HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook Unboxing & Impressions

[@hellofranky99]

Love your content. It has been a month since the first impression. When is the full review coming out?

[@Zulgurub]

Neat device. Looking forward to the review

[@MarvinResper]

Thanks for the awesome information nice

[@CalvinIrby01]

Super nice and impressive!

[@Albinoni7]

God I really hope this HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is coming to Australia, I did have my eyes set on the Acer Chromebook Enterprise but this is just simply gorgeous, let's wait and see. Can't wait to get my hands on one.

[@williamgrundy6287]

very good review a1

[@OverdosedCaffeine]

What a beautiful machine! HP is indeed on a roll with these Dragonfly and Envy series for the past few years. They really are onto something. I'm in dire need of a new PC and I feel like I might go Chromebook route this time around but I never really had one before so I'm quite a bit inexperienced. I just found out that I also have to look out for AUE dates of the chromebooks that I have my eyes on to get the best experience. As a medical student, a nice and clean Full HD display + a stylus is just my cup of tea.

[@boniejr.pedrera7780]

Wow this is my dream laptop wish I have this for my classes in school.

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

Thanks for the excellent overview. I didn't know businesses were using Chromebooks. I'd like to see a comparison of this and the Acer 714 when the 714 comes out in August.

[@sloppy_funk]

i 2nd this notion

[@BrendanMacWade]

What a powerhouse. Now this is true business class.

[@nkyizs4904]

Yeah it is. Now I may or may not consider buying this. I'd say this is the next best chromebook for 2022 and 2023.

[@rayvanchrome]

Gorgeous, but my guess, by the time It comes out in EU/NL, it's gonna be expensive. I had an ASUS c302 (based on their review), then now an ASUS C434 (based on their review) and at present I am contemplating going for an ASUS cx5400. This machine is gorgeous, but too high end for my daily usage purposes. If I were a rich man, however? :)

[@TuPhonez4Free]

I wanna see these haters and trolls pull up. Im watching this video right now from my very own HP 14 Chromebook from 2019! This kicking and rolling! Chrome OS is BOSS! HP is GOAT! Say they not?

[@yvonnegraves7357]

Cool 😎 I like the new HP logo 👍

[@User24276]

Hey, love the videos. Thank you for all the information! Where can I buy one of these versions? I really want the 2-in-1 feature, but I don't see any of them for sale anymore.

[@danalimagno6799]

I hope they have that here in the Philippines, other models of chromebooks have it here

[@ZackMorris1]

So excited to see pricing on this! This is on my Christmas wishlist!

[@ZackMorris1]

@@biconscious That's Enterprise pricing, wonder what the consumer pricing will be...

[@JOEJOE9664]

Ehhh just about $1,558.00

[@ZackMorris1]

@@JOEJOE9664 HP confirmed that's the enterprise price and that the consumer price will be lower. I'm expecting under a grand and hopefully around black Friday closer to the $750 mark

[@qurksurk]

Me to

[@thomasraukamp]

Danke!

[@mharing]

Hp site says orders on this model aren’t scheduled to ship until 12dec22. Is this the soonest available this model makes it to the marketplace?

[@CalebBoucher]

How did you check the internals? What was that keyboard shortcut? Thanks! 12:40

[@wgm247]

Smooth buttery voice... Exciting content... Great audio, lighting and camera... Super strong hair follicles... No wonder this channel is blowing up... great work!

[@wgm247]

@chrome4 Scammers are so obvious

[@secretvocals814]

Can you review Samsung Chromebook 4 (2021 Model) ?

[@silvergt4254]

i just got it, but it says i need to log in as an enterprise chromebook, how do i skip that?

[@LiveWireBT]

2:00 I think that's not correct. The round logo is still the official company logo. I just checked and found low end to mid range laptops which are produced in 2022 which have the round logo. It's not old, in fact what you describe as new goes back to before the round logo existed, but I think you know that or have seen some memes about it. The bars logo is for (super) high performance devices. ProBooks are still sold with the round logo, an EliteBook could have the bars logo, I'm not sure. Think of this like a brand like ThinkPad. Or from the other point of view if Apple made cheaper phones and branded them as Pear Newton to distance them from their other products.

