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HP Folio 13 Series

HP Folio 13-1012tu

HP Folio 13 is part of the first generation ultrabooks and was slightly late in the market. For a 13 inch ultrabook, it pretty much comes with a complete basic package for anyone be it small business or normal users. Now, it is not as thin or slim as many other ultrabooks in the similar size range, especially the 13-inch MacBook Air. It is slightly thicker and heavier than the rest, but nothing that is too unbearable for a traveller. Design wise, it is not the most stylish ultrabook one can have but is presentable.

HP Folio 13 has an excellent battery life, which is better than Dell XPS 13 and almost on par with the 13-inch MacBook Air. It is also fitted with all the ports and slots a mobile user would require. It has an excellent backlit keyboard that lacks in some ultrabooks. The keyboard tends to be more spacious than that of the MacBook Air, though the latter’s keyboard is already good enough. However, the touchpad is a little letdown as it feels rather uncomfortable and not as smooth and responsive as some other ultrabooks. This though does not affect the HP Folio 13 as a whole. Another point for us to boast on would be the price, which is nearly €100 lower that the Dells XPS 13's. In being one of the most inexpensive ultrabooks and delivering equally good performance, we would definitely consider it.

Processor: Intel Core i3 2367M, Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.00 inch, 13.30 inch
Weight: 1.47kg, 1.5kg
Price: 800, 900, 999, 1000, 1500 euro
Average Score: 79.07% - good
Average of 45 scores (from 66 reviews)
price: 82%, performance: 77%, features: 72%, display: 68%, mobility: 87%, workmanship: 91%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 80%

 

HP Folio 13-1008tu

Specifications

HP Folio 13-1008tuNotebook: HP Folio 13-1008tu
Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: HP homepage
 Folio 13-1008tu (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 78.4% - good

