Hands-on review: HP Spectre x2 (2015)

By Kevin Lee

HP Spectre x2

There’s no doubt the Surface Pro 3 has set the tone for hybrid devices for the last year and some change. However, while Lenovo and even Apple have produced devices trying to capture the same magic, HP is straying from the treaded path with its slightly more unique Spectre x2 convertible tablet.

I say “slightly” because the HP Spectre x2 comes in a very familiar 12-inch tablet form factor with a magnetic keyboard. However, around the back of the device, you’ll find a kickstand bar. Rather than going with the kick-out panel, the Spectre x2 has a 3.5mm stainless steel, U-shaped bar that’s a bit reminiscent of ’80s and ’90s portable televisions.

Nostalgia aside, this bar-shaped kickstand allows the Spectre x2 to be as flexible to use as the Surface Pro 3. You’ll be able to tip the tablet back as far as a 150-degrees, a fair bit more than the 135-degrees you’ll get on the Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700. An HP representative also explained that going with a kickstand bar leaves more space for a larger battery, which should last for a projected 10 hours. And for an extra added element of …read more

Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac