Meanwhile, the Surface Pro 4 not only comes without the keyboard, but also starts at $899 with the same RAM and storage, nearly a hundred bucks more.
Also, the Surface Pro 4 now has a new (and supposedly sturdier) keyboard, so this might be less of a differentiating point than HP thought it would be.Īgain, what's nice is that the x2 starts at $800 with the keyboard included in the box, as opposed to being sold as a separate $130 accessory - something Microsoft's gotten away with for years. Just keep in mind that the price of a more substantial keyboard is more substantial heft: Though the tablet itself weighs just 1.85 pounds, that weight balloons to 2.69 pounds with the keyboard attached. As a bonus, the touchpad is quite spacious too. In my short time with the device, I made all but one typo - otherwise, my typing was flawless, if I do say so myself. Specifically, the buttons have 1.5mm of travel, making them nice and cushy, and they're backed by a sturdy panel and palm rest that doesn't flex or bend under pressure. Though it is indeed versatile, I quickly found in my demo that it wasn't any easier than the Surface to balance in your lap.Īs for the keyboard, the keys here are far more substantial than what you'd otherwise get on a product like this. The benefit here is that it allows the tablet to have a thin 8mm-thick profile (just slightly thinner than the SP4) and can be arranged at any angle. Whereas the Surface's kickstand is flush with the chassis, the x2 has a U-shaped, easel-like frame that pops out when you press a release. The biggest difference lies in the design of the hinge. So far, then, the general concept is the same: a thin and light tablet that magnetically clicks into a keyboard cover. Also like the Surface's stylus setup (likely based on N-trig tech), the x2 works with a pressure-sensitive Wacom-made active pen, although in this case, it's sold separately. I ended up going with the Yoga 920 because I felt like the trackpad (second to just the Surface Book), writing experience, and reputation beat the competition (not by much).With a 12-inch display, the x2 is roughly the same size as the last-gen Surface Pro 3, and weighs 1.85 pounds (the new Surface Pro 4 weighs less, ranging from 1.69 pounds to 1.73). I looked at the Samsung Notebook 9 Pen, Spectre x360 13 and 15, and the Lenovo Yoga 920 and 720.
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When I was shopping for laptops this spring, I didn't consider the Surface lineup because they were more expensive for less powerful machines and didn't come with the newest intel processors, though I knew I was sacrificing the customer support Windows offers. Consider the weight of the machine too, if you're going to be lugging other stuff in your bag. Take note of how the keyboard and trackpad feel since you'll be using those the most. I encourage you to do a side-by-side comparison for all of the laptops you're considering. If you want a windows machine that can do it all, consider the Surface Book, but might be out of your target price.
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