Sleek Chick

For Akanksha Maheshwari, associate director of marketing & communication, Starwood Hotels, HP Elite X2 1012’s design keeps a working woman in mind—one who constantly travels, albeit with a tote in hand.

The HP Elite X2’s elegant light-weight design and functionality pack quite a punch.

The 12-inch screen has sharp resolution, making it easy on the eye for a professional like me who has to write and edit a lot.

I find the tablet easier (and more exciting) to use, though it works equally well as a laptop. The easy touch keypad makes typing effortless.

Since I am obsessed with taking notes and making lists, the One Note app comes in handy.

My job requires me to travel a lot, and so mobility is priority when choosing a gadget. I prefer devices that are easy to carry and use (whether I’m in the car, in a café, or in meeting rooms). The HP Elite actually fits in my tote!

I’m one of those who likes to take her laptop to bed. The HP Elite is comfortable when you are propped up on a pillow (with your laptop’s backlit keyboard on).

Browsing the Internet is a breeze—I can open multiple windows and swiftly jump from one app to another. It’s a great multi-tasker, which works well for me.

The trackpad and keypad scroll are fast and intuitive; helps when you’re between slides in a presentation.

I like to play music while working; the speakers are good, although I feel that a little more sound would have been nice.

True Hero
Once you get used to the Active Pen, writing on the tab is as easy as scribbling on paper. Great for taking notes while on call or in meetings.

(Photograph by: Anil Chawla)