On Monday HP announced that it has updated its EliteBook, ENVY, Mini, Pavilion, and ProBook notebook families with some more robust models. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new:
- HP’s ProBook 5330m, designed for business users, is less than an inch thick, weighs 3.9 pounds, and has a 13.3-inch screen. It’s powered by Intel’s Core i5 and Core i3 processors and comes with a fingerprint reader and other security options. It will debut on May 9th for $799.
- The ultraportable EliteBook 2560p can be equipped with either an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor, has a 7,200rpm hard drive (or SSD), and sports a 12.5-inch LED-backlit HD display. Its brother, the EliteBook 2760p has a smaller 12.1-inch display and doubles as a tablet. The EliteBook 2560p will launch on May 23rd for $1,099 and the 2760p will hit the market on May 9th for $1,499.
- HP’s updated Mini 210 netbook has been revamped with a more modern aesthetic, weighs under 3 pounds, is less than 1-inch thick, and offers up to 9.5 hours of battery life. HP also added Beats Audio for improved music playback. The Mini 210 will launch in purple, charcoal, red, rose, and blue on June 15th starting at $299.99.
- HP’s Pavilion dv4 notebook has been updated to include CoolSense technology, which adjusts PC cooling on the fly to prevent overheating. It weighs under 5 pounds, has a 14-inch HD LED BrightView display, and will be available in espresso black and blue when it launches for $599 on May 18th.
- HP dropped Intel’s second-generation Core processors into the HP ENVY 14, and also added USB 3.0, a new “HP imagepad” for gesture support, and a precision-etched metal alloy-case. The ENVY 14 sports a 14.5-inch HD BrightView infinity LED display, Beats Audio, and more. It will launch on June 15th for $999.99.
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HP Brings Style, Performance and Portability to Notebook PCs
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 9, 2011
HP today expanded its notebook PC line with products and services that provide an optimal combination of sleek style, ultra-portability and high performance to deliver an outstanding mobile experience.
The company also launched HP DataPass,(1) a pre-paid 3G mobile broadband service available in the United States across HP’s business notebook lineup, and expanded HP Beats™ Audio technology to a business notebook and consumer Mini PC.
HP furthered its “FORGE” business notebook design framework with the HP ProBook m-series and HP EliteBook p-series models and built upon its “MUSE” consumer notebook design philosophy with the HP Mini 210, HP Pavilion dv4 and HP ENVY 14.
New products and services include:
- Less than 1-inch thin, the HP ProBook 5330m features a dual-tone color scheme, brushed aluminum chassis and backlit keyboard and is HP’s first business notebook to offer Beats Audio, which allows listeners to hear music the way the artist intended.
- HP’s smallest and lightest EliteBook at only 3.68 pounds,(2) the newly designed HP EliteBook 2560p includes a 12.5-inch diagonal high-definition (HD) display(3) and high-performance Intel® processor and is the only notebook in the industry with an integrated optical drive in this form factor.
- The redesigned HP Mini 210 sports vibrant new colors, HP Beats Audio and HP QuickWeb 3.0,(4) creating an ideal mobile companion for on-the-go consumers.
- HP DataPass(1) is a pre-paid 3G mobile broadband service that allows users to purchase wireless broadband data using major mobile carriers in the United States without being tied down by contracts, hotspots and set-up fees.
HP ProBook 5330m – thin, stylish and affordable
Designed for savvy business professionals who value style, performance and affordability, the HP ProBook 5330m measures less than 1-inch thick, weighs 3.9 pound(2) and sports a 13.3-inch diagonal HD screen(3) for exceptional portability. It also includes a backlit keyboard, making it easier to type in low-light environments
The new ProBook is powered by the latest second-generation Intel Core™ i5 and i3 dual-core processors(5) and includes the HP Fingerprint Sensor and TPM for enhanced hardware-based data security. Optional Intel vPro technology(6) helps deliver cost savings and improves security and remote manageability.
HP EliteBook 2560p and 2760p – light, powerful and travel-ready
Available in a stylish platinum color, the ultraportable HP EliteBook 2560p Notebook PC and EliteBook 2760p Tablet PCs blend modern design and precision engineering.
