Automatic OBD2 Adapter Rebate Submission by June 15th

Posted by admin on 9 June 2020, 10:43 pm

Automatic LLC had been offering a non-subscription vehicle tracking service to the purchaser of their OBD2 adapters. However, the service has shut down on May 28th, 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company offers a rebate for the service entitled to the owner of the adapters. You have to submit the rebate by June 15th.

Automatic OBD2 Adapters CCA, Pro, 2nd Gen

Eligible models for the rebate are Pro, Lite, and CCA. I have three models, and two of them are eligible. (Pro and CCA, the adapter on the right is the 2nd gen.)

image of submit automatic rebate by june 15th

I didn’t remember where I bought the Pro. With a little bit of effort, I found the E-mail of the receipt. I purchased the Pro more than three years ago at Best Buy.com for $129.99. The purchase price was more than one shown in the rebate form ($109.99). According to the FAQ page of Automatic, the rebate amount will be determined by the usage of the service in relation to the purchase price. So, I hope I will receive more. I attached the Email receipt with the rebate form and submitted.

image of automatic rebate check purchase price

For the CCA, I do remember I bought it at Amazon.com recently. So, I was able to find the receipt easily. Then, I noticed that I purchased it for a discounted price of $59.99 while the FAQ page shows $79.99. So, I submitted the rebate form without attaching the receipt, hoping I will receive more money for a rebate.

image of automatic rebate visa gift card in 6 to 8 weeks

The rebate will be sent to your email address in a form of electronic Visa gift card. It may take up to 6 to 8 weeks.

Automatic Labs Discontinue all services on May 28th

Posted by admin on 27 May 2020, 1:03 am

Automatic Labs is shutting down. All their services such as vehicle tracking, crash alert, etc will be discontinued on May 28th, 2020. All information including shutdown, data export, the rebate can be found in the customer FAQ page of their website.

The company is sending an email to the customers about the shutdown. According to it, the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted their business.

When exactly will it be shut down?

Like many other companies in the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted our business, and we have made the difficult decision to discontinue the Automatic connected car product, service, and platform. This decision to cease operations affects all Automatic services, including our automatic crash notification service. We will be shutting down all operations at 11:59 pm, PT, on May 28, 2020 and, as a result, your Automatic service will end on that time.

Export the date if you want to keep

Even after the shutdown, you can access to previously recorded tracking data until June 28, 2020. After June 28th, you have no longer access to the data. So, you need to export the data until then.

You may be eligible for a rebate

Depending on the model of your Automatic adapter, you can get a rebate. Check the eligibility and submit the rebate request form until June 15th.

My experience with Automatic OBD adapters

image of automatic pro and cca obd adapter

I own the 2nd gen (=Link2?), Pro, and CCA. According to the website, Pro and CCA are eligible for the rebate. The 2nd gen and Pro had been working seamlessly. Then the company released CCA. I didn’t have to switch to CCA from Pro, but I just wanted to try it. The CCA was so intermittent. Most trips were not tracked. I contacted customer service. They instructed me some things and even sent a replacement, but CCA has never worked properly.

All information including shutdown, data export, the rebate can be found in the customer FAQ page of their website.

Oculus Quest Update 10.0 improves the casting feature and more

Posted by admin on 18 October 2019, 1:53 am

Oculus Quest Update 10.0 brings many improvements on the casting feature along with some others like changes to settings and notifications and experimental features.

First, more devices became compatible with the casting feature. Before this update, compatible devices for the casting features were 3rd gen Chromecast, Chromecast Ultra, and NVIDIA Shield. Now, all generations of Chomecast are compatible, as well as Chomecast built-in devices such as Google Home Hub and Smart TV.

Second, latency is reduced. the connection is more stable. And the overall quality of video has improved. Lastly, you can now start casting directly from the headset without a need for a mobile app. It’s very easy. Here’s how to do it.

Click “Sharing” on the home screen
Click “Cast”
Choose your device you want to cast to

As mentioned above, there are some other updates on the settings, notifications, plus some experimental features. Here is the original note about this update quoted from the Oculus forum.

