The Porsche Design BOOK ONE

With convertibles we are facing one of the strongest trends that have entered the field of computing for some time now. We don't know if the time of tablets will have definitely passed as some think, but the truth is that brands are increasingly opting for this type of product

An evolution of the conventional tablet that, by adjusting size and weight, offers a better use of the potential that it offers thanks, above all, to the incorporation of a keyboard that goes far beyond what we could find in the aforementioned tablets . Halfway between these and the laptop there are more and more examples and the last one to swell this catalog is the Porsche Design BOOK ONE in which we already saw at MWC 2017 from Barcelona.

This is a two-in-one convertible that can already be purchased on pre-order, although for now it is only available in the United KingdomAn alternative to products such as the Lenovo Miix 320, HP Pro X2, Samsung Galaxy TabPro S or the Microsoft Surface that for many has the endorsement of design thanks to the Porsche brand.

It is a two-in-one convertible made of polished aluminum with a matte finish that is characterized by making use of a shiny aluminum hinge that offers 360-degree movement that allows you to rotate and therefore use the screen in different positions

The Porsche Design seal appears to show off on the upper part of the tablet and the lower edge of the screen and entering the matter of _hardware_ this convertible has a inside 7th generation Intel Core i7-7500U processor with a clock speed of 3.5 GHz.This is supported in its tasks by 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage via SSD expandable with the memory card slot.

The IPS-type screen reaches a diagonal of 13.3 inches and has QHD+ resolution or what is the same, 3200x1800 pixelsA multimedia section that completes a 5-megapixel front camera and an infrared camera for Windows Hello biometric authentication. Regarding connectivity, we will find two USB Type-C ports, two USB 3.0 ports and a headphone jack along with two microphones. And all powered by a 70WHr Li-Po total battery that offers up to 14 hours of autonomy according to the manufacturer.

A summary these are the complete specifications:

• 13.3-inch LED-backlit LCD IPS display with Quad HD+ resolution (3200x1800px)
• Processor 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7-7500U
• 16 GB RAM
• 512 GB SSD (plus microSD card slot)
• 5-megapixel front camera
• Infrared camera for Windows Hello biometric authentication
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.1
• 2 USB 3.1 Type-C Ports
• 2 USB 3.0 Ports
• 2 microphones
• 3.5mm Audio Port
• Windows 10 Pro
• Total 70WHr Li-Po battery up to 14 hours of autonomy

Price and availability

The Porsche Design BOOK ONE convertible is available to pre-order now from the Microsoft Store in the UK starting at2,395 lbsLater it will arrive in the United States at a price of $2,495 being Europeans the last to receive itfor an amount expected to be 2,795 euros

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