Andrew Marc David

So far , this may be my favorite convertible for 2017. It checks all the boxes, with very few weaknesses. The only thing I can ding HP on is the brightness of the display, which is not bad, just I prefer a brighter panel. Other than that, you can’t go wrong with the HP Elitebook x360. What do you think? Let me know.

I found it here for $1149: HP Elitebook x360 1030 G2: (U.S.) http://amzn.to/2vI6Fmt
HP Elitebook x360 1030 G2 (Canada): http://amzn.to/2gnmhd2
HP Elitebook x360 1030 G2 (U.K.): http://amzn.to/2wlTNo4

SPECS:

HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 (EliteBook x360 Series)
Intel Core i5-7200U 2.5 GHz
Graphics adapterIntel HD Graphics 620, 21.20.16.4541 WHQL
Memory8192 MB
, DDR4-2133 SDRAM, dual-channel
Display13.3 inch 16:9, 1920×1080 pixel 166 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen, native pen support, CMN1374, IPS, touchscreen, glossy: yes
MainboardIntel Kaby Lake-U Premium PCH
StorageSandisk SD8TN8U-256G-1006, 256 GB
, M.2 SSD, 210 GB free
Weight1.308 kg ( = 46.14 oz / 2.88 pounds), Power Supply: 393 g ( = 13.86 oz / 0.87 pounds)

Check out my review of the HP Spectre x360 (13-in): https://youtu.be/Kw6tzht4r8s and the HP Spectre x360 (15-in 4K model):https://youtu.be/czn2jIuxbs4

HP Spectre x360: http://amzn.to/2vH0UoZ

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So far, I am really liking this 2-in-1 offering from Huawei, an improvement over last year’s offering.  The biggest improvement is in the keyboard case which is now included in the price.  With a starting price of $799, I think this has the potential to be a nice Surface Pro alternative.  Full testing is underway and the full review will be posted soon.  Stay tuned…

Huawei MateBook E: http://amzn.to/2vNXrIn
Huawei MatePen: http://amzn.to/2vT7dY7
Huawei MateDock 1.0 (original): http://amzn.to/2vOsV1k
Huawei MateBook (Las Gen): http://amzn.to/2vOCjBY

Specs”

Device type:
Tablet
OS:
Windows (10)
Dimensions:
10.98 x 7.64 x 0.27 inches (278.8 x 194.1 x 6.9 mm)
Weight:
22.58 oz (640 g)
the average is 16.9 oz (482 g)
Materials:
Main body: Aluminum
Features:
Fingerprint (touch)
Colors:
Gold, Gray
DISPLAY
Physical size:
12.0 inches
Resolution:
2160 x 1440 pixels
Pixel density:
216 ppi
Technology:
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio:
79.23 %
Peak brightness:
400 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
Ambient light sensor
CAMERA
Front-facing camera:
5 megapixels
HARDWARE
System chip:
[+]Intel Core i5 7Y54
Processor:
[+]Dual-core, 1200 MHz, 64-bit, 14 nm
Graphics processor:
[+]
Intel HD Graphics 615
System memory:
8 GB RAM
Built-in storage:
512 GB
BATTERY
Capacity:
4430 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Video playback:
9.00 hours
MULTIMEDIA
Music player:
Filter by:
Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists, Year
Speakers:
Stereo speakers
PHONE FEATURES
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall (for flip covers)
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth:
4.1, EDR
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac
USB:
Yes
Connector:
USB Type-C (reversible)
Features:
USB Host, USB charging

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The S Pen on this laptop is probably the best digital stylus out there.  It has 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and you can store the pen in the device, not something you see much of lately.   Good performance and a sharp 15-in FHD display make this a winner.  I like the fact that the 15-in version also has an AMD Radeon 540 GPU with 2GB of video memory.  Average battery life and mediocre speakers hold this back from being a AMDtech Editor’s Choice.