Casting
We’ve made the following updates and enhancements to casting features:

Quest now supports all generations of Chromecast as well as some Chromecast built-in devices (NVIDIA SHIELD TV, Google Home Hub, and some smart TVs).
You can now start a casting session in-VR, as an alternative to using the Oculus Mobile app. To do so, select Sharing > Cast and choose the device you want to cast to.
Chromecast latency, connection stability and picture quality have all been improved.
Feedback when a casting connection is established or broken has been improved.

Notification Preferences

We’ve made some improvements to notification preferences from in-VR to clarify that the preference set in the headset are different from those set in the mobile application.
To access your notification settings in-VR, select Settings > Notifications and adjust the toggles to reflect your settings preferences for each notification type.

Settings

We’ve made improvements to the in-VR settings that allow you to better personalize your VR experience.
To access your settings in-VR, select Settings and adjust the toggles to reflect your preferences.

New Experiments
This section includes new features we’re testing for future releases. You can opt-in to experimental features by selecting Settings > Experiments in-VR. Please note, the experiments section includes features that are still being developed, so you may encounter anything from minor-issues to app-crashes.

On Quest, you can now see when your friends beat your high score in games like Beat Saber. You’ll be able to see these updates in the Oculus mobile app, as well as in-VR.
On Quest, you can now see a curated set of trending and popular videos of people playing games on Quest.
On Quest, you can now see a list of the “The Best 5” of a certain type of content, such as the “The Best 5 Sports Games, The Best 5 Games to Break A Sweat, The Best 5 Apps for the Weekend, etc.

Miscellaneous

We’ve made system updates that improve performance when running some applications.
We’ve created new icons and optimized our iconography for consistency, improved performance and enhanced readability.

How to play Oculus Go and Gear VR games on Oculus Quest

Posted by admin on 17 October 2019, 2:32 am

The recent update has expanded the library of Oculus Quest’s apps and games. Now, you can play 66 games and apps for Oculus Go and Gear VR on Oculus Quest. Here is how to do it.

image of oculus go gear vr games on oculus quest

How to play Oculus Go and Gear VR games on Oculus Quest

Select “Library” on the home screen of Oculus Quest.
Click “Quest” on the top left corner, and it will open the dropdown menu. And “Go/Gear VR” appears in the dropdown menu.
Click “Go/Gear VR” in the dropdown menu.
You now see three sections in the menu on the left: “Apps”, “Updates”, and “Not Installed”. You can find Go/Gear VR’s apps and games that are available on Quest in the “Not Installed” section.
Click “Not Installed” and an app or game you want to play on the Quest, and it will download and install.

The apps and games that you installed can be found in the “Apps” section. Click the app or game to play.

If an update is available, you will see in the “Updates” section. Or, you will be notified and asked if you’d like to update when you start an app or game.

Not all apps and games are compatible

At the time of writing, there are 66 Go/Gear VR’s apps and games available to play on Oculus Quest. Go/Gear VR’s apps and games you never played won’t show up until you install on Oculus Go or Gear VR or download on the mobile app.

Please note that not all apps and games of Go/Gear VR are available for the Quest. If you don’t see the apps or games you have installed on Oculus Go or Gear VR in any section (Apps, Updates, and Not Installed) it’s not available for the Quest.

You can see a full list of “Oculus Go and Gear VR apps on Quest” here. Oculus plans to add more titles to be supported on Oculus Quest.

Some apps and games are 6DoF

It’s worth noting that some games are optimized for Quest’s six degrees of freedom to a certain extent. It will cause less motion sickness and give a more immersive and realistic experience.

For example, Sisters is a horror experience game. I played it a long time ago, but it was available for the Quest. So, I installed and played it. Then, I noticed that 6DoF works in the game, meaning that you can move in the room. Instead of sitting on the same spot in the room, you can get closer to the creepy doll, peek what’s behind the sofa, or check whatever gives you a creep.

Not only does the 6DoF make games more immersive and realistic, but also more comfortable and enjoyable. Roller coaster rides are more thrilling with less motion sickness. Horror games are scarier. If available, I suggest trying to play them on the Quest.

