HP - 11" Tablet - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 128GB SSD with keyboard - Natural Silver

Initial Impressions: This is sharp looking Tablet. The build quality is outstanding. There is no cheap plastic here. The glass is Corning’s Gorilla Glass which is very smooth to the touch and should prove durable. The magnetically attached kickstand and optional keyboards are a soft touch tweed fabric. They complement the 11M beautifully. Walking into a meeting with the 11M will draw a few envious eyes. As nice as the system looks and feels it is evident that HP made some compromises. Setup: Setup was simple though time consuming. First, getting through the Windows 11 Wizard took me 20 minutes. Next, Windows Updates. It took about two hours to complete updates provided by Windows Update. This proved to be a good stress test for the 11M. The Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor runs at 1 GHz when idle or performing low level tasks. The N6000 will turbo to 3.3 GHz under load. Windows Updates forced the system into a sustained turbo mode for the better part of two hours. The 3.8 GBs of available system memory remained constant at 90% utilized. Finally, the 128GB NVMe SSD ran around 10% to 20% utilization. This was most likely due to Windows 11 memory manager swapping data between the limited system ram and the swap file on the SSD. 4GB is not much for a modern Windows computer. Operating temperatures: Windows Update is probably the most stressful task I will have the 11M perform. Sustained 100% CPU for 2 hours produced some heat but not enough to concern me. The case got warm but not hot. Office 365: Office 365 comes pre-installed on the HP 11M. An Office 365 license is required to use Office 365. If you are not an Office 365 user then you can remove Office to free up some drive space. MS Word’s performance was on par with what I would expect from any computer. However, the system does suffer from the dreaded jumping cursor. It is exceedingly frustrating to constantly reposition the cursor because it suddenly jumps to a new space on the screen while typing. This happens with almost every laptop and type cover I have owned. And yet, wrist are up and off the touchpad. Pinch to Zoom on the touch screen is very responsive in Word and with MS Edge. Using the keyboards touchpad for the same activity does add latency. Sometimes it took two or three tires before the system responded to pinching on the touchpad. Excel was a different story. Most of my spreadsheets are tables with formulas and conditional formatting. Pinching worked without much issue. Moving around a worksheet and switching between worksheets in the same workbook revealed system pausing, stuttering, image redraws, and even graphic tearing. It was immediately evident that 3.8 GB of memory is tough to work with. Even with small workbooks. External Monitors: I was able to connect the 11M to an external 24” HP Omen monitor via USB-C and an external 65” TV via Bluetooth. Max resolution for both was 2160x1440. The Omen was 60 Hz and the TV was 30 Hz. Please see attached photos. Storage: The system ships with a 128 GB NVMe SSD. Only a portion of the SSD is available due to reserved space for recovery and pre-installed software such as Windows 11, Office, McAfee, and HP utilities. There is an SD expansion slot located next to the volume rocker. Battery Life: Maybe I can get a full 8-hour day out of a single charge. This depends on what I am doing. I also turn on some energy saving feature such as running MS Office in Dark Mode. This turns the screen black and text white. Battery life is less if I am streaming movies, music, or connecting to Bluetooth devices such as a wireless headset. Ports: The HP 11M has three ports: a single USB-C port and two keyboard interfaces. The USB-C port serves to power and charge the 11M. It is also used for external monitors and other USB devices with the appropriate cable or docking ports. Bluetooth devices may be connected as need but only if the device does not also require a dedicated adapter. Most wireless mice I have owned require an external USB adapter and will not be