![]() A dedicated “?” key in the top row of function keys serves as a dedicated help button, but the only thing it does is launch Edge with a preprogrammed “how to get help in Windows 10” query. That’s about three-quarters of an inch wider than the Microsoft Surface Type Covers that I’ve used frequently, though each individual key still measures about 1.6 cm across-the wider keyboard provides a bit more space between keys, basically. It feels like a tablet keyboard, though a bit roomier, spanning 11.5 inches from the left to the right-hand side of the keyboard. The keyboard of the Spectre 13 feels of/8 tight and springy, but with shallower key travel than I’d normally prefer within a notebook. The two right-hand ports support the Thunderbolt high-speed I/O connection. Mark Hachman / IDGĪ trio of USB-C ports (and a headphone jack, not shown) are the Spectre Laptop 13’s only physical I/O ports. But HP’s shopping page for the Spectre fails to list either its $24 USB-C to HDMI 2.0 adapter or the $49 USB-C to ethernet adapter, proving that the company at least needs to put more thought into the experience. And it does so, somewhat, by bundling a USB-C to USB-A adapter in the version of the Spectre Laptop it ships to Best Buy. USB-C still remains a somewhat dicey proposition, if only because the standard still requires users to invest in dongles to connect older devices. What HP should have done is bridge the older I/O standards to the new by including dedicated USB-C adapters within the box. The other, standalone charging port is a more generic USB-C port, capable of receiving power and transferring 5 Gbps, including DisplayPort. Importantly, two of the ports (marked with the appropriate logo) are Thunderbolt 3, meaning they’re capable of transferring 40 Gbps data, including DisplayPort 1.2, and delivering and receiving power. Why couldn’t it launch the Windows 10 “Tips” app? Nearby sits the useless “help” (“?”) key. ![]() The power button looks like it could support a fingerprint reader, but doesn’t. Placing them to the back of the laptop keeps the cords out of the way, including the 3.5mm headphone jack that the Spectre Laptop preserves. ![]() On the rear of the Spectre 13 sit three USB-C ports: a dedicated charging port, and two others that can either be used for charging (the Spectre itself, or external devices) as well as I/O. On the other, it’s the mole that sets off the rest of the Spectre Laptop’s face. On one hand, it’s a jarring throwback to the laptops of the 1980s. About the only complaint I have about the display is the massive bottom bezel HP added too equalize the size of the display to the keyboard when closed. There’s no automatic brightness compensation, however, so you’ll need to dive into the Windows Settings menu to make any needed adjustments. The HP Spectre Laptop 13’s 1080p display pumps out 291 lumens, just above the 265 lumens or so that we normally consider ideal for average use. HP also includes a pleather laptop sleeve to protect the Spectre Laptop from nicks and scratches while in your bag. Many aspects reminded me, though of a tablet: its weight the power-efficient, 1080p display and the pair of silver hinges that conceal the I/O and electric connections, slightly lifting the display above the keyboard. Note that HP also includes a range of options: up to a 1.8GHz Core i7-8550U (an additional $180), 16GB of memory ($70 more), up to a 1TB SSD ($370 additionally) and a 4K display (an additional $150).Īt 2.4 pounds, the Spectre 13 is light, yet solidly constructed. Price: MSRP $1,310, on sale for $1,110 at press time.Dimensions and weight: 12.1 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches, 2.4 pounds (3.18 pounds with adapter).Battery: 4-cell 43.7Whr lithium-ion polymer.Ports: 2 USB-C/Thunderbolt (40Gb/s data, power, DisplayPort 1.2) 1 USB-C 3.1.CPU: 1.8GHz Intel Core i7-8550U ( Kaby Lake-R).Display: 13.3-inch, 1920×1080 IPS touchscreen with Corning Glass NBT.There’s no discrete GPU, and the storage and battery are a bit spare, but Its 8th-gen Core CPU is the star. IThe Spectre 13 sandwiches a decent stack of features between its slender panels. Mark Hachman / IDG HP Spectre 13 specs and features
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