![]() ![]() On one hand, it’s a jarring throwback to the laptops of the 1980s. About the only complaint I have about the display is the massive bottom bezel HP added too equalize the size of the display to the keyboard when closed. There’s no automatic brightness compensation, however, so you’ll need to dive into the Windows Settings menu to make any needed adjustments. #HP SPECTRE 13 1080P#The HP Spectre Laptop 13’s 1080p display pumps out 291 lumens, just above the 265 lumens or so that we normally consider ideal for average use. HP also includes a pleather laptop sleeve to protect the Spectre Laptop from nicks and scratches while in your bag. Many aspects reminded me, though of a tablet: its weight the power-efficient, 1080p display and the pair of silver hinges that conceal the I/O and electric connections, slightly lifting the display above the keyboard. HP, at least, has passed it by.Īt 2.4 pounds, the Spectre 13 is light, yet solidly constructed. For some reason Apple is still held up as the model of aesthetic excellence within the computer industry, and the Spectre 13 proves.that adulation is misplaced. ![]() Otherwise, though, the Spectre 13 inspired a round of admiring remarks as we opened it up. The Spectre Laptop 13’s hinge, which “floats” the display above the keyboard, is a stylish touch. A narrow power button to one side also feels a bit out of place. #HP SPECTRE 13 SERIES#(Normally, the Spectre 13 ships in black the Ceramic White option our test machine included is an extra $10-and worth it.) Would I have chosen a series of circular holes to replace the hexagonal slits of the fan grille? Maybe. ![]() It’s a beautifully architected notebook PC, with metallic accents that complement the understated white of the chassis. Whether open or closed, the Spectre 13’s elegance shines through. Note that HP also includes a range of options: up to a 1.8GHz Core i7-8550U (an additional $180), 16GB of memory ($70 more), up to a 1TB SSD ($370 additionally) and a 4K display (an additional $150). Price: MSRP $1,310, on sale for $1,110 at press time.Dimensions and weight: 12.1 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches, 2.4 pounds (3.18 pounds with adapter).Battery: 4-cell 43.7Whr lithium-ion polymer.Ports: 2 USB-C/Thunderbolt (40Gb/s data, power, DisplayPort 1.2) 1 USB-C 3.1.CPU: 1.8GHz Intel Core i7-8550U ( Kaby Lake-R).Display: 13.3-inch, 1920×1080 IPS touchscreen with Corning Glass NBT.There’s no discrete GPU, and the storage and battery are a bit spare, but Its 8th-gen Core CPU is the star. IThe Spectre 13 sandwiches a decent stack of features between its slender panels. Mark Hachman / IDG HP Spectre 13 specs and features ![]()
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