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The base does show a bit more flexing than the tablet around its edges, keyboard center and palm rests, but it’s certainly not a cause for concern. Rigidity is not as good as the Envy x2, for example the backside of the tablet can still be depressed down the center.

We were a bit worried that case quality may have taken a hit due to the “cheapening” on the original Envy x2 design, but we’re pleased to say that both the tablet and base portions exhibit better-than-average resistance to finger depressions and twisting. The weight difference can be partly attributed to the secondary battery of the Split x2 for potentially longer battery lives than the competition, but there is no denying that the HP convertible is certainly weighty for the size.Ĭonsequently, the heavy build has resulted in good construction quality all-around. The Yoga 13, Vaio Duo 13, LifeBook T902, Transformer Book TX300 and Taichi 31 – all of which are 13.3-inches in screen size – are either much thinner or lighter or even both. Let’s see how it compares to the Envy x2 and other similarly-sized competing convertibles.Īt a combined weight and thickness of 2.3 kg (1.0 kg tablet + 1.3 kg base) and 22.9 mm (11.3 mm tablet + 11.6 mm base), respectively, the Split x2 is on the heavy side when compared to standard 13.3-inch netbooks or convertibles. For an MSRP of $729, the model is much cheaper than the initial price of $799 when it was announced.

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The 13.3-inch convertible in review is the first available configuration of the series and is equipped with a 1.4 GHz Core i3-3229Y, integrated HD 4000 graphics, 1366 x 768 resolution touchscreen display, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SATA III SSD and a keyboard base dock that doubles as a secondary battery with an optional 7 mm HDD.

The Split x2 was made with a lower price point in mind and thus targets a wider audience, hopefully without cutting too many corners in the process. The Envy model, however, launched for a pricey 900 Euros, which is a bit over-the-top for what is essentially an 11.6-inch convertible netbook considering the specs. In our own review of the high-end convertible, we praised the high-quality case, long battery life, and IPS screen among other aspects of the versatility of the device. Unveiled in May of this year, the Split x2 was in response to the success and overall positive impression that the Envy x2 left to its users.

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