HP Stream 11-y000na (X9W53EA#ABU) Review
Move over big and expensive laptops as you have some low-cost budget friendly competition which is the HP Stream 11-y000na. With Chromebooks becoming more and more popular HP has figured this was a great time to introduce the Stream model of laptops which offers consumers a low cost and very portable alternative to the big and bulky expensive models that are currently available. Below we will examine this model a bit closer and see what some of its biggest benefits and downsides are.
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Specs
Processor: Intel Celeron
Memory: 2 GB of RAM
Storage: 32 GB eMMC
Screen: 11.6 Inches
OS: Windows 10
Benefits
One thing that the new age consumer wants out of any new laptop is the ability to easily spend the day on the move but still have a laptop they can count on to take with this. The HP Stream 11-y000na is just this as it has a very compact design due to its smaller 11.6-inch display and is very light at just 1.2 KG. One of the biggest difficulties while on the go can be finding a power source to charge up your device but with 11 hours on a single charge possible, you can plan on getting the full day in before needing to worry about this.
The biggest downside of the low-cost Chromebooks that have flooded the market has been the fact it is an unfamiliar interface for some who have used Windows in the past and consumers that rely on Windows compatible software may have difficultly found an alternative that works with Chrome OS, but with Windows powering this device that will not be a concern.
Downsides
Any laptop that hovers this low in the budget-friendly territory is going to have some downsides that need to be considered before making your purchase and that applies to the HP Stream 11-y000na as well. One of the reasons that HP was able to make this laptop so competitive when it comes to price is the lack of any high-end hardware in the device. Both the processor and amount of memory are low end so this device is not designed to be a workhorse and is better equipped to do online tasks such as email and web surfing more so than running big resource heavy applications. If you fall into this second category you may be left very disappointed in what it can offer you.
Verdict
The HP Stream 11-y000na seems like a very good alternative to the Chromebook for those that want to stick with more familiar and widely compatible software in Microsoft Windows. While this laptop is ideal for high-end power users basic everyday users will find a very affordable option to add to their wishlist.