The COVID-19 virus has changed the way we live, work and play.

Because most of us are working from home now, we've also begun to realise (at least this writer la) how our laptops or computers need an upgrade.

If you're looking for something at the moment, you have to check out HP's recently launched HP Spectre x360 14.

Adaptive technology

Less than one-third of users have an office where the door can be closed, making living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens the current office floor plan.

Understanding this, HP's newest device is built to be adaptive and smart, with the use of intelligent features ike performance management and new AI-based audio capabilities to anticipate needs before the user does.

Fancy-smancy stuff.

"On-the-go computing takes on new meaning as today’s users demand devices that can accommodate a variety of use cases and environments within their homes,” said Alex Tan, Sales Director, HP Inc. Malaysia.

“HP is listening to its users in real time, offering the most intelligent Spectre yet – designed to seamlessly adapt and anticipate the needs and demands of its users, from intelligent audio features like AI Noise Removal for more immersive and engaging Zoom calls to solutions like Smart Sense that automatically adjust settings on the device for improved performance.”

The deets

Of course, the best way to know if the HP Spectre x360 14 is for you is to learn about its features.

We're listed them here for you.

1# The first Spectre x360 with a 3:2 aspect ratio display2. It offers roughly 20% more vertical viewing space than a 16:9 ratio3.

2# A 90.33% screen-to-body ratio (STBR)4 and 100% color calibration with a Delta E of less than two for accurate, lifelike colors.

3# The first Spectre with an all-in-one keyboard, featuring a power button, new camera shutter button, HP Command Center, a mute mic, as well as a fingerprint reader.

4# Energy Star and EPEAT Gold certified, the Spectre x360 14 uses natural, renewable materials in the device’s keyboard scissors which cuts the equivalent of 1,300 pounds of coal being burned in CO2 emissions over the lifetime of the device. Additionally, the packaging uses biodegradable molded fiber instead of plastic foam.

5# Co-engineered with Intel, the Spectre x360 14 has been tested, tuned, and verified to meet the requirements of the Intel® Evo™ platform. This means it meets Intel’s hardware specifications and key experience targets for responsiveness, instant wake, battery life, and fast charge.

6# It comes with the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor that delivers a 34% performance improvement, and 79% performance gains with discrete-level integrated Intel® Iris® Xe graphics when compared to last year’s Spectre x360 13.

7# Huge battery life. It supposed to last for up to 17 hours!

8# Delivers three times faster connection speeds with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 support. The device also supports Thunderbolt™ 4 for fast signaling data rates to send and receive large files like videos, photos, and movies in seconds. '

9# It comes with a HP MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen support and its magnetic attaching function.

A host of intelligent features

The Spectre x360 14 also boasts a number of intelligent features and software capabilities including:

• Intelligent power management using Intel® Dynamic Tuning. This avoids overheating or battery drain when the device is in a bag.
• Focus Mode for multitasking and productivity, dimming the background apps not in use while keep the app currently being used bright.
• AI Noise Removal with Intel® GNA 2.0 for intelligent adaptive noise cancellation, to mute any background noise automatically across communication apps Microsoft Teams and Zoom and audio outputs and inputs like speakers, headphones, and the mic.
• Smart Sense in HP Command Center, which optimises and adapts the system for performance, acoustics, and temperature automatically, based on the application being used and the placement of the laptop.
• Auto Color, the newest setting in HP Display Control, will automatically switch to the optimal color space for the best viewing experience based on the content being viewed.

Pretty cool right!

How much?

Now the next and probably most important thing to consider is the pricing.

The HP Spectre x360 14 is available now starting at RM6,099.

If you're interested in the HP Spectre x360 13 instead, the price is RM5,699.

If you're interested in getting these babies, they're available at any authorised reseller partners online stores on Lazada and Shopee.

For further information, you can also visit https://www8.hp.com/my/en/home.html.