Gaming on hybrids or just go with a laptop?

[LemonMango]

Hey guys,

I'm going to be travelling for a couple more years and I'm torn on buying a laptop or a hybrid. I want the tablet features of a hybrid to be able to use as an e-reader or video player where ever I like, but I'd like something capable of playing games at medium or so settings (Skyrim, Deus Ex, Mass Effect 3, etc.).

Ultrabook hybrids get outside my price range (no more than $1000USD is preferable, but I'd consider more), smaller hybrids are underpowered, and laptops lack the tablet advantage. What I'm wanting isn't really going to be around for another few years, eh?

If I go the way of the hybrid, is my best bet the Asus Transformer series or Lenovo Yoga? If I go with a laptop, is it the Lenovo Y50?

Thanks a mllion, I know you get these basic questions a lot.

 

[Goodeggray]

I have and use a Asus Transformer. It doesn't really have enough power for those games. But it's Win 8.1 with office include int the price. The main advantages are it's light weight, long battery life, quick start up and low cost. I store all my data on a micro sd card and backed up also in case of loss or breakage.

 

[LemonMango]

No, I knew the Transformer wouldn't have the power for those games. The tradeoff of gaming to convenience is one I'll need to make, but I'm curious as to whether there's a hybrid that comes close to playing those games well. If I go with the tablet I'll just have to be okay to play PC games circa 2004 and before and modern games with lower requirements (like Home or Fez).

The Transformer Flip (TP500N-DB71T-CA) has a fairly good video card, does it not? Will DDR3 RAM pull down the performance of the 860M if I do some serious gaming with it?