compatible with the 11M. Be sure to do your homework before purchasing a mouse for use with the 11M. Keyboard: The keyboard looks like it came straight from Microsoft. The physical interface with the tablet is the same thought the magnetic alignment is different. I own several Surface keyboards that I tried, and failed, to attach to the 11M. The keyboard can also lay flat on the table or be raised slightly and attached to the 11M just like the MS Surface Keyboard does with the Surface tablet. However, the 11M’s keyboard lacks backlit keys. What a letdown… The keyboard is comfortable to type on. The chiclet keys are smaller than a standard size keyboard but still comfortable to use. The keyboard is stiff enough but does have some flex in the middle. The keys also make an audible click when depressed. I found this odd for a membrane keyboard. What’s unique with the 11M is that there is a physical keyboard connection for both landscape and portrait modes. There is none of this silly Bluetooth connectivity going on here. Transition from landscape to portrait and back is instantaneous. So, boo no backlighting but yeah on the flexibility. Better yet, the kickstand is designed to support the 11M at a comfortable angle while in portrait mode. HP thought this one through. Good job. Camera: The camera is cute, has a well-constructed metal housing, and comes with some unique software that gives the camera more flexibility than any other built-in camera I have used. The HP GlamCam Widget allows for low light adjustments, camera positions, zoom levels, orientation from 0 Degrees to 235 Degrees around its range of motion, and the ability to create presets for different presentation situations. For example, the Teams preset moves the camera to 200 Degrees where the table setting moves the camera to 235 degrees to focus on the table space directly in front of the HP 11M. Of course, these presets are designed for the when the tablet is in portrait mode. The 13 MP camera is good enough for video conferencing. And that’s about it. Images are grainy, there is no flash, and the 11M can take many seconds to snap a photo or switch to video mode. My 7yr old iPhone 6s does a better job on its worst day. Finally, HP needs to work on the orientation of video between landscape and portrait mode. In MS Teams, my image is 90 Degrees off from the alignment of the camera. Landscape mode works just fine. I do like pressing the button that makes the camera pop out. Sound: Sound is good enough. I spent two days streaming news. Voices were clear and concise. I also streamed Netflix and YouTube. The 11M is compatible with USB-C speakers, headphones, and Bluetooth devices. Kick Stand: The kickstand magnetically attaches to the back of the 11M. The bottom half of the kickstand swings out and in smoothly along its hinge. The kickstand also has the same range of motion as the MS Surface tablet. The hinge is still enough to keep the tablet at your desired position. Pushing down on the top of the table will force the kickstand to adjust outwards. The kickstand does add some springiness to the tablet when it is fully extended. This may be something to experiment with if you plan on using the kickstand in conjunction with drawing or writing with a stylus. The 11M does not come with a stylus so I was unable to test. Also, the kickstand has a cut out for portrait mode. This keeps the screen at a comfortable angle while working in Portrait mode. Good idea. Fingerprint Reader: Junk. Difficult to setup. Almost never works. Windows Hello not compatible with camera. Final thoughts: Good job overall. The system is fast and flexible enough for most mobile computing activity. S mode in Windows can be disabled if you don’t like it. Personally, it is not going to impact how my tablet will be used. I am disappointed with performance in Excel and the lack of back lighting on the keyboard. The camera is fun but has limited uses due to the software support and overall system performance. The build quality is fantastic and screams “quality build”. In my opinion, this is a solid mobile platform good for lite office work and streaming entertainment.

