My TechStyle

What happens when a fashion designer takes the hottest high-tech gadget out for a spin in his studio on the busiest day of the season? Dhruv Kapur, of Delhi-based design label DRVV, shares his show notes.

I used the HP Elite X2 for a week, and the biggest compliment I can give is that while at the studio, I neither reached for my desktop nor my tablet!

The screen is extremely sharp and vivid, which I enjoyed for some mild gaming.

I was particularly pleased with how conveniently one can enter input using both touchscreen and keyboard. The trackpad is smooth to work with too.

Albeit a little heavy for a tab-on-the-move, the size is an advantage for using apps on split screen. The size is also an advantage when you’re sketching or editing pictures.

The body is sturdy and appealing, more than most laptops I have come across.

It features Bang & Olufsen technology. However, I would have enjoyed more if the speakers were louder.

Pleasingly, there was no discomfort while detaching or reattaching the keyboard.

It's good for business

- Pair your X2 1012 with HP Active Pen with App Launch, and write your thoughts or draw them!
- Take notes on the go. Its aluminium alloy body and Gorilla Glass 4 screen will protect it if it ever slips from your hands.
- Edit photos or sketch—this two-in-one laptop tablet runs heavy apps smoothly thanks to its 8GB RAM.

Verdict

It’s a worthy replacement to a working man’s laptop and tablet.