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The many faces of the modern PC (Gallery)

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  • Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro

    Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro

    The original hybrid design and the quintessential shape-shifter against which all others are measured.

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • Microsoft Surface Pro 3

    Microsoft Surface Pro 3

    They say it takes Microsoft three tries to get a product right. In this case, that's certainly the truth. A Surface Pro 4 could be announced as early as October.

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • Lenovo Miix 700

    Lenovo Miix 700

    No, that's not a Surface, but Lenovo has done a remarkable job of cloning Microsoft's design, with a kickstand and a keyboard/cover that snaps magnetically to the screen.

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • Dell  Latitude 11

    Dell Latitude 11

    Microsoft Corporate VP Nick Parker gave a sneak peek of this good looking 2-in-1 at during his IFA 2015 keynote address in Berlin.

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • Acer Revo Build

    Acer Revo Build

    Think tiny PC meets Lego, with building blocks that snap magnetically to instantly expand storage and add other capabilities.

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • Acer Jade Primo

    Acer Jade Primo

    It's a phone. It's a PC. It's still a prototype, but it was enough to get Acer CEO Jason Chen to declare it's "the first phone PC that really works."

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • ASUS VivoStick

    ASUS VivoStick

    The competition for that second or third HDMI port on your big-screen TV is getting fierce. Can we interest you in a full PC on a stick, with two USB ports?

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • Acer CloudBook

    Acer CloudBook

    At $169, this device is clearly designed and priced (and even named) to compete in the education market with Chromebooks.

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • Toshiba Dynabook

    Toshiba Dynabook

    It's still just a prototype, but this super-thin, super-light convertible was the highlight of Microsoft's keynote at IFA 2015.

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • Toshiba Radius 12

    Toshiba Radius 12

    Toshiba can still deliver some impressive hardware, as this fully adjustable, well-built hybrid with a slick aluminum finish and a 4K display proves.

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • Acer Predator 17

    Acer Predator 17

    You want to kill monsters at insane frame rates on a big screen that you can carry? Then this monster laptop is your new best friend.

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • Dell Inspiron

    Dell Inspiron

    The industry will probably sell 100 million generic tower PCs next year. There's something to be said for familiarity and standardization.

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • HP Envy 17

    HP Envy 17

    You want a clamshell laptop? We got clamshell laptops in every size, shape, and color. They're the bread and butter of the PC industry, even if the innovation is going elsewhere.

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

  • HP Stream Mini

    HP Stream Mini

    Tiny PCs like this HP device are a great fit (literally) in dorm rooms and cramped city flats. But it's hard to imagine these tiny workhorses spreading into the mainstream.

    See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

    Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

    Caption by: Ed Bott

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  • Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 3
  • Lenovo Miix 700
  • Dell  Latitude 11
  • Acer Revo Build
  • Acer Jade Primo
  • ASUS VivoStick
  • Acer CloudBook
  • Toshiba Dynabook
  • Toshiba Radius 12
  • Acer Predator 17
  • Dell Inspiron
  • HP Envy 17
  • HP Stream Mini

Pick a form factor, any form factor. Can new, shape-shifting designs restore the PC industry to its former glory? Or will boring old desktops and clamshell laptops continue to define the PC?

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Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro

The original hybrid design and the quintessential shape-shifter against which all others are measured.

See: Once-mighty PC industry tries to shape-shift its way back to health

Published: September 9, 2015 -- 11:36 GMT (04:36 PDT)

Caption by: Ed Bott

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