Back To School for most people is all about opening the circulars and saving on school supplies! Also, outfits and shoes which will last, I know!
But I want to introduce an idea which took me a long time and hours of negotiation with my son to reach! The conclusion is that Minecraft doesn’t run on a slow computer, that he can’t edit his intro videos with After Effects using the desktop I gave him, that his needs count too and if I want to help him develop his passion, I need to give him the right computer!
Not only that but school assignments are more demanding, a lot of it is done online! Forget about the old pen and paper!
I know what you’re thinking! I want to spend the least amount of money on their laptop! Yes, that’s how I thought too, but then the fights started, when he wanted to use my laptop for gaming, creating intros and other school needs, because his didn’t support it! The sentence: “this lags so much” was on auto pilot at my home!
That’s why you should consider investing in a laptop which will, for many reasons, be the right Back To School Choice!!
For all those reasons (and so many more I could share with you), are why I truly believe the HP Spectre X2 is the best Back to School purchase! Whether your child is in middle school, high school or college!
Here are some of the HP Spectre X2 features I love:
12.3″ multitouch screen for hands-on control
- Touch, tap, glide and make the most of Windows 10.
- IPS technology.
- WLED backlight.
I love the fact that you can touch the screen and be able do things easier on it! Taking notes, ย writing memos instead of the old note pad! A huge feature for students!!
Design
Seamlessly switch between high-functioning laptop and portable tablet forms. The durable hinge makes it quick and simple to dock and detach the display from the keyboard.
You don’t need to take the whole computer to the classroom, you can just take the tablet!
Weighs 2.49 lbs. and measures 0.5″ thin
- Ultraportable design, featuring a smaller screen size and omitting the DVD/CD drive to achieve the compact form factor.
- 4-cell lithium-polymer battery.
I truly love how thin it is! No more carrying a heavy computer around! It will be your child’s/college kid’s first item in their backpack!
Aluminum chassis
Offers a sleek look. It’s Trendy and high tech looking! Exactly what kids like to show off to friends! It will be the envy of the class!!! Instant crowd pleasing factor!
Bluetooth interface syncs with compatible devices
Wirelessly transfer photos, music and other media between the tablet and your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or MP3 player, or connect Bluetooth wireless accessories.
While they are working on assignments, they can listen to music, to their favorite station or an audio book!
2 USB Type-C ports
To maximize performance on the latest high-speed devices.ย
The high speed special features are a favorite among gamers and students which need that extra performance boost!
Dual-band wireless network connectivity
High-speed wireless LAN built into the screen, so it connects to your network or hotspots on all current Wi-Fi standards in both laptop and tablet modes
Built-in HP TrueVision HD webcam with dual-array digital microphone
Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or teleconference with colleagues over Skype or other popular applications. Automatically adjusts for available light.
It also logs you on based on face recognition, an extra security feature! It will be a game changer for kids endlessย Skype sessions!
But the best is yet to come! Did you know that students save $ 125.00 ย on the laptop right now? Another incentive for you to consider it!
I hope you now understand why I’m in love with the laptop and my decision to let my son use it! I’m not going to lie to you, like many families, we share devices, he does have his own desktop, which is a backup when I need to take the HP Spectre on Trips with me!
Yes!! No more carrying a heavy bag through airports!!! Can you hear my happy YESSS????!!
You can read more about the HP Spectre features at the Best Buy website!
As usual, let me know what you think! Give us a Trendy Shout!
My office laptop is from HP and it works great! So, I believe this would be great for students too!
I can attest that giving a college student a laptop is a great gift for them. Looks like this HP Spectre is really efficient!
I am not going back to school anytime soon but think this could be awesome for me, I have actually been in the market for a while now. So many options nice to have a good summary!
I do like the portability of this HP and the tablet feature, too. I will have to check this out next time I’m looking to buy a laptop.
I love the look of this HP Spectre and the lightweight aspect is great for travel!
The HP Spectre X2 2 in 1 is an awesome back to school gift for grade school to college students. This device has so many great features that anyone would love one of these as a gift. I love that you can switch from a high-functioning laptop and portable tablet easily. The multi touchscreen and the built-in HP TrueVision HD webcam with dual-array digital microphone are awesome features. Thanks for sharing a great review.
Wow that is so cool! That seems like an awesome computer!
This would be a great gift to give my dad. He’s been needing a computer but something lightweight to travel as well. Love how sleek it looks too.
I havent used HP in a very long time, I switched to Mac awhile back. But, the specs on that HP look promising! ๐ Xx-Doran @HauteBeautyGuide
I finished with school long time ago but I would be happy to have that HP ๐
Gotta love touch screens, especially for kids! Looks like a great product!
I’ve had several HPs and I have had great experiences with them all. I like to see the new features they come up with. I love the touchscreen. We have two HPs in my house right now.
dang! I could use one of those right now… I could take it on the go with me to my kids events or pool area and work as they mingle with the other kids… NICE!
I love how thin it is too. Perfect for my daughter who is about to start college.
This is one beautiful laptop. I recently got an HP laptop and I love it. This looks perfect for my gamer husband.
I need a new laptop for blogging and this one looks super easy to use. Love the easy portable design!
I am definitely loving the all in one, multipurpose tech that is coming out now! This one looks really sleek and nice.
This laptop looks very useful both in school and for recreational uses. Your post is very detail and a good review. Thanks for sharing.
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How lucky for students to have this options now! Well, I’m considering myself to get a travel PC. I will definitely check this HP – Spectre.
Although he is not going back to school, my husband has been looking at this specific computer for a while now. $125 off the Spectre is what he will need to take the plunge!
