Laptops on Rikonet for 2015

You've checked out the best laptops out there and now you're hungry for more. Don't worry: so are we, which is why we want to give you a glimpse of some of the hottest devices set to launch soon. Whether you're thinking about picking up a new 2-in-1 to test Windows 10's Continuum feature or intend to replace your ageing gaming laptop in a few months' time, we're keeping an eye on tomorrow's technology so that you can start saving those pennies today.


Surface Pro 4
With the Windows 10 finally being here, it seems high time that Microsoft finally announce a new Surface Pro tablet. It's long overdue after all the Surface Pro 3 was first announced back in May 20, 2014.
Although there's been a long lead time between releases, we don't expect Microsoft's next tablet will be all too different from the series' last iteration. Word on the Internet says the Surface Pro 4 could come in the same 12-inch form factor to be fully compatible with last generation accessories. Internally the Surface Pro 4 may feature a Skylake Core M chip, though, its other specs will be relatively the same.
There have also been some more shaky rumors of a 14-inch variant. This model would supposedly be a larger, high-end model will reportedly cost around $1,300 (about £830, AU$1762), boasting a 4K resolution screen and up to 16GB of RAM.

Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 11
Chromebooks better watch out, Acer has introduced a new and extremely affordable Aspire One Cloudbook 11. While this 11-inch Windows 10 notebook only comes with 2Gb of RAM and 32GB, Acer also includes a year-long subscription for Office 365 and 1TB OneDrive online storage. With a starting price of $169 (about £108, AU$232), the Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 11 should give Chromebooks a run for their money.



Origin EON17-X
Intel's new family of 6th generation Skylake processors are finally here and while only desktop chips have been announced so far, we're hoping Origin's EON17-X will be upgraded with the new CPUs soon. Unlike most 17-inch gaming laptops, this big boy comes equipped with a desktop processor alongside a top end mobile graphics card. Despite packing so many components, the EON17-X isn't a giant brick, measuring only 1.5-inches thick.


Lenovo Yoga 4 Pro
Similar to the Surface Pro 3, we're expecting Lenovo to pull out all the stop for a new and improved Yoga tablet. The Yoga 3 Pro impressed as one of world's the thinnest and most premium 2-in-1 laptop. However, this attractive machine was not without some flaws including poor battery life and a disappointing level of performance. We're hoping the next iteration will be just as wonderful to use as it is to look at.

HP Pavilion x2
HP has introduced a new plastic and fantastic 10.1-inch laptop-tablet hybrid just in time for Windows 10. How quaint! Although the HP Pavilion x2 comes rocking only a 1,280 x 800 resolution display it has plenty to offer on the audio front with Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers. Amazingly, this small 2-in-1 comes priced at $300 or £250 (about AU$383), given HP's reputation to break new ground in the affordable Windows laptop space this convertible follow up could be a resounding success.