Hardware-wise, I do not have any negative feedback on this machine. It is snappy (even though it does not come with the latest and greatest of Intel Core processors), but has very decent battery life, good screen (in terms of colour reproduction, view angles), does not get too hot even under loads and has enough horsepower for everyday use.
The good:
- small, compact and cool with everyday tasks. Heavy computing does take the toll on battery and fan noise, but it is bearable
- decent battery life, can be optimized by disabling fancy Windows features and optimizing power consumption profile
- good colour reproduction and view angles
The neutral:
- Intel processor is not the latest and greatest. If you are looking for latest Core, this is not the one. This uP is similar to Celeron processors in the desktop lineup. Information on Amazon page should be more precise on this point
The bad:
- HP loves bloatware and there is no way to remove that from the provided system image. Every time you restore the system, you will have to spend a few hours putting everything in order and removing this stuff. I ripped up the system altogether and installed my own copy to streamline it. Shame on you, HP
In general, a recommended system for a person with a need for a laptop for generalized work (Internet browsing, movie watching, Office work etc.). Definitely not for the game buffs or people pushing the machine to the limits
| Standing screen display size | 14 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 Pixels |
| Processor | 2.1 GHz pentium |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Hard Drive | 500 GB Emmc |
| Graphics Coprocessor | No Information |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Wireless Type | 802.11bgn, 802.11b, 802.11b/g |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 6 Hours |
