Convertible laptops are very versatile, and the uses are often discovered only once you purchase and use one for a while. With media consumption being one of the uses of most consumer electronics these days, it’s no surprise that folded laptops used as tablets are very useful. One no longer needs two devices – one to work on, another to consume content from the comforts of their couch or bed. HP’s x360 series has offered that comfort at different price brackets, but when that series blends with the elite, Spectre lineup, the results are nothing short of extraordinary. The new HP Spectre x360, specifically their model 13-aw2001TU is awe-inspiring but it is not only because of its hardware specs, but also its form factor and design.
The HP Spectre x360 (13-aw2001TU) comes with a full HD (1920 x 1080) touchscreen. That is an ideal screen resolution for a 13.3-inch display. It’s great for work, but it’s also the right size to be able to carry around wherever you go. You could use it while commuting to work or when relaxing on a lazy afternoon. The HP Spectre x360 also uses an IPS panel, so you can be assured colour rendition is accurate and the viewing angles great. This is particularly important for convertible screens since you are going to be tilting the screen to all kinds of angles, like you would a tablet. The edge-to-edge glass and micro-edge design also make the screen blend effortlessly into the body, so you won’t see thick bezels on this laptop.
Make no mistake, the HP Spectre x360 is not meant to be just an expensive entertainment device. It’s a serious, productivity device, that can double as an entertainment device. It’s geared towards working professionals as well as artists. The touchscreen is designed to work with the bundled HP Active Pen, that can be used to jot down notes in your own handwriting, or to navigate presentations or use it as a professional artist’s sketching device. There are a ton of 2D sketching software for artists to choose from, that can make use of the Spectre x360’s range of capabilities. You won’t have to worry about scratches and dents on the screen either. It’s lined with Corning Gorilla Glass NBT. This is a laptop that could be used by a programmer, a music creator, a computer graphics artist, or anyone else!
The range of applications that the Spectre x360 can run depends on its processor. The HP Spectre x360 (13-aw2001TU) is one of the few laptops in the market running the latest, 11th generation Intel Core i5 processors. The Core i5 1135G7 is a quad-core processor running a maximum turbo frequency of 4.2 GHz. The laptop also comes with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, which is more than enough for most applications. The graphics rendering is handled by the integrated Intel Iris X graphics solution. Make no mistake, it’s a big jump up on performance from the integrated graphics solutions of yesteryears.
The onboard storage is in the form of a 512GB solid-state drive. That’s large enough to store all the software you might need and much more. The PCIe NVMe SSD format offers so much performance, Windows and your software can load in moments, not seconds. This brute performance is aided by another 32GB of Intel Octane memory, that boosts performance even further.
The newer generation of Intel’s processors along with the battery capacity onboard this laptop help it run for as long as 16 and a half hours, depending on the usage of course, according to HP. Other smaller, but key features for premium laptops include the backlit keyboard. It’s an underrated feature but it’s very handy when you are working in low light or in complete darkness. Despite being a 13.3-inch laptop, the HP Spectre x360 only weighs 1.27 kg, which is nearly half the weight of most laptops just a couple of years ago. That size, shape and weight makes it a practical laptop.
Security is of concern these days, so the HP Spectre x360 comes with shortcut keys to quickly disable the webcam and microphone. There is even an LED indicator dedicated for that purpose. Alexa is also integrated into the laptop, so you can now ask it to do tasks for you using voice commands, rather than navigate the trackpad and menus, type in commands, and make web searches.
The HP Spectre X360 comes in a Poseidon Blue aluminum finish with Pale Brass accents. This along with its design makes it look unlike mainstream laptops. Even the insides are void of the usual, boring black finish. It’s the Poseidon Blue finish there as well. Overall, this is one great looking laptop; it’s really something.
Even the speakers are designed by Bang & Olufsen and are designed to deliver great performance. This is great, if you want to listen to some light music while working or to listen to podcasts, or while playing movies and TV shows, later in the day. There are plenty of connectivity features built into the Spectre x360. There are two Thunderbolt 4 standard ports present in the form of Type-C USB4 ports. There is a standard USB Type-A port too. Wired connectivity is in the form of a combined 3.5mm audio jack for headphones and microphone.
The whole package is designed for performance, while holding on to its elite design and aethetics. The HP Spectre x360 (13-aw2001TU) is now within reach, at your closest Reliance Digital store. You can go there and check it out for yourself and see what it’s all about. You can also order it online right away from RelianceDigital.in and have it home delivered in no time at all.
HP Spectre x360 (13-aw2001TU) – Convertibles just got a lot better!
