The overall PC was amazing, but the touchscreen stopped working after not even 30 days. Everything you could possibly try did not work. Now, im waiting on a new one in exchange. Im a bit dissapointed becuase this PC is in backorder, so i had to get a different one. Overall, this computer was amazing when it was working, but my experience was very dissapointing.
After moving from an HP Spectre to the HP OmniBook, I’ve realized how much the keyboard affects the overall experience. The Spectre’s keyboard had raised keys and comfortable spacing, making typing effortless. The OmniBook’s keyboard is almost completely flat with very tight spacing, and it lacks the tactile feedback needed for accurate typing. This has led to frequent errors, not because my typing skills have changed, but because the keyboard design simply isn’t as functional.
The camera slider is another issue. It occasionally interferes with Windows Hello Face, causing the laptop to fail to recognize me until I adjust it.
The OmniBook has many strengths, but these two design decisions make daily use more difficult than it should be.
I was using an older HP 14in laptop computer exclusively for my Tacx indoor smart bicycle trainer; the older computer was slow to startup, and often required hours to download/install Windows updates. I wanted a faster computer with a larger screen. I deliberately chose the OmniBook for the following reasons: i7 processor, 16in screen, and keyboard without the numeric keypad. The laptop works great for its intended purpose (only for my Tacx trainer), and I trust it would work perfectly well for broader applications. Regarding the numeric keypad, I don't understand the point of adding such a keypad to keyboards. It causes the letter keys that get used most often to be off-center, which makes me feel like my arms are always crooked when I'm typing. I much prefer a keyboard without the numeric keypad, which is rare on a 16in laptop computer. Of course, the OmniBook was loaded with the typical amount of worthless bloatware (including OneDrive and the Edge browser) that I had to delete/discard to create a minimalist computer (routine work when getting a new computer). I don't care for the "AI" emphasis, and will likely never use this feature. Overall, this is an excellent computer and I will definitely select the OmniBook again in the future (if it's available) when needing to replace any of my current computers.
This is a really great computer for people who actually work using theirs- it is fast, has all the ports you need, able to process with exceptional speed. I love the pen included and touch with flip screen. So far---all good! The only complaint is microsoft and their perpetual desire to control-even set up- that is annoying.
After being thoroughly confused by what are the differences between all the OmniBook options, I landed on the X. Probably because of the 3k OLED screen, which is stunning. The laptop works well and battery life is good, but I wish it was excellent. I ordered the dark version because I'm tired of the same silver that HP has had for at least a decade now. They really need to start offering color variations. It looks fine but feels like cheap plastic. My previous HP laptop had an island style keypad and this one kind of squeezes all the keys together so I am having to learn not to hit the wrong keys by accident when typing. Hopefully, this is just a learning curve adjustment. Overall, I like the laptop but think that HP can do so much better if they just tried to be an innovative leader focused on quality.
I have had the computer for about two weeks and the left 'Ctrl' key is sticking. I have had issues with other HP laptop keyboards and this doesn't bode well. Otherwise, it performs as expected.