HP Announces New Pavilion Wave and Elite Slice PCs
Today, HP Inc. debuted two new desktop PCs with Windows 10 that are revolutionizing traditional desktop design for the home and workplace. These PCs light up Windows 10 features – for example, the dual microphones in the HP Pavilion Wave and the dual microphone module in the HP Elite Slice both enable Cortana with voice integration.
Let’s take a look at these new desktop PCs.
With the HP Pavilion Wave, design, entertainment and productivity come together in a new design. For customers who want a PC that can fit into small places, the new offering is a compact design with the power of a full-sized desktop, running on Windows 10. The dual microphones enable voice integration with your digital personal assistant, Cortana. It features a triangular form with a parabolic reflector with an integrated speaker on top of the PC for 360-degree audio experiences. This desktop is built around a fully integrated audio system to play music, listen to movies and web chats.
Other features include:
- Powered by Windows 10
- Fully integrated, advanced audio capabilities
- Up to two 4K displays are supported out-of-the-box to power entertainment and productivity
- Peripheral support with three USB 3.0 ports, one USB 3.1 Type-C port for data transfer, one HDMI port, one DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet and a microphone/headphone jack.
- Cortana support with two dual microphones
- Up to 6th Generation Intel Core i7 quad-core desktop processors, storage up to 2 TB HDD, an optional dual drive with 128 GB SSD and up to 16GB of DDR4 system memory
- Optional AMD Radeon R9 M470 discrete graphics
HP Pavilion Wave starting price is $549.99 and is expected to be available on HP.com and select retailers on September 23, 2016.
The HP Elite Slice is the first modular commercial desktop with cable-less connectivity and enables customers to build the desktop of their choice.
Its modular design features stunning curves in matte black with polished copper accents to streamline workplaces. It allows customers to pick and choose a factory cover or stackable options to add functionality including the Collaboration Cover or Wireless Charging Cover, or stackable modules such as the Audio Module or ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module for a beautiful PC that is unique to each business and its employees.
The ultra-small form factor is just 6.5" x 1.38" x 6.5" and weighs 2.31 lbs. The cable-less design allows for a clean work environment because customers do not separate cables plugged into the wall to power each component. This is the first commercial desktop powered from a display via only one USB 3.1 Type-C cable with a Type-C compatible display including the optional new Quad HD HP EliteDisplay S240uj Monitor. The display is equipped with integrated wireless charging and USB Type-C to complement the desktop.
You can choose from different covers when configuring the PC and expand the solution at any time with additional modules to create the desktop that best fits your needs:
- HP Collaboration Cover: turns the desktop into a Microsoft Skype for Business phone for easy call management with capacitive touch keys.
- HP Wireless Charging Cover: wireless charging starts automatically upon contact to eliminate charging cables and ensure mobile phones and devices are powered, ready for use. The Wireless Charging Cover is expected to start shipping in the first half of 2017 and requires factory configuration.
- HP Audio Module: spoken word tuning makes virtual meetings and call experiences crisp and clear with audio tuned by Bang & Olufsen, 360-degree speaker design, dual-microphone array with range of five meters and HP Noise Cancellation software.
- HP ODD Module: for quick and easy back up or to archive files and access legacy content on CDs or DVDs.
Other features include:
- An optional touch fingerprint sensor.
- HP Sure Start with Dynamic Protection, a self-healing BIOS-level protection.
- Up to 6th Generation Intel Core i7 35-watt processors.
- 360-degree dual fan pipe ring keeps the powerful device running cool.
- Peripheral support for enhanced productivity including one Ethernet port, built-in Wi-Fi module and antennas, one HDMI and one DisplayPort to power multiple displays.
The HP Elite Slice starts from $699 and is expected to be available in September 2016.