I don't use this as my main computer - I have been working from home a lot recently - so I just needed something for personal use that didn't take a lot of space on my desk. I can set this up next to my work computer or use it on the couch as a tablet. I will be honest that I was concerned about performance, but I have had no issues performing everyday task like browsing the web, doing my taxes, basic picture editing and using Microsoft Office (mostly Excel). If you are familiar with the specs then you already know that 4GB of RAM and the Pentium N6000 processor are not going to set any benchmarks. RAM utilization is high with multiple programs open and the N6000 is a little behind the already lower end Core i3 in terms of performance, but the tablet manages these resources well. The result is a reasonable trade off in performance for the portability this tablet/computer offers. Pros - Excellent build quality. The case is metal with a very solid feel. The keyboard and back cover are covered in a woven material and act as a quasi-case to help protect the tablet. - The removeable (magnetic) back acts a kickstand that is adjustable to hold the tablet at the right angle whether you are using it horizontally or vertically. - The keyboard and touchpad are great and worth getting. Closing/opening the keyboard puts the tablet to sleep and wakes it up just like a regular laptop. It protects the screen when closed. The magnetic attachment makes it easy to quickly remove and reconnect the keyboard. I prefer a regular mouse, but the touchpad works well and has multi-finger support (allowing gestures like pinch to zoom and task swapping). - My wife enjoys using the touch screen for writing just using a regular cheap stylus, but it also works with active styluses that offer pressure sensitivity. - The tablet immediately connected to my Bluetooth mouse and full-size keyboard at my desk. I have not had any disconnects or lag - even though I switch frequently between them and the included keyboard/touchpad. - The included HP QuickDrop application gives you the ability to wirelessly transfer files & pictures from your phone to computer (similar to Apple Airdrop, but works with Apple, Android and Windows). It is easier than uploading to the cloud or emailing something to yourself - I have used this every day since getting the computer. Things to Consider - Hard drive space is average for a tablet at 128GB (with around 82GB available), but this computer also has a built-in micro SD card slot - allowing you easily add additional storage. The only minor inconvenience is you need a SIM/SD Card tray ejector pin tool to access the slot. - The screen is sharp and bright with good colors, but you do get some reflection in brighter environments. - The camera can change directions to take regular pictures, selfies, or be oriented to view a work surface for collaboration. It is deployed by an electric motor and has some wow factor. It even has a dedicated button to swap modes. Unfortunately, it only has average performance. For photos the shutter speed is slow (~1 sec) and even worse with HDR on. Images and video under normal household lighting had a lot of noise. The adjustability for viewing a work surface is a great idea and it works for a video call that is compressed anyway, but I was a little disappointed because I was hoping for images that were much cleaner than a traditional laptop camera. - There is only one USB (USB-C) port. I was using a USB-C to HDMI adapter to connect an external monitor, but I hated having to swap back to charge. Next I tried a USB-C multiple port adapter; allowing me to connect an external monitor/speakers (via HDMI) and add a dedicated number pad via the USB-A port. The drawback is that I could only get it to charge if I plugged the charger in first for a few seconds then unplugged it and quickly swapped to the adapter with the charger plugged into it's USB-C port. - The built-in speakers offer reasonably good volume for a tablet and are clear, but lack any sort of bass (no surprise). - Battery life is 6-7 hours under normal use - a little lower than I hoped, but still plenty for me and way better than my old personal use laptop on its best setting. - A finger print scanner built-in to the power button allows you to unlock the tablet without entering a password every time, but it does not work as well as my phone and I still sometimes have to enter my pin as backup (I might need to try re-learning my finger print). It allows you to program multiple fingers, which a good idea - since you may want to use a different hand when unlocking it in tablet mode. - In my search for a convenient external display I also tried the included Duet application - that allows you to use a phone or tablet to extend your desktop (a cool idea for coffee shop multi-tasking). Unfortunately, I could only get it to work over the wired connection with my Android phone - it did seem to work well, but I just wish I didn't have to give up my only USB port. - If you have any software you want to use that is not in the Microsoft store - you need to disable S-Mode by going to the store and downloading the tool supplied by Microsoft. I had to do this to run some audio software used for adjusting my digital amp. Conclusion I might not recommend it as your only computer in the house, but if you want a tablet that gives you access to normal Windows programs - this is a great option with good build quality, thoughtful features and a few useful HP supplied productivity applications.

Out of the box, I was immediately impressed by the aluminum built and design. It feels good holding it. The camera protrudes a bit more than I’d like and worry about it being hit or scratched. So, I am glad that HP included a quality twill back cover which attaches magnetically, that recesses the camera and protects the beautiful finish. The version I am using also included a keyboard that is also partly made of the same twill material. All put together, it’s a bit heavy for a small tablet at about 2lbs 5oz but remains highly portable. The keyboard also acts as a screen cover, and when closed or opened, activates the wake/sleep function. I do wish the cover was magnetic as well, as it can easily fling open and fall off when handling the tablet if not careful. In laptop mode, it feels like a notebook. The back stand allows for placing the tablet on a table at different angles. The keyboard can be angled for comfortable typing. However, I found it uncomfortable typing when the device was resting on my lap, as the keyboard extends too far out and the tablet itself is too top-heavy. Once, the tablet actually separated from the keyboard and I dropped the tablet when my legs were slightly angled downwards. Good thing I was on a rug! The back stand is quite versatile, allowing the tab let to be used both horizontally and vertically while still being connected to the keyboard. You can also lean the screen almost flat for note taking or drawing. I do wish the back stand would allow the screen to be placed a bit more forward. The 11” 2.1K (2160X1440, 236ppi apx.) display looks great. There is great contrast, and the pictures are vivid. I could not find the nit brightness, but I suspect between 250-300, which is good enough for bright settings. However, the brightness and glossy display may not be suitable in sunny environments. The 3.2 aspect ratio works well for both landscape and horizontal viewing, allowing for a bit of extra real state for web browsing. The bezels are a bit on the chunky side, but that is helpful when holding the device in tablet mode, so fingers will not obstruct the screen. There is good black and white definition. I did notice a little light leakage at the bottom in full black pictures though, but I don’t think it’s distracting at all. The sound coming from the 3 speakers are sufficiently loud and clear. But as it goes with 90% of tablets and laptops, there is no bass at all. When it comes to performance, one must keep in mind that this is first and foremost a tablet -not a laptop, PC, or even a notebook. The Pentium Silver N6000 processor does a decent job when it comes to keeping things speedy when switching apps, but I did notice that the CPU ran consistently at 100% when doing menial tasks. The NVMe M.2 SSD is super-fast as the OS and applications boot up right away. Yes, 128GB is not enough for PC use, such as content creation and gaming, especially if you are taking hi-res pics or videos, however this tablet features a micro-SDCX card slot (I added 512GB), and a USB-C port for external drives. At 4GB, I wish there was more memory. In the end, I noticed that the device occasionally struggled having a few web pages and apps open. Websites reloaded when switching back-and-forth. Port connectivity is limited to one USB-C port, which is also used to power the unit. If you want use peripherals such as mice, external drives, or headphones, you must do so via Bluetooth or a dongle, preferably one with power-through capabilities. Again, this is a tablet, and as such it is normal to have only one port. Reinforcing the tablet design is compatibility with pens. While I wish the official pen was included with the keyboard bundle, I was able to successfully use a cheap pen, as the official pen was out of stock at the moment. Speaking of peripherals, the keyboard is totally worth the higher price in my opinion. It is very well made, the keys have good spacing and excellent travel, and it is a joy to type on. My only critic, and it can be a big one for some, is that the keys are not backlit, making it difficult to use in dark settings, especially if you are not used to a mall keyboard (or can’t type like me). This tablet comes with Windows 11, which is nice, but it is the S Mode version. While this version is claimed to provide a more stable and secure system, it does not allow any app that does not come directly from the MS store. I find it quite limiting as I could not install web browsers, platforms, or games. Keeping in mind the limited 4GB RAM and 128GB of space, “upgrading” to normal W11 may not be worth it. While this device is certainly not intended for gaming, I still was able to enjoy AAA titles via Stadia and XB Cloud Gaming streaming. I simply connected a controller via Bluetooth when needed. The main feature is perhaps the webcam. The automated 13MP camera, which is very cool to see retract itself with the press of a side button, does an acceptable job under normal lighting conditions. However, in sunny conditions or when there is bright light behind, the camera sometimes struggles to readjust and focus. This is a bit distracting when recording and I had to re-record a few times. The auto-follow feature where the camera goes and zooms wherever the person is, can be very cool, but slow at times. Another interesting and useful feature is the HP QuickDrop and HP Duet, where this device can be used as a secondary monitor. By downloading an app to your phone, laptop, or any PC for that matter, you can seamlessly move files around and have a secondary screen. Is it worth the asking price? It depends on your expectations and how you plan to use the device. As a full laptop replacement, serious content creation, or for gaming, this may not be a good fit. However, as a full-fledged Windows 11 tablet, with smart and unique features to boost communication, collaboration, productivity, and media consumption, I think it covers all bases nicely.

