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HP Spectre Folio: Make leather skin your style statement (Tech Review)

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New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Carrying a laptop would change forever for you if you hold this one covered in handcrafted leather and accented stitching.

Touted as the world’s first leather convertible PC (it actually gives a look and feel of that old leather folio which you used to carry for job interviews or office meetings), HP Spectre Folio has successfully blended timeless craftsmanship with the latest technology.

The 13-inch HP Spectre Folio blends three devices into one: a traditional laptop, a 2-in-1 device and a convertible, The result is unprecedented versatility in a PC that seamlessly converts between three distinct positions.

Hence the price that is Rs 1,99,990 (the device comes in Cognac Brown colour).

Is it worth spending close to Rs 2 lakh on this? Let’s find out.

The design — that combines hardware with handcrafted leather — is a first-of-its-kind and carrying this device will surely make others around you feel a bit jealous.

To achieve a thin and light design in this radically new form factor, the Spectre Folio incorporates one of the smallest motherboards in the industry, capitalising on 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor.

The company claimed up to 18 hours of battery life on one charge, and we got nearly 14-15 hours of juice, including streaming OTT content.

With fast charge technology, you can go from 0 to 50 per cent charge in approximately 30 minutes when the system is off (using ‘shut down’ command). After charging has reached 50 per cent capacity, the speed will return to normal.

The touchscreen device houses an innovative fanless thermal design that leverages the unique qualities of leather to create an experience that feels both cool and comfortable in the lap.

Apart from outer experience, the Folio operates silently and stays cool too.

The device with back-lit keyboard has up to 16 GB of memory, up to 512 GB of SSD storage, and a low-power, 1W 400-nits FHD for ideal viewing in any lighting condition.

HP has worked closely with Bang & Olufsen (most of their high-end devices now house their speakers) to expertly tune the four-front facing speakers for a better audio experience in any of the device positions.

You can create your own content with “4K Micro Edge Display” and a Digital Pen.

The trackpad experience, however, was not that smooth. There is support for multi-touch gestures as well as scrolling but the response is a bit slow.

Conclusion: You will soon see more laptops being wrapped in leather after this. With a great flexible hinge, great battery life and solid interiors, HP Spectre Folio 13 bring to you three devices into one. For multi-tasking and high-performance tasks, it is an ideal choice.

(Nishant Arora can be contacted at [email protected])

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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