Oculus Quest Firmware Update 9.0

Posted by admin on 7 October 2019, 10:55 pm

Firmware update makes some improvements on the Oculus Quest VR headset. The followings are major improvements by Oculus Quest firmware update 9.0.

Passthrough+

Passthrough is the feature that you can see the view of the real world without taking off the headset. When you walk out of the Guardian boundaries, the headset automatically shows you the view of the real world in black and white.

Passthrough+ is an enhanced version of the same feature. It improves the estimation of the depth, size, and distance of objects in the real world.

Passthrough+ has been already implemented on the Oculus Rift S, which is tethered to a gaming PC with powerful graphics cards.

Turn off Inside-Out tracking for 3DoF mode

Now, you can turn off the Inside-Out tracking system, which contributes to the 6DoF tracking without external cameras. With the system turned off, Oculus Quest works with 3DoF tracking like Oculus Go.

Oculus Quest has four built-in cameras to track your position in the room. The cameras require enough light to perform the tracking. However, some usages don’t need the 6DoF tracking, and you may also want to use it in a dark environment. For example, you just want to watch a movie while someone else is sleeping in the same room.

You can turn off the system in two ways. One of them automatically prompts you to choose to go without tracking when the tracking is unable to function in the environment due to insufficient light. The other is that you can manually turn off by opening Settings > Device > Tracking and toggle the switch.

Compatible with Go and Gear VR apps

If you have apps or games of Oculus Go or Gear VR, you can now download and play on the Oculus Quest. 66 titles of Oculus Go or Gear VR are now available to play on the Oculus Quest.

Star Wars VR Series Vader Immortal Episode II is available now for Oculus Quest and Rift

Posted by admin on 5 October 2019, 11:18 pm

Star Wars VR Series Vader Immortal Episode II is now available at Oculus Store, $9.99 USD for Oculus Quest and Rift headsets. The game is “cross-buy” so you can play on both Quest and Rift headsets with a single purchase on either platform.

image of vader immortal episode ii oculus quest rift

The story is about the same length as the Episode I. And it also has Lightsaber Dojo. Episode II focuses on the Force. You are going to learn how to use the Force. Now that you have additional ability to use in a battle, you can trap enemies or objects from distance and destroy or throw them. In addition, you can throw your lightsaber and bring it back with the Force. The Force is also available to use in Lightsaber Dojo, too.

To be honest, Episode II lacks punch, as compared with Episode I. In Episode I, the presence of Darth Vader was much more intimidating. And, the traveling in spacecraft was very immersive, and the landscape of Mustafar was very powerful. I guess that sequels can be just like this, less stunning than the original.

I also prefer Lightsaber-only battle to one with the Force because it’s more exciting and controlling the Force is kind of frustrating. Maybe, I need more training in Lightsaber Dojo II. Anyway, the Vader Immortal Episode II is worth $9.99 USD, available in the Oculus Store.

What is the difference between the Samsung Gear Fit 2 and Pro?

Posted by admin on 28 September 2019, 12:04 am

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is the updated version of Gear Fit 2, which is a stylish and versatile fitness band. At a glance, it’s almost identical. What is the difference between the Samsung Gear Fit 2 and Pro?

Gear Fit 2 Pro
Gear Fit 2

Design

Both the Fit 2 and the Pro has a curved Super AMOLED touchscreen display. The Pro has a slightly smaller display, but you can’t see a difference because the difference is 0.08 inches.

image of samsung gear fit 2 pro red and black

The back of the display, there are a heart rate monitor sensor and electrical contacts for charging. You can place it on a charger in either direction and built-in magnet helps to attach it to the charger correctly and stay securely.

On the right side, there are two buttons to turn on/off, open the menu, and go back to a previous screen.

The Pro comes with a wristband with a standard watch clasp instead of the Fit 2’s peg and hole closure. Unlike the Fit 2, the Pro’s wristband provides a more secure fit on your wrist and it won’t take off accidentally. If you don’t like the original design of the wrist band, you can purchase and change for yourself. There are a variety of designs of aftermarket wristbands compatible with both the Fit 2 and Pro.