Average of 10 scores (from 17 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% Business chic for power users: HP Folio 13-1008tu review
Source: APC Mag English Archive.org version
The Altec Lansing speakers were of reasonable quality, but they aren’t the Folio 13’s strongest point. For that matter the 13.3in (1,366 x 768 resolution) screen had good colour depth when looked at directly, but becomes ordinary when viewed from side angles. Since these are the only major weak points of this Ultrabook, it’s clear that this is a stellar machine.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
HP Folio 13 Review – This Ultrabook Means Business
Source: Notebooks.com English Archive.org version
The HP Folio 13 is one of the best ultrabooks we’ve seen so far in terms of performance, battery life, and design. I would recommend it without hesitation if it didn’t have that dodgy touchpad. And that’s a hard flaw to ignore considering it’s one of the most important elements of a laptop. At $899 it’s only $50 more than the Toshiba Portege z835. While that system is thinner and lighter it can’t compete on performance. The Lenovo IdeaPad U300s has a more powerful CPU but costs almost twice as much and has fewer ports. The Folio manages to hit a nice goldilocks zone.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/14/2012
70% A Business Laptop That’s Good for Nights and Weekends, Too
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
Oddly, HP is positioning the Folio 13 as both a consumer and a business notebook, and given its no-nonsense design, that makes sense. There’s even a version you can buy with a TPM chip inside for the crypto-obsessed guys in the IT department. The version sold through most consumer outlets, however, has a mountain of shovelware preinstalled — “HP Games,” an eBay icon, and two apps for streaming and creating music. The commercial/business versions don’t have any of these preloaded apps.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
HP Folio Review: First Impressions of the First Business Ultrabook
Source: Notebooks.com English Archive.org version
The HP Folio is in the house! We’ve been excited about this business-focused ultraportable since we got a first glimpse last year and went hands-on at CES. The enterprise version (with TPM) is $999, but the configuration available to consumers costs just $899. The specs are all still here including a Core i5 processor, 128GB SSD, and even the backlit keys.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/08/2012
HP Folio – Review
Source: Gadgetmix English Archive.org version
The consumer version of the HP Folio 13.3 inch ultrabook is starting at $898. The business version will follow in January, featuring an embedded TPM security chip, Windows 7 Professional, and an optional three-year warranty, including HP’s Care Pack. A USB-2 docking station will also be available, offering additional monitor and speaker outputs and enhanced connectivity options.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/01/2012
70% HP Folio 13 Review: A Lean, Mean 13-Inch Ultrabook
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
We have a number of great things to say about the HP Folio 13 after spending a few weeks using this modestly-priced ultrabook. For starters, the build quality is second to none in the ultrabook category. The aluminum construction makes the Folio 13 extremely solid without making it too thick or heavy. Not only that, but HP didn't sacrifice something important like a media card reader just to save a fraction of an inch or an extra ounce of weight. Yes, it stinks that you can't easily replace components or swap the battery, but these are pretty standard issues with ultrabooks. Bottom line, if you can live with the average glossy screen and twitchy clickpad the HP Folio 13 is an very solid, affordable ultrabook with a good balance of performance and features.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 90% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 100%
80% HP Folio 13
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
But if the HP Folio 13 isn't the longest-lasting ultrabook on the market, well, it isn't the thinnest or lightest or fastest, either. What it is, is one of the most immaculate designs we've seen, with clever attention to small details as well as thoughtful attention paid to big issues like connectivity and typing comfort. With either a slightly brighter screen or a couple of better benchmark numbers, the Folio 13 would have bumped our Editors' Choice Asus Zenbook UX31 from its top spot; as is, it's a must-have on ultrabook shoppers' short lists.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% HP Folio 13
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
When it comes to Windows ultrabooks, the HP Folio 13 is the best of the bunch in terms of performance, price, and ergonomics, provided you can live with a less-than-razor-thin design. This laptop is targeted at small businesses but it's really for anyone who wants a reliable ultrabook that isn't a MacBook Air.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/19/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 90%
HP Folio 13 Review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
The Folio 13 is a good showing for HP, combining solid value, admirable build quality and excellent longevity into a package that’s only slightly bigger than other Ultrabooks. If you’re looking for an ultrabook that won’t have you scrambling for a power outlet, this is pretty much your only option at the moment – for an afternoon outing you can even leave the AC power adapter behind. The screen is an unfortunate fly in the ointment, but it’s counter-balanced by the best all-in-one touchpad I’ve ever used on the PC side of things. If you’ve got a budget that won’t stretch beyond a thousand dollars and a desire for all-day computing in a light package, the Folio might be the best in a field of one. That said, with all the Ultrabooks shown at CES 2012 (including HP’s own stunning ENVY 14 Spectre) you might wait a couple of months before making your final decision
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/18/2012
70% HP Folio 13
Source: Techreview Source English Archive.org version
Ultrabooks have become one of the most talked about tech trends as we head into 2012 and the HP Folio 13 is one of these new, sleek, ultraportable notebooks. It weighs only 3.2-pounds, has extra long battery life and speedy performance thanks to its Intel Core i5 CPU and 128GB solid-state hard drive.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/09/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
HP Folio 13 review
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
If you've been wondering whether you should buy the HP Folio 13, the answer is probably yes. (After all, we're guessing people who want a higher-res display and lighter build have already moved on.) There's just so much to love in this $900 machine: it boots quickly, includes a robust selection of ports, can be configured with helpful business features and offers a refreshingly comfortable typing experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/01/2012
80% HP Folio 13 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The HP Folio 13 offers solid performance, fast boots, fantastic sound, and the best battery life of any Ultrabook on the market. Business users will also appreciate the sturdy design, backlit keyboard, and Ethernet port, though they'll want to make sure they buy a version that comes with HP ProtectTools. However, the device also suffers from a stiff touchpad and the dimmest screen in its class.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/30/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% HP Folio 13-1008TU Ultrabook
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
Overall, the HP Folio 13-1008TU Ultrabook is excellent. It's not the lightest unit in its class (the Toshiba is 1.1kg compared to the HP's 1.5kg), but it's solidly built, very comfortable to use, has USB 3.0 and supplies long battery life. Its screen also isn't too bad and its performance was quite swift.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

86% HP Folio 13
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 75% display: 70% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 83%
78% HP Folio 13 im Praxistest
Source: ZDNet German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% features: 70% mobility: 90%
HP Folio 13, el primer ultrabook de la marca
Source: Tuexperto Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/17/2012
HP Folio 13
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
excellent performance and portability
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/23/2012

 

HP Folio 13-2000

Specifications

HP Folio 13-2000Notebook: HP Folio 13-2000
Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, , 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.47kg
Price: 999 euro
Links: HP homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 81.57% - good

Average of 14 scores (from 16 reviews)

 

