Earlier this year, I went hands-on with the HP OmniBook 5 14 (G1q), and I said it "could be the best value AI laptop of the summer." It took me longer than expected to get my hands on a full production unit, but now I've had enough time with this laptop to decide if my initial impressions were spot on or off the mark.
My verdict? HP made a truly great value-driven Windows laptop... but whether it's the best value depends on how you get yours. You can build your own from $899.99 at HP.com, but every option will add a sizable chunk to your final price tag. No, the way to get the OmniBook 5 14 is by sticking with the pre-built configurations.
