A detachable tablet refers to a type of tablet device that can be separated or detached from its keyboard. This allows the user to use it as a standalone tablet or reattach it to the keyboard to use it like a laptop. Full definition
Despite the market's negative trajectory overall, shipments for detachable tablets reached an all - time high of 8.1 million devices. (goodereader.com)
This is simply because detachable tablets are the hot new segment. (goodereader.com)
Two issues presented by detachable tablets that you won't experience with a traditional laptop — first, the weight distribution is different. (pcmag.com)