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HP Folio 13 - Intel Core i5

The HP Folio 13 has brushed aluminum on its top cover and around its keyboard/touchpad, while the bottom has a soft, rubbery coating. It sports a 1366x768 TN panel and the keys are backlit with white LEDs with one brightness setting (on or off). The card slot is on the left alongside a USB 3.0 port, an HDMI 1.4 port, and a gigabit Ethernet jack, while the right is sparsely populated with a single USB 2.0 port as well as an audio-out/microphone combo jack.

Based on 34 reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

20
Average:

8
Bad:

0

Pros

Great battery life; comfortable keyboard; solid build quality.
Solid build quality, Attractive, Good keyboard, Above average battery life, Solid performance
Long-lasting; good performance, Nice typing platform.
Great performance in a reasonably slim and quite sturdy package. Good pricing, yet it’s clear that corners weren’t cut in either specs or build quality. Exceptional battery life up to an hour longer than competitors.
Good backlit keyboard, Solid aluminum construction with plenty of ports, Good battery life.
Sturdy design; Great sound; Long battery life; Comfortable backlit keyboard; Fast boot and resume from sleep

Cons

Screen has narrow viewing angles; average sound quality; constant buzzing sound.
Resolution could be higher, Glossy display can be annoying, Distracting software suite
Non-removable battery, Busy software installation.
Very dim screen. At 3.3 pounds, it’s less “ultra” than the rest of the market. Too much preinstalled junk on our test unit.
Average, overly glossy screen, Default clickpad settings are horrible, Fan gets noisy at times.
Clickpad is stiff; Relatively dim screen; Bottom can get very warm; Heavier and thicker than other Ultrabooks

By TechSpot on April 11, 2012

The HP Folio 13 ought to be toward the top of your list if you're shopping for an ultrabook. The system's nearly fingerprint-proof finish, professional aesthetics...

80
By Tech2 on May 12, 2012

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75
By Expert Reviews on May 10, 2012

Built for business, but great for everyone else – it’s not perfect, but the price is right...

80
By PC Advisor on May 01, 2012

The HP Folio 13-2000 is the company's first attempt at making one of Intel's ultrabooks and, by golly, it’s got most of it right. The screen may let it down, but the laptop looks good, performs well, looks after its battery and comes in at...

90
By PC Mag on April 18, 2012

The HP Folio 13-1020us is one of the most handsomely designed and well-engineered ultrabooks you can buy for $900. Click here to buy the HP Folio 13-1020us at Amazon now! Click here to buy the HP Folio 13-1020us at Staples now! Click here to buy...

80
By AnandTech on April 17, 2012

The initial bum rush of ultrabooks resulted in, with limited exception, a lot of designs that took most of their cues from Apple's MacBook Air. Even Dell's XPS 13, otherwise very different from what came before it, still maintained that wedge...

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By HardwareZone.com on April 17, 2012

Over the last year, the world’s biggest PC manufacturer may seem like they've lost focus in its hardware business, especially after discontinuing support for their HP Tablet and webOS-based smartphones. However ever since CES 2012, we see HP...

90
By PC Mag on April 13, 2012

The HP Folio 13-1029wm takes $100 off what was already one of the most affordable—and desirable—ultrabooks. Click here to buy the HP Folio 13-1029wm at Walmart now...

70
By IT PRO on April 11, 2012

An affordable Ultrabook with stylish design and great functionality. The Folio 13 also packs an impressive battery life and comes with only a few...

83
By TopTenREVIEWS on April 11, 2012

The HP Folio 13 is a lightweight ultrabook with strong audio and best-in-class battery...

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