In Pictures: 15 hot Windows 8 hybrid notebooks and tablets

Microsoft's Windows 8 launch on October 26 is nearly here, and new device announcements are coming so fast you need a scorecard to keep up. One of the big themes with this touch-centric Windows release is touchscreens on everything including Ultrabooks, tablets with keyboard docks, or new all-in-one convertible PCs. Some critics aren't buying the hybrid device craze that Windows 8 is inspiring, but if you ever wanted to a touch-enabled laptop, there's never been a better time to buy.

Dell XPS 12

Release Date: October 26

Starting Price: $1,200

As long as you trust that the XPS 12's flip-hinge will hold up to punishment for at least three years, this convertible laptop could be a fun little laptop to own. The XPS 12 base specs include a 12.5-inch touch screen, 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB DDR3 RAM, and 128GB SSD. Pricing starts at $1,200 and you can pre-order now.

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