HP Reinvents the Desktop PC for the HomeThe HP Pavilion and Stream Mini Desktops Are Small, Stylish Desktop PCs Packed With Power
PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Jan 5, 2015) - HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the HP Pavilion Mini Desktop and the HP Stream Mini Desktop, powerful and smart desktop PCs boosting performance in a small, contemporary, and energy-efficient design that looks beautiful in any room in the home.
The desktop tower PC continues to be a focal point in the home for sharing, creating, and entertaining, said Mike Nash, vice president, product management, Consumer Personal Systems, HP. The HP Pavilion and HP Stream Mini Desktops deliver the benefits of a traditional desktop PC in a package that looks good sitting on a desk and is small enough to fit into an entertainment center.
Mighty Powerhouse, Compact Design
Consumers want a powerful and refined desktop PC to complement their personal style and homes without creating more clutter while maintaining a designated place for friends and families to come together to share, create, and be entertained. At only 2.06 inches in height and weighing just 1.6 lbs.,(1) the HP Pavilion Mini Desktop can fit in the palm of a hand. It maximizes productivity enabled by Windows 8.1(2) and supports processors up to Intel Core i3.(3) Customers can store and connect to more videos and photos with up to 1 TB storage (4) and up to 8 GB of expandable memory.(5) Consumers can also immerse themselves in casual gaming and entertainment using the dual display support with DisplayPort and HDMI compatible ports, giving them the ability to stream and access content on multiple screens, including TV with Quad HD support.
The HP Pavilion Mini Desktop is ENERGY STAR certified, drawing up to 45 watts of power compared to 250 watts for a typical tower PC. Built-in Wi-Fi(6) and Bluetooth allow customers to stream content from any room they choose and connect with Bluetooth accessories. With the decline use of optical DVD media in a more connected digital world, the HP Pavilion Mini Desktop does not include an optical drive. External USB optical drive can be used through any of the four USB ports. The HP Pavilion Mini Desktop comes in Snow White to effortlessly complement home d cor.
Joining the innovative line of HP Stream products is the HP Stream Mini Desktop, providing unsurpassed value in the same small and powerful package as the HP Pavilion Mini Desktop. The HP Stream Mini Desktop comes with value-added services including 32 GB solid-state drive (SSD) for speed and reliability, 200 GB of Microsoft OneDrive Storage for two years,(7) and a $25 gift card for the Windows Store to purchase apps, Xbox games, music and more.(8) The HP Stream Mini Desktop comes in a vibrant Cobalt Blue to match the stunning colors offered in the HP Stream family.
Pricing and Availability(9)
The HP Pavilion Mini Desktop and HP Stream Mini Desktop are expected to be available in the United States on Jan. 14, 2015 at www.hpshopping.com, and select retailers on Feb. 8, 2015. Both come bundled with keyboard and mouse.
The HP Pavilion Mini Desktop starting price of $319.99 includes Intel Pentium 3558U processor, 4 GB RAM and a 500 GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
The HP Stream Mini Desktop starting price of $179.99 includes Intel Celeron 2957U processor, 2 GB RAM and a 32 GB SSD.
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(1) Actual weight will vary by configuration.
(2) Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows functionality. See http://www.microsoft.com.
(3) Intels numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.
(4) For hard drives, TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 30GB of hard drive is reserved for system recovery software.
(5) For hard drives, GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 30GB of hard drive is reserved for system recovery software.
(6) Wireless access point and Internet service required and not included.
(7) The OneDrive free cloud storage offer is available for a limited time. Check the activation card inside the package for details. For more information, go to http://onedrive.com/windowsoffer.
(8) Limited Time Offer and available in select countries. To redeem, visit www.Microsoft.com/HPStream for information on the offer, availability, and terms. Internet service required and not included. Microsoft account required to install apps from the Windows Store. Gift card included with purchase. Restrictions apply.
(9) Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary.
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