My particular configuration featured a 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5-3437U processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD, meaning it not only starts up pretty quickly, it's able to juggle multiple business applications at a time. If your business runs on Google's cloud system (as many do), things aren't quite as innate and convenient.
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The only drawback is that, again, with most Windows 8 devices, there is a clear push to use Microsoft's cloud system. HP has built in several security features, and multiple wireless options. Since the Revolve is built with businesses in mind, there is a lot of emphasis on the cloud and security. Surprisingly, the sound quality was steady no matter how quiet or loud the speakers were, which is a nice change of pace. Listening to Spotify produced some lackluster results, but hosting a G+ chat in a small room, I was able to hear the speaker at several spots in the room. Two speakers sit along the bottom sides of the chassis and while they aren't capable of booming sound, they produce decent enough sound for a small room or meeting. Also, some may lament the lack of SD slot. It's the type of machine that, in theory, will look smooth and clean on a desktop, but the lack of side-facing USB ports means plugging in a mouse or stick drive seem unnecessarily inconvenient.
Two USB 3.0 ports, an Ethernet port, DisplayPort 1.2 and the power jack all sit along the back, making it clear that cable clutter was at the forefront of the design. The sides of the Revolve are relatively clean-looking, with convenient power toggle, HP docking port and volume controls along the side, and the rest of the ports hidden cleanly in back. Also, as seen in the photo above, there is a slight overhang from the keyboard once turned into a tablet. The touchscreen is responsive and pleasing when using the Windows 8 homescreen, though as with most hybrid tablets, the desktop is easier to use in laptop mode. The swivel display never budged, once moved, either, making it very stable and, for lack of better word, "professional." The 1366 x 768 display is crisp enough, although display hounds may notice a distinct difference between it and other laptops or tablets like the Surface Pro. As a laptop, the swivel display makes it easy to turn the screen to share with another person, or to demonstrate something. The rubberized grip on the bottom gives it a solid, if not bulky feel. This movement is pleasingly smooth and covers the keyboard, which allows for a great tablet experience. The revolving part of Revolve is the swivel screen which allows users to spin the screen 180°, and fold it down to use in tablet mode. Speaking of that, the mouse trackpad maintains some twitchiness I've often complained about with my EliteBook laptop - occasionally merely hovering over something would either highlight or drag it, despite the fact I was only moving the cursor over it. While my hands never cramped using the keyboard, my wrists were always on the edge of the machine which was not the best experience. The wrist rests, though, are a little on the small side. The keyboard doesn't feel cramped, either, despite the small design. The backlit keyboard is also spill resistant, adding to its durability.
It's designed to take multiple falls from multiple angles which, if you've ever found yourself running through an office, eases your mind considerably. I personally slung it in my backpack and trekked it around and even dropped said backpack unceremoniously on several occasions. It was designed with travel in mind and can take a good deal of punishment. However, when they say the body is rugged, they're not kidding. It weighs just over 3lbs which isn't terrible when using in laptop mode, but reading on the train, in tablet mode, I was often struck by how much it weighed. 87"), it's not the lightest of hybrids I've had the pleasure of using. Despite its relatively small size (8.35" x 11.22" x. It has a solid, magnesium alloy body and durable gorilla glass display. At first touch, it's hard to deny the Revolve 810 is a sturdy piece of tech. Does it stand up to its hefty pricetag?Īs a person who works, primarily, on an HP EliteBook 6930 (laptop), I was very curious to see how the business model was able to adjust to the hybrid market. Ever since Microsoft revealed the new Windows 8 interface, clearly designed with touchscreens in mind, manufacturers have been tripping over themselves to create "the next big thing." HP's EliteBook Revolve 810 is the latest of these hybrid beasts, built solely with businesses in mind.
The hybrid market is experiencing what could be safely labeled a "boom" as of late.
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