HP ENVY x2: Combo Power

It’s time to leave your old laptop at home. With Hewlett-Packard Envy x2, customers can have it all—a laptop and a tablet in one! In today’s world where people have more than one device for their many needs, HP’s new convertible will help reduce the need for several devices. And it’s ultra-thin and super-light too, designed to go wherever you go.

For the not-so-tech savvy reader, Windows 8 is the latest operating system of Microsoft that can run on mobile devices, tablets, and laptops.

Importantly, it has been the catalyst for the introduction of a wide variety of touch-screen devices. The Envy x2 is one such device that has the best of both worlds—the traditional keyboard as well as a touchscreen. It is targeted at those high-end customers who want the power of a notebook and the comfort of a tablet in one device. The device is able to serve the needs of touch applications and typing applications in just one package, instead of carrying both a tablet and a laptop when going out.

Last week, we finally managed to get our hands on the new Windows 8 device (Envy x2 PC 11–g004TU) from HP for a review. I didn’t have much time to play with the device yet I was impressed with its brisk performance. The test-unit came across as a stylish piece of hardware, fit for everyday smart computing. Basically, it is sleek and slim and comes across

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