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Lenovo ThinkPad Twist

Remember when the IBM ThinkPad was the cat's meow of laptops? It may gain that status again, thanks to the Twist. Its universal-joint connector lets you swivel and fold the screen in almost any direction, making it easy to use the Twist as a tablet, laptop, or presentation device.

Expected ship date: October 26-30, 2012 Base model: 1.7GHz Core i5, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, 12.5-inch screen, 3.5 lbs., Windows 8. Other configurations will be available. Base price: $899

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