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HP Envy x2 video review: Good laptop, great tablet
The HP Envy x2 is a very good Windows 8 laptop and a great tablet as demonstrated in this video.
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The HP Envy x2 is a sleek laptop with a detachable screen that becomes a good Windows 8 tablet. The Atom processor won't win any speed awards but does a good job powering through typical laptop tasks.
In this video, the tablet is shown in detail. The thin aluminum tablet is as light as can be with the 11.6-inch display. The Envy x2 comes with a laptop dock that is also shown.
Hardware specs:
OS: Windows 8
CPU: Intel Atom 1.8 GHz
Memory/storage: 2GB/64GB
Ports: 2x USB 2.0; HDMI
Audio: Beats Audio
Cameras: 1080p webcam (front); 8MP (rear)
Connectivity: wi-fi; Bluetooth
Battery life: 8 hours tablet; 14+ hours with keyboard dock (has second battery)
Display: 11.6 inches, 1366x768
Weight: 1.5 lbs tablet, 3 lbs with keyboard dock.
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