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HP Envy x2

Manufacturer: HP Part number: c2k61uaaba

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Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

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Bottom Line:: The HP Envy x2’s capacity to be a full Windows 8 tablet or dock with a keyboard works as well as advertised, provided you’re willing to live with slower performance at a high price. You’re paying for style.
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10 stars

Works great for me!

by cz_wsu on December 17, 2012

Pros: Long battery life in tablet and keyboard
Full Windows 8 supports desktop applications
Metal case is very nice, high quality
Fast enough to get things done quickly and still use less power
Touch screen feels very good
Supports stylus pen

Cons: Awkward to hold in landscape, but it is nice when attached to the keyboard. It is much nicer to hold as a tablet in portrait mode.
Windows 8 locking up (seems to be an issue with using the touch screen and the touch pad together).

Summary: I'm not an expert tablet user, but this new table + notebook I got from HP is very nice. I am impressed with what it can do with only a ...

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Summary: I'm not an expert tablet user, but this new table + notebook I got from HP is very nice. I am impressed with what it can do with only a 32-bit processor and 2 GB of RAM. Battery lets me play around all day and still have lots of battery to spare. Fells very nice with metal casing and solidly built.
I am not a huge app user; I just want the basic media apps like Hulu and Netflix and then maybe a free game or two if I get bored. Obviously if I was a heavy app user, this is would not work.
This will be my tablet/notebook for work and school for the next 3 years.

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9 stars

One Fridge-Toaster to Rule Them All

by dnrbnx on January 23, 2013

Pros: - Windows 8 UI is a dream to use on a touch screen
- complete OS
- true multi-tasking
- amazing battery life
- great keyboard
- aluminum build feels premium
- x86 processing
- microSD port on the tablet for additional storage

Cons: - lack of tablet apps. MS Store will improve with time?
- touch pad doesn't do gestures after laptop wakes from sleep. Will improve with an update?
- ever-so-slightly loose hinge. I may be OCD, but I wish there was ZERO wiggle in the hinge.

Summary: I have never identified myself with the tablet crowd. By and large, tablets seem like gimmicky devices with only a handful of productive use cases. For the kind of money ...

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Summary: I have never identified myself with the tablet crowd. By and large, tablets seem like gimmicky devices with only a handful of productive use cases. For the kind of money that premium tablets cost, I would much rather own a computer.

I was excited to find out that PC manufacturers and Windows 8 allowed someone like me, gun-shy about getting a tablet, a happy medium - Windows 8 hybrid laptops. Needing a new laptop, my wife bought me this for Christmas after I'd asked for it.

I've played simple games like "Where's My Water" and I've downloaded and played more "graphically intense" games like Final Fantasy 7. They've worked great!

I've typed emails, surfed the web, and created Office documents, spreadsheets, and slideshow presentations.

Is this a desktop replacement? No. Is this an autocad, photoshop, or gaming machine? No. Will this let you do 99% of what you typically use a computer for anyway (read: watch cat videos)? YES.

As far as build quality, this is easily on par with an Apple device. The smooth aluminum feels solid. The keys on the keyboard are slightly rubberized and easy to type on. The keyboard isn't cramped at all. The widescreen tablet feels bigger than 11 inches, and my 13.3 inch laptop feels like the same size.

The build quality on this is what made me buy it instead of its equally spec'ed competitors: the Asus Vivotab, Samsung Ativ Smart PC, Acer Iconia W510, and the Lenovo Lynx. Sure, I paid $100 more, but I got a much sleeker machine. If you hunt around (Amazon, Office Depot, etc.) you can find the Envy X2 for $750.

In short, this is exactly the type of Windows 8 experience the common user should be looking for - a touch AND touchpad capable juggernaut that can do it all.

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10 stars

This is my best pc.

by mmv99 on April 19, 2013

Pros: Battery
Build quality
Speed
Portability
Feels like dual OS (equivalent of OSX and IOS but for windows)

Cons: Lack of accessories... No smart cover, in tablet mode feels a little naked.

Summary: I have had mine since December as well and I must say that I have no disappointments at all. The speed of Win8 on this combo unit is excellent, the ...

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Summary: I have had mine since December as well and I must say that I have no disappointments at all. The speed of Win8 on this combo unit is excellent, the battery life is amazing and the overall feel is spectacular. The only thing is that I wish there was a smart cover available because in tablet mode it's a little naked.