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro (15-in): http://amzn.to/2vczR7U (United States)
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro (15-in) http://amzn.to/2umuILL (Canada)

Samsung Note book 9 Pro (13-in): http://amzn.to/2vd7sP6 (United States)
Samsung Note book 9 Pro (13-in): http://amzn.to/2vj3pPz (Canada)

Staedtler Noris Digital Samsung Pencil: http://amzn.to/2vd3nur (United States)
Staedtler Noris Digital Samsung Pencil: http://amzn.to/2fq5S6Z (Canada)

Specs:

Screen Size 15 inches
Processor Core i7 7500U
RAM 16 GB
Hard Drive 256 GB flash_memory_solid_state
Chipset Brand intel

AMD Radeon 540 with 2G video memory
Card Description dedicated
Other Technical Details
Brand Name Samsung
Item model number NP940X5M-X01US
Operating System Windows 10
Item Weight 3.8 pounds
Product Dimensions 13.7 x 9.4 x 0.7 inches
Item Dimensions L x W x H 13.67 x 9.41 x 0.67 inches
Processor Brand Intel

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This is the 13.3-in version of the Razer Blade Stealth and it really is an improvement over its predecessor.  Razer gives us a bigger display (QHD+ 3200 x 1800 IGZO), smaller bezels (50%), better battery life and increased performance.  But all this comes a higher price point ($1,399 (ouch!)) which is $400 more than the starting price from last generation.  Are all these improvements enough to justify the price increase? Check out the video to find out.

Razer Blade Stealth: http://amzn.to/2f1ThHd

Razer Core: https://www.razerzone.com/gaming-syst…

Razer Power Bank: https://www.razerzone.com/gaming-acce…

Specs:

Screen Size 13.3 inches
Max Screen Resolution 3200 x 1800 pixels
Processor 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7
RAM 16 GB
Hard Drive 256 GB Flash Memory Solid State
Card Description Dedicated
Number of USB 3.0 Ports 2
Other Technical Details
Brand Name Razer
Item model number RZ09-01963E32-R3U1
Operating System Windows 10 Home
Item Weight 2.4 pounds
Product Dimensions 8.1 x 12.7 x 0.5 inches
Item Dimensions L x W x H 8.12 x 12.65 x 0.52 inches
Color Black
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Count 2
Flash Memory Size 512.0
Optical Drive Type None
Batteries 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

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I really like this 2-in-1, so much so, that its earned the AMDtech Editor’s Choice Award for the 2-in-1 category for 2017 so far.  The only negative is its average battery life.  Otherwise, this is a premium device with an excellent keyboard and pen included in the price.  Nice touch.  Improved speakers (Bang & Olufsen) and very fast SSD read and write speeds make this a nice alternative to the Microsoft Surface Pro.

Let me know what you think.

HP Spectre x2 (2017) at Bestbuy: http://bit.ly/2tnN6U5

HP Spectre x2 (2017) at Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ux0vsF

Specs:

Screen Size 12.3 inches
Max Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000
Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7
RAM 8/16 GB
Hard Drive 256/512 GB SSD
Other Technical Details
Brand Name HP Spectre x2
Hardware Platform PC
Operating System Windows 10 Pro Ink
Item Weight 1.7 pounds
Processor Brand 7th Gen Intel Kaby Lake Core i7-7560U
Processor Count 2
Computer Memory Type SODIMM
Hard Drive Interface Solid State

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I have been really impressed by the Xiaomi MI Max 2.  I especially like the matte black exterior, much better than the white version.  At less than $300 this is a great value and if you want a smartphone with a giant screen  (6.44-in) then this may be your ticket.  Improved stereo speakers, better build quality, and great display (FHD) make this a nice upgrade over the Mi Max.

Let me know what you think and what do you want to see in the full review which which is coming soon.

Really interesting 15 inch convertible laptop.  I like the design and at 3.79 lbs its one of the lightest 15-in devices out there.  The S Pen is excellent and I like the fact that you can store it in the device, not something that is common nowadays.  And at 4098 levels of pressure sensitivity it feels like you are putting pen to paper, so to speak.  Still doing some testing, but battery life is going to be 6 to 6.5 hours, it looks like.  Of course,  I will report my findings in the full review coming soon.  In the meantime check out my unboxing and first look.

