![]() 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. 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. ![]() ![]() 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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