Reviews

84% Review HP Folio 13-2000 Ultrabook | Notebookcheck
Premium Hipflask. HP arrives late to the party with the Folio 13, its own interpretation of the ultrabook, and faces up to the ultraportable competition. The following review shows how well HP's little one performs in a comprehensive hardware test.
75% HP Folio 13 Ultrabook Review
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
There’s just one variant of the HP Folio 13 for now and this retails for Rs.69,990, so it’s about 10K cheaper than the Dell (not to mention, better equipped) and about 25K cheaper than the Toshiba, which makes it the best buy out of the three. The Folio scores high on the excellent industrial design and it feels and looks like it can take a beating, when compared to the other two, which seem a bit delicate. We love the attention to detail, connectivity options, great battery life and excellent keyboard. If you can live with the godawful trackpad buttons, then we highly recommend you check out this Ultrabook, as it’s one of the best in the market and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg (well, just an arm actually).
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 75%
75% HP Folio 13 Ultrabook Review
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
There’s just one variant of the HP Folio 13 for now and this retails for Rs.69,990, so it’s about 10K cheaper than the Dell (not to mention, better equipped) and about 25K cheaper than the Toshiba, which makes it the best buy out of the three. The Folio scores high on the excellent industrial design and it feels and looks like it can take a beating, when compared to the other two, which seem a bit delicate. We love the attention to detail, connectivity options, great battery life and excellent keyboard. If you can live with the godawful trackpad buttons, then we highly recommend you check out this Ultrabook, as it’s one of the best in the market and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg (well, just an arm actually).
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 75%
90% HP Folio 13-2000 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The HP Folio 13-2000 is the company's first attempt at making one of Intel's ultrabooks and, by golly, it’s got most of it right. The screen may let it down, but the laptop looks good, performs well, looks after its battery and comes in at a very reasonable price of £749. It's hard to argue against such a well-rounded package.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% ergonomy: 90%
90% HP Folio 13-2000 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The HP Folio 13-2000 is the company's first attempt at making one of Intel's ultrabooks and, by golly, it’s got most of it right. The screen may let it down, but the laptop looks good, performs well, looks after its battery and comes in at a very reasonable price of £749. It's hard to argue against such a well-rounded package.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% ergonomy: 90%
80% HP Folio 13 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The HP Folio 13 is a solid effort from HP that, instead of blindly shedding features and usability in the name of thin-and-light, strikes a reasonable balance. It may be a tad pricey for some shoppers, but including a solid-state drive always drives up a laptop's price. This model should definitely be on your short list of Ultrabooks to consider. Thicker and heavier than the average ultrabook, the Folio 13 may actually be a more sensible option for many users.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% HP Folio 13 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The HP Folio 13 is a solid effort from HP that, instead of blindly shedding features and usability in the name of thin-and-light, strikes a reasonable balance. It may be a tad pricey for some shoppers, but including a solid-state drive always drives up a laptop's price. This model should definitely be on your short list of Ultrabooks to consider. Thicker and heavier than the average ultrabook, the Folio 13 may actually be a more sensible option for many users.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% HP Folio 13
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Folio 13 is a solid effort from HP that, instead of blindly shedding features and usability in the name of thin-and-light, strikes a reasonable balance. It's probably a tad pricey for some shoppers, but including a solid-state drive always drives up a laptop's price. This model should definitely be on your short list of Ultrabooks to consider.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% HP Folio 13
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Folio 13 is a solid effort from HP that, instead of blindly shedding features and usability in the name of thin-and-light, strikes a reasonable balance. It's probably a tad pricey for some shoppers, but including a solid-state drive always drives up a laptop's price. This model should definitely be on your short list of Ultrabooks to consider.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

80% Hewlett-Packard HP Folio 13-2000
Source: Channelpartner.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Hewlett-Packard HP Folio 13-2000
Source: Channelpartner.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
82% HP Folio 13-2000 im Test
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 89% features: 76% display: 80% mobility: 82% ergonomy: 89% emissions: 75%
82% HP Folio 13-2000 im Test
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 89% features: 76% display: 80% mobility: 82% ergonomy: 89% emissions: 75%
84% Test HP Folio 13-2000 Ultrabook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 77% display: 68% mobility: 91% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 83%
84% Test HP Folio 13-2000 Ultrabook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 77% display: 68% mobility: 91% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 83%
Шестой элемент. Предварительный обзор ультрабука HP Folio 13
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/02/2012
Шестой элемент. Предварительный обзор ультрабука HP Folio 13
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/02/2012

 

HP Folio 13-B0N00AA

Specifications

HP Folio 13-B0N00AANotebook: HP Folio 13-B0N00AA
Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Links: HP homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

