Low cost convertible
If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to Microsoft's Surface, Toshiba might have the answer. It's the new Satellite Click 10, an ultra-compact detachable 2-in-1 that starts out at just $350.
This is a system that's built for portability. According to Toshiba's math and measurements, it's 30 percent smaller and 50 percent lighter than a "typical" laptop (a claim it makes based on its own 15-inch Satellite notebook). More specifically, it's only 0.36 inches thick and weighs 1.2 pounds, or 0.76 inches and 2.2 pounds with a keyboard dock.
Starting at $350, the Click 10 isn't a potent powerhouse designed to run circles around the Surface. Instead, it's armed with an Intel Atom X5-Z8300 processor, 2GB of LPDDR3-1600 RAM, and 32GB of eMMC flash storage. The RAM isn't user upgradeable, and as it currently stands, both available configurations -- LX0W-C32 ($350) and LX0W-C64 ($370) -- are stuck with 2GB.
The higher end model doubles storage to 64GB. Both feature a 10.1-inch touchscreen display with a 1900x1200 resolution, a memory card reader, USB 2.0 port, micro HDMI output, mic/headphone combination port, 2MP front-facing camera, 8MP rear-facing camera, 2-cell battery (also non-replaceable), and Windows 10.
Toshiba includes the keyboard dock, which adds a full-size plank, clickpad/touchpad, and two additional USB 2.0 ports.
We haven't played with one of these yet, but looking at the spec sheet, it's essentially a low cost 2-in-1 with a few key compromises across the board (can't replace the RAM, can't change the battery, last-gen Wi-Fi, and no USB 3.0 connectivity). Toshiba seems to have taken a tablet-first mentality with this one. That's not necessarily a bad thing when factoring in the price, just something to be aware of.
Both configurations are available now direct from Toshiba.
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