This looks like a great laptop to have when it comes to going back to school. We have HP computers for our kids, but I would love to upgrade them to nicer HP ones someday.
I love HP!! They always have great products and at a pretty good price.
Although Im done with school, I am so in the market for a new laptop! This looks like something I would really like and I just love all the features on it!
I love the sleek design of this laptop and that it is so light. The next time I need to purchase a new laptop I will be looking at this one for sure.
I would love to have one. it’s very thin.
I’ve always liked HP as a brand! They’re amazing and it’s awesome that they came up with this cool new tablet/computer! I just love how compact it is!
What a convenient laptop to have for the kids. They can easily put it in their bag, seriously just grab and go and that’s it! It’s perfect for them especially if they have reports to do with classmates or stuff to finish while in school.
So nice to know how HP evolve through the years. Their laptop is very reliable to all your office and online jobs.
Coincidentally my son needs a new computer. I will definitely be checking this out – it seems to have everything he could possibly need.
We are going to have to get my daughter a laptop fairly soon. I love how portable this is, and lots of great features. Pretty cool that it has a touch screen.
This is worth checking out, especially now that I’m considering changing my daughter’s computer. Thanks for this.
Hmmmm I might be checking this one out for myself. My kids are doing just fine with their own computers and I need something good and fast. I
This looks like a really good laptop. My husband and I are on the look out for an affordable one for our daughter. Will read up more about this particular model ๐
Ah it isn’t like in our days when we were happy with anything that worked. Gee we were patient people. lol Now something doesn’t load instantly we have no patience for it.
I’m looking into a good one for my son to do his school work, and an update for me too. Thanks for the suggestions, will look into it. ๐
I have to agree with you here, it is the future for our children and they need the technology to keep up with their lives! This is a great machine
I’ve owned many HP printers, but I’m unfamiliar with their line of computer and tablets. Sounds like a practical and budget-friendly options!
This looks awesome!! Definitely a perfect back to school gift!!
The HP Spectre looks like the ultimate resource for students! The features are really impressive. I’ve never seen anything else like it.
I used an HP before. It was thick and heavy. I love that this one is thin. MY son would love this.
My son is asking for a laptop and we’ve been going back and forth on what to get him! This actually might be the perfect option for him
This is perfect for my daughter. She is a HUGE Minecraft fan. And she has tons of homework during the school year. Perfect machine for her.
I haven’t used an HP computer in forever but this one seems like a good one!! I know I would shave loved to have this when I was in college!!
Very awesome product. I would love to use this every day.
The HP Spectre X2 looks like an amazing computer! Any student would be lucky to receive one as a back to school gift.
I like that it hs a lot of features and that the keys light up. I might gift this to myself though ๐
Wow I love the clear picture with vivid colors and the keys that light up. That is so cool!
This looks like a very nice device. I would love to have one! I could certainly use a new one. I do love HP too.
This looks like a great laptop for back to school. It has all of the features I am looking for. My Daughter needs a new computer before she leaves for College.
That looks like a fabulous computer! I love that it can switch between tablet and computer! My kids are getting to the age where they will start to require a computer for school. Ill have to look into this!
Now that is a sharp computer! I know my kids would appreciate that for their Minecraft Worlds too!
My daughter has been researching for a new laptop for school. I need to share this with her. I think it is perfect for her.
The HP Spectre X2 looks like a great choice for my Son. He has been complaining that his current computer is getting to slow and he will need a new one soon.
Now that is one good laptop! I agree that our laptops need to be super effective, not just in its speed but also in its ability to render videos and more! x
Wow this is so awesome! Forget the kids, i need one for myself
This is one sexy piece of equipment! I love the touch screen and mobility.
I do need a new laptop. I love all the features in this, now to save up my money
Now that looks and sounds like the perfect device for all those heading back to school, I’ve just had to replace my laptop and gone with a HP myself.
Looks like a great device! I haven’t seen these before but keen to check out after reading this!
Being able to switch from back and forth from tablet to laptop form is going to be so nice for school. It sounds like this was a great choice!
I really need a new laptop. I have had mine since 2012 and seriously need a upgrade. I am also going to college soon and this is very ideal for me! I need to do a bit more research!
My son will be needing a computer for school before I know it. This sounds like a really good one.
This would be awesome to travel with too. I don’t have kids who are at a school age and need their own computer, but mommy could use a fun new gadget.
I just love this! My daughter needs a new laptop, so I might have to pick this up for her. It looks fabulous.
This looks like a fantastic device! I love that it can function as both a laptop and a tablet, and the lightweight design would make it easy for my teen daughter to carry around at school.
I am almost certain this is the same computer my daughter just bought and she loves it! Such a sleek look too! While looks do not truly matter we all want a cool looking comptuer right? So many awesome features here! Now I want one too !
Nice! I need a new laptop SO badly. Mine is so old. HP was my very first one when I went to college! Things have changed a lot since then ha!
I am ALWAYS up for an upgrade! I love the features and since I do so much techy work, this would be the perfect addition to my day as well!
We have an HP laptop but need to upgrade, this looks incredible!
I’m a Mac lover, but I could definitely see myself using this! What a fun idea and great technology offered by HP, who’s always been a leader in technology.
As my son gets older I know he was going to need something like this for school. I will definitely check this one out.
This looks fantastic. We bought an HP for my son and have had nothing but problems but this would be so much better for him
I haven’t used HP electronics in years (besides a printer). This looks like an awesome device. I’m not going back to school, but I definitely could use this in my life.
I have heard of this device. I am no fan of HP or anything using windows to be honest. But I do enjoy a good touch screen. The design looks great! xx corinne