HP released a series of new PC products last fall, and also invited Ma Weiwei, the winner of the first season of "Qi Pa Shuo", to endorse ENVY 13. However, the more important Specter series has just been launched. One of them is Specter x2, which is split-type like Microsoft Surface Pro. The other is Specter x360, a notebook that supports 360-degree rotation of the display. This is also the computer I have been using recently. .
The appearance of Specter x360 is much better than ENVY 13 and Specter x2. This should be determined by the surface craftsmanship and the overall lines of the fuselage. The body of the Specter x360 adopts an integrated process similar to that of Apple's MacBook. The trademark part does not use the traditional circular HP logo, but uses the full spelling and right-aligned method commonly used in Japan and South Korea. The letters are all capitalized, revealing that it is different from the previous one. A completely different sense of technology.
If you look carefully, you will find that the Specter x360 is not a strictly rounded rectangle. More than one set of curves are used in the corners of the fuselage to achieve a smoother effect. However, this is not perfect, because it is not like a rounded rectangle. By adding chamfering and cutting, the interface seam between the B side and the cross section under the wrist rest, the keyboard groove and the B side palm rest will still feel sharper.
In order to meet the needs of the touch screen, the Specter x360 uses a glass outer screen, which seems to enhance the temperament of the entire notebook. This screen is made of 13.3-inch 1080P resolution IPS material, with an optional resolution of up to 2560*1440. The color performance is not bad, and there is no graininess at the normal viewing distance of about 50cm. However, the outer screen glass is very reflective, which greatly affects this product. The experience of using it outdoors and in the office (considering that offices are generally a row of lights on the ceiling), is also an embarrassment that is difficult to avoid with touch-screen machines. In addition, the x360's display screen can be flipped 360 degrees, and the screen axis uses a high-gloss surface that is eye-catching. Even though it is an old design, it is still much more comfortable to look at than any bracelet design.
This is how I usually use the Specter x360 in the office: connect a monitor with a VGA interface through the miniDisplay interface, and connect an external mouse and keyboard. This basically uses up the three main interfaces on the side. Of course, if you use The most important thing is the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse, these two USB interfaces can be saved. In my daily work, I use Outlook, the client, and Evernote to write, and the Chrome browser has a workload of about 10-30 tabs. If I open Photoshop to process pictures, the system background shows that the 4GB standard memory is basically running out. . The air outlet of the x360 is set on the left side. This solution is more traditional. However, under this kind of workload, I basically have no heating problems, and the fan speed does not change significantly. It is relatively quiet.
The laptop keyboard is an unavoidable and important component when working out. Compared with the situation in the past few years when thin laptop keyboards were difficult to use, things have improved in the past two years. The keyboard of the Specter x360 felt hard at first, but as the number of uses increased, it gave me a softer feeling with more use. If the rebound force was stronger, it would be more comfortable. The key range is basically the same as the previous ENVY 13 is equivalent to the average level on the market. In addition, I have to mention the large touchpad of the x360. The area is close to the combined area of ??the left and right palm rests. The surface is made of frosted glass and has a good tactile feel. The keys have a long key travel and are not suitable for double-clicking. If you are used to touch operations, this is not a good choice. Not a problem either. Such a large touchpad is more suitable for multi-finger operation, but poor Windows does not have such rich multi-finger touch gestures, which is a pity.
I took the Specter x360 to the press conference, and it basically maintained a power loss of about 15 per hour. There was no obvious noise or heat from the fuselage. The last one-third of the power would be lost relatively quickly. , overall, even if the x360 is running under a relatively high load, such as connecting an extended monitor and opening Photoshop CS6, the memory usage remains at around 80, and it can still have 5-6 hours of battery life, which makes people feel quite satisfied.
HP has been cooperating with Danish high-end audio B&O for several years, and the Bang & Olufsen logo is also printed on the front right of the x360 keyboard. The speaker openings of the x360 are on the left and right sides of the bottom of the fuselage, and are located on the back of the left and right palm rest edges. The sound effect has a good surround three-dimensional effect, the volume adjustment is smooth, and even at a low volume, it has a good listening experience, suitable for watching or listening to music. In terms of tri-band, the mid- and high-frequency will not break the sound. Like most other notebooks, the low-frequency is lackluster. If you like a thicker feel, you should buy headphones or desktop speakers.
Windows 10 system has more complete support for tablet mode compared to the Windows 8 era. Specter x360 will automatically power off the keyboard when the screen is turned more than 180 degrees, and a pop-up window will pop up to switch to tablet mode. You can also It can be set to automatically switch (but I still find pop-up prompts to switch more calmly). In tablet mode, you will use the volume buttons and start button on the right side of the fuselage. This kind of button is strange to use, but this design is helpless. After all, the touch Home button function has been canceled on the front of the device after Windows 10. With the "Tian Zi Ge" (refer to Surface Pro 4), you can use the volume and start buttons to take screenshots (oh, hey, it feels weird). In short, I don't use the tablet mode very often. I feel sorry for the palm rest, keyboard and the huge touchpad.
Windows 10 already has a lot of programs in tablet mode, but I believe you generally don’t rely on tablet mode. I found that some apps and games purchased in the Windows Phone era will also appear in your library, but very few of them can be used directly on Windows computers. There are also some games that have been paid for on the Internet. It is re-listed in the Windows 10 store. If you still want to play, repeat purchases are inevitable.
It’s a pity that it doesn’t support Windows Hello
It uses hexagonal flower screws, so those with strong hands-on skills will have to work hard
The body is beautiful However, the power adapter remains unchanged
Written at the end: If you use it more in an office environment, products like XPS13 have given you an irresistible choice, so if you don’t like convertible notebooks, , please take a detour. Specter x360 has a good appearance and craftsmanship. The price of different versions also falls above 8,000 yuan, and the price of the black and gold-rimmed model exceeds 10,000 yuan. What baffles me in this price range is that the Specter x360 doesn't support Windows Hello. Compared with Lenovo's latest Yoga 900s, the Specter x360 wins in metal and texture, but loses in weight (x360@1.45kg, Yoga 900s@1.3kg). If you are a member of the Appearance Society and don't care about weight, you can't go wrong with the Specter x360. Don't look. In addition, HP's previous Specter Pro x360 G1 product has the same appearance, relatively cheap price and relatively old processor. You should pay attention to the configuration. There are only two models, and it may be expensive to buy online. I've found a few.