Pros
- Slick convertible harddware
- Mobile data option
Cons
- Speakers are terrible
- Performance a little weak
Manufacturer’s Description
The 12.5" Twist convertible is an Ultrabook, a tablet, a notebook, and more. Twist transforms into a laptop when you need to type, a tablet when you're on the go, and a stand when you want to share presentations. When you're ready to browse, bend it backward into a tentâ for a close-up view.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Display type | Glossy LCD with LED Backlight |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Display size | 12.5 inches |
| Processor | |
| Processor speed | 1700.0 MHz |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5-3317U |
| Graphics | |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Memory | |
| Memory speed | 1600.0 MHz |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory size | 4.0 MB |
| Memory max | 8.0 GB |
| Storage | |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Drive type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Drive size | 500.0 GB |
| Storage Media | |
| SD card | 1 |
| Battery | |
| Vendor Rated Battery life | 7.0 hours |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Wireless connection | 802.11n |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Included Software | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 8 |
| Other Features | |
| Devices |
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| Input devices | Touchpad (multitouch) |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight with Accessories | 4.1 pounds |
| Height | 0.9 inches |
| Weight | 3.4 pounds |
| Depth | 9.3 inches |
| Width | 12.3 inches |
Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| Worldbench Score | 47 |
| Worldbench Version | 8 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 3:15 (hh:mm) |
| Start Up | |
|---|---|
| Start Up | 13.4 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| PCMark 7 Productivity Suite | 1099 score (higher is better) |
| Web Browsing | |
|---|---|
| Peacekeeper | 2039 score (higher is better) |
| Storage Performance | |
|---|---|
| File Compression | 161.1 seconds (lower is better) |
| PCMark 7 Storage Test | 2148 score (higher is better) |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Working power usage | 3.1 Watt hours |
| Idle power usage | 10.3 Watts |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 624.9 seconds (lower is better) |
| Audio Encoding | 302.4 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 240.5 seconds (lower is better) |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Dirt Showdown, Low Quality, 1366x768 | 28.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Leader Benchmark, Low Quality, 1366x768 | 336 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Late Game View, Low Quality, 1366x768 | 10.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| 3DMark 11, 1280x720 Performance | 549 score (higher is better) |
| TouchXPRT | |
|---|---|
| Prepare Photos for Sharing | 0.38 Collages/sec (Higher is better) |
| Export Podcast to MP3 | 18.27 seconds (lower is better) |
| Convert Videos for Sharing | 5.4 X (higher is better) |
| Beautify Photo Album | 48.44 seconds (lower is better) |
| Convert Videos for Sharing | 15.82 seconds (lower is better) |
| Beautify Photo Album | 1.03 Photos/sec (Higher is better) |
| Create Slideshow from Photos | 2.38 Photos/sec (Higher is better) |
| Create Slideshow from Photos | 21.04 seconds (lower is better) |
| Prepare Photos for Sharing | 18.47 seconds (lower is better) |
| Export Podcast to MP3 | 98 X (higher is better) |
