Why you should buy the HP Envy 16 2-in-1 laptop A 2-in-1 laptop combines the utility of a laptop's keyboard with the convenience of a tablet's touchscreen, as described by our laptop buying guide.

But HP’s new Z2 Mini G1a, shown off at a pre-CES presentation, caught my attention in a big way. It’s a mini desktop PC with some of the most powerful parts available. First, the chassis.

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