The rating and information assume that the reader understands the limitation of small windows tablets (5 or 6 Watt CPU, screen size, integrated GPU etc). I have owned the Surface 3 and all three surface go models. They are most useful as a companion pc or an easy to travel 2 in 1. Most business and some education travel requires a pc and not an ipad for phone for some task and it is great to have a full pc available (in your travel bag or car) which is not too heavy and will charge via USB C charger. Understanding this category of device I will now discuss the HP 11 specifically. The screen is excellent (the best I have seen on a HP laptop). The calibration is slightly different than my SG3 but quite accurate and larger and higher resolution. The sound and charging functions are fine (most USB C PD chargers seem to work as long as they support higher than 5V). The unit arrives with a 30 W USB charger which will also charge an Ipad or android phone and with my anker charger will charge faster than 30 W when less than half full. Know that the CPU while quad core, is still easily saturated by windows processes with upgrades or at start up and will cause sluggishness during indexing or major onedrive changes (same as the dual core surface 3). There is 4 GB of ram and a fast SSD. While it is often better to have 8 GB of ram in windows with a fast SSD and with common tasks (example 10 Chrome windows plus excel) the RAM will not cause a notable slow down and assuming that every 4 GB windows PC is bad is incorrect. There are youtube videos proving this point. I have used a 4GB core i5 unit and in many situations the speed of this 2 in 1 is limited by the CPU not the RAM. There are two clever innovations in this unit - the keyboard and attachable stand work in portrait and landscape modes and the camera is motorized and is able to be angled in various positions and is high quality. In many laptops even with a good webcam at the top of a screen it is difficult to position for a zoom in a way which does not show one's face from a non flattering angle. If you position this tiny laptop in portrait mode and angle the camera well it is a similar angle to an add on top of the monitor web cam which is a more flattering angle for most faces. There is also a clever increased downward angle which can be reversed and show ones desk. Useful for pen to paper or printed material remote collaboration. HP has included a glam cam widget to adjust the camera (well designed) PLUS a hardware button which swings out the camera for use or rests it in its home position which is backwards away from the screen. I tested the included duet software and despite using a cable and installing an app on my ipad air was unable to have a consistent second screen. I do see that this software may be useful to some but I was not impressed. The tablet stand is magnetic and attaches like an ipad cover and the keyboard is of similar material. They seem to be covered in nylon and are well built. Compared with the SG3 keyboard it is slightly heavier and the tablet plus the stand are heavier than the SG3 but one does not require a separate case. The SG3 keyboard has tiny magnets on the bottom which decrease the chance of opening by accident when in a backpack but the HP does not have this feature so while the screen and keyboard are well protected when closed, the gorilla glass 5 screen could be exposed in a backpack. Overall a nice unit which will be great for travel, zoom meeting, secure browsing and productivity work. Note it will not play modern games but I like to install classic games like UT2004 and MAME which run great.

