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Review: HP EliteBook x360 G2

by Parm Mann on 25 August 2017, 15:00

Tags: HP (NYSE:HPQ)

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Conclusion

...the Precision touchpad is one of the best we've used, battery life is excellent, and the addition of a Wacom pen brings the 360º display to life.

When tasked with purchasing, say, 100 laptops for your workforce, it can be difficult to pick one model that ticks all the relevant boxes. If you happen to be facing that particular dilemma, take a good look at HP's EliteBook x360 G2.

Introduced as one of the most versatile business PCs to date, the laptop looks stunning courtesy of design cues borrowed from the consumer-orientated HP Spectre and adds a wealth of features that cater for every conceivable usage scenario.

Build quality, as expected at this price point, is top-notch, HP's keyboard is admirable, the Precision touchpad is one of the best we've used, battery life is excellent, and the addition of a Wacom pen brings the 360º display to life. Factor in a plethora of security options that seem to include everything but self-destruct, and you have the makings of a truly adaptable machine.

HP doesn't quite manage all-round perfection - the display could be brighter and the EliteBook isn't best suited to tablet mode - yet the fact that the x360 G2 attempts so much and gets nearly everything right is a commendable feat.

Bottom line: want a versatile laptop that packs a performance punch, is hard as nails and comes seductively dressed? The HP EliteBook x360 G2 is very much worthy of consideration.

The Good
 
The Bad
Solid performance
Outstanding battery life
Great keyboard and trackpad
Optional pen is a useful accessory
Comprehensive security
Three-year warranty
 
Display could be brighter
Not great in tablet mode
Limited UK configuration options



HP EliteBook x360 G2

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“The core specification ticks the right boxes, yet it is the EliteBook's versatility that really impresses.” which is followed by, “There's no room for Ethernet, nor is there a USB-to-Ethernet adapter in the bundle”

Really?

Years back we/I went crazy for Probooks and ELitebooks but, seeing as they just seemed to be tough machines with the bare minimum inside, as well as really poor screens, we moved on. This machine changes nothing. Shame really as I used to like HP. Also loved the Radiance screen on the HP Envy 13/15/17 before the screen supplier went bust. Another shame.

Oems like HP and Toshiba should have gone under years ago as they're bringing hardly nothing new or actually exciting to the scene.
I don't understand the point of these. What kind of business can afford to throw money at staff laptops like this? Surely a typical business laptop would just be a cheap 15.6" jobbie so that the in-house IT can take it apart easily to replace bits?
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I don't understand the point of these. What kind of business can afford to throw money at staff laptops like this? Surely a typical business laptop would just be a cheap 15.6" jobbie so that the in-house IT can take it apart easily to replace bits?
depends on size of business.. If we talking about corporation sized business then my guess is that it would cost them more to pay someone to take it apart than replace a new one. Also, usually I see lenovo laptops for typical office workers which don't cost much less, so… yeah they have money