Dell has announced the XPS Duo 12, a new convertible laptop made for Windows 8.

The new Dell XPS Duo 12 is both a clamshell laptop and a tablet - a combination usually referred to as a hybrid or convertible laptop. Most hybrids detach from their keyboards, while convertibles swivel their screens around via a single hinge at the base of the lid, folding down over the keyboard.

Like the original Duo, this model works a little differently. The screen is hinged in the center of the far left and right sides, allowing it to swivel vertically, encased in a thin outer frame, CNET reports.

The release date or price is unclear, although it's expected by the end of 2012