I really like this HP 11" 11m-be0023dx Windows 11 tablet and frankly I was very skeptical about this product. I’m thrilled that I was wrong. The main source of my skepticism were the specifications. The HP 11m-be0023dx has a Quad-core Intel® Pentium® Silver N6000 processor with 4GB LPDDR4x-2133 MHz RAM. Storage is a 128GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD. With that processor RAM combination I wrongly assumed this tablet would be disappointingly sluggish. Not so. It’s perfectly snappy enough for me! Right out of the box I was taken by the design with its sleek aluminum build. The kickstand comes in the box and attaches to the back magnetically. I’m has a nice twill fabric look to it but seems to be some more durable plastic composite like material. It looks great. The included keyboard is of the same material and also attaches magnetically to the tablet in both landscape and portrait modes. The tablet itself weighs in at 1.45 lbs and with the keyboard it’s 2 lbs. it’s maybe slightly thicker and heavier than I’d prefer but neither really bother me. This HP is pretty minimalist when it comes to ports. You’ll only find 1 Superspeed 5Gbps USB Type-C port which does double duty as the charging port. This is somewhat limiting and could be a bit awkward. It also support video out which is a nice option. For connectivity you get Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5. At home I have a gigabit internet connection and on wifi I get well over 500 Mbps. Starting up for the first time you’re greeted with a standard Windows 11 setup. The power button doubles as a fingerprint reader so along the way you’ll setup Windows fingerprint login which makes login painless and a breeze. Upon reaching the desktop I jumped right to Windows update and got a bunch of updates including a new BIOS version which installed upon restart. I was next eager to check the HP 11m-be0023dx display out. You get a beautiful 11 inch 2160 x 1440 pixel IPS LCD display. It’s Gorilla glass 5 so you’re protected against scratches. 4K videos look amazing but sound is somewhat lacking. In terms of general usability I’m been completely pleased with this HP tablet. It runs Windows 11 in S Mode which is a streamlined for performance and security. You are limited to apps available on the Microsoft app store so you cannot just install every program you want. In S Mode you’re also locked into Edge as your browser. This doesn’t bother me at all. Performance wise all apps really snap open instantly without delay. You can take the tablet out of S Mode but you can’t undo it once you do. You may take a performance hit if you do. I intend to use this tablet for work so I’m perfectly content staying in S Mode for now. I have Office 365 installed and it works great. The hard drive is a fast 128GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD which size wise is a bit limiting but I’m also using One Drive for cloud storage. For even more onboard storage this tablet includes a microSD card slot so I added a 256gb card. Just add a bigger card if you need even more storage. For Zoom meetings I’m very pleased with the 13 megapixel camera. This cam is truly unique. It’s is motorized to move from rear to front cam and almost every angle in between. It’s a little weird but I love it. I do wish the HP Tilt Pen came included. I normally haul a laptop along with me for work when I’m out on the road. I have quickly transitioned to toting the HP 11m-be0023dx along instead. I just find it so much more enjoyable using a tablet instead of a laptop. I like slapping on the keyboard when working at a desk and popping it off when in a more casual setting. I love this flexibility. Overall I’m a big fan of this product. I think you will be too.

I recently received the 11m-be0023dx HP 11” tablet with keyboard to use when traveling. I have been looking for something that takes up less space and still gives me the versatility of a tablet and more features of a laptop. This tablet seems to cover all the bases. The HP is powered by an Intel Pentium silver processor, (N6000), with 128 gigs solid state drive and 4 gigs of SDRAM. It runs Windows 11 Home S to ease processing and maintain speed. The included keyboard is 11” and is comfortable to type on, though the touch pad is close to where your hand would rest and sometimes moves the cursor when typing. To get around this I added a Bluetooth mouse and turned off the touch pad. Another deficiency is the RAM. 8 gigs should be the minimum for Windows 11, but since the HP is running 11 S which is not the full version of Windows 11 you may get away with 4 gigs. Windows 11 S is quicker and more secure than Windows 11 Home. You can upgrade to Windows 11 Home, but Microsoft doesn’t guarantee that it will work all programs and may impact the speed of the device. Knowing that this is a portable device, and I wouldn’t be using or needing it as a full use laptop, I have decided to stay with Windows 11 S. I had a first-generation Microsoft Surface Pro which is very similar in design to the HP tablet with 11” keyboard, as is the current Surface Pro 8. I really liked the Surface Pro I had, but the weight of the unit was one of the negative aspects for me. The HP is much lighter in weight and less taxing at 1.5 pounds. Like the Surface, the HP has a kickstand that comes out of the back, but the HP has a magnetic protective back cover that includes the kickstand. The keyboard when connected completes the cover for the screen to protect it from damage. The HP tablet has a unique camera, that faces the rear of the tablet and when you want to use it for zoom, the camera has a motor that swings it out to face the person using it. This is a neat feature and consolidates one camera for two uses. You can access the camera by using the camera button on the side of the tablet. The tablet has a power combination Windows hello button, headphone jack, USB-C combo power, high speed port and a volume button. The keyboard attaches to the tablet in two places, one on the horizontal side and the other on the vertical side. This provides you with different viewing perspectives. Working in the Windows ecosystem allows you to save your documents, pictures, and music to OneDrive, which frees up space on the small SSD and allows you to access them from any device that is linked to that OneDrive account. With Windows S, the speed when surfing the internet, using MS Office, or moving from program to program is very quick and satisfying. This is not a unit for higher end computing or gaming for the price. This is a perfect Windows tablet to compete with the Apple iPad for those who prefer the MS environment.

