Equipped with Intel Core i5 or i7 processors and fast SSDs , it made the new Windows 8 interface feel snappy and fluid.
Sony used the Windows 8 launch to get experimental. The was a "surf slider"—the screen sat flat as a tablet and slid up at an angle to reveal a keyboard.
It allowed users to switch between Laptop, Stand, Tent, and Tablet modes , perfectly showcasing why Windows 8 had both a desktop and a touch-oriented interface.