Now it appears that HP is changing tactics. The new Elitebook 820, a 12.5-inch laptop that offers 4th-gen Intel Core processors, starts at only $874.

The HP EliteBook 820 is a good looking Ultrabook that shares a hint of design DNA with HP's attractive consumer Ultrabooks like the Spectre 13. Unlike consumer models, the EliteBook is extremely easy ...

Figure 1: The HP EliteBook 820 G1 features a magnesium chassis that‘s sturdy, if not stylish.It offers a range of processor options and weighs in at less than three pounds. A smartcard slot, media ...

HP EliteBook 820 G1 review Sturdy, streamlined, secure: HP packs business features into a lighter-weight, 12.6-inch laptop Reviews. By Mary Branscombe published 3 February 2014 ...

HP said it will add more BIOS protection to its EliteBook 800 series ... The security features will be available on the EliteBook 820, 840, and 850. Top Windows 10-powered alternatives to the ...

That's the promise of the HP EliteBook 820 G1. It's a 12.6-inch business notebook in functional black and grey that's crammed with ports and security features.