HP 255 G10: a balanced laptop for the student |
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Maximum features for minimum money - this was the motto of the engineers who created the HP 255 G10. This notebook will not appeal to demanding lovers of high-quality images or modern gamers, but it fully covers the needs of the vast majority of users. The HP 255 G10 is packed as modestly as possible, which is more of an advantage. The box and the sealing frame are made of ordinary cardboard. There are no colored inscriptions, polyethylene inside is minimal - just a small bag for the notebook itself and the power supply unit. The notebook has average dimensions and low weight. The case is made of plastic, the coating is matte. Only the back part of the case collects fingerprints, as you can see on the photo. Although the manufacturing materials are simple, but we can't complain about the build quality. The left side contains USB Type A 3.2, HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack and USB Type C 3.2. On the opposite side is another fast USB Type A, and next to it is a proprietary power supply connector. The laptop doesn't know how to charge using the Type C connector. The Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi  Wi-Fi is a type of wireless networking protocol that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables. Wi-Fi is technically an industry term that represents a type of wireless local area network (LAN) protocol based on the 802.11 IEEE network standard. It is the most popular means of communicating data wirelessly, within a fixed location, today. 6 wireless interfaces did not disappoint. The laptop steadily catches the router signal within a private house. Everything depends on the capabilities of the provider's tariff and network equipment. The notebook has a full keyboard with a number pad. There is no backlight.The touchpad is quite large, which is not often seen in budget models. The sensitivity is adequate, it supports gestures, and it is convenient to work with it. Thanks to its large size, the user can set a low sensitivity and control the cursor accurately enough. The screen is quite ambiguous, because on the one hand it is FHD IPS In Plane Switching (IPS) panels are an expensive option but they have excellent colour accuracy and far greater viewing angles then TN and VA panels (Not that we condone slouching while gaming). They are great for graphics design and photo editing. However, the only downside to IPS panels if that they can sometimes have a slower response time than TN panels. This is the only real problem if you’re a very competitive gamer or want to game in 3D. As of late “IPS” has become a big marketing word. Step into an Apple store and you would be hard pressed talking to someone that didn’t mention Apple’s “brand new IPS Displays!” In fact, Apple is probably one of the biggest marketers of this “new-found” technology. As a business person myself, this is when you have to tip your hat to Apple’s awesome marketing machine. Why? Well, because IPS is actually nothing new. In fact, this technology was originally invented in 1996 by Hitachi..60 Hz matrix with adequate viewing angles and soft image, and on the other hand we get a poor color gamut. Brightness is low, up to 250 nits, but in the sun the laptop behaved not shamefully. The panel absorbs most of the light, almost not reflecting it.The screen is quite ambiguous, because on the one hand it is FHD IPS In Plane Switching (IPS) panels are an expensive option but they have excellent colour accuracy and far greater viewing angles then TN and VA panels (Not that we condone slouching while gaming). They are great for graphics design and photo editing. However, the only downside to IPS panels if that they can sometimes have a slower response time than TN panels. This is the only real problem if you’re a very competitive gamer or want to game in 3D. As of late “IPS” has become a big marketing word. Step into an Apple store and you would be hard pressed talking to someone that didn’t mention Apple’s “brand new IPS Displays!” In fact, Apple is probably one of the biggest marketers of this “new-found” technology. As a business person myself, this is when you have to tip your hat to Apple’s awesome marketing machine. Why? Well, because IPS is actually nothing new. In fact, this technology was originally invented in 1996 by Hitachi..60 Hz matrix with adequate viewing angles and soft image, and on the other hand we get poor color coverage. Brightness is low, up to 250 nits, but in the sun the laptop behaved not shamefully. The panel absorbs most of the light, almost not reflecting it.Of course, for photographers HP 255 G10 is not an option at all. After calibration, the image became more realistic, a little warmer, but it's not enough. The laptop is not for those who work with photos/video on a professional level, but for typical office use and multimedia display is enough. The main thing is that at an angle the image does not spoil much, although the matte coating does its job, and the display becomes dimmer. The colors themselves do not float, as it happens in cheap TN panels. We can also mention the cold white color, which only after calibration became more or less pleasant to the eye. |