Features

Both the Fit 2 and Pro has a built-in GPS to track the route, distance, and speed in real-time without a need for a smartphone. It’s good for those who run outdoor because they don’t want to carry a smartphone during the workout.

image of samsung gear fit 2 built in gps

Both the Fit 2 and Pro has 4GB internal storage for keeping music files to play offline. If you subscribe to the Spotify’s Premium, you can download and create a playlist for listening offline or stream via WiFi.

image of samsung gear fit 2 pro built in music player

The Gear-version apps such as Spotify, Calories, Under Armor, etc are new, but they are not only for the Pro. These new apps are compatible with both models. You need to download and install them via the Samsung Gear app on a smartphone.

image of samsung gear fit 2 compatible with new apps

Water-Resistance

The Pro features a water-resistance rate at 5 ATM, which means it can be submerged in up to 50 meters of water. This is the feature mainly differentiated from its predecessor. Obviously, it’s good for swimmers. And, when it goes into the water, the Pro automatically goes into Water Lock Mode, which prevents water pressure from activating or controlling the screen accidentally.

image of samsung gear fit 2 pro water resistant up to 50 meters

Who is Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro for?

The overall design of Samsung Gear Fit 2, as well as the Pro, is for those who prefer a sleek fitness band to a traditional watch style. Plus, a curved AMOLED display gives a natural look on your wrist. With the water-resistance feature, Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is good for swimmers. And a built-in GPS, heart rate monitor, and music library are probably all you need for your workout.

Gear Fit 2 Pro
Gear Fit 2

The term “Pro” might give you the impression that it has new and exclusive features. But, except for water-resistance feature, the Fit 2 and Pro are almost identical products. In fact, the original prices are not much different. The original price of the Fit 2 is $179, and the Pro is $199. If you already have the Fit 2, there is no need for upgrading to the Pro unless you need a water-resistance feature. But, if you don’t have any fitness tracker right now and like this design, a sleek, discreet, and versatile Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is highly recommended.

Product	Gear Fit 2 Pro	Gear Fit 2
Wristband Design	Standard Watch Clasp	Peg-n-Hole
Screen Size	1.5"	1.58"
Resolution	432 x 216 310 pixels	432 x 216 322 pixels
Size	25.0 mm x 51.3 mm	24.5 mm x 51.2 mm
Fits Wrists	125 to 165 mm (S) 158 to 205 mm (L)	125 to 170 mm (S) 155 to 210 mm (L)
Weight	33 g (S) 34 g (L)	28 g (S) 30 g (L)
RAM	512 MB	512 MB
Internal Storage	4 GB	4 GB
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2	Bluetooth 4.1
Battery	200 mAh Li-ion	200 mAh Li-ion
Sensors	Accelorometer,Gyro,HRM,GPS,Barometer	Accelorometer,Gyro,HRM,GPS,Barometer
Water Resistance	50 meters under the ISO standard 22810:2010	up to 5 feet (1.5 m) of water for up to 30 minutes
Price	$199*	$179*

3 Reasons Samsung Gear Fit 2 is the Best for Runners

Microsoft Surface Tablet Laptop lineup in 2019 – What are the differences in Microsoft Surface models?

Posted by admin on 25 September 2019, 10:47 pm

Microsoft has been expanding the Surface line of portable computers. Go, Pro, Book, and Laptop. There are so many to choose from. And, they resemble at a glance, but they are significantly different from each other. What are the different Microsoft Surface models? Knowing the differences helps you decide which one is right for you. Here is Microsoft Surface Tablet Laptop lineup in 2019.

Microsoft Surface Pro 6

Surface Pro 6 is a 12.3-inch tablet. With an optional keyboard called Type Cover, it works as a laptop. The keyboard attaches to the tablet with a magnet and detaches easily. While Surface Pro 6 is available in two colors (black and platinum), Type Cover has several different colors available so you can add an accent to your Surface Pro 6 to stand out from others. Unfortunately, the Type Cover is sold separately, so is the stylus pen.

