Travels like a tablet, works like a laptop.

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The braintrust at Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, Calif., is always looking for new ways to provide consumers with better productivity and more flexibility--for both work and play. One of their latest efforts is the HP Pavilion x2 detachable PC designed for customers who want to simplify their life with a single device that transforms from tablet to laptop.

This is a full-featured 10.1-inch diagonal Windows tablet that shifts to a full-featured laptop with a detachable dual-purpose keyboard/cover that both protects the screen and serves as a multi-position stand. It is powered by the latest-generation Intel Atom processor, and features front-firing speakers with DTS sound and a battery that lasts up to 11.75 hours for serious staying power to shift from work to play without missing a beat.

The high-definition touchscreen...