90% HP Folio 13
Source: PCM Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
HP Folio 13 - se silnou baterií
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/09/2012
Ревю на първия ултрабук от HP–Folio 13
Source: PC Store BU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2012

 

HP Folio 13-1010ef

Specifications

HP Folio 13-1010efNotebook: HP Folio 13-1010ef
Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 13.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: HP homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

90% HP Folio 13 : l'ultrabook longue durée
Source: Erenumerique French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
Ревю на първия ултрабук от HP–Folio 13
Source: PC Store BU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2012

 

HP Folio 13-1020us

Specifications

HP Folio 13-1020usNotebook: HP Folio 13-1020us
Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: HP homepage
 Folio 13-1020us (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 73.33% - average

Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% HP Folio 13-1020us
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
We gave the HP Folio 13 an Editors' Choice award when we first saw it in January, and the Folio 13-1020us doesn't change our high opinion of the ultrabook. We could wish for a mite brighter display and four or five ounces less weight (as if we could get those things without sacrificing battery life), but as is it's a combination of value, performance, and portability that exemplifies what ultrabooks are all about.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% HP Folio 13 Ultrabook Review
Source: Techspot English Archive.org version
Assuming the display and bloatware don't scare you off (and they probably shouldn't, honestly), the Folio 13 ought to be toward the top of your list if you're shopping for an ultrabook. The system's nearly fingerprint-proof finish, professional aesthetics, comfy backlit keyboard, lengthy battery life and snappy performance make it an easy sell at $900. Here's hoping the coming wave of Ivy Bridge ultrabooks are equally solid.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% HP Folio 13-1020us 13.3-inch Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
HP is aggressively pricing its first ultrabook at just $900 for the Folio 13 with some impressive features but it is hampered by a few major issues. Performance from the system is very good and the battery life is currently the best in the ultrabook segment. The extra size does give it extra peripheral ports that most of the competition provide.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

HP Folio 13-1000ea

Specifications

HP Folio 13-1000eaNotebook: HP Folio 13-1000ea
Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: HP homepage
 Folio 13-1000ea (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 77.09% - good

Average of 11 scores (from 20 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% HP Folio 13 review
Source: Computer Active English Archive.org version
The 1.6GHz Core i5 2467M processor and 4GB of RAM are fast enough for most everyday tasks, although you can't fit more RAM. 4GB is enough for now, but it may not be enough in future as software tends to become more memory intensive. The Intel integrated graphics chip is fast enough for playing high definition video and older games, but not the latest 3D titles.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% HP Folio 13 Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
The Folio 13 comes with an industry-standard one-year parts and labor warranty. Windows 7 Professional and BIOS-level security make this ultrabook a good fit for business, while a comfortable backlit keyboard makes it a good fit for typists. Our main quibble: The screen's viewing area is far too narrow.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% HP Folio 13 review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The HP Folio 13 certainly isn't the slimmest, lightest or best-looking ultrabook I've seen, nor does it have the best screen. But its smart appearance is likely to appeal to the professionals among you and the cutbacks in the screen resolution have resulted in a fair asking price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Folio 13 Review: Deviating From the Norm
Source: AnandTech English Archive.org version
Personally, I like the HP Folio 13 more than most, and pricing is decent at around $1000 for our review unit. However, like the competition the Folio 13 just doesn't seem quite ready for prime time yet. It's also important to remember that Ivy Bridge refreshes within the next month could substantially alter the ultrabook landscape.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2012
83% HP Folio 13 review
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
We didn’t expect HP’s latest Ultrabook to be the best in class as it is only £799, but the Folio 13 punches well above its weight. Great build and smart looks go hand in hand with all-day battery life. The ergonomics are good, if not quite great, and only the display leaves any major room for improvement.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 83%
83% HP Folio 13 review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
We didn’t expect HP’s latest Ultrabook to deliver a knockout blow for only £799, but the Folio 13 punches well above its weight. Great build and smart looks go hand in hand with all-day battery life; the ergonomics are good, if not quite great; and only the display leaves any major room for improvement. It still doesn’t quite get the heart pumping quite like an XPS 13 or a Zenbook UX31E, but if you’re looking for a fine all-rounder for less than most Ultrabooks, the Folio 13 is as good as they come.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 67% features: 83% ergonomy: 83%
60% HP Folio 13 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Compared with other business Ultrabooks, such as the Toshiba Z830, the HP Folio 13 stands out slightly in terms of design. Given the slim performance differences between Ultrabooks, and their similar specifications, a decision often comes down to a subjective opinion about appearance and, therefore, you may not feel the same way.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% HP Folio 13 review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The HP Folio is generally an excellent Ultrabook, marrying consistent design to good build quality, thoughtful features and class-leading battery life. The flipside is that Folio can be noisy under load, the touchpad buttons are stiff and it has yet to see the significant price drops that have made initially more expensive rivals become arguably better value. However, it remains an attractive option.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 80%
60% HP Folio 13 review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
HP's Folio 13 offers a decent compromise between heavy corporate laptops and lightweight models that lack performance, and looks suitably professional. However, at 1.5kg it is pushing the definition of an ultrabook.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
85% HP Folio 13 Review
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
HP sells the Folio 13 as a business Ultrabook, but to be honest, we have hard time seeing what makes this an enterprise laptop. Build quality, though robust, is not up to the level of a Lenovo ThinkPad or HP EliteBook. There’s not even a matte display option. Fortunately, this marketing mishap doesn’t ruin the product.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 85%