Despite a recent trend, Surface Pro 6 doesn’t have USB-C ports. Instead, it has USB-A and proprietary Surface connector to charge itself and hook up the hub to connect a variety of external devices. Starting at $899.

Mircosoft Surface Go

Microsoft Surface Go is a 10-inch tablet. Just like Surface Pro 6, you can use it as a laptop with the Type Cover, which is sold separately as well. Surface Go comes with Windows 10 in S mode, which is a less powerful operating system than all other Surface computers. If you want to more power, you may consider purchasing a business version of Surface Go come with Windows 10 Pro.

Surface Go has a great portability and comfort size as a tablet. A keyboard and stylus pen are not included. You need the extra around $200 for them. The Surface Go is currently one of a few Surface models which have USB-C port. With the port, not only can you hook up external devices, but you can also charge the Surface Go. Starting at $399.

Microsoft Surface Book 2

Surface Book 2 is available two different sizes, 13.5 and 15 inches. It competes directly Apple MacBook Pro. Unlike Surface Pro and Surface Go, Surface Book 2 doesn’t have a kickstand. Its display props up just like a traditional laptop. And the touchscreen display is detachable from the keyboard to work as a tablet. Because of the unique design of hinge, Surface Book 2 can’t fold itself up completely. There is a gap around the hinge, which may need the extra room in your backpack or whatever you carry it with.

Surface Book 2 has USB-C port, but it’s not Thunderbolt 3. Surface Book 2 includes the keyboard base. But, a stylus pen is sold separately. Starting at $1149.

Surface Laptop 2

Surface Laptop 2 is a 13.5-inch traditional laptop. The display and keyboard never get separate like other Surface computers. Unlike Surface Book 2, Surface Laptop 2 fold up flat so you can slip it into a tight compartment of your bag. It has a touchscreen display, but the hinge doesn’t allow to rotate 360 degrees. It doesn’t even open flat. The maximum open-angle is about 100 degrees.

It comes with the Windows 10 operating system. If you need features that are exclusive to Windows 10 Pro, you may want to consider a business version of Surface Laptop 2. Like all other Surface computers, accessories like mouse and stylus pen are not included. Starting at $1199.

Conclusion

Surface Go is the smallest Surface computer. It’s good for those who want a tablet but occasionally need for typing. If you type a lot but also want to use it as a tablet, choose Surface Book 2. It’s the most versatile Surface computer of all. However, it’s a little thick when folded because of the hinge design. If you want more portability, you may choose Surface Pro 6. If you don’t need a tablet at all, Surface Laptop 2 is the best choice.

Best 2 in 1 Laptop in 2019 between 12″ and 14″

Thunderbolt 3 – the most advanced port available today

Posted by admin on 20 September 2019, 1:47 am

Thunderbolt 3 is the fastest connectivity standard on the market today. It provides up to 40 Gbps. When you often transfer large files, connect to multiple 4K displays, you should get devices with Thunderbolt 3. Here is some basic information about Thunderbolt 3.

Thunderbolt 3 uses USB-C

Thunderbolt 3 uses a USB-C connector. A USB-C is a thin, flat, and reversible connector, which you find it on many recent electronics. However, not all USB-C connectors, port, or cable support Thunderbolt 3. Even if a device or cable doesn’t support Thunderbolt 3, you can hook up your device to the other device with Thunderbolt 3. In this case, you use a Thunderbolt 3 as a regular USB-C (USB Type-C 3.1 to be exact), which is capable of transmitting at a rate of up to 10 Gbps.

How do you know if a port or cable supports Thunderbolt 3?

image of Thunderbolt_3_interface_USB-C_ports — Amin [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons

As mentioned above, Thunderbolt 3 is a connectivity standard, not a shape or type of USB connector or port. Without exception, Thunderbolt 3 uses USB-C. So, how do you distinguish between Thunderbolt 3 and a regular USB-C port or connector? For ports or cables with Thunderbolt 3, you can see a lightning-bolt logo on or near them.

What is the speed of other types of USB?

