The HP 235 wireless set is a reliable all-rounder for anyone who simply wants to work comfortably without the hassle. The keyboard has chiclet keys with a quiet, soft touch: ideal for hours of typing without disturbing your colleagues or housemates. In an office or home office, it feels like you glide almost silently through your emails and reports.
With the 12 handy function keys you quickly control your music or open your mail with a single tap. The mouse, with its 1600 DPI, does exactly what you’d expect: smooth navigation, whether you’re in Excel or giving a presentation. Thanks to the long battery life (up to 16 months for the keyboard, 12 months for the mouse) and a single USB dongle connecting both devices, it needs hardly any attention.
In short: the HP 235 is the ideal set for anyone who wants a quiet, reliable workspace without the fuss.
HP (Hewlett-Packard) is one of the oldest and largest computer brands in the world. HP chose breadth: they offer a solution for every segment, from simple entry-level laptops to advanced business machines. That makes HP a brand you'll come across in almost any office, school or living room.
Their design philosophy is mainly about balance: ease of use, sturdiness and recognisable design that doesn't stand out for the wrong reasons. In the business lines such as the ProBook and EliteBook the emphasis is on reliability, security and compatibility with existing corporate IT. For consumer models HP pays more attention to looks and price awareness, so there's an HP for almost every budget.
One caveat is that HP used to bundle a lot of bloatware (extra pre-installed software) it earned money from via software suppliers. That caused frustration: starting a new laptop often meant a thorough clean-up first. Fortunately HP has partly stepped back from this in recent years, so modern Pavilion-series models contain less cluttered software and are ready to use faster.