HP Unveils New Notebook, Desktop, And LED Monitor Models

US-based computer giant HP seems to be on a device-unveiling spree ever since IFA 2012. Over the past few weeks, we have seen several Windows 8 gadgets, including new ENVY and Spectrenotebooks, as well as a range of AIO PCs. Yet, the new arrivals don't seem to show any signs of stopping. The latest announcement isn't a proper launch as such, but rather an expansion of HP's current lineup. As is typical of the brand, it has remained tight-lipped about detailed technical specifications. Let's have a look at these devices one by one.

Pavilion Sleekbook 14 And Pavilion Sleekbook 15
As the name suggests, these mainstream laptops have 14" and 15.6" HD displays. The former is powered by an AMD Accelerated CPU, while the latter comes with an Intel CPU. Moreover, the Sleekbook 15 sports a numeric keypad, which the Sleekbook 14 lacks. The common features of both laptops are as below:

• Up to 1 TB HDD.
• HP TrueVision HD webcam with HP MyRoom to share photos and video chat in a virtual room.
• Dolby Advanced Audio, Optional NVIDIA discrete graphics.
• HDMI-Out, USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi.
• Available colours: Sparkling Black, Ruby Red.

The HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14 and 15 laptops start at $500 (approx Rs 27,000) and $560 (approx Rs 30,000) respectively, and are expected to be available in the US starting from 26th October, along with a whole wave of devices released with Windows 8.

From left to right: HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14 and Pavilion Sleekbook 15.

ENVY m4
This high-end laptop has a brushed aluminium design with an optional keyboard backlight and features a 14" HD display. Running Windows 8, it packs in a third-generation Intel Core processor. Here are the other known features:

• Subwoofer and two speakers, along with Beats Audio integration.
• HP TrueVision HD webcam.
• Optional Intel WiDi to transmit the display wirelessly to an HDTV.

The HP ENVY m4 starts at $900 (approx Rs 49,000) and is expected to be available in select markets from 26th October.

ENVY Phoenix h9
This gaming system is a revamped variant of the ENVY Phoenix h9 desktop tower. It has a distinct armour-plated design lit up with LEDs. The desktop tower is powered by a third-generation Intel CPU and gives the user discrete NVIDIA or AMD high-performance graphics options. Other features include:

• Improved cable dressing for efficient airflow, cooling, and component swapping.
• Tool-less hard disk bays that support up to three internal drives.
• Optional ExpressCache SSD.
• Beats Audio integration.

The HP ENVY Phoenix h9 starts at $900 (approx Rs 49,000) and is expected to be available in the US on 26th October. Note that since this is just the tower (system case), all other peripherals — including the monitor, keyboard, and mouse — will have to be bought separately.

 

x2401 And L2401x
Both these 24" LED backlit monitors sport a glossy piano-black finish, brushed metal case, 0.4" (11 mm) thin frame, and Full HD (1080p) display. To ensure wider viewing angles while maintaining colour intensity, they employ a MVA (Multi-domain Vertical Alignment) panel instead of the regular IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel. Both models provide a static contrast ratio of 5,000:1. In terms of connectivity, these screens come with DisplayPort and HDMI connectors. In a bid to be environment-friendly, HP has used mercury-free LED backlighting, BFR \ PVC free components, and arsenic-free display glass.

The x2401 is targeted at home users, costs $250 (approx Rs 14,000), will be available in the US from 7th November, and comes with a one-year warranty. On the other hand, the HP L2401x has been designed for business users, costs $260 (approx Rs 14,500), is expected to be available worldwide on 5th November, and comes with a three-year warranty.
 

Compaq Pro 6305
This microtower PC has been made to cater to the needs of business users on a budget. The computer is powered by AMD's latest APU A10, A8, A6, and A4 processors, and employs AMD Turbo Core 3.0technology for improved system performance. By default, the system will come preloaded withWindows 7 Professional. Let's have a look at the other features:

• DisplayPort 1.2 for convenient multi-display setup.
• Two PCIe x16 (v3.0) graphics slots, one PCIe x1 (v2.0) accessory slot, and a PCI (v2.3) accessory slot for legacy PCI expansion cards.
• Four front-facing USB 2.0 ports, six rear-facing USB ports — including four USB 3.0, headphone, mic, and RJ-45 Ethernet connectors.
• Four DDR3-1600 DIMMs, Multiple hard disk and solid state drive options.
• Three year warranty.

The HP Compaq Pro 6305 starts at $540 (approx Rs 29,000) and is expected to be available worldwide on 8th October with Windows 7. Windows 8 versions will be available at a later date. As usual, a monitor and other peripherals will have to be bought separately.

