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imagine if your fabric-covered notebook was actually a transforming Windows PC this is the HP Elite x2 a sleek aluminum machine it's got a kickstand and a surprisingly competent keyboard so you can use it like a laptop rip off that keyboard and pull out a stylus if you'd rather jot things down turn it into a desktop without plugging in a single cable with this optional wireless dock login to Windows with a swipe instead of a password you can also easily replace the battery harddrive and Wi-Fi chip by popping open the case that's not something you can easily do with a Microsoft Surface or other tablet computers and unlike the surface HP actually includes this detachable keyboard with every HP Elite x2 sold starting at 899 US dollars for the base model so that's why you might want to buy at elite x2 why might you avoid it well this touchpad is one of the most finicky I've ever used it's locked up on me entirely several times now like the surface you'll need a lot of space on your lap too or else you risk it tumbling to the ground don't get excited about these Bang & Olufsen speakers either they're nothing special and while this Core m5 processor is surprisingly competent don't expect to get more than four-and-a-half hours of real work done on a battery charge personally I prefer traditional laptops lots of ports but if you need a stylus equipped tablet one where you can swap out components the elite x2 might be the one