HP EliteBook x360 1030 i7 13.3 inch SSD Convertible Silver
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 i5 13.5 inch SSD Convertible Silver
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College (Students) |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 13.3 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 13.5 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. | |
Simple Music Editing |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 2 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 2 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. | |
Bookkeeping |
The 13.3 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your HP 's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance |
The 13.5 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your 's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance | |
Social Media |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the EliteBook x360 1030 G2 will do just fine. |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Surface Book 2 will do just fine. | |
Browsing |
All components of your HP will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources |
All components of your will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources | |
Documents |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-7600U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i5-7300U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! | |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. | ||
Use in Public Places |
The 16.5 hours battery life in the EliteBook x360 1030 G2 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. |
The 17 hours battery life in the Surface Book 2 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. | |
Short Journeys |
The 16.5 hours battery life in the EliteBook x360 1030 G2 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. |
The 17 hours battery life in the Surface Book 2 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. | |
Long Journeys |
With a great run time of approximately 16.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 17 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Use Around the Office |
The 16.5 hours battery life in the EliteBook x360 1030 G2 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. |
The 17 hours battery life in the Surface Book 2 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. | |
Use At the Client's |
With a great run time of approximately 16.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 17 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Carrying All the Time |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.3 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.5 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. | |
Carrying Occasionally |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.3 kg weight should suit your needs just fine. |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.5 kg weight should suit your needs just fine. | |
Cool Look |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. | ||
Regular Look |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
Serious Multitasking | |||
Windows | |||
Use as Tablet | |||
Touchscreen | |||
13 to 14 Inches | |||
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Ambient Light Sensor | - | 1 | |
Battery Life | 16.5 hours | 17 hours | |
Cable Lock Slot | Yes | - | |
Camera | 1 | 1 | |
Camera Resolution (Numeric) | - | 5 MP | |
Colour | Silver | Silver | |
Convertible | Yes | Yes | |
Dimesnsions - Depth | 21.85 cm | 23.2 cm | |
Dimesnsions - Height | 1.49 cm | - | |
Dimesnsions - Height (front) | - | 1.3 cm | |
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) | - | 2.3 cm | |
Dimesnsions - Width | 31.69 cm | 31.2 cm | |
Display Contrast Ratio | - | 1600:1 | |
Display HD Type | FHD | 3K | |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 3000 x 2000 pixels | |
Display Size | 13.3 inches | 13.5 inches | |
Display Technology Name | TN | TN | |
Display Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | |
Docking Port | - | 1 | |
Energy Star Certified | Yes | - | |
Form Factor | Convertible | Convertible | |
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated | |||
Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel HD Graphics 620 | |
Graphics Card Type | Integrated | Integrated | |
HDMI Port | 1 | - | |
HDMI Version | 1.4 | - | |
Keyboard Spill Resistant | Yes | - | |
Manufacturer | HP | - | |
Manufacturer Part Number | 1BS98UT#ABA | - | |
Memory Card Reader | 1 | 1 | |
Microphone | 2 | 2 | |
Model Name | EliteBook x360 1030 G2 | - | |
Network Bluetooth Type | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
Network NFC | Yes | - | |
Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac | b/g/n/ac | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windows | |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro | |
Processor Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Processor Cores | 2 cores | 2 cores | |
Processor Family | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i5 | |
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-7600U | Intel Core i5-7300U | |
Processor Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.60 GHz | |
Processor Threads | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Size | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
RAM Speed | 2133 MHz | 1866 MHz | |
RAM Type | DDR4-SDRAM | LPDDR3-SDRAM | |
Sound System | - | Dolby Audio Premium | |
SSD Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Storage Total Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports | 1 | - | |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports | - | 1 | |
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports | 1 | - | |
USB Type-C Power Delivery Present | - | Yes | |
Weight | 1.28 kg | 1.53 kg |
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