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...
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Published: 2012-05-03, Author: Erik , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: While the first entry by Hewlett Packard into the ultra-book category has the bells and whistles most every prospect is searching for such as: a lightening quick boot solid state hard drive, lighted keyboard, and 3.0 USB, the computer never gets noticeabl...
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Published: 2012-04-18, Author: Eric , review by: pcmag.com
Great keyboard and battery life. Full set of ports.
Half a pound overweight. Screen a little underbright
The HP Folio 13-1020us is one of the most handsomely designed and well-engineered ultrabooks you can buy for $900....
Of the ultrabooks I've tested so far, the ones I've personally liked the best have been the Dell XPS 13 and this one, the HP Folio 13. Both have fairly good keyboards and both deviate from the norm a little bit, displaying some ingenuity and thought in th...
The ultrabook has a bright and clear full-HD display that features 10-point touch technology
This ultrabook drops Wi-Fi connectivity fairly frequently. Also, the setup doesn't allow you to remove the battery
The Sony Vaio Pro Touch is an exceptional ultrabook that is great if you are tired of lugging around a heavy laptop for travel or your daily commute. The new generation of Intel technology gives the laptop an edge over many of the ultrabooks on our lineup...
Dull, glossy display, finicky touchpad, slightly thicker and heavier than other ultrabooks. Ivy Bridge is around the corner
At 3.3lbs (1.49kg), HP's offering isn't the lightest around, nor is it the thinnest at 0.7in. In fact, it's toward the upper limits of both attributes with most ultrabooks weighing 2.4-2.9lbs and measuring 0.51-0.67in thick. However, I wouldn't apprec...
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This is the man in the dull gray suit. He goes to work dutifully and gets the job done. He's tireless and reliable but not a standout. The Folio 13 isn't a looker and it doesn't ride with high class materials like some Ultrabooks, but it's sturdy, has...