Let’s see how fast other types of USBs provide a transmitting capability. USB 2.0 is only 480 Mbps, USB 3.0 is up to 5 Gbps, and USB 3.1 is up to 10 Gbps. Thunderbolt 3 is 4x faster than USB 3.0 and twice as fast as the previous generation, Thunderbolt 2.

Peer-to-peer network

Thunderbolt 3 supports Ethernet networking protocols. With a Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter cable, you can transfer data from one PC to another at up to 10 Gbps. It’s a great way to copy large files quickly between two computers.

Connect to a monitor

You can transmit video from Thunderbolt 3 port to DisplayPort 1.2 on a monitor. Thunderbolt 3 is capable of outputting to two 4K monitors at the same time. If you want to connect multiple monitors from a single Thunderbolt 3 port, you will need a Thunderbolt dock.

Send and receive up to 100 watts of power

Just like other USB ports, Thunderbolt 3 can provide up to 100 watts of power so you can charge your mobile devices at the maximum possible speed. Interestingly, USB-C ports are not only to send the power but also to receive it. In fact, recent laptops have a Thunderbolt 3 port as a charging port to recharge itself, and the same port can connect to other devices when it’s not recharging.

Daisy Chain up to 6 devices

You can connect up to six devices using Thunderbolt 3 devices and cables. For example, to watch a video that is stored in an external hard drive, you connect your computer, hard drive, and a monitor using multiple Thunderbolt 3 cables. As long as devices support Thunderbolt 3, and devices in the middle of the daisy chain have two Thunderbolt 3 ports, it works without the need for a Thunderbolt dock.

Best 2 in 1 Laptop in 2019 between 12″ and 14″

Posted by admin on 18 September 2019, 10:54 pm

If you want a computer with great portability yet you don’t want to compromise its performance, a 2-in-1 laptop is your best bet. There are two types of 2-in-1 laptop. One looks a traditional laptop but it has a touchscreen that flips back 360 degrees so you can use as a tablet. The other is basically a tablet with a detachable keyboard. The former is more like a laptop with a capability of use as a tablet. And, the latter is more like a tablet with a capability of use as a laptop. And, there is a wide range of size available on the market, however, I prefer the size around 13-inch as a potable laptop when traveling or moving around in a house with it. So, here in this post is the best 2 in 1 laptop in 2019, around 13-inch for travel.

Convertible Laptop

Convertible 2-in-1 laptops look a traditional laptop. A display is a touchscreen, and it has hinges that flip back 360 degrees to turn into tablet mode. You can also rotate around 300 degrees back and let it stand up to see a display without a keyboard in front of you (aka tent mode). or face a keyboard down on the desk to show the display only with a desirable angle (aka display mode).

If you type a lot, a convertible 2-in-1 laptop is a good choice. Battery and motherboard are stored in the base, not in the display. So, it has good balance for typing. It also has the advantage to have a large space for a battery. In general, a convertible 2-in-1 laptop has better battery life than a detachable 2-in-1 laptop. The downsides are that it’s likely to be thicker and heavier. And when you use it as a tablet, a keyboard is on the back. It feels awkward although the keyboard is disabled.

Lenovo Yoga C930 14″

Lenovo Yoga C930 is a 13.9-inch convertible 2-in 1 laptop. Not only does the hinge allows flipping the display 360 degrees for use as a tablet, but also does it have a built soundbar. It provides solid audio quality whatever position you set the laptop in. A webcam has a physical shutter to cover the lens for privacy and security with extra confidence. It includes an active pen and there is a slot in a chassis to store neatly. Starting at $1079.99.

image of lenovo yoga c930 soundbar hinge and active pen garage

Ports – (1) USB 3.1, (2) USB-C Thunderbolt 3, (1) Audio combo jack

HP Specter x360 13t touch

HP Spectre x360 is a 13.3-inch convertible 2-in-1 laptop. It has a fancy design on a chassis edge, which looks like a jewel. One corner has a power button, which you can access whatever position you set the laptop in. And the other corner has a Thunderbolt 3 port. There is another Thunderbolt 3 port on the side. It has a long battery life. Starting at $1149.99.

