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It's important to note what the HP Elite x3 is and isn't. It's the flagship Windows 10 Mobile device for the year. But it isn't a consumer phone, or even a BYOD phone. HP is working around the weaknesses and underscoring the strengths of Windows 10 Mobile...
Big, clear screen, Easily IT managed, Integrates well with Microsoft Cloud and Salesforce, Turns into a desktop or laptop with Continuum...
Not as well supported by third parties as Android or iOS devices, Expensive, Continuum only works with a limited subset of apps...
The HP Elite x3 is an unusual business-focused phone that could really pay off for imaginative IT departments...
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If CES is the party deck of the mobile technology world, Mobile World Congress is the engine room. It's where the world's carriers meet infrastructure vendors and telecom ministers, and Very Serious Business takes place. Handset makers from the top tier t...
Three big companies, three flagship phones, three very different target markets and design theories.The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are the most ambitious. The company is both aiming at the general smartphone market as it's evolved and hoping to...
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Everything about HP's Elite X3 seems like a gamble. It's the company's first phone in two years, and it's the first major Windows Phone device since Microsoft's Lumia 950 debuted last year. HP is betting big that premium hardware and the ability to use th...
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macworld.com Updated:
2016-10-23 01:42:30
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Incredible hardware, Win32 apps, Continuum: the HP Elite x3 is the first Windows phone your friends are going to envy...
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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 ful...
Transforms from phone into mini P, Dual SIM optio, IT-department friendl, Impressive battery life...
Windows Phone lacks app, Difficult to type with one han, Occasional lags when switching apps...
HP's Elite x3 can bolster productivity by transforming from phone to desktop to laptop. We certainly give the phone points for versatility, and the battery life seems impressive. But the process of going from handheld device to workstation mode wasn't as...
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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. Di...
Supports both wired and wireless connectivity to displays and other peripherals.
Its Windows 10 Mobile operating system can't perform like the full Windows 10, The Office apps for Windows 10 Mobile are not very capable, and there are few business apps at all for Windows 10 Mobile, The mix of peripherals for the Elite X3 is confusing...
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On the back is the (currently only) 10MP camera, of which more in a future review part, though I'm rating it more highly with each firmware update - it's better than you'd expect for a device unashamedly aimed at the business sector, even if it's some way...
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In real life use, the Elite X3 feels faster than the older Lumias - I know this contradicts the timings above, but many of these are for starting applications for the first time after booting. In the real world, once applications are loaded and 'running...
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In the previous two review parts, I looked at the positioning of the HP Elite X3 and who it's aimed at, plus I explored its phone hardware , and then I delved into performance and the Continuum-capable Desk Dock , but it's time now to break new ground, in...
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Of note is the relatively small aperture (by 2016 flagship standards) and the lack of OIS, but this isn't a big deal for most shots, as you'll see below, you have to take light levels down pretty below before the Elite X3 camera starts to underperform.In...
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crn.com
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2016-11-19 02:02:47
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After several days of trying out the new HP Elite x3 at the CRN Test Center, we're not ready yet to predict whether this is the future of computing.But the device is definitely futuristic.It feels legitimate to say, as HP does, that the Elite x3 is a new...
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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. Microsoft's...
Workspace virtualized apps are something special, Desk Dock provides an excellent Continuum experience, Two (not one!) ways to log in via Windows Hello...
Extremely high price out of reach for most consumers, Workspace interface could use some ease-of-use refinement, Mediocre camera...
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When it comes to design, we haven't really seen any impressive designs on the Windows Phone market. NuAns recently brought the Neo with a unique design, but overall, Windows Phones are mostly boring in terms of design. Sure, Microsoft used to offer its Lu...
Performance is impressive, Continuum works smoothly, Fingerprint Scanner and Iris scanner, A huge 4150mAh battery, Impressive headphones and presentation...
Design is bland, Display performs poorly under sunlight, Camera produces poor pictures and struggles with autofocusing, The Bang & Olufsen speaker isn't very loud...
The HP Elite x3 deserves a different score depending on if you are buying it as an enterprise user or consumer. For business users, the device offers a sleek smartphone with the latest specs that's super-durable, with amazing battery life, great security...
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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...
HP's Elite x3 fills a very specific niche. If you're running a business and you're looking for one device to give your employees to fill every role, then look no further. And to be clear, that's exactly who this handset is aimed it.It's clearly a first-ge...
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While Windows 10 Mobile's appeal is limited, it definitely caters to the needs of business owners. For those entrepreneurs who choose to conduct their business through mobile retail, the HP Elite x3's new accessory might be a big draw for some people to c...
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Don't be fooled by the form factor and your initial impressions -- what we have before us is not a typical smartphone. Well, technically we suppose it is, but the experience is not intended to replace your commonplace iPhone, Galaxy S, or other handset...
Sleek, executive design, Very smooth performance, Accessories for almost any use case, Excellent battery life, Enterprise focused features, Significant value for price...
Windows Phone platform is limiting, Lap Dock accessory is buggy when wireless, Continuum lacks creature comforts, Requires expensive infrastructure for full potential...
The HP Elite x3 is a tantalizingly concrete vision of the future of computing. One device, one digital experience delivered across any screen. It's your phone, it's your laptop, and it's your desktop.Continuum mostly works as advertised. The Desk Dock esp...
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Business racer. Currently as the single manufacturer, HP offers a premium device with Windows 10 Mobile, which is mainly targeted towards business customers. Besides a large display, the customer also receives a strong battery and robust case and can even...
fast SoC, outstanding voice quality with ANC, robust design, large AMOLED display, extendable storage, USB 3.1 with DisplayPort/HDMI, iris and fingerprint sensor, strong business ambitions, large battery...
increased power consumption under load, PWM flickering...
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The review process for smartphones used to be simple - the device would arrive, I/we'd test it for a week or two, and then deliver an illustrated verdict. However, things are more complicated with the HP Elite x3. There's the long, drawn out initial avail...
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