Today, the demand for a laptop is not as simple as it was a few years ago. Due to the frequent business trip, travel or study, users are no longer need a notebook just with powerful operating capability, but the lighter weight, more versatile functions, and even elegant appearance are expected. Amazingly, a promising manufacturer, XIDU, has launched a budget laptop called PhilBook Max that satisfying all these requirements with advanced 2-in-1 design, equipping a convertible touchscreen.
This kind of screen, allowing users to use it in both notebook and tablet functionality, is well known as Yoga design. While the XIDU makes this versatile and fashionable laptop more affordable to the public at a fair price.
360°Convertible Touchscreen: 2-in-1 Notebook and Tablet
The XIDU PhilBook Max carrying the 2-in-1 design provides various options for users. Which means the device can be switched between a notebook and a tablet anywhere and anytime, by rotating the screen along with a 360°flexible hinge. To make the tablet functionality become practicable on a laptop device should attribute to the touchable screen.
Upgraded from the last generation, PhilBook, XIDU creates the Max version with a larger 14.1-inch FHD screen. Making a breakthrough, the touchscreen of the PhilBook Max not only offers tablet-style convenience in demanding scenarios but also exceeds a common tablet. It’s multi-touch controlling display enables users to drag, click, type anything just with fingers and get rid of mouse and keyboard totally, which conforms to usage habits on the smartphone as well.
A reliable touchscreen of a laptop is pretty easy to operate and demonstrate, especially in exhibitions or presentations. Certainly, the laptop design, such as including a convertible keyboard and PC operating system, is more versatile than an ordinary tablet. This 2-in-1 design works together with the touchscreen providing a deeper interactive experience for those computer geeks
Large Screen with 4.9mm Narrow Edge
A full screen is extremely popular with mobile phone users, the same to a computer. While a large display with narrow sides is even preferred that usually delivers delightful immersive visual feast. This time, the XIDU PhilBook Max is exactly what we want.
So ultra-narrow screen border of merely 4.9mm should be rare to find among the budget 2-in-1 notebook market. XIDU achieves it. Moreover, the touchscreen size is elaborately crafted in 16:10, perfectly fits document editing and web browsing. From the pictures released, the Silver appearance of the PhilBook Max is reasonably elegant and attractive.
Advantages of a Convertible Laptop
As a 2-in-1, a convertible laptop offers more advantages compared to a laptop or a tablet alone:
- 1. A standard PC operating system and laptop-grade processor make the 2-in-1 convertible laptop better for faster multitasking than the typical tablet. It is ideal for both home entertainment /office use in addition to their tablet capabilities.
- 2. The touchscreen tablet functionality adds a new dimension for traditional laptop users. It is more easy for single-hand operating while walking.
- 3. The 2-in-1 convertible laptop lessens your package when traveling, especially for users who already carry a smartphone and are entangled in whether to take both a laptop and a tablet on trips.
Besides the touchscreen, the PhilBook Max is driven by an Intel CPU at up to 2.5GHz burst frequency, carries 6GB RAM and 128GB SSD, backlit keyboard and other outstanding features. The company looks promising and convincing, let’s look forward to more products of XIDU.