The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 offers a flashy exterior that distinguishes it from its more sedate-looking competitors, like the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga($1,794.60 at Lenovo).

The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 (starts at $1,269 ... A smart card reader is located on the left side of the laptop, in case your company uses that widely adopted security measure.