laptop, not 2 in 1 tablet?
Those dell you mentioned are 15" laptop or 17" laptop.

Do you have requirement in weight?

2 in 1 tablet usually refers to those with detachable keyboard.

The person wants a touch screen which is a 2 in 1 tablet.

They would prefer 17" due to sight issues.

They didn't mention weight but I would imagine the lighter the better.

Geodark

Jo4 wrote: »

The person wants a touch screen which is a 2 in 1 tablet.

They would prefer 17" due to sight issues.

They didn't mention weight but I would imagine the lighter the better.

but the two links you gave are for 2 in 1 laptops, not for tablets - are they wanting a tablet or a laptop?

(sorry, not links - but the computers you specified - the inspiron is a dell laptop)

were

I doubt a normal tablet will suit her purpose. Their version of 'loads of photos' could be different to my version. Very few 17" tablets. Fewer will support a decent version of office. The lists of want's start to exceed what a tablet can give. Plus someone who knows her recommended a specific type. What is left is really a laptop, and this is a 2 in 1 Dell with a bigish hdd and 17 screen https://www.cnet.com/products/dell-inspiron-17-7779-2-in-1-17-3-core-i7-7500u-16-gb-ram-1-tb-hdd-english/specs/, but other models may suit her better.

This behemoth is over 6lbs, but a 17" glass screen capable of taking some prodding will add some weight.

Jo4

Geodark wrote: »

but the two links you gave are for 2 in 1 laptops, not for tablets - are they wanting a tablet or a laptop?

(sorry, not links - but the computers you specified - the inspiron is a dell laptop)

I was told they wanted a tablet.

pogofish

A visiting colleague has been doing virtually all you ask on an HP Spectre X2 (think its the 8/256Gb memory/SSD configuration) tablet when in our office recently. Its quite impressive watching him juggle with its various input options - Touchscreen, keyboard, remote keyboard, pen and mouse. At his desk, he usually uses it in a twin-screen configuration with a second monitor, Outlook/Word/Excel on the tablet and Powerpoint/Skype for Business etc on the monitor - Then he takes the tablet alone to meetings.

As someone virtually walled-off behind a Mac, PC and various peripherals on the same desk, I am mightily impressed with his desk-minimalism approach!

I also had the opportunity to have a play with one of these tablets in a seminar situation and I must say it performed nicely with large images and high-def video, although I didn't get to give it a try with Photoshop or a heavy duty editing application.

Jo4

pogofish wrote: »

A visiting colleague has been doing virtually all you ask on an HP Spectre X2 (think its the 8/256Gb memory/SSD configuration) tablet when in our office recently. Its quite impressive watching him juggle with its various input options - Touchscreen, keyboard, remote keyboard, pen and mouse. At his desk, he usually uses it in a twin-screen configuration with a second monitor, Outlook/Word/Excel on the tablet and Powerpoint/Skype for Business etc on the monitor - Then he takes the tablet alone to meetings.

As someone virtually walled-off behind a Mac, PC and various peripherals on the same desk, I am mightily impressed with his desk-minimalism approach!

I also had the opportunity to have a play with one of these tablets in a seminar situation and I must say it performed nicely with large images and high-def video, although I didn't get to give it a try with Photoshop or a heavy duty editing application.

Thanks!

I wasn't online since and shouldn't be at the moment either but hopefully I will get to read your response in the coming days.

I need to get back to the person asap.

Jo4

DavidP24 wrote: »

You will not find a 17" that is very light
A friend of mine got a Dell Inspiron 13 2 in 1, with high res off Dell Outlet (Dell refurbs with warranty).

They love it, say it is the first two in one that works for them.

You did not specify budget so I may be way off. This is £439+vat reduced


Tech Specs

Inspiron 13 - 5378 2-in-1
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-7200U (Dual Core,3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz,15W)
Windows 10 Home (64bit)
8GB (1x8GB) 2400MHz SDRAM DDR4 Non-ECC
256GB 2.5 inch SATA Class 20 Solid State Drive
Intel HD Graphics
Software
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 802.11ac, 1x1, 2.4 & 5GHz + Bluetooth 4.0
LCD Back Cover for FHD Touch Screen - EraGray
Palmrest (EraGray)
Power Cord : 250V
Primary 3-cell 42W/HR Battery
13.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) IPS Truelife Anti Glare LED-Backlit Touch Display with Wide Viewing Angles-IR Camera
Internal Qwerty Backlit Keyboard

This is the link for it but you may have to start from Outlet link if this one does not work because was sold

If you do not mind a scratch or Dent you can pick up this 17" model (not 2 in 1) for £389 plus VAT

Inspiron 17 - 5767
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-7200U (Dual Core,3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz,15W)
Windows 10 Home (64bit)
8GB (1x8GB) 2400MHz SDRAM DDR4 Non-ECC
1 TB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
8X DVD+/- RW Drive
Software
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 802.11ac, 1x1, 2.4 & 5GHz + Bluetooth 4.0
Non-Touch HD Cover-Black
Power Cord : 250V
Primary 3-cell 42W/HR Battery
17.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Display
Internal English Non Backlit Keyboard

This 17" one is a 2 in 1 and high spec core I7 but it costs £719

Inspiron 17 - 7779 2-in-1
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-7500U (2 Core, 4MB Cache, up to 3.5 GHz,15W)
Windows 10 Home (64bit)
16GB (1x16GB) 2400MHz SDRAM DDR4 Non-ECC
512 GB SATA III Solid State Hard Drive
2GB Nvidia GeForce 940MX
Intel HD Graphics
Software
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 802.11ac, 1x1, 2.4 & 5GHz + Bluetooth 4.0
LCD Cover : Era Gray
Power Cord : 250V
Primary 4-cell 56W/HR Battery
17.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Truelife LED-Backlit Touch Display with Wide Viewing Angles
Internal Qwerty Backlit Keyboard

Thanks for all the info, I will pass it on.