While it may not be earth-shatteringly innovative on the outside, the Switch Alpha 12 features the first-ever liquid-cooled hybrid laptop to run an Intel sixth-generation Core processor without a fan, making for a lighter, quieter ride. Featuring a close-run set of specs in comparison to those of the Surface Pro and other higher-priced competition, the Switch Alpha 12 still comes in at $100 to $200 cheaper than the competition–up to $300 cheaper, if you count the added cost of the Surface’s keyboard