Rating 4.0 44 reviews
Manufacturer: HP
Newegg
9 years ago

First 3-in-1 device in the world

Hey Newegg - FIX the error, it runs Windows 10 Mobile or Pro via Continuum, NOT silly WIndows Home !
Pros:
  • It's actually all it advertises/claims
  • I spotted it like a YEAR ago in development stage, released in August but HP stopped sales, refined camera, & finally resumed in October-November 2016, long wait...
Cons:
  • Lack of Contracts with carriers to reduce price
  • as of today you still have to pay full/retail price for it
  • contract or no contract
  • same price
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neowin
9 years ago

HP Elite x3 review: The closest thing to one device for all of your needs

HP's Elite x3 was among the most anticipated Windows phones of 2016. With a large 5.96-inch QHD AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 820 chipset, fans of Microsoft's mobile platform finally felt like they had something to look forward to after the handset was announced in February at Mobile World...
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The Register
9 years ago

HP Elite x3 phablet: The three-in-one business has been waiting for?

The proposition is that the Elite x3 is a phone that doubles as a PC and tablet replacement. Once connected to an external display, keyboard and mouse, either wirelessly or via a dock, this hefty Windows 10 phablet can run full-screen Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps.
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Hewlett-Packard
9 years ago

Great Design & Features, Powerful Productivity

This is the best Windows Phone to date. The design is both elegant and functional and feels solid in your hand. The screen is sharp and vibrant with crisp, clear images and bright colors. The phone both looks and feels like a premium product as you would expect from a high end device.
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infoworld.com
9 years ago

HP's Elite x3 is too much smartphone, not enough PC

Imagine being able to carry around your PC in your pocket, using it as a smartphone by itself and as a full-fledged PC when connected to a display, keyboard, and mouse. For people who work on the road or in multiple locations, that sounds like nirvana.
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Computer World
9 years ago

Review: HP's Elite x3 is too much smartphone, not enough PC

Imagine being able to carry around your PC in your pocket, using it as a smartphone by itself and as a full-fledged PC when connected to a display, keyboard, and mouse. For people who work on the road or in multiple locations, that sounds like nirvana.
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Tom's Guide
9 years ago

HP's Elite x3 Phone Is a Mini PC in Disguise

HP touts the new Elite x3 as more than just a smartphone. Instead, it says the $699 device can serve as a 3-in-1 system for work. When bundled with a desk dock for $799 or with both a desk dock and a lap dock for $1,299, the Elite x3 can expand into a full-on PC workstation.
Pros:
  • Transforms from phone into mini PC
  • Dual SIM option
  • IT-department friendly
  • Impressive battery life
Cons:
  • Windows Phone lacks apps
  • Difficult to type with one hand
  • Occasional lags when switching apps
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PC Magazine
9 years ago

HP Elite x3

The HP Elite x3 looks like a great solution for enterprises that want to consolidate their hardware layouts, are willing to buy into the full Microsoft stack (Office 365, Skype for Business, SharePoint, domains) and don't allow BYOD.
Pros:
  • Big, clear screen
  • Easily IT managed
  • Integrates well with Microsoft Cloud and Salesforce
  • Turns into a desktop or laptop with Continuum
Cons:
  • Not as well supported by third parties as Android or iOS device
  • Continuum only works with a limited subset of apps
  • Main camera experienced focus problems in testing
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PC Magazine
9 years ago

HP Elite x3 Review

The HP Elite x3 is an unusual business-focused phone that could really pay off for imaginative IT departments. It may be all work and no play, but the $699 HP Elite x3 is far from dull. It's the flagship Windows 10 Mobile device for the year, and it's potentially a mobile worker's dream when supported by the right line-of-business apps. In the hands of the right IT department, it can be a clean, secure mobility solution that replaces corporate-liable phones, tablets, and thin-client terminals with one set of devices. The phone isn't going to appeal to individuals, though, as it lacks many apps and experiences average users want. Physical FeaturesThe Elite x3 ($549.99 at Amazon) is a very large phone. It measures 6.26 by 3.29 by 0.31 inches (HWD) and weighs a hefty 6.84 ounces. It has a striking 6-inch, 2,560-by-1,440 screen. Below the screen, there's a chrome bottom bezel with a stylized speaker grille highlighted by a small Bang & Olufsen logo. An 8-megapixel camera, which includes an iris scanner for Windows Hello facial recognition, sits above the screen. The phone is water (3 feet ...
Pros:
  • Big, clear screen
  • Easily IT managed
  • Integrates well with Microsoft Cloud and Salesforce
  • Turns into a desktop or laptop with Continuum
Cons:
  • Not as well supported by third parties as Android or iOS device
  • Continuum only works with a limited subset of apps
  • Main camera experienced focus problems in testing
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PC World
9 years ago

HP Elite x3 review: This could be the last great Windows phone

HP's Elite x3 smartphone has achieved at least one thing: It has triumphantly realized Microsoft's dream of phones that could eventually replace your PC. Microsoft's vision was meaningless unless those phones could support the PC's legacy apps.
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