Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) announced three consumer notebooks featuring multitouch displays. They are HP ENVY x2, HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Ultrabook and HP ENVY TouchSmart Ultrabook 4. HP said that these notebook PCs are its first products with Microsoft Windows 8.
The HP ENVY x2 is a hybrid PC with the advantages of two devices in one. As a notebook that doubles as a tablet, the HP ENVY x2 has a detachable screen that becomes a full tablet when separated from the keyboard via a seamless magnetic latch. the HP ENVY x2 weighs 3.1 pounds. When separated, the tablet portion weighs just 1.5 pounds. HP ENVY x2 features with 11.6-inch diagonal HD touch display, an 8-megapixel camera.
Featuring a 15.6-inch diagonal multitouch Radiance Full HD display with IPS technology, the HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Ultrabook weighs 4.77 pounds.
The company said that HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Ultrabook is its first notebook with Intel Thunderbolt technology for fast transfer of music, movies and data to external devices. HP USB Boost technology charges devices via USB ports while the Ultrabook is on or off.
The HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Ultrabook offers a clean software image with fully loaded versions of entertainment and security software and a concierge phone line for technical support exclusively for HP Spectre customers. The Ultrabook also includes 90 days of complimentary HP SmartFriend Setup Service, which offers expedited, one-on-one assistance to help customers get their new PCs up and running fast.
The HP ENVY TouchSmart Ultrabook 4 offers a 14-inch multitouch HD display, measures 23mm thin and weighs 4.77 pounds. A backlit keyboard, up to 8 hours of battery life, a booming subwoofer with Beats Audio and an optional AMD graphics card with 2 GB of graphics memory allow customers to power through their day.
The company said that the HP ENVY TouchSmart Ultrabook 4 delivers powerful performance with the latest Intel processors, solid-state drive options, and the same Intel technologies available on the HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Ultrabook.
All three notebooks are expected to be available in the United States for the holidays. The HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Ultrabook is expected to be available in the U.S. with a starting price of $1,399.99.
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