The HP EliteBook 2560p sports a thin, clamshell design with a lightweight 12.5-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD,(3) 16-inch x 9-inch display, and an integrated optical drive for added on-the-go convenience. Offering the same functionality as a conventional business notebook along with the flexibility of a writing tablet, the 12.1-inch diagonal HP EliteBook 2760p allows for pen use or finger touch.
Both EliteBook models offer second-generation Intel Core i7 or i5 dual-core processors,(5) Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0(7) and vPro technology.(6) They also feature full-size 7,200 RPM hard disk drives(8) and solid-state drives (SSDs) for longer battery run time, increased durability and quieter, cooler operation.
HP Mini 210 – stylish, on-the-go computing
With the addition of Beats Audio, the redesigned HP Mini 210 is the ultimate companion PC, offering high-quality entertainment plus productivity while on the go. Weighing under 3 pounds(2) and measuring less than 1-inch thin, the stylish HP Mini 210 delivers up to 9.5 hours of computing.(9)
The new Mini 210 design provides a modern, streamlined aesthetic with a sleek upswept back and is available in five colors – sweet purple, charcoal, crimson red, luminous rose and ocean drive.
The Mini 210 also features HP QuickWeb 3.0,(4) allowing users to be more productive by connecting to the web within seconds of powering the mini. QuickWeb 3.0 includes a customizable widget dashboard and syncs to Windows® bookmarks. Users can chat with friends on Skype, update Facebook posts or tweets, and view their social calendars all in one place.(1)
Innovative technologies for enhanced consumer experiences
The sleek, full-performance HP Pavilion dv4 features improved HP CoolSense technology that includes a simplified user interface of on, off and auto. CoolSense uses advanced hardware and intelligent software for a notebook that feels noticeably cooler. Weighing under 5 pounds,(2) the dv4 boasts a 14-inch diagonal HD LED BrightView screen(3) and comes in two HP Imprint colors – espresso black and pacific blue.
Also featuring HP CoolSense technology is the award-winning HP ENVY 14 notebook PC. Combining power, mobility and aesthetics, the ENVY 14 includes new second-generation Intel Core processors, USB 3.0 and a new HP imagepad that uses image sensor technology for advanced gesture support and more fluid control. The premium machine boasts a precision-etched metal alloy case with a 14.5-inch diagonal, HD BrightView Infinity LED display(3) for an eye-popping viewing experience and Beats Audio for fuller, more detailed sound.
Protecting personal information and simplifying password management is easy with HP SimplePass with One Time Password, now available on the HP Pavilion dm4, dv6 metal and dv7 metal notebook PCs. HP SimplePass helps prevent phishing fraud by providing unique “one-time” passwords that are linked to each individual user’s fingerprint. These one-time passwords, generated every 60 seconds, grant more secure access to websites that store financial information.(1)
Docking and display solutions for a customized workspace
The new HP 2560p Docking Station makes it easy for business professionals to maintain the connectivity and comfort of their notebook while working from a fixed station. The docking station offers four USB ports and eSATA, DisplayPort and VGA ports for added connectivity to peripherals and compatibility with an array of video devices.
HP’s slimmest business display to date, the HP Elite L2201x display easily connects to a notebook with a single DisplayPort connector. Its sleek easel stand design and external power supply free up limited desk space in smaller office cubicles and the brushed-metal finish matches HP’s EliteBook business notebooks. The HP Elite L2201x features a wafer-thin display panel measuring less than 0.4 inches thick and a 21.5-inch diagonal, LED backlit panel that eliminates the use of mercury and provides solid-state reliability.
Pricing and availability(10)
All products will be available in the United States.
- The HP ProBook 5330m starts at $799; the HP EliteBook 2560p starts at $1,099; and the HP EliteBook 2760p starts at $1,499. The HP EliteBook 2760p and 5330m are expected to be available on May 9 and the HP EliteBook 2560p is expected to be available on May 23.
- The HP Mini 210 starts at $299.99 and is expected to be available on June 15.
- The HP Pavilion dv4 starts at $599.99 and is expected to be available on May 18.
- The HP ENVY 14 starts at $999.99 and is expected to be available on June 15.
- HP DataPass pricing starts at $5, for 75 megabytes for a duration of 5 hours.
- The HP 2560p Docking Station starts at $149 and is expected to be available on May 23.
- The HP Elite L2201x starts at $249 and is expected to be available on June 1.
More information about the products, including product specifications and images, is available at http://www.hp.com/personal.
