Choosing Between Three Hybrids...Help and Opinions

[touchthatpad106]

So I am looking to replace my 3 year old Gateway Laptop. It is an I3 processor with 4GB of memory. I do not use it for much more than internet browsing and work mostly. Part of the reason I do not use it though is because its just so much easier to use a tablet. However there are a lot of things that just do not work well on a tablet (Android, IOS, or RT) and are easier on a traditional computer. Which is why I want a hybrid. With Windows 8 and an app store, I may do more and use it differently compared to how I use it now. I own a Nexus 7 and have an HTC One so my tech devices are pretty good. Whatever one I decide to go with I plan on keeping it for 3 to 4 years. I am currently looking between the Surface Pro 2, and Sony VAIO 11.6. This is where I stand on each model.

HP X2- I love the look and feel of the HP X2 and the battery life is great. It also has beats. However it is already a year old and the specs are not as good as the other two. It is the cheapest model.
Surface Pro 2- Is future proofed, has the best internals. Is expensive and that is not even including a keyboard.
Sony VAIO 11.6- Seems like the best overall, however its internal specs are really disappointing for the price. I love that it has an IR blaster though and WPcentral gave it a fantastic review. It looks solid overall.

What would you suggest in this situation? Am I missing one that may be better? What other features would you consider between the 3 models?

 

[HOTDAWG]

I think it sounds like you're down to "personal preference" which none of us can answer for you.
Me, I've got a SP2, but I rarely use the keyboard, use it a lot for drawing and inking. I like that I can take it anywhere and use it anywhere - can't imagine taking the HP with keyboard, but I've never had a proper laptop (desktop or tablet for me).
I just moved on from a Samsung Series 7 Slate - I really liked the size (11.6) and thought the SP2 was too small, until I had it. Now I prefer the slightly smaller size. More portable, slips in my bag easier.
FWIW, I'm female, my hands aren't all that big.

 

[thejoyofsobe]

Any reason the Dell Venue 11 Pro isn't on the list?

If you like the current HP X2 have you looked at the upcoming HP Spectre 13 X2?


If you're a student, staff or faculty you can get a 10% discount with Sony online and there's a $50 off sale on the Sony Tap 11 through Nov 9 so you could get the i7 upgrade which is clocked faster than the Surface Pro 2 about not too much more than the Surface Pro 2 with Type Cover 2. Plus it's 5% cashback if you have a Discover Card and Sony's also offering 5x reward points. You're not going to match the Surface Pro 2 in 3D graphics performance as its HD4400 is superior to the HD4200 in the Tap 11.
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[touchthatpad106]

@hot dawg I wouldn't say I made up my mind at all. Part of me thinks I can get by with something that has lower specs because I really don't do anything that intense on my computer. However the other part of me is saying I am going to have this for 3-4 years I'm going to want something with good specs.
@thejoyofsobe Thanks for pointing out the Dell tablets. I wouldn't consider the 8inch but the 11 is nice and is a good price. The HP is a little to big IMO. I'm looking for 10.6-13.0inches tops.

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