HP Spectre x2 12-c012dx

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Reviews for the HP Spectre x2 12-c012dx

60% Review: HP Spectre x2 (2017)
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
At $3,299 the HP Spectre x2 initially looked a tasty proposition, so it’s disappointing that it misfires in key areas. At first sight, it’s a stunning 2-in-1 with blistering short-burst performance, a fantastic screen and a set of forward-firing speakers that will make films sound great.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% HP Spectre x2 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The HP Spectre x2 is, no doubt, one of the best Windows tablets ever made. From its hardy performance to its shockingly low starting price for a Intel Core i7 processor, the HP Spectre x2 is a drop-dead beautiful adversary to the Surface Pro, perhaps finally giving Microsoft the push it needs to shake up its design philosophy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% HP Spectre x2 (2017)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The newest iteration of the HP Spectre x2 is certainly an improvement, and it is a relative bargain at its $1,299 price. That's especially true considering its stable keyboard cover and Active Pen are included, helping to avoid that $230 upcharge with the Microsoft Surface Pro. However, as tested, the Dell Latitude 5285 and the Surface Pro are both better-equipped, faster, and have many more hours of battery life than the HP tablet. Though pricier, the Surface Pro is the best choice overall among 2-in-1 detachable-hybrid tablets.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

90% Review: HP Spectre x2 (2017)
Source: Wired Magazine Archive.org version
Crow about the Surface Pro all you want: Today the Spectre x2 is the 2-in-1 to beat—across the board in performance, usability, and price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%

78% HP Spectre x2 (2017) review:
Source: CNet Archive.org version
If you like your two-in-one pretty and sufficient for streaming video, lots of typing, ink-based markup or casual sketching in proximity to a power outlet, the HP Spectre x2 hits the mark.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%

90% HP Spectre x2 Review (2017): A Very Serious Surface Pro Challenger
Source: Paste Archive.org version
While the Spectre x2 borrows the iconic Surface Pro form factor, HP added its own design flourishes to make the Spectre a uniquely luxurious alternative to Microsoft’s category-defining detachable. A unibody frame, mid-century-like modern design, attractive Ash Silver paint coat, Midas-like copper accent and a rich Saffiano faux leather folio gives the Spectre x2 a level of sophistication and elegance that’s largely unrivaled in the tech space. If you’re in the market for a detachable or shopping for a Surface Pro, the Spectre x2 should be on the top of your list.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%

83% HP Spectre X2 review (2017): A more refined Surface clone
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
Overall, the new Spectre X2 brings along some much-needed improvements, but a few issues hold it back from being a must-have. HP seriously has to do something about its battery life, especially now that Microsoft offers twice as much with the Surface Pro. And the touchpad problems, which we've criticized with the last model, are simply inexcusable. HP has proven it can build showstopping, stylish machines. Now it needs to make sure they're as easy to use as the competition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%

80% HP Spectre x2 Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Spectre x2's colorful and bright display, seductive design and excellent keyboard almost place it at the front of the class for detachable 2-in-1 notebooks. We also appreciate the improved hinge mechanism and included Type-A USB dongle.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% HP Spectre x2 review: It beats the Surface Pro on value, if not performance
Source: PC World Archive.org version
In this case, though, I think HP bit off slightly more than it could chew. If you’re a typical user, you’ll probably be happy with the day-to-day performance of the Spectre x2. Yet its fan flips on more often than I’d like, and either an improved cooling solution, a lower-resolution display, or simply a lower-power chip could have solved that problem and extended the tablet’s battery life. In HP’s mind, the Spectre brand exudes a sense of elegance and power that set the tone for its design. That’s a noble goal, and the Spectre x2 almost gets there.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

HP Spectre x2 review: It beats the Surface Pro on value, if not performance
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
In this case, though, I think HP bit off slightly more than it could chew. If you’re a typical user, you’ll probably be happy with the day-to-day performance of the Spectre x2. Yet its fan flips on more often than I’d like, and either an improved cooling solution, a lower-resolution display, or simply a lower-power chip could have solved that problem and extended the tablet’s battery life. In HP’s mind, the Spectre brand exudes a sense of elegance and power that set the tone for its design. That’s a noble goal, and the Spectre x2 almost gets there.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2017

HP Spectre x2 (2017)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The HP Spectre x2 may look like other 2-in-1 detachable tablets, but subtle design improvements and a good value proposition make it an attractive alternative to the Microsoft Surface Pro.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/03/2017

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Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640: Integrated graphics card (GT3e), which is used for some Kaby Lake CPUs (ULV models, 15 Watts).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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

i7-7560U: Kaby-Lake based ULV-SoC (System on a Chip) for thin notebooks and Ultrabooks. Integrates two CPU cores clocked at 2.4-3.8 GHz as well as an Iris Plus Graphics 640 GPU clocked at 300 - 1050 MHz and 64 MB eDRAM. Manufactured in a 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

12.30":

This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.

The same applies to tablets in this size range.

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.

79%: 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.

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