PALO ALTO, Calif., May 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP Inc. today unveiled a bold new lineup of premium notebooks, desktops and displays designed to empower wherever work and life takes you. The latest HP Elite 1000 and HP ENVY portfolios feature visually stunning design, powerful performance and maximum versatility to securely connect, create and collaborate from anywhere, anytime.

Man in living room using the new HP EliteBook 1050 G1.

With 81 percent of people working during their personal time and more than half multi-tasking personal activities at work¹, using a device that can straddle the realities of each environment is more important than ever. HP’s new premium lineup includes various form factors that meet an individual’s personal style and specific computing needs.

“HP’s undisputed design and engineering leadership is delivering the ultimate combination of style, performance and versatility,” said Ron Coughlin, President, Personal Systems, HP Inc. “With the world’s smallest business convertible, the first detachable and tablet with an integrated privacy screen, the widest curved All-in-One, and other industry-leading innovations, our new Elite and ENVY portfolios create unrivaled premium PC experiences.”

Premium Innovation for the Modern Office: HP Elite 1000 Series

Employees have differing expectations for their devices based on the way they work and live. The HP Elite 1000 series is an ideal match for the person who wants sleek design and durability, industry-leading security and collaboration tools as they weave in and out of their work day.

The HP Elite 1000 devices announced today are part of the world’s most secure and manageable PCs² and include a full suite of solutions, including the HP Endpoint Security Controller, HP Sure Start Gen4³ and HP Sure Run⁴ announced earlier this year. The all new HP EliteBook x360 1030 is the first device to feature optional HP Sure Recover with Embedded Reimaging⁵. This option stores the software system image in embedded memory, ensuring data recovery even if the hard drive is wiped and no network connection is available.

New devices in the HP Elite 1000 series include:

• HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 is the world’s smallest business convertible⁶ with a starting weight of only 2.76 lbs. and is 15.8 mm thin. With up to 18 hours of battery life⁷ and 4G Cat9 LTE ⁸ for ultimate connectivity, this sleek device features the world’s first active pen with proximity alert for business PCs⁹ to notify a user when the pen is left behind and an optional, first of its kind, outdoor viewable display.
• HP Elite x2 1013 G 3 now fits a 13-inch display into a 12-inch chassis, making it the world’s smallest business detachable¹⁰. For the truly mobile professional, this device is the world’s first detachable and tablet with an integrated privacy screen¹¹, offers Intel® Quad Core™ vPro™ processors¹² and up to 4G Cat9 LTE¹³.
• HP EliteBook 1050 G1 is the world’s first ultra-slim business notebook with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 graphics¹⁴, boasting powerful performance with optional hexacore processing¹² and up to 4 TB of SSD storage¹⁵, perfect for the person who needs reliable performance in a sleek package. Along with the optional HP Privacy Camera to protect the webcam against malicious surveillance, the device has up to 16 hours of battery life⁷ for all-day connectivity and productivity.
• HP EliteOne 1000 AiO G2 is the world’s first business class 34-inch curved AiO with discrete graphics¹⁶, and a beautiful and flexible design that makes it the perfect fit for the front desk, office or huddle room for meetings. The first AiO purpose-built for collaboration¹⁷, this AiO is an ideal video conferencing solution, with a FHD pop-up webcam, integrated collaboration keys, powerful audio and HP Noise cancellation.
• HP EliteDisplay S14 is the world’s first 14-inch USB Type-C™ portable display¹⁸, bringing the power of dual-screen productivity in a sleek package. Designed for those on the go, this portable display is powered by a single USB Type-C™ connection for easy connectivity to any USB-C™ notebook.

Power to Do Anything: HP ENVY Portfolio

Today’s consumer wants a device that can do it all – whether at home, work or school, their device needs to keep up with their demanding lifestyle. That’s why HP packed the ENVY portfolio with amazing features that go beyond basic performance and battery improvements. The all new HP Command Center, available on the latest ENVY devices, allows users to optimize system performance, fan noise and temperature with CoolSense technology. Supporting Gigabit Wi-Fi speeds is also a feature on these devices, providing fast connectivity for demanding streaming apps for movies, music and gaming¹⁹. Many of these apps need powerful sound, which is why all HP ENVY devices have Audio by Bang & Olufsen. HP Sure View technology²⁰ along with fingerprint readers or IR cameras are also available on select models to keep information safe and secure.

New PCs in the HP ENVY portfolio include:

• HP ENVY 13 Laptop offers exceptional power in a sleek, stylish, all-metal design available in pale gold or natural silver. Featuring 8th generation Intel® Quad Core™ processors¹², optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 graphics, up to 14 hours of battery life⁷, and security features including a fingerprint reader and optional HP Sure View²¹, this device is designed for the on-the-go multi-tasker.
• HP ENVY x360 13 is the newest device to the HP ENVY portfolio, and the first 13-inch convertible with the AMD Ryzen™ Processor with Radeon™ Vega Graphics²². This convertible is designed to perform and impress, with multi-threaded processing, powerful integrated graphics, optional HP Sure View²¹, and up to 11 hours of battery life⁷.
• HP ENVY x360 15 is an ideal device for users seeking more creative experiences through touch and pen. For those seeking incredible multi-tasking performance, this device is available with either Intel or AMD processors, powerful storage and memory options including Intel® Optane® ²³ , up to a 4K display and optional HP Sure View ²¹ . With up to 12 hours and 45 minutes of battery life ⁷ , this and all ENVY laptops and convertibles feature HP Fast Charge, which can charge a device to 50 percent in 45 minutes ²⁴ .
• HP ENVY 17 Laptop is one of the few desktop replacements with the everyday content creator in mind. Equipped with the powerful 8th Generation Intel® Quad-Core™ processors ¹² , discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® MX 150 graphics, options including Intel® Optane® memory ²³ , and optional 17-inch diagonal 4K display ²⁵ , the ENVY 17 can handle productivity tasks, content creation and entertainment apps.
• HP ENVY Curved AiO 34 is the world’s widest curved all-in-one ²⁶ and now the world’s first all-in-one with Amazon Alexa ²⁷ , providing Alexa voice service with the convenience of a hands free experience with a visual display. This year’s AiOs stuns from any angle, incorporating a dark ash woodgrain finish on the base and back of the device, allowing it to stand out in a living space. The device is also designed to get things done, with optional NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 discrete graphics. The new HP Audio Stream , allows users to stream their favorite songs from a smartphone to the HP ENVY AiO speakers using Bluetooth® technology ²⁸ . This generation’s wireless charging capability built into the base is three times more powerful than the previous generation, and the AiO has added security with a pop up privacy camera.
• HP ENVY Desktop is designed for people wanting a versatile, premium design packed with incredible performance for demanding workloads and content creation. Designed with modern, minimalist details including rounded, diamond-cut corners and linear brushing detail, this device features 8th Generation Intel® Core™ multi-core processors ¹² , optional NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics, and optional Intel® Optane™ Memory ²³ for better system responsiveness without sacrificing storage capacity.