HP EliteBook 1030 offers Core M processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD with 13 hours of battery life

[Shawn Knight]

HP has expanded its business notebook line with the addition of the EliteBook 1030, a premium Windows 10 machine that goes on sale later this month.

Positioned accordingly between the HP EliteBook 1020 and the 1040, the svelte notebook packs a 13.3-inch, Gorilla Glass-coated display in a chassis that’s meant for a 12.2-inch screen. It can be configured with either a full HD display (1,920 x 1,080) or a QHD+ touchscreen display sporting a resolution of 3,200 x 1,800.

The EliteBook 1030 is powered by Intel’s sixth generation Core M series processor which HP claims is good for a 20 percent boost compared to last year’s model. The fanless notebook can be configured with up to 16GB of system memory and a 512GB solid state drive although those extras will cost you.

The system features a bevy of ports including two USB 3.0 ports, a USB Type-C charging port and a full-sized HDMI video output. On the wireless side, it’s got 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, WiDi and Miracast.

Other goodies include Bang & Olufsen speakers, a spill-resistant, backlit keyboard and up to 13 hours of battery life which is about 40 percent longer than its predecessor. The HP EliteBook 1030 measures 12.2 inches x 8.3 inches x 0.62 inches and tips the scales at 2.55 pounds.

Pricing will start at $1,249 when it goes on sale later this month.

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[Puiu]

I know it advertises 13 hours, what's the real number?

 

[treeski]

I know it advertises 13 hours, what's the real number?

Of course we'll have to wait for reviews. I'm sure the battery life on the QHD+ touchscreen configuration will take a hit. In general, though, laptops are getting a lot better and I think OEMs are advertising relatively accurate estimates. I've even seen some understated estimates where real life cases were even better than promoted.

 

[XimiX]

I know it advertises 13 hours, what's the real number?

My HP Spectre X360 is advertised for 12 hours and I can barely hit 5-6 hours with simple surf, Eco Energy mode and dimmed display (50%)...
I am afraid the 13 hours are based on lab tests, in airplane mode, no activity, 20% display (near invisible)... well, unusable conditions