An affordable Ultrabook with stylish design and great functionality. The Folio 13 also packs an impressive battery life and comes with only a few compromises...
An affordable combination of Ultrabook luxury, great battery life and classy looks, with only a few compromises...
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Published: 2012-04-02, Author: Jonathan , review by: reviewed.com
Abstract: The HP Folio 13 is a high-end ultrabook aimed at business users. Priced at under $1000, it offers middling performance, but great battery life. Sections The HP Folio 13 is a high-end ultrabook aimed at business users. Priced at under $1000, it offers mi...
Published: 2012-03-28, Author: Jeremy , review by: techradar.com
Excellent build, Lovely backlit keyboard, Great SSD storage, USB 3.0 port, Decent battery life
Not as sexy as some Ultrabooks, Very poor screen, Mediocre CPU, Odd memory configuration, Irritating touchpad
Much of the explanation for the HP Folio 13's features and configuration is that this is an Ultrabook designed for the business market, and that means it has priorities other than raw CPU performance. Stability, reliability and security therefore feature...
Stylish and well built, Excellent battery life, Competitively priced
Trackpad takes some getting used to, Powerbrick reduces portability
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 se...
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...
solid built, excellent illuminated keyboard, good performances, huge battery life, all the needed ports, punchy speakers
dull design, a bit heavy and thick, dim display, stiff touchpad
Slightly heavier and bulkier than the other 13.3 inch ultrabooks, the HP Folio 13 also feels more solid, better suited for life on the road. It also offers the best battery life among its competitors, good performances and a proper backlit keyboard, all f...
Comfortable backlit keyboard, Windows 7 Professional, TPM security chip, Relatively long battery life, High-quality Webcam
Narrow screen viewing angle, Slightly high price, Only one USB 3.0 port
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. Read More...
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Published: 2012-05-16, Author: Paul , review by: techworld.com
The HP Folio 13's slower mobile processor and lack of upgradability means that it is not an ideal machine for power users who need a faster processor and ample storage capacity. However, there is no sign that HP has sacrificed functionality in any way...
