The HP Spectre 13 and the Surface Pro 2 are hybrid tablets that are both powered by the Microsoft 8 Windows operating system. Both of these mobile devices are purchased by consumers and they have great features and benefits. Here is a review of both hybrid tablet devices and how well that they rate against one another.
HP Spectre 13
The HP Spectre 13 is hybrid tablet device that contains a large 13.3 inch monitor and a portable keyboard. The unit is encased in a gray brushed aluminum case and it weighs about 3 pounds. The keyboard and tablet section connects with a magnetic display hinge. The tablet portion of this device has a 1920 x 1080 display. The keyboard contains a back light and rounded edges.
The Spectre 2 does not need a fan to keep the system cool while it operates under heavy use. The battery provides power for about 8.5 hours and it contains a 1.6 GHz processor, 4 GB of SDRAM and 128 GB of HD. The unit has a built-in TrueVision HD Webcam.
Surface Pro 2
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 2 is a hybrid tablet computing device that can be used like a tablet or laptop. The Surface Pro 2 weighs two pounds and it has 64 GB of storage space and 256 GB of memory. The unit has a 10.6 inch display with a 1920 x 1080 display. The battery provides between 7 and 15 days while idle and it can be charged between 2 and 4 hours.
Surface Pro 2 comes loaded with Windows 8.1 Pro, a free trail of Office 365 and it has a digital pen that users can use to draw pictures or take notes. Users can change the color of their keyboards since they be purchased in blue, light blue and dark pink. The tablet section of the surface has a kickstand that helps to keep it supported. A 3.5-megapixel webcam and a 5-megapixel rear facing camera are included on the surface Pro 2.
Conclusion
The Spectre 13 has a larger screen size that makes it better for viewing videos and playing games. However, the Spectre 13 is heavy and thick for a larger sized tablet. This means that it is heavier to use than the Surface Pro. The Surface Pro 2 is lighter and more flexible than the Spectre 13. It will not weigh a person down as much and it still has a lot of power to perform under pressure. The Spectre 13 is great to use as an alternative home computer to a desktop PC. The Surface Pro 2 is best suited for business and school related functions since it is best suited work in these two environments.
