Convertible laptop computer continue In popularity, it may be because they provide excellent flexibility for people who want to change their use – shape changes in the form of traditional laptops, tablets and poundable entertainment devices. The latest device to enter this competition is HP’s Omnibook X Flip, available in 16-inch and 14-inch versions, the latter of which I’m sent for review.
However, its poor battery life and awkward design prevent it from being one of the best 2-in-1 laptops I’ve ever tested, even if the price is very attractive.
Suspicious choice
Photo: Chris Null
At first glance, it’s an inconspicuous device, completely covered in silver aluminum, with only the low-key HP brand interruption on the lid. But, if you look closely, you will soon see some design elements that may cause eyebrows.
Strangely, it starts from the bottom of the laptop and looks like the tilted dock where the keyboard is located. It also makes the laptop look thicker than it, although at 19mm (0.75 inches) thick, its average in 14-inch category is actually about average. (However, the 3.1 pound weight is relatively heavier and feels so in your hands.)
Another big twist is the keyboard. Instead of being ubiquitous in island-style keys, the Omnibook X Flip is running together, with only a small piece of space between them. This makes each key a little bigger than usual, and although it sounds helpful, I find it a touch-style experience a little harder as I accidentally hit two keys at once. It’s definitely weird, too, a love-affirming or nasty retro look that clearly reminds me of some computers from the 1980s.
Poor performance
Photo: Chris Null
HP switches Intel on the 14-inch Omnibook X Flip (although the 16-inch model uses Intel CPU), while the model reviewed is one of the high-end configurations available, including the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU and AMD RADEON 860m 860m graphics, 32 GB Ram ram ram, ram ram and 1-terabyte ssssssd.