The title pretty much says it all. The HP Tablet PC with Keyboard is excellent at what it is designed for, and that is: surfing the internet, watching multimedia, and using basic programs like Word. If that is what you plan on using this for, you will probably be pretty happy with this device. On top of that, the HP Tablet PC does what it does in a compact, well-built, and dare I say, stylish manner. If you are thinking that you will be running Photoshop, editing videos, or playing AAA games, you will be sorely disappointed. I wanted this thing ever since I first saw one in the store a week or so ago. Someone had already turned the screen into portrait mode with the attached keyboard and I was hooked. Back when I was working full-time, I had a dual screen desk set-up with one monitor in landscape and one in portrait orientation. My portrait screen was for the internet, writing, and doing layouts. My horizontal screen was for Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (so that I could have all the tool docks on the side. 75% of my day was using the portrait mode screen and I grew to really love using a computer that way. Now that I’m semi-retired and doing some writing, instead of using a regular laptop with a 16:9 screen, I thought it would be great to have a tablet and keyboard that I could use in portrait mode. Ask, and ye shall receive! So having now used this combination of tablet and keyboard for about a week, let me break down what I like and don’t like about this package. Like: 1. Portrait Mode: As stated above, I can’t express how much I want to see computer makers develop taller screens. Granted, if you have a big enough screen, you can make the screen into two tall halves, and I have done that before, but for a smaller, dedicated device such as this, I dig that HP is making it easy for me. 2. The Keyboard and Case: They keyboard that comes with this combo unit is very, very, good. I have used quite a few other tablet keyboards, and this is one of the few that I genuinely like using. The keys, while on the small side, are well placed and nicely ‘clicky’. I typed this entire review on this keyboard and did not run into any problems and was able to type at my normal speed, which is actually pretty fast. The texture of the keyboard and backing is also a nice fabric that looks like it will resist showing wear and tear pretty well. This thing is so head and shoulders above those silicone encased keyboards that may be waterproof, but feel horrible and show grime and scrapes almost immediately. Going along with the keyboard is the back panel with the folding kickstand. The team at HP did a great job integrating a solid back cover for the tablet that also gives a range of positions in which to use the computer. That being said, I did have one little quibble with it which you can read about in the ‘Don’t Like’ section. 3. Power: I have been writing this while having music videos running in the background, and Word hasn’t so much as hiccupped even once. Having multiple tabs open in Edge hasn’t been a problem either. This makes it really very easy for me to switch quickly between writing and researching. The whole set-up is also very quiet and cool. 4. HP QuickDrop: Super easy to set-up and use. Downloaded the App for my iPhone, scanned the QR code on the tablet screen and away we went. It’s basically AirDrop between non-Apple devices. Worked great transferring pictures to and from my iPhone without a single hitch. Just OK: 1. Battery Life: I can get about 6 hours of mixed use out of this tablet. For its size and weight, that’s pretty good, but not outstanding. The power brick is nice and has a nice long cord so I can always plug in pretty much anywhere. In portrait mode, the plug is on top so that keeps it out of the way just fine. 2. Camera Quality: Not something I need to use a lot, but the picture/video quality is good. Nothing to write home about, but also nothing to scream at either. The HP GlamCam widget actually makes it all better than it would be normally by giving a nice suite of tools and tweaks that are easy to use. 3. Sound: Other reviewers have poo-poo’ed the sound quality of the HP Tablet PC, but I'm good with both the sound quality and volume that is available from this thing. The four forward facing speakers do a great job with normal stereo audio. Is it audiophile quality, of course not, but find me a tablet PC that is. While watching YouTube videos and listening to music while writing, I have been happy with the set-up on this device. Don’t Like: 1. Portrait Kickstand: While I did the style and form of the back cover/kickstand, in the next iteration, I would like to see HP improve the angle of the diagonal cut so that more of the stand is in contact with the desk. As it is right now, only the very edge of the stand is touching and I’m worried that that part of the stand will wear out prematurely. 