Review: HP Elite x2 1012 G1

By Jacob Grana

Introduction and design

In the land of the tablets, the one with the type cover is king. In the land of the type covers, the one most like a traditional notebook keyboard/trackpad is king … or something.

You get the picture.

And so has HP. Thanks to the superb inputs on its type cover, the HP Elite x2 1012 G1 may be the kingliest of the 2-in-1 kings. The golden crown, though, comes at an iron price. At $1349 (£1,289, AU$1,850) you’ll have to pay a king’s ransom to acquire it.

The Elite x2 will naturally draw comparisons to the Dell XPS 12 and, of course, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Like its rivals, the Elite x2 is as fit for the boardroom as it is for your nightstand. Its backlit keyboard (with number pad), stutter-less trackpad, Wacom pen and Thunderbolt supporting USB-C port, along with enterprise ready security features, will turn any business user’s head.

Design

Both the business set and aesthetes will appreciate the Elite x2. It’s a looker.

The exterior is two tone: a black, gorilla glass encased brow – wherein …read more

Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac