One of the very few reviewers left in the world putting out reviews with depth and without bias. In the world where fanboy reviewers reign who can only either love or hate something, this channel is indeed a precious source of neutral information you can actually rely your decisions on.
I always try to find her reviews about a product I'm interested in, and only when I give up and make sure she hasn't did one, I go for other youtubers😄
Wow your fast! Thank you Mobile Tech, I love your videos! I was just looking at these for school and trying to find a review (which I haven't watched yet) but wanted to say thank you for the prompt review first
Well that's a classy and clever design. Maybe not my kind of thing (I'm happy with my T450s with a 940m) but If I was in the market, I'd probably look at this. Thanks for the review, Lisa, and good job HP!
Hey Lisa, I just calculated the price of the tablet (256GB version) + keyboard + pen configuration of the Surface Pro 6 and iPad Pro 2018, and they’re only $50 apart in price! ($1430 vs $1480) Never thought I’d see an iPad cost more than the Surface Pro, but here we are. Smackdown time?
I look at it more like you're trading performance for battery life. I feel like this is definitely more marketed towards professionals and execs who are constantly on the move and not always near a wall outlet.@@HeadToSoles
I forgot about this. I read/ watched about the new iPads and macbook airs, feeling slightly tempted. But then I watched Lisa's review and realise that here's a device that matches both the ipad and MBA, at the same time. I've tried to use the 10.5 ipad pro as a 'laptop alternative' but the file system makes you want to scream, as well as the fixed appearance of the fixed home screen with widely spaced icons...
I've been wanting this form factor again since the Sony! I'm glad I held off until now and thank you Lisa for a look at this beauty. Especially since I haven't seen a peep of this device anywhere else
Hi Lisa, I don't usually comment on CZcams videos but your review was absolutely fantastic. Thank-you so much for such an informative review. It was a pleasure to watch 😊
Your videos are the best. Good clear photography that shows us what we need to see. Solid explanations and recommendations. Neither too long nor too short. And I was really curious about this product. And you gave me all the information I needed. Just great stuff.
Glad that you do not forget to tell the Sony Vaio Duo 13. I'm a fan of its design although not many manufacturers do it. I'm so happy that HP have innovated the design with new materials to have it perfect!. Wanting this laptop!!
I like this design better than a normal 2 in 1 because you don't have to pick it up to flip between the laptop, tent, and tablet. Which when I switch on my Pixelbook I'm not holding it and I just put it back on the table.
Yes this is arguably the best 2-1 form factor. No need to lift up the device or to detach anything. This design is from Sony VAIO Flip back in 2013 which I have right now along side HP spectre x360. Still have to say it's the easiest to convert from a laptop to a tablet. I have no idea why every brand has gone after the Yoga design when clearly this is a lot more convenient (especially since Sony already left the market).
@@feaernista921 The Yoga style hinge is less expensive to make and is generally very robust. The short of hinge used on this HP and Vaio models of old are harder and more expensive to design and manufacture.
@@mobiletechreview aye also less robust, mine already broke twice now, once I lost any signal to the display due to bent display connectors, now the replacement had me unable to use the touchscreen when in tablet mode. IMO, a separated display-keybiard is easier to handle and cheaper to replace.
So cool to see such product different from the others. To be honest I'm not watching every of you videos but every time I see something that stirs my curiosity I click :)
Nice review - was curious about this when I saw it on HP’s website as it looked a bit wrong. Seeing it in your review resets that to something more useful. Thanks for this.
Good review! I happen to have the Yoga C930 you showed beside the Spectre Folio - the Folio is coming but not here just yet. Love the C930 and I have no doubt I'll love the Spectre Folio. Again, good job!
I am gonna get this. I have the Microsoft surface and it is super annoying with type cover and kickstand that does not work if you want to use it on your lap.
This thing is so different than anything out there, but I love the design. It seems so smart function-wise, and the best solution to the design (using leather) also makes it looks stunning.
I have purchased my last three laptops based on information in Lisa's reviews. While Lisa does cover the measurable performance details and compares competitors, she always reflects on what the typical user experience is. I like that Lisa defines different user types and applies the product to each. What might be great for an efficient mobile user will not be great for a gamer or graphics designer.
Great looking machine I had one and sent it back because the "non precision drivers" in the track pad. It drove me crazy. I also had to reinstall the audio drivers 2 times a week during the 30 day period I had it before finally a USB slot went dead. HP took it back for a full refund. Until they up the quality control and put PRECISION drivers in this track pad, it is not worth buying. I hope they fix these issues in a version 2 because I absolutely loved the leather concept and would try another one.
Great job Lisa...I love the idea of this pc....been waiting for this review. There are...for my use case..very few compromises here. Have to go have a look at one soon....
Bravo HP. You are so close to making what I REALLY want If it was... A. 3:2 display instead of 16:9 B. Capable of accepting at least a MicroSD slot for external storage C. Running ChromeOS D. Available in black Then I would be really mad as I would HAVE TO pony up the money and get myself one.
Thanks for the review. It certainly isn't like anything else that is on the market and does seem to have the blend of the best bits of ultrabook and tablet. I keep coming back to the Surface Pro 6 and thinking about how useful the detachable tablet part is. But then it think that I will probably always want to have a cover over the screen, which means keeping the keyboard attached, which makes it no different to the Spectre Folio. I notice a lot of reviews talk about productive use and put this in terms of photoshop and gaming. I personally have no interest in gaming, but I am about performance for video editing for CZcams (not Hollywood) but hardly any reviewer talks about the capability in this regard. It would be good to have this in future reviews.
the main reason u will buy this are pen support. if you dont use pen, then you are buying wrong item. when u want to use pen you have to bend down, it creates uncomfortable distance to write. but with this item you could bend in and write comfortably. and thats why i just ordered one.
Excellent review, how often do we think "how does that laptop smell?". Lol. Can't imagine I'd ever have use for it, but I've worked with plenty of lawyers and oil men that are probably getting excited. Also digging the T-shirt. Snap.
I'm not digging that leather at all but I' love to see a comparison of this guy,surface pro 6, the Lenovo yoga c930, and Dell latitude 5290. I'm leaning towards the latitude but it would be awesome to get the comparison. Ps: thanks for the awesome reviews ;)
Great review. You kind of liken this to a Surface Pro 6 (as a 2-in-1) but at least here in Australia, this starts at $1500 more than the Surface. Yikes!
Are there two color variants? I found photos of the Spectre in a dark chocolate brown and the one see here which is more caramel brown, but in the HP website there is only one color option.
I really like the design but since I had bad experience with HP 2 in 1, not worth the risk for me. If Dell, Lenovo or Microsoft Surface comes up with something similar then I'll be interested.
Thank for the quick review Lisa. Could you review the NEW Hp Spectre X360 as well. I am trying to decide between the Folio and the new Spectre. Thank you
Are you referring to the Vega model? If so, she did already. I ended up buying one based on her review of it for note- taking and a great all around laptop that can handle some gaming just fine.
I've loved and watched your clips for years 💕 If You had the choice between this HP and the Vaio Canvas from a couple of years ago (and I still can't afford lol) which would you choose and which do you think is better ?
Depends on what you need use it for, but I'd probably go with the HP for the normal ergonomic laptop use, better keyboard and 4x more pen pressure levels. The Canvas is a bit faster in CPU-heavy tasks and if you're using it for rendering that can make a difference.
Hi Lisa! Thanks for the nice and quick review, I was desperately searching for some more infos on this device! Would you recommend this over the hp spectre x360 13inch late 2017 version? I am an electrical engineer and now doing medschool. I primarily use it for note taking using onenote and studying. I've been working with the lenovo yoga 900s for the past year and I really loved it - but it had some issues and due to it not being sold any longer (and lenovo wasn't able to fix it) I have to get my money back and replace it with something else - as soon as possible! So that's why I am asking you: Are the extra bucks for the folio worth it in comparison to the spectre x360 late 2017 (I was thinking about getting the i5, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD version, which is selling for about 1100€ right now where I live)? Thank you so much!!
I'd lock my kids up with this around.. behind bars I tell you.. no puckey near computery.. lol. Maybe my next device.. Thanks for the always great reviews.
Any idea if the upcoming 4k option will also come with a dialed up color gamut and contrast ratio? If it had these things in addition to the added resolution then it would be worth the hit to battery life if you ask me.
Hi there, great video, thank you. I know I'm (very) late to the party, but how do these beauties age? Can they be fixed should something happen or are they like shoes, to be thrown away when broken? (I've seen a few reasonably priced used ones here in the UK) Cheers! Stay safe.👍🏻
That's not an easy one to do, because software dev requirements aren't vast- a decently sharp screen ,and a good keyboard are the main requirements. Lots of laptops fit that description.
The only reviewer I trust completely. You have helped me make so many decisions, thank you for your integrity!
One of the very few reviewers left in the world putting out reviews with depth and without bias. In the world where fanboy reviewers reign who can only either love or hate something, this channel is indeed a precious source of neutral information you can actually rely your decisions on.
@@kyouhyung I absolutely agree!
I always try to find her reviews about a product I'm interested in, and only when I give up and make sure she hasn't did one, I go for other youtubers😄
Ash Underwood I feel the same
a trick : watch series at instaflixxer. I've been using them for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.
Wow your fast! Thank you Mobile Tech, I love your videos! I was just looking at these for school and trying to find a review (which I haven't watched yet) but wanted to say thank you for the prompt review first
You're welcome :)
Well that's a classy and clever design. Maybe not my kind of thing (I'm happy with my T450s with a 940m) but If I was in the market, I'd probably look at this. Thanks for the review, Lisa, and good job HP!
Hey Lisa, I just calculated the price of the tablet (256GB version) + keyboard + pen configuration of the Surface Pro 6 and iPad Pro 2018, and they’re only $50 apart in price! ($1430 vs $1480) Never thought I’d see an iPad cost more than the Surface Pro, but here we are. Smackdown time?
HP is really pushing the boundaries of industrial design with their Spectre lineup. Love how they experiment with exotic materials.
Kudos to HP for trying something different. A decorative alternative to a Thinkpad Carbon.
Carbons don't use Y series processors, so you're trading performance for aesthetics.
I look at it more like you're trading performance for battery life. I feel like this is definitely more marketed towards professionals and execs who are constantly on the move and not always near a wall outlet.@@HeadToSoles
Wow the design was really well thought out. Impressive!
"If you would like a snack down, let me know." Please put that on your t-shirt.
I forgot about this. I read/ watched about the new iPads and macbook airs, feeling slightly tempted. But then I watched Lisa's review and realise that here's a device that matches both the ipad and MBA, at the same time. I've tried to use the 10.5 ipad pro as a 'laptop alternative' but the file system makes you want to scream, as well as the fixed appearance of the fixed home screen with widely spaced icons...
"Throw it like a book cuz it just looks like a book!" , classmate said.
Still love the Dell xps15 but I've got no pocket!
Cheers Lisa!
You are one of the most appealing CZcams personalities, by a long shot.
🙂👋🏻
George from Hellas.
I've been wanting this form factor again since the Sony! I'm glad I held off until now and thank you Lisa for a look at this beauty. Especially since I haven't seen a peep of this device anywhere else
Please do a review for HP Spectre X360 13 inch (Late 2018) if you can thanksss!
Hi Lisa, I don't usually comment on CZcams videos but your review was absolutely fantastic. Thank-you so much for such an informative review. It was a pleasure to watch 😊
Your videos are the best. Good clear photography that shows us what we need to see. Solid explanations and recommendations. Neither too long nor too short. And I was really curious about this product. And you gave me all the information I needed. Just great stuff.
Glad that you do not forget to tell the Sony Vaio Duo 13. I'm a fan of its design although not many manufacturers do it. I'm so happy that HP have innovated the design with new materials to have it perfect!. Wanting this laptop!!
I like this design better than a normal 2 in 1 because you don't have to pick it up to flip between the laptop, tent, and tablet. Which when I switch on my Pixelbook I'm not holding it and I just put it back on the table.
Yes this is arguably the best 2-1 form factor. No need to lift up the device or to detach anything. This design is from Sony VAIO Flip back in 2013 which I have right now along side HP spectre x360. Still have to say it's the easiest to convert from a laptop to a tablet. I have no idea why every brand has gone after the Yoga design when clearly this is a lot more convenient (especially since Sony already left the market).
@@feaernista921 a shame really because they made some of the best devices for alternative form factors. I love it.
@@feaernista921 The Yoga style hinge is less expensive to make and is generally very robust. The short of hinge used on this HP and Vaio models of old are harder and more expensive to design and manufacture.
@@mobiletechreview ah I guess it really comes down to the costs
@@mobiletechreview aye also less robust, mine already broke twice now, once I lost any signal to the display due to bent display connectors, now the replacement had me unable to use the touchscreen when in tablet mode.
IMO, a separated display-keybiard is easier to handle and cheaper to replace.
Very classy look! Love the innovative design and thought behind it all.
I'd love to see a black 15 & 17 inch version with slim bezels
Super fast review! Hoping you can come out with an x360 13" review just as fast. Really considering getting that one soon.
I've reviewed pretty much every generation of the Spectre x360 13", including the Intel 8th gen model here: czcams.com/video/NUJC7KhT58E/video.html
I think he meant the latest 9th gen with the interesting angular shape and the USB-C port on the angle.
Watching this four years later and now having a similar design with the surface studio laptop
So cool to see such product different from the others.
To be honest I'm not watching every of you videos but every time I see something that stirs my curiosity I click :)
Nice review - was curious about this when I saw it on HP’s website as it looked a bit wrong. Seeing it in your review resets that to something more useful. Thanks for this.
Good review! I happen to have the Yoga C930 you showed beside the Spectre Folio - the Folio is coming but not here just yet. Love the C930 and I have no doubt I'll love the Spectre Folio. Again, good job!
Another excellent review. H.P. should use your video to sell this remarkable laptop.
Super cool! A worthy surface pro competitor.
I am gonna get this. I have the Microsoft surface and it is super annoying with type cover and kickstand that does not work if you want to use it on your lap.
This thing is so different than anything out there, but I love the design. It seems so smart function-wise, and the best solution to the design (using leather) also makes it looks stunning.
Some of the coolest perks of working for an MSP is that you get to first unbox the client's laptop for first time set up. :)
I'm deep in love with this design. I was thinking of getting a surface pro or ipad pro but this might just do the trick.
You mails
I have purchased my last three laptops based on information in Lisa's reviews. While Lisa does cover the measurable performance details and compares competitors, she always reflects on what the typical user experience is. I like that Lisa defines different user types and applies the product to each. What might be great for an efficient mobile user will not be great for a gamer or graphics designer.
Great looking machine I had one and sent it back because the "non precision drivers" in the track pad. It drove me crazy. I also had to reinstall the audio drivers 2 times a week during the 30 day period I had it before finally a USB slot went dead. HP took it back for a full refund. Until they up the quality control and put PRECISION drivers in this track pad, it is not worth buying. I hope they fix these issues in a version 2 because I absolutely loved the leather concept and would try another one.
This is great. Now we smell our computer before we buy them. 😁
Love your reviews. Can you do a comparison of the HP Elite X2 G3 to the Surface Pro 6?
That reminds me of the Logitech keyboard case for the original iPad Pro just without leather
I am surprise that i still enjoy your narration.
Great job Lisa...I love the idea of this pc....been waiting for this review. There are...for my use case..very few compromises here. Have to go have a look at one soon....
Bravo HP. You are so close to making what I REALLY want
If it was...
A. 3:2 display instead of 16:9
B. Capable of accepting at least a MicroSD slot for external storage
C. Running ChromeOS
D. Available in black
Then I would be really mad as I would HAVE TO pony up the money and get myself one.
Love your thorough reviews. Please get your hands on the new HP Spextre x360 13 Poseidon Blue. Looks amazing and internals are powerful, too.
I love the blue Surface Pro cover. Looks so nice.
I can’t imagine actually buying this but it seems like a clever and well designed product with no major downsides.
Your t-shirts always so fitting to the theme!
I still am using the Sony vaio duo 13 from 2013. Awesome computer with a great pen
Thanks for the review. It certainly isn't like anything else that is on the market and does seem to have the blend of the best bits of ultrabook and tablet. I keep coming back to the Surface Pro 6 and thinking about how useful the detachable tablet part is. But then it think that I will probably always want to have a cover over the screen, which means keeping the keyboard attached, which makes it no different to the Spectre Folio. I notice a lot of reviews talk about productive use and put this in terms of photoshop and gaming. I personally have no interest in gaming, but I am about performance for video editing for CZcams (not Hollywood) but hardly any reviewer talks about the capability in this regard. It would be good to have this in future reviews.
I like very much this Ultrabook. For people who needs an elegant device, this is a very nice product.
Great job as always Lisa
HP really knows how to make a beautiful product.
This would have been a perfect product for me - too bad I bought a Star Wars Yoga 920 last year - oh well. Great Video, Lisa!!
the main reason u will buy this are pen support.
if you dont use pen, then you are buying wrong item.
when u want to use pen you have to bend down, it creates uncomfortable distance to write. but with this item you could bend in and write comfortably. and thats why i just ordered one.
People use Windows 10 with the touchscreen sometimes. That's why touchscreen clamshell laptops exist.
Would love HP to make a 10 inch version of this to compete with new Surface Go :-)
Well done to HP for bringing some real creativity to the PC market. Leather works!
Omg i am watching this on a Sony Vaio Flip 15 you reviewed Lisa xD
Nice design and very good review. Thanks.
Wow, I actually love this one. I was always a fan of the HP Spectre line, but this one has a bit of a Filofax look and feel.
Excellent review, how often do we think "how does that laptop smell?". Lol. Can't imagine I'd ever have use for it, but I've worked with plenty of lawyers and oil men that are probably getting excited. Also digging the T-shirt. Snap.
Surface Pro 6
Hi Lisa, awaiting your HP Elite Folio 2021 analysts
I used to want a Sony VAIO so bad! May have to check this thing out!
Smackdown plz vs Surface Pro 6
Granted
2 years down since this review....3 more years and I can finally afford a used one :)
nice looking and durable but bad for heat dissipation
Yup.
Super cool. If there was better notes software on Windows this would be the PC for me for sure
Lisa, great review as always, but what I would really like to see is an AMD Ryzen 5 or 7 laptop review.
Lisa is one the best reviewers on CZcams.
Going to buy this and bring to my favourite Vegan restaurant.
Macro Cosmos Microscopy favorite vegan restaurant is kinda an oxymoron but funny nonetheless lol
I'm a vegetarian and this comment is funny as hell. 😂
Funny enough i had a same thought even though i am a vegan. xD
I'm not digging that leather at all but I' love to see a comparison of this guy,surface pro 6, the Lenovo yoga c930, and Dell latitude 5290. I'm leaning towards the latitude but it would be awesome to get the comparison.
Ps: thanks for the awesome reviews ;)
Smackdown please. Awesome videos! 🙂
Please make a Spectre Folio 13 vs Surface Pro 6 smackdown plz. Great review !
Great review. You kind of liken this to a Surface Pro 6 (as a 2-in-1) but at least here in Australia, this starts at $1500 more than the Surface. Yikes!
How much does the HP Spectre Folio cost, and is it a better purchase compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex based on it's battery life ?
Are there two color variants? I found photos of the Spectre in a dark chocolate brown and the one see here which is more caramel brown, but in the HP website there is only one color option.
I really like the design but since I had bad experience with HP 2 in 1, not worth the risk for me. If Dell, Lenovo or Microsoft Surface comes up with something similar then I'll be interested.
Hey Lisa, would that cool Staedler (sp?) pen work with this? That would make for maximum James Bond factor! Thanks for all the great reviews!
Please Lisa, do a three-way smack down between this, the surface Pro 6 and the Samsung galaxy book 2.
Spectre Folio 13 vs Surface Pro 6 smackdown plz
Really taking advantage of that Palm purchase.
Thank for the quick review Lisa. Could you review the NEW Hp Spectre X360 as well. I am trying to decide between the Folio and the new Spectre. Thank you
Are you referring to the Vega model? If so, she did already. I ended up buying one based on her review of it for note- taking and a great all around laptop that can handle some gaming just fine.
@@Madeinthe1980s Nope. I'm familiar with that one. Hp released a new version of the Spectre x360. Check their website
Would the HP Spectre Folio 2 in 1 be a better buy than the Spectre x360 15t, and these can operate Android apps like all 2 in 1 laptops
I've loved and watched your clips for years 💕 If You had the choice between this HP and the Vaio Canvas from a couple of years ago (and I still can't afford lol) which would you choose and which do you think is better ?
Depends on what you need use it for, but I'd probably go with the HP for the normal ergonomic laptop use, better keyboard and 4x more pen pressure levels. The Canvas is a bit faster in CPU-heavy tasks and if you're using it for rendering that can make a difference.
Hi Lisa! Thanks for the nice and quick review, I was desperately searching for some more infos on this device! Would you recommend this over the hp spectre x360 13inch late 2017 version? I am an electrical engineer and now doing medschool. I primarily use it for note taking using onenote and studying. I've been working with the lenovo yoga 900s for the past year and I really loved it - but it had some issues and due to it not being sold any longer (and lenovo wasn't able to fix it) I have to get my money back and replace it with something else - as soon as possible! So that's why I am asking you: Are the extra bucks for the folio worth it in comparison to the spectre x360 late 2017 (I was thinking about getting the i5, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD version, which is selling for about 1100€ right now where I live)? Thank you so much!!
I got this laptop back in March. It's amazing except the leather is falling apart after only 4 months.
Fake ass, you don't have it... lier
I'd lock my kids up with this around.. behind bars I tell you.. no puckey near computery.. lol. Maybe my next device.. Thanks for the always great reviews.
If I want the performance of the x360 buy the design and folding of the folio, what laptop should I get?
Can you please review Lenovo legion y730 ? You are the reviewer I trust!
Looks so nice! Is it good for reading PDF?
Just curious to learn your opinion for comparing this with the new Lenovo C930 (or older C920)?
Hey Lisa! Have you considered reviewing the HP Envy x360 13z? The AMD Ryzen 5 processor seems to be interesting for a cheapish ultrabook convertible.
Do an Alienware M15 review please. I heard great things about it and the design is definitely a gamechanger at least for Alienware
You are an excellent presenter!
Which is better? Hp Spectre 13 gem cut or hp spectre folio?
Do you think this would be sufficient for minor Solidworks designing?
I like your clear videos all
Since you mentioned it could u possibly do an artist review and include the surface pro pen and see which pen is better on this device?
Any idea if the upcoming 4k option will also come with a dialed up color gamut and contrast ratio? If it had these things in addition to the added resolution then it would be worth the hit to battery life if you ask me.
So... The Vaio Flip basically made thinner? Cool!
How does this compare (processor wise) to the just announced 2018 MacBook Air? Are the processors prone to that Meltdown and Spectre issue?
Hi there, great video, thank you.
I know I'm (very) late to the party, but how do these beauties age? Can they be fixed should something happen or are they like shoes, to be thrown away when broken?
(I've seen a few reasonably priced used ones here in the UK) Cheers! Stay safe.👍🏻
Y series? For that price?
I would like to see a top 10 list of various laptop you would recommend for development and programming.
That's not an easy one to do, because software dev requirements aren't vast- a decently sharp screen ,and a good keyboard are the main requirements. Lots of laptops fit that description.
Please do a review of the new Envy 2019 laptops. They claim 19.5 hours!!!50% better than last year.