HP Folio 13
When it comes to Windows ultrabooks, the HP Folio 13 is the best of the bunch in terms of performance, price, and ergonomics, provided you can live with a less-than-razor-thin design. This laptop is targeted at small businesses but it's really for anyone who wants a reliable ultrabook that isn't a MacBook Air.
Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: The HP Folio 13 has everything that matters most in an ultrabook: very good battery life, an excellent backlit keyboard, all the requisite ports for mobile use, and a very comfortable feel, along with a competitive entry-level price.
The Bad: The Folio 13 is no looker compared with other ultrabooks, and is a bit thicker and heavier than thin laptops such as the MacBook Air. The clickpad's just a bit too finicky for our tastes, too.
The Bottom Line: When it comes to Windows ultrabooks, the HP Folio 13 is the best of the bunch in terms of performance, price, and ergonomics, provided you can live with a less-than-razor-thin design. This laptop is targeted at small businesses but it's really for anyone who wants a reliable ultrabook that isn't a MacBook Air.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1422 reviews of HP Pavilion from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 315185 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 93/100 = Excellent.
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techworld.com
Review Summary: The HP Folio 13 is a sleek 13.3-inch Ultrabook that comes in a slim profile measuring just 18mm thick. HP positions it as a business-grade laptop that eschews an optical drive for portability and crams in a battery that the company says is good for up...
The Verdict: The HP Folio 13's slower mobile processor and lack of upgradability means that it is not an ideal machine for power users who need a faster processor and ample storage capacity. However, there is no sign that HP has sacrificed functionality in any way...
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reghardware.co.uk
Review Summary: Review The test unit I reviewed was forwarded on to me from the Harrods press office. That alone should tell you a lot about the HP Envy 14 Spectre. For you, Harrods may conjure images of oil sheiks browsing bling, affectatious middle classes buying...
The Verdict: Despite my concern that the HP Envy 14 Spectre is perhaps a little chunky compared with other Ultrabooks on the market, it compares very favourably with the competition in terms of what you get within those two centimetres: connectivity, performance,...
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tech2.in.com
Review Summary: HP has been quite busy this year with plenty of announcements in the notebook space, especially Ultrabooks. Only a couple of days back, they announced their new Ivy Bridge line of Ultrabooks and Sleekbooks, but there's still time before they hit our...
The Verdict: There’s just one variant of the HP Folio 13 for now and this retails for Rs.69,990, so it’s about 10K cheaper than the Dell (not to mention, better equipped) and about 25K cheaper than the Toshiba, which makes it the best buy out of the three. The...
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expertreviews.co.uk
Review Summary: There might only be a few Ultrabooks currently available, but HP has already launched its second Ultrabook-certified model. Unlike the consumer-oriented HP Envy 14 Spectre, the feature-packed Folio 13 is aimed at business users, but that shouldn't put...
The Verdict: Built for business, but great for everyone else – it’s not perfect, but the price is right
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notebookcheck.net
Review Summary: A Beautiful Accessory or Cutting-Edge Technology? The HP Envy 14 Spectre is a beautiful laptop with a price tag of $1200 USD. Many buyers will be enticed by the model's looks, but is the laptop really worth the money? We find out in the following...
The Verdict: The Envy is not much different from a 13 inch Ultrabook (aside from its larger display). The price: thicker case, higher weight
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pcpro.co.uk
Review Summary: HP delivers a keenly-priced 13.3in Ultrabook with its smart, businesslike Folio 13
The Verdict: An affordable combination of Ultrabook luxury, great battery life and classy looks, with only a few compromises
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pcworld.in
Review Summary: First impressions are important, and the HP Envy 14 Spectre makes a great one. The glossy, glass-topped display bezel and keyboard tray look elegant and understated, and the uniform, thin chassis gives the laptop a sleek appearance. Second impressions...
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techradar.com
Review Summary: The new HP Folio 13 is a cross between the classic corporate computer and the modern, ultra-portable PC laptop.
The Verdict: Much of the explanation for the HP Folio 13's features and configuration is that this is an Ultrabook designed for the business market, and that means it has priorities other than raw CPU performance. Stability, reliability and security therefore...
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: The Folio 13 is a strong Ultrabook entrant with great battery life.
Price Range: $969.99 - $1349.00
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General
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OS ProvidedWindows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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Service & Support1 year warranty
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Notebook typeUltrabook, Ultrathin
Processor / Chipset
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ProcessorIntel 2nd Gen Core i5 i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz
Memory
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RAM4 GB
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TechnologyDDR3
Storage
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Floppy DriveNone
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Hard Drive128 GB
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Storage RemovableNone
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Hard drive typeSolid state
Display
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Type13.3 in
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Max Resolution1366 x 768
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FeaturesLED-backlit
Audio & Video
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Graphics ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 3000
Input
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TypeKeyboard, Touchpad
Battery
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TechnologyLithium ion
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Run Time9.3 hour(s)
Connections & Expansion
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SlotsMemory, Memory card reader
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Interfaces3 x USB - USB, 1 x Ethernet - RJ-45, 1 x HDMI
Software
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Software IncludedDrivers & Utilities, Norton Internet Security, CyberLink Cam
Miscellaneous
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Features802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Camera
Dimensions & Weight
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Width12.54 in
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Depth8.67 in
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Height0.7 in
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Weight3.31 lbs
Sustainability
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Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011)5.9
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