2. Duet Display: Not a huge deal breaker since using this as a second screen is not a priority at all, but I was unable to get it to work at all. Conclusion: If you are looking for a tablet PC with a great keyboard cover, you could do a lot worse than the HP 11 inch Tablet computer, and quite frankly you couldn't do much better for the price. As my dedicated writing PC, this is going to be absolutely perfect for me. It would also be great for a school computer as well.

Overall this HP Tablet with Keyboard does a reasonable job of performing the simple day to day computing task. However the tablet will struggle with any application that uses a lot of memory or any multitasking because there is only 4 gb of memory. Due to its limited 128 gb of internal storage space there isn’t much room to store many applications or files. The tablet is powerful enough to stream 4k video without issue and its fine for doing video calls and email but it starts to struggle when you get beyond the basics or try to run too many concurrent apps. If you are looking for full pc functionality there are better 2 in 1 laptop options from HP. Note that this tablet comes with Windows Home S installed which means you can only download apps from the Microsoft store. This means no YouTube or Kids YouTube or PBS Kids or BitDefender apps which I have on all my other devices that the kids use. You can opt out of Windows Home S which then becomes plain Windows Home. But Windows Home S is supposed to give you a level of security beyond standard Windows Home so it’s a major trade off. All considering because of the limitations with this tablet I have a difficult time recommending it unless it’s a financial decision. Positive Features - The 2160x1440 touch screen is an improvement over 1080 HD. The image quality is bright and colorful and very responsive to my touch or my pen. - The 2.5 lbs is heavier than typical tablets but less than most 2in1 laptops. - The overall build quality is top notch and feels very solid. - The magnetic keyboard and kickstand tightly adhere to the tablet. They are easy to attach or detach and the kickstand holds its adjustment angle once its set. - The wifi 6 and Bluetooth connected to all my devices with no issue. - The USB-C port is used for charging the tablet as well as letting you attach USB-C drives or an external monitor via Display Port 1.4 - You can get about seven hours of use with a single charge. A 30 watt charger comes with the tablet. - The built in camera automatically flips into place when you push the button. The camera image is a 13 mp which means great video quality. Limitations - The tablet comes with 4gbs of RAM which is the bare minimum for most applications today. This definitely affects the overall performance especially if you are multitasking. Just opening two browser windows and Word used up about 90% of the available memory. It goes quick. - There is only 128 gb of storage total and after adding a few kids games we quickly used up 75 gb of the available storage. HP does allow you to add a micro SD card to expand the storage space. I installed a 128 gb micro sd card and it works fine. Beyond the micro SD card you will need to use cloud storage or attach a USB-C drive to the tablet but that hurts its portability. - Windows Home S limits what apps you can run on the tablet. - The chicklet keyboard has slightly smaller keys and if the keyboard is not fully supported as in sitting on a flat table it felt flimsy and more difficult to use. - The touch pad works fine but the buttons are very loud when you click them. - There isn’t a privacy shade built into the camera so you have to trust that its not active. The camera lens sits just barely below the case cover so if you are not careful it would be easy to damage it.