60 PCWorld MARCH 2020REVIEWS HP ELITE DRAGONFLY
and slower 4G chip. If you want a CAT 16
modem, HP also offers an XMM 7560
upgrade. And yes, if your boss asks, just say
it’s a “5G modem” anyway.KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD
The input devices are top-notch, starting with
a full-travel dome keyboard. There are two
levels of backlighting (plus, no lighting at all).
Keys are generally well placed, but HP does
combine many key functions, such as pressing
the function key and the right shift button to
access the print screen. HP’s reason for not
having a dedicated print screen button is so it
can have dedicated keys to access the
calendar as well as several IP-based videoconferencing apps.
One feature we do like is the dedicated
mic mute button. It lights up, so no one can
say they didn’t know they weren’t on mute
when they bad-mouth the CEO during a
videoconference.
Speaking of privacy, HP has also cleverly
integrated a physical shutter over the camera.
Unfortunately it also blocks the infrared
camera, so you can’t use the Windows Hello
facial recognition when the shutter’s active.
Luckily there’s a fingerprint reader as an
alternate authentication method.
The Synaptics trackpad is glass and fairly
smooth. The trackpad is compliant with
Microsoft’s Precision touchpad requirement,The HP keyboard is a full-travel rubber dome design and features dedicated keys for the calendar, VOIP
and muting the microphone.