HP Revamps Its Desktop PC Offerings, Releases New 4K Display
HP has just announced a new family of all-in-one desktop and tower PCs designed to fit in the home for back to school. The company announced the HP Pavilion All-in-One PCs, the HP Pavilion, ENVY and ENVY Phoenix Towers, and the 4K HP Spectre Studio Display. The HP Pavilion All-in-One PCs are thin with an edge-to-edge full high-definition (HD) flush glass display. They have HDMI Out, two USB 3.0 ports and a 3-in-1 media card reader located on the display. On the back, four USB 2.0 ports are placed with the HDMI and LAN.
HP is offering its ustomers the choice of fourth generation Intel Celeron processors, Intel Core i3 through i7 processors, next generation AMD A10 and A8 processors or AMD next generation mainstream A4 through A8 processors. While integrate graphics are standard, customers can choose AMD Radeon R7 A330 or A360 discrete graphics. Storage options include capacities up to 3TB.
The 21.5-, 23- and 27-inch diagonal IPS full HD displays have a new adjustable hinge on the pedestal floating display. The HP Pavilion All-in-One PCs also feature B&O Play audio to give accurate sound through its dual speakers.
The HP Pavilion Tower offers a new look with a vertical orientated design coming in Blizzard White, Natural Silver, Nobel Blue and Sunset Red. The HP Pavilion Tower supports fourth generation Intel Celeron processors, Intel Core i3 through i7 processors and next generation AMD A-Series A4 through A10 processors. Customers have graphics options from integrated graphics up to NVIDIA GTX 745. For storing videos and photos the HP Pavilion Tower PC offers customers a selection to choose up to 3TB hard disk drive (HDD).
With dual-display support, the HP Pavilion Tower includes at least two USB 2.0 ports, up to four USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, DVI (Intel), VGA (AMD) and 7-in-1 media card reader. Last but not least, the HP Pavilion Tower includes B&O Play Audio Control for audio customization -- for movies, music and voice.
The HP ENVY and HP ENVY Phoenix Towers have a brushed metal chassis with a new vertical design. For performance, customers have the choice of up to NVIDIA GTX 980 or AMD Radeon R9 380 discrete graphics with support for fourth generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors or next generation AMD A-Series A8 through FX processors. We should note here that AMD has not officially announced the Radeon R9 380 GPU yet. It could be a re-spin product based on Hawaii or even if it's Tonga, or a new silicon.
The HP ENVY Phoenix Tower has a dark aluminum chassis finished in brushed metal with a radiant red LED accent on the front. To support the power necessary for a gaming, especially on a 4K display, customers have the choice of up to NVIDIA GTX 980 or AMD Radeon discrete graphics with a choice of fourth generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.
HP is offering gamers Intel K-series processors to enable overclocking with the HP ENVY Phoenix Tower Overclocking Control to boost gaming performance. The optional advanced thermal system using Closed Loop Liquid Cooling protects components while eliminating the need for throttling and keeps the HP ENVY Phoenix Tower cool and quiet. The NVIDIA GeForce Experience and AMD Gaming Evolved software are included for gaming.
The HP ENVY and HP ENVY Phoenix Towers give HP's customers a selection to choose up to 3TB HDD with the option to add more speed with up to a 512GB SSD. Both towers offer a RAID storage option and include Bang & Olufsen Audio Control.
HP ENVY and HP ENVY Phoenix Towers includes at least two USB 2.0 ports, up to four USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, DVI (Intel), VGA (AMD) and 7-in-1 media card reader. Each tower also comes with dual monitor support and wireless keyboard and mouse.
To complement the HP desktop PC portfolio, the 32-inch diagonal UHD 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) HP Spectre Studio Display has 6-watt speakers firing from dual front speakers with two rear passive radiators to enhance the bass.
To connect to any device, the HP Spectre Studio Display comes with HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4 with MHL, Display Port and a USB port. Multi-source picture-in-picture (PiP) and picture-by-picture (PbP) technology is also supported to allow users to view two separate media inputs simultaneously.
The 21.5 and 23 inch HP Pavilion All-in-One PCs are expected to be available on June 28, 2015 in the United States starting at $649.99 and $699.99 respectively.
The HP Pavilion, HP ENVY and HP ENVY Phoenix Towers are expected to be available in the United States on June 10, 2015 with a starting price at $699.99 is the HP ENVY Tower and $899.99 is the HP ENVY Phoenix Tower. HP Pavilion Desktop Tower will also be available on June 26, 2015 with a starting price at $449.99.
The HP Spectre Studio Display is expected to be available in the United States on May 24 with a starting price at $999.99.