HP Elite X2

The 13" Elite x2 1013 G3 Multi-Touch 2-in-1 Notebook from HP is a portable system designed for creative users. It features a 2-in-1 design with a detachable keyboard and a built-in kickstand, so you can adjust it to multiple viewing modes to best fit your current application or use it as tablet only. Specs-wise, it's powered by a 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7-8550U quad-core processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD. 

Should you need more space, you can connect additional storage solutions using its multiple USB ports. Its 13" display, driven by integrated Intel UHD graphics, has a 3000 x 2000 resolution with slim bezels for an immersive viewing experience.

 You can also connect external displays via its Thunderbolt 3 and USB Type-C ports for larger viewing and enhanced multitasking. Other integrated features include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, front- and rear-facing cameras, microphones, speakers, and a 3.5 mm combo audio jack.

 The operating system installed is Windows 10 Pro.

Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB Type-C connector. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB 3.1 at up to 10 Gb/s, and dual-bandwidth DisplayPort 1.2 allows you to connect up to two 4K displays simultaneously. Additionally, you can daisy chain up to six devices from a single Thunderbolt 3 port.

Start Menu

After its hiatus in Windows 8, the Start Menu has returned. Utilizing a combination of the traditional menu system and Windows 8's Live Tiles, the improved Start Menu gives you more information at a glance, showing notification information alongside your applications and other pinned items.

Microsoft's digital personal assistant, Cortana can answer your questions with information gleaned from both your device and the internet at large. You can type or even talk with her, if your system has a microphone. Using her Notebook, Cortana keeps track of your needs and wants, and she learns over time to improve her information gathering skills.

After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has finally replaced its Internet Explorer web browser. With Microsoft Edge, users can write directly on web pages and share notes with friends and colleagues. It also improves the online reading experience by adding a distraction-free mode and read-it-later functionality. Edge also has built-in Cortana integration; you can have her help you find a restaurant, make a reservation, and pull up directions without leaving your browser.

For Windows 10, Microsoft has unified the Windows Store. Now, apps for PCs, tablets, and phones will all be accessible from one place. And with support for Universal Apps, one version of an app can work across all your compatible devices automatically.