Why they’re cool: Microsoft’s going big on touch with Windows 8, but many users will still want to be able to fall back on a traditional keyboard and mouse experience. Several companies showed off prototypes that attempt to address both needs, in the form of standard-looking laptops featuring detachable screens that transform into Windows 8 tablets for finger-friendly use.
Availability: Likely by the end of the year, shortly after Windows 8 ships.
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