The Sony Vaio Flip 13 can be used as a laptop or a tablet, depending on how the screen is positioned
The Vaio Flip 13 runs Windows 8. The hybrid design takes advantage of Windows' touch-friendly Modern interface as well as the standard desktop
You can also flip the screen over to make a quick presentation to someone sitting across from you, or simply use the bottom half as a stand
The Vaio Flip 13's extra hinge is reinforced with rubber and the screen stays in place using magnets in the frame
There's a distinctive horizontal line running across the lid, which is actually the extra hinge that allows the screen to flip over backwards
When seen from the side, gaps between the screen and bottom half are clearly visible. However, this is not a problem in use
The keyboard is shallow and not very satisfying to type on. A backlight makes it easy to use the Vaio Flip 13 at night
Unlike other convertibles and hybrids that use pointing sticks or change the size and position of the input devices, the Vaio Flip 13 has a standard sized trackpad
The Vaio Flip 13 has an additional hinge running across the centre of the lid. The screen can flip over backwards, allowing you to use the device as a laptop or as a tablet
There's an 8-megapixel camera on the bottom, which becomes the rear when you hold the device as a tablet
The power and volume buttons can be accessed no matter which way you're holding the Sony Vaio Flip 13