Convertible laptop that can also game

[richardyzx9]

Hello Tom's Hardware forums. I'm very new to this forum but I heard you guys give the best technical advise out there so I thought you could answer a question of mine.

I am looking to buy a computer that will suit all my needs. Recently my mom bought a convertible laptop (Thinkpad X220) and I thought it was pretty neat. I really would like one for myself. But the problem is, I'm also a gamer and would like a computer to run high-performance video games well. A bit of research into the convertible laptops on the market quickly showed me that I had to pick one or the other.

My question is, is there a way to make a laptop that converts to a tablet and also can run games? My first thought is to get a Thinkpad-type convertible laptop and replace the graphics card. Is that do-able? Is it the best solution? What are my other options?

 

[whyso]

Hello Tom's Hardware forums. I'm very new to this forum but I heard you guys give the best technical advise out there so I thought you could answer a question of mine.

I am looking to buy a computer that will suit all my needs. Recently my mom bought a convertible laptop (Thinkpad X220) and I thought it was pretty neat. I really would like one for myself. But the problem is, I'm also a gamer and would like a computer to run high-performance video games well. A bit of research into the convertible laptops on the market quickly showed me that I had to pick one or the other.

My question is, is there a way to make a laptop that converts to a tablet and also can run games? My first thought is to get a Thinkpad-type convertible laptop and replace the graphics card. Is that do-able? Is it the best solution? What are my other options?

Generally any tablet is not going to offer good or even decent x86 gaming performance. The one exception I can think of is the Razar Edge.

 

[crazytiki]

Your only option so far, is the Acer R7. It will be released on the 17th for $1k base, but it can be configured with an i7 and a 750m Gddr5...
take a look: http/www.acer.com/aspirer7/en_US/
I will be getting on once haswell hits though