As with previous Spectres, the Spectre x360 14 is one of the most attractive
laptops you can buy, with gem-cut contrasting edges highlighting its CNC-
machined aluminum chassis. It’s available in Nightfall Black with Copper Luxe
accents or Poseidon Blue with Pale Brass accents, each $10 more than the shy
silver model. HP’s stylized four-slash logo decorates the lid, which
unfortunately takes two hands to open. (You must hold the base down while
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tablet modes well known to hybrid users. The screen barely wobbles when
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grasp its corners or press the keyboard deck.
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located, positioned above, instead of below, the display.
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4/USB-C ports on the right side (actually, one on the side and the other,
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audio jack and a microSD card slot.