Short version:
If you're basically looking for a Chromebook that runs Windows instead of ChromeOS (so that you can use your favorite Windows apps), this laptop will fit the bill. You generally get what you pay for, and for something that's sub-$300, you have to set your expectations accordingly. Having said that, it delivers enough for you get basic productivity (email, document writing, etc.) and entertainment (web browsing, mid-res video streaming) done without much issue.
I took a star off for the following points: 1) Somewhat underpowered CPU relative to the other specs, 2) Lack of a physical network jack, and 3) The odd "reversing" of the Fn key for accessing the Function keys.
Still, all in all, it's a great value for doing basic work on the go, running Windows.
Long version:
Out of the box, this laptop runs Windows 10 S -- BUT, you can upgrade to Windows 10 Home edition for free via the Microsoft Store (a Pro upgrade costs extra) and use it without restrictions on what you can install and run on it.
Speaking of restrictions, I think the main limiting factor for this laptop is its CPU -- the dual core Intel N3060 Celeron processor feels a bit underpowered and is easily pegged when performing tasks that laptops with a more capable CPU won't break a sweat doing. When that happens, you'll experience delays and lag on the desktop and in apps. Example: When playing videos on YouTube, if you try to play a video at 1080P, it can't QUITE keep up (CPU stays pegged at 100%) and you'll get frequent video freezes/stuttering, especially if you try to do anything else at the same time. If you drop the resolution down to 720P or (even better) 480, then it streams fine and smoothly (and the CPU usage hovers around 70-80%). Similarly, if you're going to upgrade to the Home edition (and that's highly recommended), set aside 1-2 hours for it to download and install the updates. The process is CPU intensive and it doesn't have much much CPU to give.
Also, another thing I kind of miss is an actual ethernet port, for the option of using a wired network connection. The laptop doesn't have a physical jack, so you'll either have to rely on Wifi for network connectivity or get a USB-Ethernet port dongle if you want to use a cable.
Other than the CPU and the absent physical network port, the rest of the components work well together.
A nice thing about this particular model laptop is that the onboard storage is a 64GB eMMC chip (kind of a slower SSD). Many laptops that use eMMC storage only come with 32GB of space, which is just BARELY enough for the Windows OS itself, leaving very little space for actual user apps or files. With 64GB, even with Windows 10 Home on it, you still have about 30GB of free space to use. That's enough for ensuring that future Windows updates will install properly, and room to install a few apps. You may still want to invest in a 64+GB SD card to plug in for more storage, though, and the laptop has an SD card slot for that purpose.
The screen itself is pretty nice. It's a glossy type screen, versus matte. The 14" size is a nice compromise between viewability and portability, I feel.
The keyboard is functional and compact. It has no numpad, but does have arrow keys, and the home/end/ins/del keys are on one column. The tactile feedback of the keys feel a bit "mushy", with minimal travel distance, but still works well enough for touch typists. The keys are NOT backlit. Also, the function keys seem to work in "reverse". Like many laptops, some of the top row function keys double for laptop features like volume up/down/mute and screen brightness. Normally, you'd press and hold the "Fn" key + Function Number key to access those laptop features. On this laptop, this happens by default, and to actually use the real Function key, you need to press and hold the Fn key to do so. I found that a bit weird.
The speakers are mounted at the bottom, and have stereo separation, though not very much. The sound quality is otherwise fine. It also has a headphone jack that you can use if you want better audio fidelity and stereo sound playback.
The touchpad also works fine, and supports a number of gestures and multi-finger taps for scrolling and menu shortcuts; it ALSO has physical press buttons (i.e. you can physically press down on the touchpad itself to left click, or press down on the lower right corner to do a right-click), and has pretty nice tactile feedback. If none of these options suit you, you can always use a wireless or bluetooth mouse.
There are 3 USB ports on the left side, along with an HDMI port, and an SD card reader. The only thing on the right side is the power port. The description rates the battery at about 10 hours, and seems about right for moderate levels of usage, from what I've seen so far.
I don't believe there is a fan in this laptop, so it runs very very quiet, but when the CPU is pegged, the left side can get rather warm, too. Just be aware of that.
The overall build of the case is mostly plastic, but it's pretty light (about 3lbs?) and feels sturdy enough for daily use.
All in all, I'm happy with this laptop; it lets me get some basic work done when I'm out and about, without having to spend a bunch of money for that ability (my daily driver is a beefy desktop PC). The next step up from this would be a laptop with a better CPU (maybe an Intel i3 or i5 or AMD equivalent) and a real hard disk (like a 128GB+ HDD or SDD) but that already puts you into the $400-$500 range at least. For something that costs less than $300, this laptop is hard to beat.
It is a beautiful white laptop. It was easy to set up and I was able to use it without the S compatibility. Once you get rid of the S mode it is an awesome laptop.
Got it for my mom just roaming the internet, she loves it.
Fast. 15 year old loved it!
The best laptop i have been have it
Feature Product
- 14" Full HD 1920 X 1080 WLED-Backlit deliver darker blacks and colors that pop for vivid graphics and video, perfect for games, movies, and photos.
- Powerful Intel Celeron N3060 Processor Faster than ever, the Intel Celeron N3060 Processor delivers striking visuals, extended battery life, and higher data transfer rates.
- 4GB DDR3L Memory for fast processing, 64GB eMMC for ample file storage space Holds a significant collection of digital photos, music, FHD videos and DVD-quality movie
- Intel HD Graphics Card delivers fantastic visual effects. 802.11ac/b/g/n (Miracast enabled) wireless; Bluetooth 4.2; 1X USB 3.0 2X USB 2.0; HDMI 1.4; Headphone output/Microphone input combo LAN (10/100
- Windows 10 . 64-bit; 1-year Office 365 Personal included; Color: white
Description
Processor: Dual-Core Intel Celeron N3060
Storage: 64 GB eMMC
Office 365 Personal included: Get full access to Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Access with the included one-year subscription, and easily store your files in the cloud with the 1TB of OneDrive storage.
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Memory: 4GB DDR3L
The latest wireless technology: The improved 802.11 ac 2x2 Wi-Fi antenna delivers a stronger, more reliable Internet connection than before.
Ultra-portable design: With its thin, lightweight, and colorful design, this laptop looks good anywhere.
Battery Life: Up to 10 hours and 45 minutes
Connectivity: 802.11 a/c (2x2) WLAN adapter and Bluetooth 4.2
Full-sized keyboard
HP Webcam
Ports: 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI Port, 1 x Headphone-out/microphone-in combo jack
Intel HD Graphics
1-year limited hardware warranty
Audio: DTS Studio Sound with dual speakers(
Display: 14.0" diagonal HD with BrightView WLED-backlit (1366x768)
Dimensions: 0.70 in (H) x 13.27 in (W) x 8.90 in (L)
Weight: 3.17 lbs
I love affordable HP laptop and this one is totally fitting my needs, just internet and office, 14-inch HD is my favorate part and that size is exactly what I want.
Compact and good
HP is the only computer I have ever owned. The are always ready to go when you plug them in.
Great laptop! I have no cons... only all PROs!!!
I highly recommend this laptop!!!
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