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro (15-in): http://bit.ly/2uWJK7O

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro (13-in): http://bit.ly/2tQZg4Q

Samsung Staedtler Noris Digital Samsung Pencil: http://amzn.to/2sVnSIo

Specs:

Operating System: Genuine Windows 10 Home

Processor: 7th Gen(Newest) Intel Core i7-7500U Processor (2.7GHz/3.5GHz, 4MB Smart Cache)

RAM: 16GB DDR4 RAM

Display: 13.3″ Full HD Touch Screen (1920×1080) with 360 degree rotating display/ 15 in Full HD Touch Screen

Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 620

AMD Radeon 540 (with 2GB Video RAM) (15-in only)

Storage: 256GB M.2 SATA3 SSD

Optical Drive: None

Wireless: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265(8265D2W)

Keyboard: Backlit Keyboard (80 Key)

Webcam: 720p HD webcam and microphone

Ports: 1 x USB-C™ [up to 5Gbps*, 4K display out with optional adapter, Charging], 2x USB 3.0 Ports, 1x HDMI, 1x MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader

Audio: Built in Stereo Speakers x2

Media: Bluetooth v4.1

Weight: 2.79lbs (13.3 in Model) and 3.79 lbs (15-in Model).

Warranty: One Year Samsung Warranty

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Another great offering from Chuwi.  After using the Chuwi LapBook 12.3 for about three weeks I can safely say that this is one of the best Apollo Lake laptops to come out of China.  A gorgeous Surface Pro Display (Non-Touch) , all metal build, decent speakers and an open M.2 SATA 3 SSD slot make this a winner.  Average battery life and slow eMMc write speeds are the only negatives.

Chuwi LapBook 12.3: http://bit.ly/2t3Zwvm

Transcend M.2 SATA 3 SSD: http://amzn.to/2txRuhG

Specs:

Brand: CHUWI
Model: LapBook 12.3
Type: Notebook
OS: Windows 10
CPU Brand: Intel
CPU Series: Intel Celeron
CPU: Intel Celeron N3450
Core: 1.1GHz,Quad Core
Caching: 2MB L2
Graphics Type: Integrated Graphics
Graphics Chipset: Intel HD Graphics 500
Graphics Card Frequency: 200MHz – 700MHz
Process Technology: 14nm
Power Consumption: 4W
Threading: 4
Storage
RAM: 6GB
RAM Type: DDR3
RAM Slot Quantity: Three
Hard Disk Memory: 64GB EMMC
Hard Disk Interface Type: M.2
Network
WIFI: 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless internet
Bluetooth: 4.0
WLAN Card: Yes
Display
Screen size: 12.3 inch
Display Ratio: 16:9
Screen resolution: 2736 x 1824
Screen type: IPS
Camera
Camera type: Single camera
Front camera: 0.3MP
Connectivity
USB Host: Yes 1 x USB 3.0+1 x USB2.0
Mini HDMI slot: Yes
DC Jack: Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
General
Battery Type: 7.6V / 8000mAh, Li-ion polymer battery
Standby time: 7-8 hours
AC adapter: 100-240V 12V 2A
Material of back cover: All Metal
Skype: Supported
Youtube: Supported
Speaker: Built-in Dual Channel Speaker
MIC: Supported
Media Formats
Picture format: BMP,GIF,JPEG,JPG,PNG
Music format: MP3
MS Office format: Excel,PPT,Word
Languages
Languages: Windows OS is built-in Chinese and English, and other languages need to be downloaded by WiFi
Package Contents
Charger: 1
English Manual : 1
Notebook: 1
Dimensions
Product size: 29.30 x 20.00 x 1.50 cm / 11.54 x 7.87 x 0.59 inches
Package size: 34.00 x 25.50 x 7.50 cm / 13.39 x 10.04 x 2.95 inches
Product weight: 1.0430 kg
Package weight: 2.6580 kg

This is the unboxing and review of the Huawei MateBook X by AMDtech

Huawei MateBook X: http://amzn.to/2uLg4JD

Specs:

Screen Size 13 inches
Max Screen Resolution 2160×1440 pixels
Processor 2.5 GHz None
RAM 8 GB
Hard Drive Flash Memory Solid State
Graphics Coprocessor Intel HD Graphics 620
Chipset Brand Intel
Card Description Integrated
Other Technical Details
Brand Name Huawei
Item model number Watt-W09B
Item Weight 2.3 pounds
Product Dimensions 11.3 x 0.5 x 8.3 inches
Item Dimensions L x W x H 11.26 x 0.49 x 8.31 inches
Color Space Grey
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Count 2
Flash Memory Size 8.0
Optical Drive Type None
Batteries 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)

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So far my favorite laptop of 2017.  It checks all the boxes that you want, great screen, great build and design, outstanding speakers and nice looks.  Average battery life, no thunderbolt 3 and less than stellar SSD write speeds hold this back as being the ultimate laptop.  But a great first effort by Huawei, earning the AMDtech editor’s choice.