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8 stars

Sleek design and full Win8 os.

by turrrible_turrrible on January 28, 2013

Pros: -Design is eye catching
-Sturdy Hinge
-Excellent Battery life so far
-smart charging (it chrages the tablet first, then charges the keyboard dock.
-Smaller games run well(I have some emulators that have been fun on the go)

Cons: -Atom processor is no i-series and it shows when multi-tasking
-wish the tablet itself had more ports on it (sd slots are on keyboard)
-a little pricey considering the processing power
-would appreciate including the stylus for that price

Summary: I got this as a second computer to my i3 laptop I already had at home. I just needed something that was more road worthy and portable. I was intrigued ...

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Summary: I got this as a second computer to my i3 laptop I already had at home. I just needed something that was more road worthy and portable. I was intrigued by the idea of also having the ability to make it to a tablet as well.

I looked through the items available and gave some serious consideration to some others (surface rt, Samsung Ativ) and ended up liking the build on this one the best. I did pause at the price. I considered getting a smaller laptop and a tablet separate, but I just want one thing to take for the road. I don't need something that has crazy amounts of processing power because it would mainly be for writing and working (via email) on the road.

After a week I am pleased with the performance and the battery life has been stellar. The track pad works well enough (despite some adjustment since my other PC's trackpad is much bigger). I found the keys to be comfortable and responsive for typing at even over a period of time.

As far as tablet mode I have enjoyed reading the news on this and I personally find the 11" size to be the sweet spot for me as far as sitting down for a while to consume media.

My biggest frustration came from the still sparse Windows 8 app store. But, I know over time it will expand. I had some serious fun playing snes emulators on the road while waiting to start a meeting.

I eagerly await the next group of intel chips in the future that will provide a competive battery life with even better performance so that maybe in the futre I could switch to something like this as my fulltime PC.

Updated on Feb 27, 2013
Sorry, just saw your replies. It can multi-task, but the atom processor is not going to be flying through it like an I-series chip would do.

That being said I just did a powerpoint presentation from my x2 and it handled it no problem. I think if you were using multiple office apps at the same time you might notice a slowdown. But, excel and word together haven't given me any trouble so far.

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Manufacturer: HP
Part number: c2k61uaaba
Description: The notebook that doubles as a tablet. The HP ENVY x2 PC gives you the power of two devices in one. A laptop with a bright, vivid HD touch display, and a tablet that slides off for those times when you want to carry even less.

General
Packaged Quantity 1
System Type Notebook
Mechanical Design Clamshell keyboard dock design
Recommended Use Home use
OS Provided Windows 8
Notebook type Ultrathin,
Budget ,
HD display
Processor / Chipset
CPU Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache L2 cache - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Memory
RAM 2 GB ( 2 GB (soldered) )
Technology LPDDR2 SDRAM
Speed 553 MHz
Storage
Hard Drive 64 GB SSD
Interface Serial ATA-300
Optical Drive None
Display
Type 11.6 in Yes - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( HD )
Widescreen Yes
Features HD anti-glare
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics
Camera Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel
Camera Features Second camera
Sound Stereo speakers , Microphone
Audio Features Beats Audio
Input
Type Touch-screen,
Keyboard,
Touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad
Communications
Wireless 802.11n,
Bluetooth

Battery
Technology 2-cell
Installed Qty 2
Run Time 7 hour(s)
Run Time With Included Additional Battery 12.25 hour(s)
AC Adapter
Output 20 Watt
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0,
HDMI,
Headphone output,
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Card reader
Software
Software Included HP Connected Photo powered by Snapfish,
HP Registration,
HP Online User Guide,
HP Recovery Manager,
Microsoft Fresh Paint,
Netflix,
Wordament,
HP MyRoom,
Ebay,
Skydrive,
People,
Microsoft Office 2010 (Trial),
sMedio TrueLink+,
Messaging,
HP Support Assistant,
Windows Live,
Skype,
Solitaire,
HP+ Best Offers,
Kindle e-reader,
iHeart Radio,
Mahjong,
Mail,
Photos,
Calendar,
CyberLink YouCam DE,
Windows Live Writer,
HP Beats Audio,
Windows Live Photo Gallery
Miscellaneous
Color Brushed aluminum
Localization English / United States
Dimensions & Weight
Width 11.9 in
Depth 8.1 in
Height 0.8 in
Weight 3.1 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year,
Technical support - 1 year
Sustainability
ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 5.9
Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 5.7

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