HP Delivers Dynamic Holiday Portfolio with Industry-first InnovationsNext-generation form factors, cloud-based offerings and operating system choices enable better value and a more intuitive customer experience
PALO ALTO, Calif. - HP today unveiled a suite of stylish consumer PCs, tablets and services including the world's first notebook PC with integrated Leap Motion technology, the first fanless 2-in-1 detachable Ultrabook PC) based on the 4th generation Intel Core processor, and new services and solutions designed to help customers better manage their personal information.
Today's announcement illustrates how HP is reinventing the consumer PC category in time for the holidays, offering four industry-first innovations, next-generation form factors, choice of operating systems, and new services and software that ease the customer experience.
Our customers need solutions that work and play the way they do, said Ron Coughlin, senior vice president, Consumer PC and Solutions Group, HP. Today's announcement- which includes four world-first introductions-illustrates how HP is innovating and defining the next-generation computing experience, delivering the productivity customers need and the entertainment they want.
Industry-first innovations
The HP Spectre13x2 is a notebook and tablet in one, and the first fanless, detachable(1)Ultrabook based on Intel's 4th generation processor. With the quiet experience of a tablet, Beats AudioTM, a full Radiance 1,080 high-definition (HD)(1)display, and sleek design, this 2-in-1 Ultrabook is flexible without compromising productivity or portability.
HP Control Zone track pad, available for the first time in the new HP Spectre13Ultrabook, enables an enhanced Windows 8 experience by adding an extended area to the left and right of the touch pad. Using HP Control Zone, customers can easily access the Windows 8 modern user interface features such as Charms, flip and snap, along with a set of custom gestures right from the palm rest.(2)
The HP ENVY17Leap Motion Special Edition (SE) is the world's first notebook with integrated Leap Motion technology. HP is shaping the way people engage with technology with this innovative PC that senses natural hand and finger movements in the air for easy navigation and control, offering pinpoint accuracy to make games, modeling and presentations come to life. With a vivid 17.3-inch diagonal optional full HD display, movies and videos are sharp and clear. The latest Intel processors and NVIDIA graphics provide a faster and more responsive experience.
The HP Chromebook14, announced last week, is the world's first Chromebook based on the Haswell microarchitecture and comes in a variety of stylish color options.
Next-generation form factors
Delivering functional form factors that fit a variety of needs, HP's latest detachable devices transform from a PC to a tablet-and back. With durable, magnetically assisted hinges, dual batteries in the base and tablet, powerful processors and colorful exterior choices, these new detachable devices deliver a breakthrough computing experience.
Featuring a slim profile combined with breathtaking performance, the HP Spectre13 Ultrabook weighs just 3.25 pounds, and offers a 13.3-inch full HD(1) touchscreen display and Intel 4th generation Core i5 performance, while boasting up to nine hours of battery life.(3)
For customers that want to switch easily from a notebook PC to a tablet without sacrificing personal style, the HP Pavilion11x2 is available in Pearl White, Flyer Red and Sparkling Black. The HP Pavilion11x2 features dual 1,080p HD webcams that allow users to create and enjoy video on the 11.6-inch diagonal display.
Delivering flexibility at an affordable price, the HP Pavilion13x2 offers powerful performance whether at home, at work or on the go. Customers can enjoy vibrant color on the full-size HD(1)touchscreen display with in-plane switching technology or use built-in Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)(4)in select models to easily connect to a WiDi-enabled TV or monitor to share images and videos. Equipped with either the latest-generation accelerated AMD A6 processor or new Intel Core processors, and featuring Windows 8,(2)the HP Pavilion13x2 is HP's most affordable detachable PC.
Choice of operating system
By offering multiple operating systems and form factors, HP is rounding out its tablet portfolio with offerings that allow customers to choose the tablet experience that right for them.
The 7-inch HP Slate7Extreme combines the power, speed and graphics capabilities of the NVIDIA Tegra 4 Processor. NVIDIA PureAudio technology provides true surround sound through front-facing speakers and a dedicated bass-reflex port speaker. The HP Slate7Extreme also delivers intuitive navigation and pinpoint accuracy, and features an integrated stylus pen for composing and creating notes and illustrations while on the go.
The HP Slate8Pro offers razor-sharp resolution with fast, immersive web browsing, superb graphics for gaming and smooth HD video playback. Featuring a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor and 4:3 aspect ratio, this high-performance 7.98-inch diagonal display tablet delivers vibrant color and sparkling picture quality. This high-performance tablet includes Kingsoft Office, HP File Manager, HP ePrint,(5)and HP Connected Photo(6)for producing and managing content.
Stay connected from the coffee shop to the office to the sofa, with the Android-based HP Slate7HD and the HP Slate10HD with optional 4G connectivity.(7)With Google Play, innovative sound from Beats Audio, HD display,(1)and two-camera vision, these tablets are ideal for watching videos, surfing the web,(8)and staying connected in more places. Certain models of the HP Slate7HD and HP Slate10HD include two years of free mobile internet service-up to 200 MB of 4G data per month-
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HP Delivers Dynamic Holiday Portfolio with Industry-first InnovationsNext-generation form factors, cloud-based offerings and operating system choices enable better value and a more intuitive customer experience
