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HP unleashes breakthrough PC experiences for creating, collaborating, and connecting wherever you are
Powerful AI advancements, selfie display lighting, and design innovations developed for today’s hybrid world
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The PC has never been more essential, so this year at CES 2021, HP Inc. is launching computing innovations essential to how and where people experience work and life. HP today unveiled new devices and solutions designed to power hybrid work environments and growing personal creative studios.
With half of the global workforce still working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic,6 new use cases for the PC are emerging for both consumers and employees remaining at home. Since COVID, there has been a seven hour increase per week in time spent on personal PCs.7 In some cases, this has resulted in an increase in everyday creativity – with photography, writing stories or articles, and live streaming being the top three activities among consumers.8 But working and staying at home isn’t always simple, with only 30% of people having a space where they can shut the door.9 Yet 72% of knowledge workers want a hybrid remote-office model moving forward10 and 48% of Gen Z are considering an expansion of their freelance business in the future,11 requiring solutions with enhanced collaboration and micro-mobility features.
“While the PC is more essential than ever, what’s most important of all is people. Our innovation engine continues to be grounded in deep customer insights that help keep people connected, engaged, and contributing in this new world,” said Alex Cho, president, Personal Systems, HP Inc. “We are looking beyond the device people use to what will improve their experience – from software that provides lighting control for video calls, peripherals that enable a more customized experience, to how services can make it easier to monitor and manage devices for a multitude of devices.”
Collaboration Beyond Expectations
The way we work and where it happens has elevated the need for technology that keeps us productive and collaborative. The ability to work together despite being apart has never been more important. HP meets this need with the new HP Dragonfly G2 and HP Dragonfly Max with next-level collaboration.
TheHP Elite Dragonfly G2 gives people the freedom to move around the house or the office as the world’s lightest compact business convertible12 with a starting weight at less than 1 kg.13 It is also part of the world’s most sustainable PC portfolio14 with striking finishes and accents that incorporate recycled materials, including ocean-bound plastics.15 The device offers incredible power through 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors16 and new Intel® integrated graphics and allows users to stay connected through impressively fast 5G17 or gigabit-class 4G LTE connectivity,18 with Tile™ now built in.19 The striking Dragonfly Blue chassis is a convertible 2-in-1 with an easy-to-clean design. New and improved features include crystal clear sound with Audio by Bang & Olufsen, now AI-enabled to maximize the audio experience for speech, music, and movies. HP’s new intrusion detection technology, HP Tamper Lock, locks the PC if it has been physically opened or compromised and notifies the user.20
The HP Elite Dragonfly Max takes the Elite Dragonfly G2 beyond expectations to deliver the world’s most advanced collaboration in a business convertible.21 Available in Sparkling Black or Dragonfly Blue, the Elite Dragonfly Max provides a clear, crisp, and comfortable collaboration experience with enhanced features including: four wide-range microphones with AI-driven audio optimization, a 5 MP + IR camera for high quality video chatting, and an HP Eye Ease display with blue light technology with Eyesafe® certification, to work, surf, or chat without burdening eyes.
The HP Elite Wireless Earbuds are the world’s most advanced earbuds for collaboration,23 with personalized audio tuning, adjustable noise cancellation, and sound situation presets. Flow through the day with earbuds that seamlessly switch from a conference call on a PC to listening to music on a phone via the simple Windows® 10, iOS, or Android app. The Elite Wireless Earbuds will be offered as a bundle option with the Elite Dragonfly Max or available separately for purchase.
Ultimate Fluidity for Limitless Mobility and Productivity
The HPElite Folioamps up productivity without limits with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform delivering multi-gigabit connectivity speeds with optional 5G connectivity,24 Wi-Fi 6,25 and up to 24.5 hours of local video playback.26 Featuring a pull-forward form factor with a flexible, magnesium unibody design, the Elite Folio combines what people love about their phone, tablet, and PC all into one device. Get up and move around without missing a beat with a 76-degree field of view webcam, dual microphone array, and high-definition speakers with Audio by Bang & Olufsen. The 13.5-inch diagonal display features an optional HP Sure View Reflect privacy panel,27 and a HD webcam with a built-in privacy shutter for enhanced security. From work to home, the Elite Folio can adapt to any environment with a fanless design and quiet keyboard. The device also includes an always-ready HP Elite Slim Active Pen with an integrated charging and storage cradle for quick access.
Light, Elegant, and Powerful
The HP EliteBook 840 G8 Aero gives people the freedom to move and meet the demands of their multi-task, multi-place workday. With a starting weight under 2.5 lbs.,29 this powerhouse comes equipped with 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, integrated Tile™ capabilities,30 Wi-Fi 6,31, 32 and optional 5G LTE connectivity options.33 People can work together even when apart with the integrated 720p HD camera, world-facing third microphone, top-firing speakers, and AI-based audio. Part of the world’s most secure and manageable PCs,34 the device hosts a variety of HP security features to keep sensitive data safe, including an HP Privacy Camera and optional HP Sure View Reflect to protect against visual hacking.35 The design features a new magnesium chassis that contains 90% recycled materials, recycled plastics, and 100% sustainably sourced packaging to reduce environmental impact.36
Additional new devices from HP include:
Insights-Driven Services
HP Smart Support provides fast resolution to IT-related issues to keep employees up and running.39 Built on HP’s focus on insight-driven innovations, the new solution puts the power of insights and AI into the hands of its customers through cloud-based telemetry. Smart Support securely provides HP Support Agents with device health insights and configuration data for them to quickly review, diagnose, and troubleshoot device-related issues to keep support calls short giving employees time back to get work done. This new option can be downloaded on select HP commercial devices.
