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Old 01-09-2014, 05:40 PM   #476
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I know the HP 11 has IPS. (178 degree viewing)
I am not sure about the HP 14.

That is a big buying point for me.
This morning, I had time and I did a little research on the HP 14. This is what I found.

HP Chromebook 14 (with 4G) review: Solid performance in a plus-sized package
The HP Chromebook 14 combines great performance with a spacious display. So is it the right Chromebook for you?
By JR Raphael
October 23, 2013 06:00 AM ET

"As for the quality of the display, it's a mixed bag: The Chromebook 14's glossy 1366 x 768 TN screen is a big leap forward from the matte TN panel on Acer's C720 Chromebook, especially in terms of clarity. As you'd expect, though, it's no match for the IPS LCD display on the Chromebook 11. The Chromebook 14's contrast, color brilliance, color accuracy and sharpness are all a significant step down from what the Chromebook 11 delivers; the disparity is striking when you view the laptops side by side.

(Note: This review originally stated that the Chromebook 14's display was an IPS panel based on information provided by HP press representatives. HP has since informed me that the information it initially provided was inaccurate and the display is, in fact, TN-based -- which is far more consistent with the level of quality I observed. The review has been updated accordingly.)
Body and design

The differences between the Chromebook 14 and Chromebook 11 don't end with the display; in fact, despite the fact that both laptops are made by HP, they have little in common when it comes to physical form. The reason is that the Chromebook 11 was designed with close involvement by Google -- the same team responsible for the high-end Chromebook Pixel -- while the Chromebook 14 is an HP product through and through.

Generally speaking, the comparison doesn't reflect favorably on the Chromebook 14. From the visible vents between the top and bottom halves to the prominent screws on its casing, the Chromebook 14 is considerably less elegant and thoughtfully designed than its Google-influenced cousin."

See:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/artic..._sized_package

So I will have to pass on the HP 14 as well.
The HP 11 seems better, but it has no Haswell chip set so a shorter battery life.

My best bet is the next Samsung or a Lenovo. (I am tired of waiting.)

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