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IFA 2012: HP Unveils Windows 8 Based ENVY x2 Hybrid Laptop, Adds Touchscreen To Ultrabooks

As the Windows 8 launch gets closer, manufacturers are gearing up for switching over to the new OS and taking advantage of its touch-enabled features. This year’s IFA has thus far seen the unveiling of Dell's XPS Duo 12 laptop-tablet hybrid, Sony's VAIO Duo 11, and Samsung's laptop contender. So how could HP be far behind? As expected, the IT giant has announced its range of touch-based Windows 8 computing devices, but remained stingy when it came to giving out details about the hardware and price. While no product page is available, HP has out up anannouncement slider here.

These notebooks will be HP's first offerings based on Microsoft's new OS. First up we have the ENVY x2, the flagship offering in the laptop-cum-tablet segment. The highlight of this product is its detachable screen that docks with the keyboard through a magnetic latch, thus allowing you to easily convert between the two form factors, somewhat similar to Apple's Smart Cover. While details are scarce, here are the confirmed specifications:

• 11.6" touch display with 1366x768 pixels (135 ppi), 400 nit IPS panel.
• 8 mp rear camera, HD (720p) front camera.
• Beats Audio integration.
• NFC, optional stylus.
• SSD storage.
• 1.4 kg total weight, 700 grammes in tablet mode (without keyboard dock).

The HP ENVY x2 is expected to arrive by mid-December in the US at an unknown price. You can take a closer look in the video below:
 

Along with the HP Envy x2, Windows 8 versions of two existing ultrabook series were also confirmed. First, let’s have a look at the Spectre XT TouchSmart Ultrabook, a new entrant in the Spectre series. Its known specifications are as follows:

• 15.6" multi-touch Full HD (1080p) IPS panel display with edge-to-edge glass.
• Only 0.7" (18 mm) thick, and weighing 2.2 kg.
• Intel Core CPU (exact model unknown)
• mSATA solid-state drive, supports Intel Thunderbolt technology for faster data exchange with external devices.
• Glass touchpad, Beats Audio with tilted speakers.
• Gigabit ethernet, USB 3.0, HDMI-Out, and other standard ports.
• Includes full versions of Adobe Photoshop Elements 10, Premiere Elements 10, and a two-year subscription to Norton Internet Security.

The HP Spectre XT TouchSmart Ultrabook is expected to be available in the US in early December, with a starting price of $1,400 (Rs 80,000 approx). You can have a look at the introductory video here:
 

Finally, the ENVY TouchSmart Ultrabook 4 is an updated offering in the ENVY series of laptops. This one has the following confirmed specs, which isn't saying much:

• Intel processor based (model unknown).
• 14" multi-touch HD (720p) display.
• 0.9" (23 mm) thin, 2.2 kg.
• Backlit keyboard.
• 8 hours of claimed battery backup.
• Beats Audio.
• Optional AMD graphics card with 2 GB of RAM.
• Optional SSD, Thunderbolt supported.

It is scheduled to be available in America by mid-December, while the price is currently unknown. Product video below.
 

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HP ENVY New Ultrabook and SleekBook Range - Features and Specifications!

Earlier this year at the CES 2012, Intel clearly gave hints of the Cost of Ultra-book's going down so that it can reach more mass of people in affordable range. Perhaps he time has come and HP has introduced new range of ENVY Ultrabook starting at Rs 57,990 and SleekBook at Rs 41,990 in Indian market.

With a total of 4 launches, HP has introduced 2 in each Ultrabook and SleekBook catgeories. Both have a 14 inch and a 15.6 inch model powered by 3rd gen Intel core processors.Let's have a look on features and specs of both these new launches of HP.

 

Features & Specs of Envy Sleekbook Models

 

• Starting from Rs 41,990
• 14 inch Display (HP Envy 4 Sleekbook)
• 15 inch Display (HP Envy 6 Sleekbook)
• Powered by Intel Ivy Bridge processors
• 9 Hours Battery life
• USB 3.0
• HP Imagepads (Newly introduced Touchpads from HP)

Graphics -

• Intel HD Graphics
• 2GB AMD Radeon 7670M Dedicated card

Features & Specs of Envy Ultrabook Models

• Starting from Rs 57,990
• 14 inch Display (HP Envy 4 Ultrabook)
• 15 inch Display (HP Envy 6 Ultrabook)
• Powered by Intel Ivy Bridge processors
• 8-9 Hours Battery life
• USB 3.0
• HP Imagepads (Newly introduced Touchpads from HP)

Now if we take a look at something advanced and new, our eyes would be first set on Imagepads. Imagepad is a newly introduced  advanced image sensor that provides better precision and improve gesture responsiveness. This allows to use natural gestures to allow creative, intuitive interaction with photos and text. The design of this Imagepad is also good and well finished.

Apart from that the series includes latest Intel Ivy bridge processors marking the 3rd gen of processors and USB 3.0 ports to enable fast data transfer.

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