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Laptops are getting so expensive that it feels like the industry is moving backwards. Even new budget laptops aren't as affordable as they used to be, as the RAM crisis has hit the consumer tech industry hard. This has given a new lease of life to a different product category that had otherwise slowed a bit. Brands have seemingly started giving some attention to work-focused tablets, bundled with a keyboard. This category was all the rage a few years ago, when laptops weren't as thin and light.

Windows laptops have struggled with consistency for years. While some models deliver good performance at the cost of battery life, others offer excellent displays but fall short in build quality. The stakes are dialled up a notch for premium ultrabooks. These machines demand a delicate balance, especially when they cost over Rs. 1 lakh. HP's new OmniBook X 14, too, attempts to tick almost every box. It promises a combination of AI capabilities, a 3K OLED screen, a redesigned keyboard, and a lightweight chassis, packed into a very sleek package.

The market is flooded with professional laptops, especially in the sub-Rs. 1,50,000 price segment. With a plethora of options available, the competition is arguably the stiffest in this bracket, with each OEM trying to offer more value. One of the most recognisable names and one of the most formidable players in the business machines space is Hewlett-Packard, otherwise known as HP. The company has been building laptops for more than 42 years; ergo, the strong brand association with laptops and the italicised HP logo.