HP's EliteBook Folio G1 is pretty much like the 12 inch Apple MacBook. It looks sleek and stylish but it doesn't have the high price tag to go with it. If you're looking for a good laptop deal this year, the HP EliteBook Folio G1 is one of your best choices. Its price starts at $999 and could go up to around $1400 depending on configurations.
HP EliteBook Folio G1 Quick Specs
The HP EliteBook Folio G1 is thin and is built with silver aluminum chassis. It measures 11.5 x 8.23 x 0.47 in. which makes it quite thinner than the MacBook model it resembles. It's actually also thinner than most of the laptops in the market right now. Furthermore, HP EliteBook Folio G1's 2.14 lbs. weight may be a tad heavier than Apple's laptop but it's still lighter than some of the laptops within its range.
HP also boasts of HP EliteBook Folio G1's durability. They said that they tested the laptops sturdiness by dropping in on a hard surface. It was said that the laptop was dropped almost 30 times at 30 inches above hard surface and in different angles and still survived the drop test.
The HP EliteBook Folio G1 runs Windows 10 Pro and comes with different spec configurations. As for the laptop's battery life, it can last about seven hours of usage for the non-touch version. For the 4K model, the battery life can go down to about 4.5 hours.
HP EliteBook Folio G1 Bottom Line
The HP EliteBook Folio G1 is actually a good laptop for people looking for a slim and light device. When it comes to portability, the HP EliteBook Folio G1 can win the game. It looks classy and it's comfortable to work on as well. As per CNET though, its 4K model battery life isn't exactly the best. However, if you're not always away from a charging port, this shouldn't pose a big issue.
