# Convertible Computers The HP EliteBook 2740p Transforms to Your Typing Needs By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-elitebook-2740p References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/laptops/hp-elitebook-2740p/) & [hp](http://www.hp.com/#Product) Sadly, it was only until the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-combo-touch) iPad was revealed that I became extremely interested in owning a tablet of my own, but for my particular needs I feel that the HP EliteBook 2740p would suit me better. A convertible laptop, it combines the best of two worlds: the tablet look and function with the option of using a full QWERTY keyboard when necessary. Featuring an [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-convertible-laptop) [Core i5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-chromebook-plus-x360) or i7 processor and plenty of memory, the HP EliteBook 2740p definitely seems worth the $1,600 price tag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Convertible Computers:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop a convertible computer that offers even more seamless transition between tablet and laptop modes. - **Tablet-laptop Hybrids:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create tablet-laptop hybrids that are more affordable and accessible to a wider range of consumers. - **Mobile Productivity Devices:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design mobile productivity devices that offer enhanced performance and versatility for business professionals on the go. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology Manufacturing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Empower technology manufacturing companies to create more innovative and user-friendly convertible computers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Drive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by producing tablet-laptop hybrids that cater to various user preferences and needs. - **Enterprise Mobility Solutions:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Offer enterprise mobility solutions that enable seamless productivity for professionals across different industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Convertible Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-convertible-laptop.md) - [Bendable Display Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-spectre-fold.md) - [High-Powered Convertible Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-spectre-x360-14-ef.md) - [Foldable Business Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elitebook-1040.md) - [Hybrid Convertible Laptop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-convertible-laptop.md) - [Rotating Hybrid Tablet Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-vivobook-s-16-flip-oled.md) - [Keyboard PC Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-eliteboard-g1a.md) - [Crystal-Clear Convertible Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalclear-convertible-laptop.md) - [Classroom-Ready Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-pro-x360-fortis.md)