Last week, tech giant HP participated in a comprehensive Technology tour in Abuja. A variety of intriguing products were on display, leaving many attendees excited about the future of technology in our everyday lives. As a continuation from our previous coverage, Kabir Olatinwo returns to shed light on some specific HP products that stood out at the event.
HP Spectre x360
The Spectre x360 is not just another hybrid laptop. HP has extended its creative liberties, producing this exquisite piece of tech piece with a premium metal construction. The laptop combines solid performance and all-day battery life. It ranks among the best 13-inch laptops available on the market.
The key objective of the Spectre x360 is to provide a long-lasting battery life without compromising on design or features. In order to achieve this, HP made the bold move of removing the traditional hard drive activity light, a niche feature that dates back decades but, unfortunately, drains the battery life significantly.
Here is a quick run-down of the Spectre x360’s specs:
Display Size/Resolution: | 13.3-inch 1,920 x 1,080 touchscreen |
CPU: | 2.2GHz Intel Core i5-5200U |
Memory: | 8GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,600MHz |
Graphics: | 3,839MB (shared) Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
Storage: | 256GB SSD |
Networking: | 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 |
Operating System: | Windows 8.1 (64-bit) |
The Spectre x360 is aesthetically pleasing. The outer edge of the laptop is highly polished, creating a striking contrast with the matte silver-gray interior. The laptop, despite its professional look and slick feel, is slightly heavier than one might expect, weighing in at 3.2 pounds.
The backlit keyboard is visually similar to other HP models, featuring a sunken keyboard tray, widely-spaced island-style keys, and rounded corners on the four edge keys. The display on most versions of the Spectre x360 is a 1,920 x 1,080 IPS touchscreen.
In summary, HP’s Spectre x360 does not necessarily revolutionize the design or features of hybrid laptops. Instead, it is essentially a premium upgrade of previous models, boasting an excellent screen and the latest Intel CPUs.
EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
The HP EliteBook Folio 1040 is a business ultrabook, designed with the modern business executive in mind. As a showcase for newer technology like WWAN mobile broadband and solid-state drives (SSDs), it sacrifices older features like full-size SD cards and removable batteries to maintain a slim profile.
The EliteBook Folio 1040 imbibes a sleek, professional design marked by a matte-platinum color scheme and a durable magnesium alloy lid. At 3.34 pounds, it is easy to carry around the office or during your commute. Its robust security features include a near-field communication (NFC) reader, a Smart Card reader, and a fingerprint reader.
While it might compromise on some features like having a full-sized SD card reader, it shines with a 256GB SSD, providing ample room for programs and files. Additionally, HP includes a 50GB Box cloud storage account at no extra cost, perfect for those requiring generous online storage.
The EliteBook Folio 1040 sports the high-end Intel Core i7-4650U processor with Intel HD 5000 graphics, an 8GB memory, and a 256GB mSATA SSD. With these specs, the EliteBook Folio 1040 is well-equipped to cater to the technical needs of business executives and engineers alike.
EliteBook Revolve 810 G3
The HP EliteBook Revolve 810 is a striking business convertible featuring an 11.6-inch rotating display. Now in its third generation, it stands out from its predecessors with its implementation of Broadwell processors.
Irrespective of where you are, the EliteBook Revolve offers mobile access to the internet or a corporate network, thanks to its built-in LTE modem. An included SIM card, pre-loaded with a data volume of 200 MB per month for a period of 3 years, ensures backed-up connectivity.
The Revolve is powered by a formidable duo of Broadwell processors and a faster SSD in the M.2 format, ensuring a swift response time. It is clearly designed with the modern business executive in mind, offering a wealth of business-critical features.
Note from Contributor:
With the introduction of such promising products at the tech tour, HP has made a bold statement about its commitment to continually enhance the convenience and productivity of its customers. We look forward to witnessing what innovative tech solutions HP has in store for the future.
This article was updated in 2025 to reflect modern realities.
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