EliteBook Folio G1

Beware of overpaying for the EliteBook Folio G1: its base configuration has all the pros but the $999 price tag exposes the cost of its cons.

-- As reviewed by TechRadar
EliteBook Folio G1 1

Product details

  • Intel Core M-5Y51 with Intel HD Graphics 5300 (1.1 GHz up to 2.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 4 MB cache 2 cores)
  • 8 GB DDR3, 128 GB SSD, 12.5" diagonal FHD UWVA anti-glare ultra slim LED-backlit (1920 x 1080)
  • 802.11ac Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.0, 720p HD Webcam, DualPoint Backlit Keyboard/ Fingerprint reader
  • 2 USB 3.0 charging, 1 HDMI, 1 docking connector, 1 microSD, HP 4Cell 36 WHr Long Life Battery
  • HD audio with DTS Studio Sound, Windows 7 Professional 64Bit/Windows 8.1 Pro Downgrade

PROS

+ Comfortable, enterprise oriented keyboard
+ Ultra-thin and light body
+ Able multi-tasker

CONS

- Adapter hungry
- Finicky touchpad
- Pedestrian battery life
- Base runs extremely hot

Expert reviews and ratings

By TechRadar on November 15, 2016
Beware of overpaying for the EliteBook Folio G1: its base configuration has all the pros but the $999 price tag exposes the cost of its cons.
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