[@VivaPodemos]

What about the viewing angle? I have to buy some of them for my organization but that point scares to me

[@rickycampos4770]

Very nice computer

[@vineurohd]

How much should it cost?

[@mlwz1082]

Do you all think that will will be the Chromebook for 2022 or the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (both it a i5 and 16gb ram)

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

It'll probably come down to want an individual prefers in terms of little quality of life features. Like if you care about a fingerprint sensor, which I know is a big deal to a lot of people and asus doesn't offer it. I'm sure they both perform comparably well

[@john-personal739]

But is it really worth $1559.00 (from HP web site)(this price is the i3 version w/ the lower res screen!) !!! At this price point I consider a Windows laptop with Chrome Flex...

[@PatrickC139]

I highly agree. Premium Chromebooks that are over $1,000 are just insane. ChromeOS is getting up there in terms of functionality but man it still has a serious way to go to replace something like Windows.

[@NotMarkSII]

Part of me would love to try it but it’s MacBook Air territory so hard sell

[@Waldherz]

Its really not worth the money unless you have massive paychecks and want a cool toy.

[@NYBlinky]

This might sound like a dumb question but, How do you disinfect your laptop? I recently got a hp chromebook (touch screen) and I haven't figure out how to.

[@blueciffer1653]

a tiny amount of alcohol with a microfiber cloth

[@NYBlinky]

@@blueciffer1653 thank you

[@NYBlinky]

@@blueciffer1653 microfiber cloth come with your glasses right?

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

@@NYBlinky typically yes. The dollar store usually has them places like that. Automotive stores, etc....

[@NYBlinky]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 Thx

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

$1149 to start it's kind of insane but I guess we live in a world where laptops regularly cost more than two grand.

[@bp6877]

Gadzuks! That's what I was afraid of!

[@crosswhite17]

If I was paying $1149 for a laptop I would go with one of the M chip MacBooks, not a Chromebook.

[@kieranmoore784]

Makes no sense at the expected price.

[@PatrickC139]

@@crosswhite17 agree. Even right now it's on sale for about 979 on HPs website. That's still insane.

[@SanjayAroraIN]

Why don't you discuss the CPU, GPU & RAM issues. Many people now look forward to using Linux apps & some also use Windows apps via Parallels. You should address these issues for a niche segment!!

[@imgaryk]

Should this HP Elite Dragonfly be the Chromebook to replace my Galaxy 13.3" 4K Ultra HD. My Galaxy will get updates until 2028 but what say you?

[@bloodredroses88]

No if yours still works. What's the point? This isn't going to do anything yours can't already do.

[@danielgrabowski5436]

My question would be right now, is this something you would pick up and use on a daily basis over an i5/8gb Pixelbook Go right now? I bought that back in May of 2020 and I unfortunately ended up breaking it. IMO it usurped many laptops in terms of build quality and performance, let alone Chromebooks. That chassis (maybe the single most underrated design in laptop history) will forever be hard to beat but if I could get something to replace it that was of similar build quality and a better screen I'd jump on board.

[@anires1195]

Be more careful next time :(

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

You could probably find that pixelbook go on the resale market pretty cheap. Have you considered a repair job? No it's repairability is like but it might be worth visiting a local independent repair shop.

[@andyH_England]

Nothing has yet beaten the Pixelbook Go hence why Google has not updated it, they do not need to as it sets the gold standard. For a clamshell the Go remains the best and anything else is just settling for next best. If you need a 2-in-1 then that is another matter.

[@davidallen2211]

Awesome, but awesome expensive

[@paultheacer269]

What processor does the Chromebook have?

[@secretvocals814]

He said Core I5 (intel)

[@MergeDroid]

1:18

[@seanlee512]

i hp elite dragonfly is great it's fast and nice and loud speaker and also great amount of ram and storage but wouldn't be nice to have a 14-inch or 15-inch screen cause the 13.5-inch isn't quite enough for me

[@kennymccormick8295]

That made no sense.

[@katherineprevost2283]

Pen is not included😢

[@mharing]

Is this a 2-1 device?

[@ch4.hayabusa]

That hinge is the same style as the HP x360, the business models come with a Pen by default. But they don't ship until, December.

[@robchr]

Can you do Android development on it?

[@JahidulIslam]

you should be able to.

[@ch4.hayabusa]

There are special provisions in ChromeOS for Android development, you can even do Pi Pico micro controller programming. Running IntelliJ will cut your battery in half, but it's more than possible... Crostini is WaaY better than WSL2 at GUI Linux apps, you can comfortably run Blender in it.

[@thelupishow]

On HP's site this Chrome book with these specs is1558. I remember just a few year ago this channel panning the Samsung galaxy Chromebook for being too expensive. For 1558 I can get a gaming laptop. That's a bit crazy for a Chromebook. How do you justify that over a full windows pc? Chrome OS 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor 8 GB memory; 256 GB NVMe SSD storage 13.5" FHD Touch Display Intel® UHD Graphics

[@PaulLembo]

If you love Chrome it makes sense. It’s limits are also it’s advantages for some.

[@diuran1919]

Still no new chromebox, I thinking companys give up on that devices

[@akshaypanwar4964]

It's so frustrating in India , can't get a hand on a decent Chromebook. Most don't get launched here.

[@jcerban8128]

If I'm going to spend just south of 2K is not going to be a chromebook. Come now guys.

[@nabilanis004]

If theres somekind of giveaway on this chromebook can i win it , im a student and i just got enrolled in a university so im in a desperate need of one right now. Would mean alot

[@Jonathan-L]

Likey likey ... Wanty, wanty!!! :)

[@softailrocker]

And the price is$???🎉

[@1afly2]

Robby, why do you NEVER respond to comments? With a meger 232k subs, I think you would be more engaged with your "community."

[@GroudFrank]

It's definitely a nice device. The problem here is that nice isn't enough to compete with the Pixelbook Go or the Macbook Air M1, especially at the price these things are selling for. The Core i3 version with 8BG RAM and 256GB SSD is selling for just short of 1200 USD. That amount can get you an M1 Macbook Air, M1 Macbook Pro, M2 Macbook Air or a Pixelbook Go - and in that context, this starts to look like a terrible deal. And with Apple silicon devices sipping juice and having fantastic battery life, I can't think of a single reason to get this instead of any of the above devices listed.

[@briannhinton]

My thoughts as well. I imagine eventually they'll have good sales on them.

[@PaulLembo]

This stomps the Pixelbook. That is some old tech at this point.

[@PaulLembo]

At this price I also go M1 Mac

[@jacobloat8204]

Here after I heard that this was basically the best Chromebook in production- looking for a replacement for my 2017 pixel book after the recent news that Google has stepped out of the laptop market and despite this device being a step in the right direction for the market it's still a very disappointing device. I hate that everything i look at feels like a compromise compared to a five year old laptop. The new processor's nice and the ports could be useful but it's a bigger, louder, more unwieldy device with those rounded edges that make most convertible laptops annoying to use in tablet mode, lacks any real improvements in memory or storage, and doesn't have an assistant key. On top of it all, it's significantly more expensive than the already expensive pixel book was. This is a nice device but I'm finding myself increasingly frustrated looking for a more modern Chromebook that lives up to my current one

[@mw7967]

Before anyone scoffs at what is sure to be a hefty price tag, consider that the same people who mock those who spend a thousand dollars on a chrome-book are likely the very same who justify a thousand dollar iPad purchase.

[@blueciffer1653]

meh I'm still going scoff at the price. This thing is supposed to cost over $1000. You can get an m1 Macbook air for cheaper

[@cobaltblue5523]

Exactly

[@TylorSweeney]

I don't think that's a fair comparison. For people who want/need an iPad, they may be willing to spend that much money for a device that legitimately has very little real competition. But this? $1000 for a Chromebook when you can get really solid Windows laptops or an M1 MacBook Air for the same price. An the MacBook is likely going to get similar, if not better, battery life.

[@mw7967]

@@blueciffer1653 true, but I don’t place chrome books on the same plain as a MacBook. I see chrome book as more comparable to the iPad. Both occupy the same market segment. If you’re looking at a MacBook, it’s highly unlikely that you’re considering a chrome book anyway.

[@cobaltblue5523]

@@TylorSweeney Before the M1 macbook air base model I would say most laptops are sir just I don't know kind of bad under 1000 when there's very few that are good yes the battery life is ridiculous is ridiculous ridiculous

[@blueciffer1653]

It's not "new" nor is the logo they're "moving to". They use that logo for their higher end devices

[@MergeDroid]

Yes, I only realised this recently too and think I made the same incorrect reference in one of my videos. Not sure I can think of other tech manufacturers who do this and it doesn't help when they don't coordinate the box too (but I can understand why).

[@alexmacharia5403]

Who is a premium Chromebook for honestly

[@ch4.hayabusa]

Developers, business folk with managed IT, teachers, Government, journalists, traveling knowledge workers... I'm on a $3,000+ Windows laptop right now, and the WSL2 stuff is dog slow compared to Crostini. MacOS offers no first party Linux support. I could run linux on my laptop, but it would damage the OLED screen, and would require days of work to figure out the details.

[@alexmacharia5403]

@@ch4.hayabusa why not just get another windows laptop instead of this

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Someone that wants a premium laptop if it doesn't need Windows. Something with a comparable build quality for Windows would probably be twice the price.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

@@alexmacharia5403 because a Windows laptop with this kind of build quality is going to cost you like $2,000. This is basically the same price as an entry level gaming laptop which often have an ugly plastic chassis. Plus, windows can be a pain in the ass in its own right. Microsoft constantly requiring updates, and bugging you for login information for Microsoft services you might not want to use.... Basically, you can get a premium laptop with premium features and a premium build with a Chromebook. The same price you'll get a much less premium build with windows. Chrome OS generally will get you much better battery life, turns on much faster,gives you a laptop without all the Microsoft bloat. It's not for everybody, there are obvious advantages to choosing windows but if you are trying to avoid Microsoft's bloat a Chromebook is a good choice

[@andyH_England]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 I think that if you are just using it for work then maybe this very expensive Chromebook is an option. But if you want it for your pleasure as well then I could never recommend it. For a start if I want to play Netflix or Amazon above 1080p I cannot do that on a Chromebook. Also, the apps on Windows and the breadth of those apps mean you can are not restricted as in ChromeOS. Also, as a tablet, ChromeOS is still not at all good. I could go on, from 5G support to getting the newest fastest chips, but it is clear Chromebooks are niche and given the choice I would get a Windows laptop for its better overall offerings and choice. Also, price, if you are sensible you can get great value as well.

[@michal4736]

It hurts me that 90% of Chromebooks have the same, generic, boat-like shape. I miss more diversity on that point. A round case like Pixelbook Go or Dell 3100 is a breath of fresh air in the laptops/Chromebooks area.

[@stenfilg]

It's very annoying when you begrudgingly admit that it's good that the manufacturers use eco-friendly recycled cardboard to produce boring packaging and then in the very next breath pine for the fancy, wasteful packaging of old wherein the boxes would be used to make the product stand out but ultimately get discarded just as fast as a boring box would.

[@softailrocker]

Oke Nice but again I'm from the Netherlands I think you talk too fast.so when you talk about the feathers slow down, man please

[@jimcarpenter2623]

You can slow down or speed up the audio via a KZbin option.

[@samuelmcwilliams1938]

First!

[@ShowMeTrucker]

Cost $1000 to $1600 for a Chrome book is way to much. I could get a very nice windows laptop or macbook for the same price.

[@bobsimmons1470]

I still don't get why anyone would buy this when they can spend the same money and get more from a Windows laptop. PASS

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Well $1,000 Windows laptop is going to have a much less premium build. If you wanted a Windows laptop with this kind of premium build and features it's going to be more like $2000. But don't get me wrong I see your point, to me the value of a Chromebook is usually value. But I don't know I use a Windows laptop as my primary device and I do get frustrated with Microsoft constantly bugging me to log into their services even if I don't want to, the endless updates, the dog s*** battery life, questionable thernals.. If you don't actually need steam or some windows specific options, you getting much better battery life and you can get something with way more premium materials at this the price point then you would for Windows. But the benefit of Windows is then it's been around so long that there's just such a wide compatibility for extensions and everything. It really just depends on your use case.

[@tiktokjohnnysaint2234]

Chromebook is a junk , $1000 I WILL BUY AN APPLE

[@hross1991]

HP's are horrible computers and Im confident it wont be different for Chromebook

[@hross1389]

HP is a crappy computer maker across the board - pc and Chromebook. Y'all must be sponsored by HP to promote this crap.