HP’s Holiday Lineup of New PCs
HP Inc. today unveiled its latest generation consumer PC line-up for the 2016 holidays. New devices include the second generation HP Spectre x360 convertible, the HP ENVY laptop, the HP ENVY AIO 27 and the HP ENVY 27 Display. HP has taken its premium laptop PC and made it even better. By optimizing the PC for the latest 7th Generation Intel Core processors, and adding a larger 57.8W battery in the thinner design, the Spectre x360 now achieves 25 percent more hours of battery life with up to 15 hours. The new micro-edge display bezel design reduces the overall footprint by eliminating almost 10mm from each side of the screen. With a new hinge design, it is 13.8 mm thin, more than 2 mm thinner than the previous generation and is lighter at 2.85lbs compared to 3.2lbs. The PC now includes quad speakers instead of two, tuned by Bang & Olufsen plus HP Audio Boost.
The new Spectre x360 features two USB-Type C ports with Thunderbolt support and a USB-Type A 3.0 port. The display boasts a 13.3-inch diagonal FHD IPS panel.
Other features include:
- Powered by Windows 10
- New dual fan design
- 7th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors
- Options with up to a 1TB PCIe SSD
- Windows Hello facial login is supported by HP TrueVision FHD IR Camera.
- Improved Wi-Fi connectivity with optimized placement at the top of the PC
- HP Fast Charge to power the device up to 90 percent in just 90 minutes
The HP Spectre x360 is expected to be available October 12, 2016. HP.com starting price is $1,049.99 and BestBuy.com starting price is $1159.
HP ENVY laptop combines style and power with refined metal materials and slim lines offered in Natural Silver. The new 13.3" diagonal HP ENVY laptop packs four more hours of battery life - up to 14 hours – compared to last year’s model.
An elevated hinge design provides more comfortable typing coupled with a backlit keyboard for working in low light and an extra-wide glass touchpad for less resistance. The laptop comes with an optional edge-to-edge flush glass display with a QHD+ and UHD panels. Consumers can also choose a FHD panel or add touch with the QHD+ display option. Dual firing speakers, with audio tuned by Bang & Olufsen plus HP Audio Boost Technology are also included.
Other features include:
- Powered by Windows 10
- Two USB 3.0 ports, including one dedicated to sleep and charge, and one USB Type-C port
- 7th Generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors
- Up to a 1TB SSD PCIe
- Up to 16GB RAM
- HP Fast Charge up to 12 hours in 90 minutes
The HP ENVY Laptop is expected to be available on HP.com and select retailers on October 26, 2016 starting at $849.99.
The HP ENVY All-in-One 27 offers a simple design. By moving the computing power into the base, the two-volume design reduces the display thickness by 44 percent for a thin, 27-inch diagonal QHD display. The base includes an sound bar with four speakers expertly tuned by Bang & Olufsen and an audio dial allows for touch control. To safeguard privacy, the ENVY AIO 27 offers a HP Privacy Camera with IR support.
The 3.6 million pixel screen resolution with Technicolor Color Certification ensures high accuracy colors when watching videos or creating and editing content. This is HP’s first all-in-one display to feature low blue light mode for improved eye comfort and a better night’s sleep.
Other features include:
- Powered by Windows 10
- USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt 3 support
- HDMI-out to connect to a second monitor or to project to a TV
- HDMI-in port for connecting a laptop
- Processing options include 6th Generation Intel Core i5 and i7 quad-core desktop processors
- Optional discrete NVIDIA GTX 950M graphics card with 2GB GDDR5
- Hybrid storage options include up to a 256GB SSD and 2TB HDD
The HP ENVY All-In-One 27 is expected to be available on HP.com and select retailers in October 2016, starting at $1,299.99.
The HP ENVY 27 Display leverages a contemporary design featuring a thin aluminum stand that enhances the floating display experience of the 27-inch diagonal 4K IPS panel with a micro-edge bezel. AMD FreeSync support reduces the image tears and stutters that can appear on lesser displays. Its sRGB color accuracy exceeds 99 percent. The connectivity includes Display Port, HDMI and USB-C, which can also charge your PC or mobile device with up to 60 watts of power.
The HP ENVY 27 Display is expected to be available on HP.com and select retailers on Dec. 4, 2016, starting at $499.99.