**UPDATE** As far as charging times, it takes about 2 hours to fully charge this device with the device on.  It will take about an hour to get to 50%.

Huawei MateBook X: http://amzn.to/2uLg4JD

Specs:

Screen Size 13 inches
Max Screen Resolution 2160×1440 pixels
Processor 2.5 GHz None
RAM 8 GB
Hard Drive Flash Memory Solid State
Graphics Coprocessor Intel HD Graphics 620
Chipset Brand Intel
Card Description Integrated
Other Technical Details
Brand Name Huawei
Item model number Watt-W09B
Item Weight 2.3 pounds
Product Dimensions 11.3 x 0.5 x 8.3 inches
Item Dimensions L x W x H 11.26 x 0.49 x 8.31 inches
Color Space Grey
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Count 2
Flash Memory Size 8.0
Optical Drive Type None
Batteries 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)

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This is perhaps one of the most improved products of the year.

The HP Spectre x2 (2017) has the beauty and the braun.

Gone is the Core-M processor and in is the more powerful Core i5 and Core i7 processors.  It has an improved display, improved speakers and improved performance.  The only negatives I can see is the price tag and battery life which looks to be mediocre at best.

Let me know what you think and if there is anything you want me to test in the full review which is coming soon.

This is the unboxing and first look at the HP Spectre x2 (2017) by AMDtech

HP Spectre x2 (2017): http://amzn.to/2uwR4Wu

SPECS:

OPERATING SYSTEM Windows 10 Home 64
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ i7-7560U (2.4 GHz base frequency, up to 3.8 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 4 MB cache, 2 cores)
GRAPHICS Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics 640
DISPLAY 12.3″ diagonal 3K2K IPS WLED-backlit multitouch-enabled edge-to-edge glass (3000 x 2000)
MEMORY 8 GB LPDDR3-1600 SDRAM (onboard)
HARD DRIVE 256 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD [
WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY Intel® 802.11b/g/n/ac (2×2) Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® 4.2 Combo
POWER SUPPLY 65 W AC power adapter
BATTERY 4-cell, 41.58 Wh Li-ion
BATTERY LIFE Up to 8 hours
VIDEO PLAYBACK BATTERY LIFE Up to 7 hours and 15 minutes
EXTERNAL I/O PORTS 2 USB 3.1 Type-C™ Gen 1 (Data Transfer up to 5 Gb/s, DP1.2, HP Sleep and Charge); 1 independent headphone/microphone combo
EXPANSION SLOTS 1 microSD media card reader
ENERGY EFFICIENCY ENERGY STAR® certified; EPEAT® Silver registered
WEBCAM HP Wide Vision 5 MP Camera and HP IR Camera with integrated dual array digital microphone (front-facing); HP 13MP Camera (rear-facing)
AUDIO Bang & Olufsen, dual speakers
SPECIAL FEATURES Supports active stylus compliant with Microsoft Ink
SENSORS Accelerometer; Gyroscope; eCompass
COLOR Dark ash silver
POINTING DEVICE HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support
KEYBOARD Full-size island-style backlit keyboard
DIMENSIONS (W X D X H) 11.57 x 8.15 x 0.3 in (tablet); 11.57 x 8.15 x 0.52 in (tablet and base)
WEIGHT 1.68 lb (tablet); 2.49 lb (tablet and base)
WARRANTY 1 year limited hardware warranty (information at www.hp.com/support); 90 day phone support (from date of purchase); complimentary chat support within warranty period (at www.hp.com/go/contacthp)
WHAT’S IN THE BOX Stylus and keyboard

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