HP's Elite Folio lineup seeks to provide professional users with a slim, portable notebook that can tackle any task wherever they are And the latest version, unveiled today (January 10) at CES 2021, will allow these users to connect as fast as possible

The latest HP Elite Folio runs on the second-generation Snapdragon 8cx processing platform This chipset is 5G enabled, allowing the 135" laptop to stay connected and access high-speed 5G networks wherever available

Not surprisingly, HP is releasing a Snapdragon 8cx Gen2-powered business laptop When Qualcomm announced this new chipset last September, HP was one of the laptop makers that promised to release a 5G-enabled laptop using the new Snapdragon

More details on the HP Elite Folio can be found here, including when you can get your hands on this business laptop

The HP Elite Folio may debut at this year's CES, but the laptop won't officially arrive until February; HP says it will announce pricing near the Elite Folio's launch date

As background on the potential price point, the Lenovo Flex 5G is a 2-in-1 laptop like the HP Elite Folio and is powered by Qualcomm's first-generation Snapdragon 8cx processor The notebook is priced at $1,499

The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 in the HP Elite Folio is the big story in this 2-in-1 laptop When Qualcomm announced this processor last fall, the chipmaker promised an 18% increase in overall system performance over Intel's 10th generation Core i5 processor

HP says the Elite Folio features a fanless design for quiet operation, so you won't be distracted by the laptop's operating noise as you focus on the task at hand in addition to 5G connectivity, the HP Elite Folio also offers faster, more efficient In addition to 5G connectivity, the HP Elite Folio supports Wi-Fi 6, the latest standard for faster and more efficient wireless performance

The laptop runs on Windows 10 Pro

The HP Elite Folio features a 2-in-1 design, allowing users to switch between laptop and tablet mode depending on the task at hand In tablet mode, the HP Elite Slim Active Pen is included for taking notes, marking documents, and sketching designs The pen fits in the built-in storage slot above the keyboard, where it can be charged when not in use

Measuring 118 x 9 x 062 inches and starting at 285 pounds, the HP Elite Folio is easy to carry around; HP says the laptop chassis is made of 90% recycled magnesium by weight and the speakers are made of marine-derived plastic

The laptop's 135-inch screen offers a resolution of 1920 x 1280 and supports 10-point multi-touch while resisting smudges from fingerprints An optional HP Sure View Reflect privacy panel prevents prying eyes from viewing your work, and the HD webcam has a built-in privacy shutter

HP promises long battery life for the Elite Folio, with 245 hours of video playback stored on the laptop; HP Fast Charge support means the HP Elite Folio can charge to 90% in 90 minutes

The HP Elite Folio promises to be an attractive option for mobile workers who need an always-connected computer that can be used for extended periods of time without needing to be charged will tell you whether or not this 2-in-1 laptop is truly attractive