Foreign Reviews

80% HP Folio 13
Source: Ocaholic.ch German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Folio 13-1000ea
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/21/2012
Rating: performance: 70% features: 30% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 30%
HP Folio 13 im Test
Source: Tom's Hardware German DE→EN Archive.org version
display glossy and dark, loud and hot, no docking port; intended for business use
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/31/2012
Ultrabook-Round-Up: Dell gegen HP gegen Samsung
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: valuable case, performance, keyboard; negative: price, glossy display
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2012
77% Teszt: HP Folio 13 – erős hármas
Source: Wikitech HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 77% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 80%
Đánh giá HP Folio 13
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/24/2012
[Đánh giá] Ultrabook HP Folio 13: Đẹp, cứng cáp, chạy nhanh
Source: Tinh Te VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/30/2012
HP Folio13-1000 の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2012
올데이 컴퓨팅이 가능한 울트라북 - HP 폴리오 13 (성능편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/13/2012
올데이 컴퓨팅이 가능한 울트라북 - HP 폴리오 13 (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/08/2012

 

HP Folio 13-1029wm

Specifications

HP Folio 13-1029wmNotebook: HP Folio 13-1029wm
Processor: Intel Core i3 2367M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: HP homepage
 Folio 13-1029wm (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 65% - average

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% HP Folio 13-1029wm
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Speaking as speed freaks, we think the price/performance ratio of the Core i5-equipped HP Folio 13 is worth the extra $100. Still, a C-note saved is a C-note earned, and the HP Folio 13-1029wm is an appealing note-taker or personal productivity companion for a student or office worker.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

60% Der Langläufer: Folio 13 von HP
Source: e-media - 4/12 German
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 03/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 80% performance: 36% mobility: 100%
Folio 13
Source: WCM - 3-4/12 German
Cheaper but heavier than a Macbook
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 04/01/2012

 

HP Folio 13-1012tu

Specifications

HP Folio 13-1012tuNotebook: HP Folio 13-1012tu
Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: HP homepage
 Folio 13-1012tu (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% HP Folio 13
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
Finally, our review of HP's first 13.3" ultrabook, the Folio 13. With an Intel Core i5 processor, a 128 GB SSD and a 1.8-cm-thick body, is it enough to make the 11" MacBook Air and Asus UX31E tremble in their boots?The Asus UX31E may have the advantage when it comes to look and screen resolution, but the Folio 13 has a better battery life and audio, for the same price and processor power.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% HP Folio 13 - An Elite Ultrabook
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
To make a long story short, the HP Folio 13 is a notebook that is heavily marketed towards businesses users which would also sit comfortably well with most consumers as well. As an Ultrabook, you would already expect good battery life, but as we've shown, it has phenomenal battery life to let you breeze through the better part of the day with nary a bleep for the charger.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% mobility: 90%

 

Comment

HP: Founded in 1939, the US company is a major server and printer manufacturer and one of the leading IT companies in the world. Until 2015, the company was called Hewlett-Packard Company. After a split, the computer division was renamed HP Inc.

In 2023, HP had an approximate market share of 22% of global PC sales, making it number 2 after Lenovo.


Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i5:

2467M: Power saving ULV processor clocked at 1.6-2.3 GHz due to Turbo boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 1150 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.

Intel Core i3:

2367M: Power efficient ULV processor clocked at 1.4 GHz without Turbo boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 1000 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


13.00:

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


No weight comment found (one expected)!


79.07%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Stefan Hinum, 2012-02-20 (Update: 2012-05-26)