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The perfect laptop may not exist, but the HP Dragonfly G4 comes close. It’s a business laptop with style, with a lightweight yet robust design that makes it the ideal travel or commute companion, especially if you enjoy the attention of your fellow travellers.
I took it on a month-long trip around Europe, moving from one city to another, with the Dragonfly G4 squashed inside my backpack’s laptop compartment. The premium-feeling outer shell, made of 90% recycled magnesium that helps keep its weight under 1kg, emerged without any scratches.
The HP’s portable nature isn’t based on weight alone. This 13 in laptop’s sleek design makes it much easier not only to carry around but also to handle. It may not be quite as skinny as a tablet, but more than once I was reminded of using an iPad with a keyboard folio attached. It’s that compact.
Pop it open and you’ll notice that everything is
