![]() MORE: HP Best and Worst Notebook Brands 2013 RatingĪveraging 376 lux, the Revolve's screen crushed the ultraportable notebook category average of 227 lux and the ThinkPad Twist (206 lux), but falls short of the XPS 12 (434 lux). We could make out the individual hairs in Daniel Craig's stubble. When watching a 1080p trailer for "Skyfall," dark scenes were deep with no artifacts, and bright colors, such as the bomb going off in M's office, were bright and vivid. Business users will also appreciate the fact that the display is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 2, which will help protect it in tablet mode. Still, the resolution is more than suitable for most tasks, and we especially like the wide viewing angles, which help when the Revolve is in tablet mode. But users shouldn't expect a full day's work out of the device without charging its battery during the day.Click to EnlargeThe 11.6-inch touch screen on the Revolve has a resolution of 1366 x 768 while that's the same as the ThinkPad Twist, we wish it came with a 1080p panel, as on the XPS 12. Using the Revolve for traditional office functions, such as opening and editing documents or surfing the web, nearly doubled that number. ![]() Watching a YouTube trailer on a continuous loop drained the battery in less than three hours. I finally just installed Adobe Acrobat Reader and opened it that way.Ī six-cell battery makes the Revolve lightweight, but I could never achieve the device's advertised maximum battery life of eight hours. Double-clicking the file name automatically launched PDF Complete Care Corporate Edition, which had trouble displaying the file. Disadvantagesĭuring testing, I downloaded a product specifications PDF from the HP website. That last point could be important for schools that opt to put the device in the hands of their youngest students. The Revolve also is certified compliant with MIL-STD-810G, which means it's been tested in military conditions and can survive extreme temperatures, humidity, ballistic shock and drops from certain heights. IT departments can purchase the LANDesk Management Suite to manage a fleet of devices from a single interface, if needed. HP Client Security encryption secures data if the device is stolen or lost. The HP BIOS Protection module helps prevent root kits from tampering with the system's BIOS settings. ![]() Native security and management tools are especially important to organizations that don't deploy a centralized solution. The notebook also can handle up to a 256GB solid-state drive. Four gigabytes of DDR3 RAM come standard, with an expansion slot for 8GB of RAM available to those who need it. Why It Works for ITĪ dual-core, third-generation Intel i5 (or i7) processor powers the notebook, providing all the oomph that users could want. The side docking port is unusual but welcome, as most notebooks of such shallow depth offer third-party, USB-style docking stations, which tend to be clumsier than native docks. The Revolve offers more connectivity options than most notebooks, including a 10/100/1,000 megabit-per-second Ethernet network interface controller 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.0 Micro SD and Micro SIM slots and two USB 3.0 ports. A stylus is optional for those who prefer one. To convert the notebook to a tablet, simply twist the screen to the left and fold it back flat over the keyboard. The Intel HD Graphics 4000 processor and 1,366x768-pixel display are sufficient for watching high-definition movie trailers in full-screen mode. To that end, HP coated the screen with a material that helps fingers glide across its surface. Microsoft Windows 8 Pro comes pre-installed, making user interaction with the touch screen especially important. A single-click touchpad with multigesture support allows users to easily enlarge or shrink on-screen content. The keys on the backlit, spill-resistant keyboard are light and slightly textured. Measuring 8.3 inches wide by 11.2 inches long, at 3 pounds and less than an inch thick, it's comparable in size to a pad of paper. The Revolve just feels right in the hands. The HP EliteBook Revolve 810 ultralight convertible notebook combines a sleek design with the toughness for which HP is known, making it an ideal choice for on-the-go teachers and students both inside and outside the classroom. ![]()
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