Why choose between a laptop computer and a tablet when you can combine both into one? Asus Taichi, a new line from the Taiwanese computer hardware and electronic company, offers just that -- a laptop-tablet hybrid.

Recently debuted ahead of Computex 2012 in Taipei, the Taichi is a thin 13.3-inch or 11.6-inch laptop with a secondary display on the back of the lid. When closed, the laptop functions as a tablet, but with the lid opened both screens can be used independently, enabling same-time sharing with a friend.

Asus Taichi is reportedly as thin as the company's Zenbook line, measuring less than one inch, and the two LCD displays both offer 1920x1080 pixels.

Other features include an Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM, SSD storage, two USB 3.0 ports and dual cameras -- a five-megapixel rear camera and front-facing HD camera. Pricing and availability for the Asus Taichi is not yet available.

Asus also revealed its Transformer AiO during the Computex pre-show. The all-in-one PC doubles as a tablet as well and is capable of running both Windows 8 and Android software.

Asus may not be the first company to offer a laptop-tablet hybrid, however its two products have made a big splash at Computex 2012, and the internationally recognized computer show hasn't even gotten into full swing.

Asus's counterpart Acer also revealed its own line of ultrabooks, blending the functionality and usability of handheld tablets with laptop computers. The laptop-tablet hybrid appears to be a growing trend in the industry.

However, it's a trend not all tech heavyweights have capitalized on. During an Apple Q2 earning calls, CEO Tim Cook spoke of the downside of converge products, stating: "Anything can be forced to converge, but it's all about trade-offs."

Check out the video above to see the 360-degree-view of the Asus Taichi.

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In other tablet news, see the gallery below for a roundup of the coolest iPad 3 concepts.
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  • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aatmastudio" target="_hplink">Aatma Studio</a> posted this amazing <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9s2oYUy_cVY" target="_hplink">iPad 3 concept video</a> on its <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/AatmaStudio/videos" target="_hplink">YouTube channel</a> on February 28. The 3D animation and digital content studio presents a stunning iPad 3 design with an edge-to-edge display, holographic display capabilities, and the ability to connect magnetically and wirelessly to other iPad 3 devices.

  • This iPad 3 concept, featured on design site <a href="http://thewondrous.com/" target="_hplink">The Wondrous</a> in <a href="http://thewondrous.com/the-10-most-inspiring-designs-concept-of-ipad-3/" target="_hplink">December</a>, turns the usual iPad design on its head -- or, rather, on its side. This iPad 3 is meant to be held horizontally, according to how the home button and camera are positioned. The artist who created the mock-up isn't mentioned, though it's likely the original was made by someone associated with <a href="http://www.looprumors.com/" target="_hplink">LoopRumors</a>.

  • <a href="http://macmagazine.com.br/2011/05/05/rumor-ipad-3-podera-ser-na-verdade-ipad-3d/" target="_hplink">MacMagazine</a> featured this iPad 3 mock-up, which takes into account <a href="http://news.cnet.com/rumored-ipad-3-to-get-glasses-free-3d/8301-17938_105-20060013-1.html" target="_hplink">rumors</a> that this next generation gadget will offer 3D video -- <em>without</em> the 3D glasses. The designer's name wasn't mentioned.

  • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DakotaAdney" target="_hplink">Dakota Adney</a>, a 16-year-old Oklahoma-based amateur filmmaker, posted this cool (but fake) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GqTME_hBpMA" target="_hplink">iPad 3 commercial</a> on his <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/AdneyFilms" target="_hplink">YouTube channel</a> last May. It features an iPad 3 concept that is completely transparent. Some of its other startling, hypothetical specs include a weight of just .6 lbs, 16GB of storage (impressive for a device so thin), 10-hour battery life, and 3G connectivity, according to the video's description.

  • Designer Guilherme Schasiepen created this iPad 3 concept for <a href="http://macmagazine.com.br/2011/07/18/depois-do-iphone-4s5-leitor-cria-mockup-mostrando-como-podera-ser-o-ipad-3hd/#leitura" target="_hplink">MacMagazine</a> in July of last year and also posted the designs on his <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/guilhermescha/" target="_hplink">Flickr</a>. If you want to get a better look of the mock-up, check out this <a href="http://msgui.vilabol.uol.com.br/ipad3.html" target="_hplink">360-degree view</a>.

  • <a href="http://rvanhauwere.deviantart.com/" target="_hplink">Robrecht Vanhauwere</a>, a talented 15-year-old Belgium art student, posted this super-skinny iPad 3 design on his <a href="http://rvanhauwere.deviantart.com/art/iPad-3-209743835" target="_hplink">deviantART</a> page.

  • Vanhauwere actually designed three separate iPad 3 concepts -- here's one of <a href="http://rvanhauwere.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d3lloqy" target="_hplink">the other ones</a>, which features an interesting two-toned design detail. You can view the last one <a href="http://rvanhauwere.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d4qhvpt" target="_hplink">here</a>.

  • This unique, all-silver iPad 3 design was featured on <a href="http://www.ipad3releasenews.com/" target="_hplink">iPad 3 Release News</a> <a href="http://www.ipad3releasenews.com/2011/06/ipad-3-concept-designs/" target="_hplink">last June</a>, but the concept was not attributed to any artist.

  • <a href="http://www.ipad3today.co.uk/" target="_hplink">iPad 3 Today</a> featured this chunky concept by an unknown artist <a href="http://www.ipad3today.co.uk/2011/06/ipad-3-concept-design-gallery/" target="_hplink">last June</a>. The design seems to be a step backwards from the iPad 2 of today -- unless there's some serious hardware in its interior to account for its thick exterior.

  • This iPad design, <a href="http://crave.cnet.co.uk/laptops/ipad-3-in-pictures-our-favourite-concept-designs-50006869/" target="_hplink">previously featured on CNET</a>, includes a stylus and wireless keyboard. While the concept's creator, <a href="http://www.mikejamesmedia.com/index.html" target="_hplink">Mike James</a>, didn't specify <a href="http://www.mikejamesmedia.com/ipad_ipen_01.html" target="_hplink">this mock-up</a> as one for the iPad 3, specifically, he does offer a unique perspective on the iPad device's endless possibilities.

  • This iPad 3 design by an unknown artist was also featured on <a href="http://www.ipad3releasenews.com/" target="_hplink">iPad 3 Release News</a> <a href="http://www.ipad3releasenews.com/2011/06/ipad-3-concept-designs/" target="_hplink">last June</a>. It has oversized front and back cameras and seems to be a bit stouter than the iPad 2; other than that, however, it doesn't look very different.