Corporate IT managers seeking to buy their executives well-built convertible laptops might think first of various Lenovo ThinkPad and Dell Latitude models, but the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 (starts at $1,649; $2,499 as tested) makes a compelling alternative. The seventh-generation successor to the G5 model we tested a couple of years ago improves upon an already excellent design by adding a unique electronic camera shutter for privacy, a choice of 10th Generation Intel processors with optional vPro remote manageability technology, and even longer battery life. Only some mildly irksome fan noise and a steep list price keep this EliteBook 2-in-1 from being a standout in a crowded field of great business laptops.
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