Thanks to the new Core M processors from Intel, manufacturers were able to build 2-in-1 devices as compact as a regular tablet, but with full laptop functionality, which makes these ideal for people on the go which do not want to carry a lot of bulk; if the offered interfaces are not enough, we can always make use of the included USB 3.0 along with extenders which will give us many more USB 2.0, USB 3.0, video and audio outputs but also LAN interfaces as we have recently seen with the products from HIS Digital. The ThinkPad Helix 2-in-1 Convertible comes with similar features as we have seen with the Dell offering we have reviewed a while back, but is equipped with a slower processor, sports less RAM and also a smaller SSD for storage, which makes it an interesting product for direct comparison. Since our product box was messed with at customs (and we would like to thank FedEx for that), we would like to start our presentation with the internal enclosure, which is a plain, medium-sized cardboard box:

After lifting the top cover, we will end up seeing with the main product, which sits onto a layer of foam for protection:

Let’s dig in further to see what we’ve got:

Of course, the keyboard dock which we have really missed when reviewing the Dell 7140 Convertible and transforms the product into a productivity machine without the addition of extra cables:

On the bottom layer, we will get to see the rest of the bundle:

Speaking of the bundle, we get one power adapter with its power lead, but also the documentation in a separate transparent plastic bag:

The documentation is composed from a “Windows 8.1 Getting Started” guide, but also a small manual which also includes safety and warranty info:

The manual explains the initial setup but also the product main interfaces (for all variants of this tablet):

The “Windows 8.1 Getting Started” guide will take us through the basics and would be handy for people which haven’t worked with this OS before: