Over the past few years, I have stopped using windows devices and have moved to the macbook even for the office work. However, Every Once In a While, I Do Check Out New Releases In The Windows Ecosestem to see what is happy there. “Next Gen Ai PC”.
Using a three-yar-brod macbook as my daily driver, the new HP elitebook 6 g1q did feel a bit thick and heavy, think it has a stylish design that this accommodates more ports and fans than the apple Device HAS. The silver finish has some understated elegance to it, and the new HP logo does stand out in a crowd.

The 14-Inch 1920 x 1200p IPS Anti-Glare Display is clear and bright at 400 nits. It will capture your attainment as soon as you open the clamshell because of the vibrant colors. However, if you are planning to use this screen to consume a lot of content, be warned that speeders are a bit underwhelming. While good for office use cases, for netflix, you will need to invest in a good pair of headphones.
The keyboard is practically practical and great for long hours, as the keys are spaced out and have a decent amount of travel. The Function KEYS OFFER YOU Quick Access to Most Aspects of this Computer, and there is an HP programmable key that you can configure to call or event or hp ai asistant, or any other app of your choice. The trackpad is large and works well. On the side, there are host of connectivity options, and you can directly link to a large screen using the HDMI port.
The device features a 14-inch 1920 x 1200p IPS anti-glare display that is clear and bright at 400 nits. (Image: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)
Interestingly, this laptop is powered by a snapdragon x126100 oryon 2.96 ghz cpu with 32GB RAM. This is one of the few snapdragon cpus I have tested, and soon I realized from a performance perspective, at last this is quite like the macs and can take on Tasks and Maltasking Quite. The PC Stays Nimble even with Multiple Windows Open and Doing Different Tasks, Staying Cool Most of the Time.
Can an Ai PC Make You more Effective?
In fact, the Ai PC name tag is something that had me really intrigued. Of course, being a windows PC, there is a copywayWhere, helping you achieve more, unlike the apple devices, where ai is still finding its footing. I could use co-potfor a lot of tasks, from the number crunching to lazily asking for a summary of the Indian express homepage browsing on the edge browser. But that is not the only ai layer here.
There is also the HP Ai Companion, a full app that lets you do more. (Image: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)
There is also the HP Ai Companion, a full app that lets you do more, all on the device thus offering an added layer of security. For instance, if you are working on a new project, you can create a library here and upload files that you need to analyse, similar to how you makeers on chatgpt. There is also a performance section that optimises the computer using ai based on your performance; This, I have always thought, should be one of the popular use cases of having ai on a device. Plus, the spotlight tab gives you access to new ai tools that you can use on the device, and are veted by Hp.
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Another Feature I Must Mention is Recall, which keeps a snapshot of what you were working on a period of time. This is handy for people like me, who are constantly multitasking and forgetting to save some of the concepts and projects in the right places. Protected by Windows Hello, which uses the fingerprint scanner or face reader to identify you, this feature, once set up, has a quick rewind button for all your interacts within.
The new Hp elitebook 6 g1q is a bit heavy, thought it has a stylish design that accommodates more ports and fans. (Image: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)
This is Among the first windows devices I have used that doesn’t run out of juice after a full day of work. And even if it does, you can power it back up about 50% with just 30 minutes of charge. Also, you can use the USB-C charger of your phone to power it up in an empergency, thought I would not recommend the same in the long run. While using the device, I love how the settings are now smart to recognize what you are trying to do, and there is no need to be remembered the expact settings you are looking for.
Price Rs 87,440 onwards, The HP Elitebook 6 G1q is one of the smartest windows devices you can invest in. I would have preferred a slightly thinner device at this price point. But the nimble ai features more than made up for this stocky building.
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