HP expanded Monday its award-winning notebook portfolio with thin and light Ultrabook systems and Sleekbooks packed with the latest technologies for both consumer and business demands. New additions to the HP collection include the HP SpectreXT is an ultramobile premium Ultrabook that delivers an overall premium experience with extraordinary design and performance; HP Envy Sleekbooks and HP Envy Ultrabook systems provide the ultimate entertainment experience in 35.6cm (14”) and 39.6cm (15.6”) display options; the enterprise-ready HP EliteBook Folio 9470m was built from the ground up to be everything a business Ultrabook should be, with the security, manageability and reliability features IT demands. The HP SpectreXT, HP ENVY Sleekbooks, HP Envy Ultrabook systems and the HP EliteBook Folio join the HP thin and light portfolio, which also includes the recently introduced and award-winning HP Folio13 and HP Envy14 Spectre. The new HP Envy and HP SpectreXT notebooks also boast exclusive HP Innovations for an enhanced user experience, such as Beats Audio—a high-performance technology developed by HP and Beats by Dr. Dre, which delivers big sound in a small package, while HP CoolSense technology automatically adjusts performance and internal fan settings for a noticeably cooler PC; HP Imagepad provides precise multifinger touch and gesture navigation, and the HP TrueVision HD Webcam produces bright, clean high-definition (HD) images; and optional backlit keyboards are ideal for computing in low-light conditions. Built with a mix of premium materials, the HP SpectreXT boasts an all-metal design with stark lines that contrast with a soft texture. Crafted for mobility, the HP SpectreXT measures 14.5mm thin, weighs 1.395kg and includes a 33.8cm (13.3”) HD diagonal display with a slim bezel line. It also includes up to 256 gigabytes (GB) of solid state storage and up to eight hours of battery life. A full array of ports, including Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 and HDMI, provide more ways to network without compromising size. The HP SpectreXT supplies the speed users need, with support of an ultrafast mSATA solid state drive (and Intel Rapid Start Technology allowing for quick boot and resume times. Powered by the latest Intel Core processors, the HP SpectreXT also includes Intel Smart Connect Technology, which automatically updates email while the notebook is in sleep mode. The HP SpectreXT offers a performance-tuned software image, full versions of Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 and Adobe Premiere Elements 10. A concierge phone line for technical support is dedicated exclusively to HP Spectre users. To safeguard confidential data and thwart cyber threats, the HP SpectreXT is preloaded with one year of Absolute Data Protect; two years of Norton Internet Security and Intel Identity Protection which provides advanced security. Designed for rich audio quality, the HP SpectreXT features Beats Audio over quad speakers and via the headphone jack. As thin as 19.8mm and starting at less than 1.79 kg, the new HP Envy notebooks feature a soft-touch, slip-resistant base in red, making them easy to grab and go. The HP Envy Ultrabook, available in 35.6cm (14”)- and 39.6cm (15.6”) display sizes, includes the latest Intel Core processors and offers up to eight or nine hours of battery life, respectively. The Ultrabook systems include an mSATA solid state drive along with Intel Rapid Start, Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Smart Response and Intel Smart Connect technologies. – SG
