We found the battery capable of almost six hours when running our light-load reader’s test, a figure that dwindles to 3 hours and 47 minutes during the Peacekeeper Web browsing benchmark. As we’ve recently discussed, the new 4th-gen parts can do great things for battery life, which means this convertible seems dated from the start. Last-gen processor hampers portabilityĪlthough a relatively new product, the Revolve 810 is available only with 3rd-gen Intel Core processors. Anyone who cares about their listening experience should invest in headphones or external speakers. Black levels are good, too, but we can’t help but think a bright, matte display would be better suited to this convertible’s role.Īudio quality provides no surprises as, like most business PCs, the Revolve’s speakers provide clear mid-range tones at moderate volume but do a poor job of handling bass or delivering music to a large room. Resolution is only 1,366 x 768, but because the screen is very small, content looks clear and sharp. The display is average in most other respects, scoring a contrast ratio of 590: 1 at maximum brightness and rendering 70 percent of the sRGB color gamut. We didn’t use the Revolve long before we noticed that its display is rather dim. The lack of output causes problems when trying to use the system in a bright room, as the Gorilla Glass screen is prone to glare. We confirmed this during our test, where we found it maxed out at about 134 lux, which is extremely low for any category of PC. Located on the right flank, HP wisely uses stiff switches instead of buttons, warding off unintentional activation of power or volume. Thanks to the Revolve’s small size and the lack of any volume or power buttons between the keyboard and display, the touchscreen is within three inches of where the user would normally rest their hands. Plus, you may not always need the touchpad. Still, multitouch gestures work well, so it’s not all bad news. There’s also little room for resting palms. Though it’s as wide as a normal touchpad would be, the surface is about half as tall, which makes for a cramped experience.
We can’t give the same praise to the touchpad, as it got the brunt of this notebook’s small size. Key travel is good, backlighting is standard (with adjustable brightness), and important keys are exactly where they should be. Though some keys are slightly smaller than normal, the layout does pack maximum keyboard into the space, leaving just a quarter-inch of room on each side. Typing on a laptop built for business is usually a pleasure, and the Revolve is no exception. An optional docking station adds four more USB 3.0 ports as well as VGA-out, but is priced at $150. While this selection of ports isn’t going to impress anyone, it does edge out Lenovo’s Helix, which uses Mini-DisplayPort and only upgrades one of its two USB ports to 3.0. The system is about 7/8th of an inch thick, which is above average for a modern convertible.Ĭonnectivity includes two USB ports (both 3.0), DisplayPort, Ethernet, a combo headphone/microphone jack, and a MicroSD card reader. However, these benefits are paid for in size. The Revolve proves there’s still life left for durable business convertibles. Underneath the surface is a strong magnesium chassis, and the screen is finished with Gorilla Glass II, so this notebook should survive rough handling with grace. HP uses a grippy, rubber-like silver finish, and, though it doesn’t look as nice as aluminum, it feels good in-hand and helps prevent accidental drops.
This EliteBook is the first we’ve reviewed in years that doesn’t boast extensive use of brushed aluminum to prove its durability and luxury. Is the Revolve the perfect choice for small business? It’s not metal, but that’s okay Indeed, HP’s alternative looks affordable next to its most direct competitor, the ThinkPad Helix, which starts at $1,400.
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That’s a lot of money, particularly for a convertible PC with an 11.6-inch display, but such exorbitant pricing is not uncommon for an enterprise notebook. Our review unit, which boasts an upgraded Core i5-3437U processor, sells for $1,450. Pricing for the Revolve starts at an intimidating $1,250.
HP’s latest is the EliteBook Revolve 810, an old-school convertible with a rotating hinge. Instead, each company has moved forward, revising old models while debuting new ones.
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That changed the moment Windows 8 was released, but neither Lenovo nor HP are backing down from the business convertibles market. If you wanted touch, you had to buy a PC built for business. Before the smartphone, the iPad, and Windows 8, convertibles like Lenovo’s ThinkPad X-Series and the HP EliteBook 2740p were the only game in town. Today, touchscreen PCs are often thought of as a consumer device rather than a business tool, but that perception was once the reverse.
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