Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Computing
  3. News

HP’s newest EliteBook is lighter than Air, chock-full of enterprise goodies

By

hp targets enterprise space with super light elitebook 1020
Image used with permission by copyright holder
Technically, HP has been designing laptops aimed at the elites for years now. But in all honesty, very few EliteBooks have thrilled as much as the newest family member, the HP EliteBook Folio 1020 Duo.

The EliteBook 1020 Special Edition, which is the most expensive entry in the new Duo family, attempts to perfectly balance raw speed, a compact form factor and business-friendly productivity . It squeezes a vibrant 12.5-inch Quad HD display into a package that tips the scales at 2.2 pounds and measures 0.61 inches in thickness.

Recommended Videos

In contrast, Apple’s latest 11-inch MacBook Air weighs nearly 2.4 pounds and measures 0.68 inches at its thickest point. Guess HP took the old “lighter than air” saying rather literally. 2.2 pounds and 0.61 inches is almost tablet material, yet the EliteBook 1020 SE sports a full-sized physical keyboard with “optimized, consistent key response based on user testing and feedback.”

Related

And the EliteBook 1020 and 1020 SE aren’t pushovers in performance. Clearly, they’re not supercharged gaming machines, but their Core M CPUs, 8GB RAM and 128 or 256GB SSDs should ensure smooth sailing in everything from web browsing to multimedia playing.

Also, whatever you may need to throw at the 12 inchers while working, they can take it. “Designed with enterprise mobility in mind”, the two last an estimated 9 hours on a single charge, and supply all the latest in enterprise-class security. Pre-boot authentication methods, a fingerprint reader, certified Trusted Platform Module 1.2/2.0, the whole nine yards.

And the EliteBook Folio 1020 can withstand a serious tumble. Drops, shocks, high pressure, exposure to extreme temperatures, they’re all just another day at the office for this military-approved laptop.

Now, in case you’re wondering, the Special Edition is the only one lighter than the (MacBook) Air thanks to its revolutionary blend of magnesium-lithium alloy and reusable carbon fiber. The EliteBook 1020 SE is also the higher-res, Quad HD version, whereas the slightly bulkier standard edition comes with a 1080p touchscreen.

Neither model is available for sale yet, with the more mundane standard model due out in February and the impressive Special Edition slated for an April 2015 launch. No word on pricing yet, but it’s safe to assume the latter will make MacBooks look affordable.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Adrian Diaconescu
Adrian Diaconescu
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Adrian is a mobile aficionado since the days of the Nokia 3310, and a PC enthusiast since Windows 98. Later, he discovered…
HP’s Elite Folio is a pull-forward 2-in-1 with vegan leather and an ARM chip
hp introduces elite folio ces 2021 workspace 3

HP's Spectre Folio is a leather-bound, pull-forward convertible 2-in-1 that introduced a uniquely warm construction and innovative design. At the all-virtual Consumer Electronics Show 2021, the company is carrying that basic design over to its higher-end line with the new Elite Folio.

There are some significant differences between the two machines, however. To begin with, HP is focusing on the environment this time around. It's chosen to use "Vegan Leather" (100% polyvinyl) rather than genuine leather to serve as the 2-in-1's outer chassis, which wraps around 90% recycled magnesium that serves as the chassis frame. Ocean-bound plastics are used in the speaker enclosures. Looking at the two laptops side by side, though, you'd see the same basic construction that allows for a range of flexibility in converting from a clamshell to a pull-forward 2-in-1 with media and tablet modes.

Read more
HP’s refreshed EliteBook, ZBook Firefly come with a new pandemic-ready feature
hps refreshed elitebook zbook firefly come with a new pandemic ready feature hp x360 830 g8 tent

HP is refreshing its EliteBook and ZBook notebooks, bringing to creators some of the latest silicon and tech features, like Intel's 11th-Gen processors, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and even always-on 4G LTE network access. Consumers and those working from home during this global pandemic will also be happy to know that in addition to the promised performance this refresh brings, HP is also making it easy to sanitize these laptops.

While the laptops down can be wiped down with common household wipes, you can also activate HP's Easy Clean mode with a push of a button. This disables all the inputs on the device -- like the touchscreen, keyboard, and trackpad -- so you can wipe down the EliteBook and ZBook models without having to turn off your system, making these laptops perfect for mobile productivity during the global pandemic.

Read more
HP is putting Tile trackers in its Elite Dragonfly laptops
best laptops ces 2020 hp dragonfly 5

Lost laptops may soon become easier to find. And lost HP laptops in particular, could become easier to find thanks to a new partnership announced this week.

According to a press release, a new partnership between HP and smart location company Tile will result in the release of Tile-enabled HP Elite Dragonfly laptops beginning in early 2020. In an effort to make “everyday devices like laptops findable,” Tile’s smart location services are expected to be integrated into HP’s Elite Dragonfly laptops via “a new Tile Windows app.”

Read more