Microsoft Surface Laptop i7 13.5 inch SSD Grey
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HP EliteBook x360 1030 i7 13.3 inch SSD Convertible Silver
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College (Students) |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 13.5 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 13.3 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. | |
Simple Music Editing |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 2 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 2 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. | |
Bookkeeping |
The 13.5 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your 's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance |
The 13.3 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your HP 's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance | |
Social Media |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Surface Laptop will do just fine. |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the EliteBook x360 1030 G2 will do just fine. | |
Browsing |
All components of your will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources |
All components of your HP will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources | |
Documents |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-7660U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-7600U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! | |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. | ||
Use in Public Places |
The 14.5 hours battery life in the Surface Laptop is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. |
The 16.5 hours battery life in the EliteBook x360 1030 G2 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. | |
Short Journeys |
The 14.5 hours battery life in the Surface Laptop has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. |
The 16.5 hours battery life in the EliteBook x360 1030 G2 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. | |
Long Journeys |
With a great run time of approximately 14.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 16.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Use Around the Office |
The 14.5 hours battery life in the Surface Laptop can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. |
The 16.5 hours battery life in the EliteBook x360 1030 G2 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. | |
Use At the Client's |
With a great run time of approximately 14.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 16.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Carrying All the Time |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2.8 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2.8 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. | |
Carrying Occasionally |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.8 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine. |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.8 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine. | |
Cool Look |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. | |
Regular Look |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
Serious Multitasking | |||
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Use as Tablet | |||
Touchscreen | |||
13 to 14 Inches | |||
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Ambient Light Sensor | 1 | - | |
Battery Life | 14.5 hours | 16.5 hours | |
Cable Lock Slot | - | Yes | |
Camera | 1 | 1 | |
Colour | Grey | Silver | |
Convertible | - | Yes | |
Dimesnsions - Depth | 22.33 inches | 21.85 inches | |
Dimesnsions - Height | 1.45 inches | 1.49 inches | |
Dimesnsions - Width | 30.81 inches | 31.69 inches | |
Display HD Type | QXGA | FHD | |
Display Resolution | 2256 x 1504 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Display Size | 13.5 inches | 13.3 inches | |
Display Technology Name | TN | TN | |
Display Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | |
Energy Star Certified | - | Yes | |
Form Factor | Clamshell | Convertible | |
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated | |||
Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 | Intel HD Graphics 620 | |
Graphics Card Type | Integrated | Integrated | |
HDMI Port | - | 1 | |
HDMI Version | - | 1.4 | |
Housing Material | Aluminium | - | |
Keyboard Language | US English | - | |
Keyboard Spill Resistant | - | Yes | |
Manufacturer | - | HP | |
Manufacturer Part Number | - | 1BS98UT#ABA | |
Memory Card Reader | - | 1 | |
Microphone | 2 | 2 | |
Mini DisplayPort | 1 | - | |
Model Name | - | EliteBook x360 1030 G2 | |
Network Bluetooth Type | 4.1 | 4.2 | |
Network NFC | - | Yes | |
Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac | b/g/n/ac | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windows | |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 S | Windows 10 Pro | |
Processor Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Processor Cores | 2 cores | 2 cores | |
Processor Family | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7 | |
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-7660U | Intel Core i7-7600U | |
Processor Speed | 2.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz | |
Processor Threads | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Size | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
RAM Speed | - | 2133 MHz | |
RAM Type | - | DDR4-SDRAM | |
Sound System | Dolby Audio Premium | - | |
SSD Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Storage Total Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports | - | 1 | |
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports | - | 1 | |
Weight | 2.82 lbs | 2.82 lbs |
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