Ports – (1) USB 3.1, (2) USB-C Thunderbolt 3, (1) Audio combo jack

LG Gram 14

LG Gram is a convertible 2-in-1 laptop with a lightweight body. It weighs only 2.53 pounds. It comes with an LG-s Stylus Pen. The laptop doesn’t have a slot for the pen or even the pen doesn’t have a magnet to attach to the laptop body. There is no Thunderbolt 3 port. Starting at $1499.99.

Ports – (1) HDMI, (2) USB 3.0, (1) USB-C, (1) Audio combo jack

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro 2019

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro is a lightweight 2-in-1 laptop. It weighs only 2.8 pounds. It also has a long battery life. An active pen is included, however, there is no slot to store in the laptop. The latest version (2019 ver), the metal chassis gives you a premium look and feel. Starting at $1099.99.

Ports – (2) Thunderbolt 3, (1) USB-C, (1) Audio combo jack

Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop

A detachable 2-in-1 laptop is basically a tablet with a detachable keyboard. Typically, a keyboard is thin, and it doubles as a cover of the tablet. There is no hinge to stay the display (tablet) up in the position. Instead, it has a built-in kickstand on the back. It has great portability. The overall size even with a keyboard can be thinner, and the weight can be lighter than a convertible 2-in-1 laptop. It’s good for those who type occasionally. However, a thin keyboard may cause difficulty in typing especially when typing on your lap.

Microsoft Surface Pro 6

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 is a 2-in-1 laptop with a detachable keyboard. The size of the display is 12.3 inches. A kickstand behind the display holds the position. Unfortunately, there is no USB-C port. Battery life is improved by around 2 hours as compared with its predecessor. Please note that a basic version doesn’t include a keyboard or stylus. Make sure what accessories included and price when you buy. Starting at $899.00.

Ports – (1) USB 3.0, (1) Mini DisplayPort, (1) Surface Connect port

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet 3rd Gen

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet 3rd is a Windows tablet that has a very similar design with Microsoft Surface Pro 6. The size of the display is 13 inches, with a resolution of 3000 x 2000 pixel. It is slightly larger than Surface Pro 6. Unlike Surface Pro 6, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 comes with a keyboard and an active pen. It also has two Thunderbolt 3 ports and 4-in-1 MicroSD card reader. Starting at $1199.00.

image of detachable 2 in 1 tablet laptop

Ports – (2) USB-C Thunderbolt 3, (1) Audio combo jack

Dell Latitude 7200 2-in-1

Dell Latitude 7200 is a 12.3-inch Windows Tablet. The resolution is 1,920 by 1,280 pixels, which is considered adequate but lower than competitors such as Surface Pro 6 and ThinkPad X1. There are two Thunderbolts 3 ports. A keyboard and active pen are not included. Starting at around $1500.

Ports – (1) USB 3.1, (2) USB-C Thunderbolt 3, (1) Audio combo jack

Related Posts

When exactly will it be shut down?

Export the date if you want to keep

You may be eligible for a rebate

My experience with Automatic OBD adapters

Related Posts

Related Posts

How to play Oculus Go and Gear VR games on Oculus Quest

Not all apps and games are compatible

Some apps and games are 6DoF

Related Posts

Passthrough+

Turn off Inside-Out tracking for 3DoF mode

Compatible with Go and Gear VR apps

Related Posts

Related Posts

Design

Features

Water-Resistance

Who is Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro for?

Related Posts

Microsoft Surface Pro 6

Mircosoft Surface Go

Microsoft Surface Book 2

Surface Laptop 2

Conclusion

Related Posts

Thunderbolt 3 uses USB-C

How do you know if a port or cable supports Thunderbolt 3?

What is the speed of other types of USB?

Peer-to-peer network

Connect to a monitor

Send and receive up to 100 watts of power

Daisy Chain up to 6 devices

Convertible Laptop

Lenovo Yoga C930 14″

HP Specter x360 13t touch

LG Gram 14

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro 2019

Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop

Microsoft Surface Pro 6

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet 3rd Gen

Dell Latitude 7200 2-in-1

Related Posts