HP Chromebook X2 11 - Surface Style Chrome OS Tablet

[@sloppynyuszi]

This is how reviews should be done. Too many KZbinrs are just flexing their camera gear and the whole thing looks just like an ad. This is just a no BS video on pros cons and capabilities of the device.

[@davenz000]

How to crap on MKBHD without mentioning MKBHD. Lol.

[@sloppynyuszi]

@@davenz000 it’s not just him though.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Yeah that's why I have like flossy carter too. He doesn't care about production value, and either do I.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

@@davenz000 sure, but it's also the millions of followers he has

[@sloppynyuszi]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 he also cheats. He has Mr White shoes there making everything a total advertisement 😸

[@TheT3rr0rMask]

If I had to go with a Chrome device I'd consider this. Basically went with iPad Pro just for the Pencil and it's creative apps..... but the closed nature of iOS is hitting me harder than I thought it would lol

[@dubaudiproject861]

I have 4 ipads, but use my HP Chromebook as my main device.

[@EdgarVillegasG]

When reviewing Tablets , I think that a few use cases should always be covered like: 1.- Note taking 2.- Drawing 3.- Book Reading 4.- Video Viewing and video streaming to TVs 5).- Audio listening quality 6).- Productivity Apps: spread sheets, document creation, presentation tools 7).- Video Conferencing 8).- Photography and image editing 9).- Video Editing 10).- Programming - Software Development: IDE + Programming Languages 11).- Connectivity with screen displays and other accessories. The above list will help to convince many end users to switch to Tablets ecosystem

[@morganghetti]

If you want to edit video and program, don't buy a Chromebook

[@EdgarVillegasG]

Also check the following chromebooks: Acer Chromebook 516 GE ASUS Chromebook Vibe C55 Flip Lenovo Idea Pad Gaming Chromebook 16´´

[@mschmackle]

It would have been nice to see how visual code ran during the linux app section of the video.

[@mrmartywaring]

This is a really nice device!! For a Chromebook, it seems like a powerhouse.

[@bbgarnettTotallyNotABot]

Keep up the great work

[@ccroy2001]

Good review! BTW you can install a software center from the Linux terminal in Chrome OS. There are a couple of steps, there are several YT videos on how to do it, but it's basically sudo apt install gnome-software.

[@Kirby5588]

I actually love chrome os and how smooth it is but I can never justify the pricing on chrome books. For a device that’s basically a web browser, the pricing should be no more than $300. You can find decent windows laptops for similar price as this.

[@andyH_England]

The pricing is more than often linked to the spec, so an i7/1TB/OLED/4K will never be $300 on any platform. Also, you can run Linux and Android so it is a lot more than a web browser and for many could easily replace a Window's machine. That is probably why they have been selling well.

[@TheT3rr0rMask]

I mean a $300 Wundows laptop won't get you the specs to really benefit what Windows can do. I've never had good experiences on low spec Windows devices. Those'll basically be your Office 365 and web browsing machine and Chromebooks will provide that with a way more optimized OS. Might change with Win11 but gonna wait and see

[@Kirby5588]

@@TheT3rr0rMask I guess I worded that wrong. The chrome book Lon is reviewing cost $599. A windows laptop at the price point is going to get you a lot more than any chrome book.

[@Kirby5588]

@@andyH_England if it’s for productivity only I guess I can see that. But chrome os doesn’t need monster specs to be good. I have an N5000 chrome book and it does everything without lagging out and is a 2 in 1 touch screen. Only cost $300. The downside to mine is screen res is really low but on an 11” display I can’t complain too much.

[@RomanOnARiver]

It's not just a web browser - that's outdated thinking as far as ChromeOS is concerned. It runs full GNU/Linux PC apps and also Android apps. So price it like a PC without a $100 Windows license plus an Android tablet.

[@diezgp]

Great review!

[@EdgarVillegasG]

Samsung pen experience it much, much better on Samsung tablets than in the iPad. I invite you to try it.

[@t.crow9531]

Nice full review as usual :3

[@MohanRam]

Lon will you be taking a look at Framework laptop?

[@LonSeidman]

Yes I just got one in! My brother bought one and I will be looking at it next week.

[@MohanRam]

@@LonSeidman awesome. I'm very much interested in one. Currently saving up for it.

[@billmulvey9211]

I bought one of these and I am returning it. My problem is that the keyboard is too flexible and I type with my palms resting on either side of the trackpad. The slightest bit of pressure flexes the keyboard and causes the trackpad to click, registering a mouse click. It's so bad its not even usable the way I use it.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

This looks pretty nice. The last thing I need is another 2 in 1, But it's pretty nice.

[@money4louyah436]

It looks beastly! Which one can game dev

[@d.r.productions]

mine chromebook have the same wallpaper as this hp chromebook x2 11 🤣

[@antoniaschoembs9822]

my daughter keeps locking the keyboard. It won't work now. How do you unlock it?

[@mongoose3657]

Can u pls tell me how to enable the finger print reqder

[@judamendoza]

Good video 👌

[@cobaltblue5523]

Great review, you really know your stuff . I'm looking into getting another chromebook if you could do more chromebook reviews I would greatly appreciate it . I was looking into the acer spin 713 2021 model, asus cx5 , lenovo flex 5 ,

[@williamwilkinson8289]

This is the one I have chosen but unsure if it’s any good will it work with my iPhone

[@Khamis-zf6be]

Tablets are replacing laptops,no more walking around with heavy laptop in your bag.

[@farishanafiah8461]

There are still thin laptops around.

[@davidallen2211]

Do any of these devices support Xbox controllers? These seem like they would be great devices for Xbox game pass cloud gaming

[@OctillionthTech]

Generally speaking, yes. Chromebook do support the Xbox controller and they are great devices for Xbox cloud gaming.

[@ronlevinbolante8735]

Hi, can I use another adapter charger other than one provided? Like iphone ravpower belkin adapter and other?

[@rickyw3452]

I saw other reviewer said it can't play KZbin 1440p smoothly even it has a 2k screen. Could you confirm? If so, what's the point of having a 2k display?

[@marcello4258]

Too bad no AV1 decoder :/

[@d3vastat0r89]

One should also keep in mind that Microsoft's tablet implementation is also half baked. It's why I sold my Surface Pro and got an Android tablet. That was 2 years ago though, so I'm not sure if they put more effort into that.

[@sloppynyuszi]

I think the fact that every surface review says that it needs a keyboard to function says everything you need to know on the matter.

[@retrogamingmaniac]

Great review! I had this tablet but didn't like the case or keyboard. The material felt like a it was made of a cheap 1 inch binder plastic.

[@Vinddraken]

Check out ASUS variant please!

[@KisameSempai]

it looks gorgeous but too expensive

[@williamwilkinson8289]

I have a question I have a gift card and want to buy a microphone but unsure which one to buy I have my iPhone 11 Pro Max and a mount for the iPhone but unsure which microphone to buy I have one in mind but unsure

[@mikenixon4637]

But who would want an OS that is simply Android, basically a laptop with phone guts?

[@farishanafiah8461]

I guess people who don't want to own an Android tablet and want desktop Linux support.

[@arch1107]

pros: looks nice, has good battery and is not heavy cons: is a tablet, runs chrome os and is made by hp

[@Kirby5588]

Chrome os has come a long way. If you get a chrome book it’s for productivity or media consumption. The cool part now is android apps which help that even more.

[@estusflask982]

Keyboard looks terrible lol

[@meandmyEV]

I had a Lenovo Duet and I was thinking the keyboard would be terrible. I was right! To be fair, I never like tablet keyboards even the “good” ones like Surface. They just don’t feel comfortable to use for me.

[@StaceyAyodele]

Love your videos, just not Chromebooks. Never sat right with me that I can spend north of $500 on a computer and it have an expiration date (from its release date) for how long it'll be supported for with OS updates. I mean that wouldn't be a problem if you could run other OSes on Chromebooks, but they're locked to ChromeOS with firmware screws and other such DRM, something a normal user wouldn't know anything about. I always saw Chromebooks as e-waste after a certain period of time and thusly I'd rather buy a Windows laptop.

[@sloppynyuszi]

To be fair all devices expire on their OS support. They just aren’t as blunt about it as they are here it seems. You need a pretty recent computer to be able to run windows 11, and windows 10 has an expiry date. And Intel Macs are already being gimped with their new OS updates and missing features. Then let’s not get started with phone where on android 3 year support isn’t even fulfilled a lot of times. Just ask someone who bought the first surface duo.

[@StaceyAyodele]

@@sloppynyuszi True...but at least with Windows devices you can run alternate OSes...Chromebooks are locked. Same with Apple's ARM Macs....

[@sloppynyuszi]

@@StaceyAyodele but that’s for an enthusiast customer. Most people just want a no thrills computer that does the job. That’s why iPad are so popular.

[@StaceyAyodele]

@@sloppynyuszi I see...so normal consumers don't know or care about e-waste or longevity. They just use it until it stops getting updates or their apps stop working and they throw it away. I get it. 🙂 I'm an enthusiast consumer. Heh...

[@TheZachary2wTan]

@@StaceyAyodele Yeah, no. As someone with a M1 iPad Pro, a 5th-gen iPad Mini, and a Lenovo Chromebook Duet, I still have a third-gen iPad and a second-gen iPad Mini that I occasionally use for light browsing and video-watching. I’ve also got a mid-2013 MacBook Air that I still fire up from time to time for songwriting purposes, and I’ve found new uses for the 6th- and 7th-gen iPod Touch devices that used to be my gaming devices. And yes, I count myself as a “normal consumer”. Even if it’s obsolete, I will still use something until it is no longer able to power itself on. Leave me out of your blanket assumption.

[@91722854]

every new device are now graded by whether they are good for browsing the web, what a decent standpoint, now, throw all your hard earned money out to buy every single one of these devices

[@ziggy8757]

ipad 9th gen is miles ahead of this....

[@Timmy_Turner]

Complete different animal. But if you only consider the tablet form factor, then yes

[@mickstevens7650]

I watched the video because Lon is a great presenter. However, I doubt I'll ever purchase another Google device. I have an Asus that I love but didn't know about the end of life date when I bought it. It's in perfect condition but is nothing more than a paperweight. End of life or sunsetting devices leads to unnecessary e-waste.

[@RomanOnARiver]

ChromeOS is planning to change this - you will get Chrome browser updates but not OS updates. And as we've seen from Mac and Windows 11 - their hardware has an end of life date for software too unfortunately.

[@mickstevens7650]

@@AlphaPenComputers I'm not worried about bells and whistles. My comment is because Google advertised Chromebook as a laptop that is always up to date and never slows down. That was not honest. Sure you could continue using it, but it will be at your own risk since it's no longer receiving security updates.

[@ernstoud]

“If you buy this thing five years from now…”. LOL, productcycles in IT are around 6 months…

[@LonSeidman]

People buy used devices long after their lifecycle ends.

[@EdgarVillegasG]

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[@AnnettesVlogCorner]

Hi😀! Lon.TV👀 Just a quick question about one of your later KZbin premium videos... With that service will it also give me more of a selection for music to use in the audio library or background music I can use in my videos as a content creator or no?🤔.... Wanted to be certain about that before i decided on KZbin premium. Thanks.... 🤗❤👍

[@LonSeidman]

KZbin premium does not offer any creator features, it’s just on the viewing side.

[@AnnettesVlogCorner]

@@LonSeidman Lon.TV Thanks so much for that quick reply.... I really wanted to know before I made any last or quick minute decisions.... Thank You... and many blessings for your channel for the future..... ❤️🙌🏻💯🤗👍