Typical price: £1,200
What is it: Entertainment laptop with 18-inch, 1080p screen
What we think: Pricey but offers everything you could want in an entertainment laptop
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 April 2009
Tags: HP, HP HDX X18, HDMI, tuner, TV tuner
We like:
Great screen; good performance; built-in Blu-ray drive and TV tuner
We don't like:
Expensive; overly showy design
Also known as:
HP HDX18; HP HDX18-1005EA; HP HDX X18-1005EA
CNET UK judgement:
We're not totally convinced by the showy design, but, in most other respects, the HP HDX X18 is an excellent entertainment laptop that offers truckloads of features and bags of power
Full review:
With a fast processor, Blu-ray drive and 18-inch 1080p screen, the HP HDX X18's spec sheet reads like a wishlist of the components you'd want in any entertainment laptop. But the configuration reviewed here, the HDX X18-1005EA, priced at around £1,200, isn't exactly wallet-friendly. Is it worth the considerably outlay? Continue Reading...
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