HP Business Boost offers unique support for SMBs to help manage remote workers to be productive from wherever they are working with a simple solution for out-of-the-box PCs and printers. 40
Unleash Creativity
The HP ENVY 14 is a mobile personal creative studio, giving people the freedom to create and stay connected from anywhere. The head-turning 16:10 optional WUXGA (1920 x 1200) multi-touch enabled IPS display allows for an 11% greater viewing area than a traditional 16:9 laptop.41 This is also HP’s first 14-inch diagonal laptop featuring color calibration with Delta E 90% recycled plastic.37 Based on HP’s internal analysis of 14" business laptops with preinstalled encryption, authentication, malware protection and BIOS-level protection, passing MIL-STD testing, USB-C® docking including power delivery, clamshell form factor, Intel® U Series or AMD Ryzen™ Pro processors, HDMI, and at least two USB 3.1 Gen1 ports, optional integrated smart card reader, optional WWAN and at least 53 WHr battery as of December 2020. Lightest based on weight.38 5G module is an optional feature that must be configured at purchase. AT&T and T-Mobile networks supported in the U.S. Module designed for 5G networks as carriers deploy Evolved-Universal Terrestrial Radio Access New Radio Dual Connectivity (ENDC) with both 100 MHz of 5G NR and LTE channel bandwidth, using 256QAM 4x4 as defined by 3GPP, requires activation and separately purchased service contract. Check with service provider for coverage and availability in your area. Connection, upload and download speeds will vary due to network, location, environment, network conditions, and other factors. 5G not available on all products, in all regions. Backwards compatible to 4G LTE and 3G HSPA technologies. 5G module planned to be available in select countries, where carrier supported.39 HP Smart Support is available to commercial customers through your HP Service Representative and HP Factory Configuration Services can be downloaded at: https://www.hpdaas.com/software40 Minimum purchase requirements apply. Financing should be directly obtained by the Customer and is available through HP’s endorsed finance partners to qualified customers. It may be subject to credit checks by the finance partner and execution of their standard documentation. The warranty and support services coverage should match the finance term e.g. if the customer opts for a 3-year finance term, then the hardware should be covered for that entire duration with Pick up & Return Care Pack or base warranty (3/3/3). Check Care Pack Central to verify PC compatibility: http://cpc.ext.hp.com/portal/site/cpc/. The rates and terms of the offer may vary based on customer’s credit rating, offering types, services and/or equipment type and options. Other charges, including without limitation, taxes, fees and shipping charges, may apply. Not all HP products are eligible and not all customers may qualify. Other restrictions may apply. HP reserves the right to change or cancel this program at any time without notice. HP services are governed by the applicable HP terms and conditions of service provided or indicated to Customer at the time of purchase. Customer may have additional statutory rights according to applicable local laws, and such rights are not in any way affected by the HP terms and conditions of service or the HP Limited Warranty provided with your HP Product.41 Based on pixels comparison versus a 16:9 ratio 14-inch diagonal laptop.42 Available only on non-touch SKU. All configurations are factory color calibrated a Delta E <2.43 Available on all configurations. Requires Windows 10 or above.44 Multi-core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s numbering, branding and/or naming is not a measurement of higher performance.45 NVIDIA® Max-Q Design can help reduce system heat and noise in thinner form factor PC’s. Form factor design and thickness of the system will vary. Overall graphics performance may be lower than alternative graphics solutions that do not utilize Max-Q design.46 Battery life tested by HP using continuous FHD video playback, 1080p (1920x1080) resolution, 150 nits brightness, system audio level at 17%, player audio level at 100%, played full-screen from local storage, headphone attached, wireless on but not connected. Actual battery life will vary depending on configuration and maximum capacity will naturally decrease with time and usage.47 HP Quick Drop requires Internet access and Windows 10 PC preinstalled with HP QuickDrop app and either an Android device (phone or tablet) running Android 7 or higher with the Android HP QuickDrop app, and /or an iOS device (phone or tablet) running iOS 12 or higher with the iOS HP QuickDrop app.48 Expected to be available in February 2021.49 All performance specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.50 Based on HP's internal analysis of displays marketed to consumers as of Jan 2021. Display’s plastic enclosure made with 85% post-consumer recycled plastic content consists of 5% ocean bound plastic materials by weight. Eyesafe® certified website.51 Based on HP's internal analysis. Display’s 85% post-consumer recycled plastic content consists of 5% ocean bound plastic materials by weight. 100% outer box/corrugate cushion packaging made from sustainably sourced certified and recycled fibers. Fiber cushions made from 100% recycled wood fiber and organic material. Excludes plastic bags and plastic foam sheeting.52 Tested on the glass less than 4 mm thickness.53 HP Renew series made from 100% recycled PET, or plastic bottles, that are shredded into small pellets, melted into a thin fiber, spun into a roll and woven.54 Based on HP internal analysis. Fabric is made with recycled PET plastic water bottles. Calculation based on grams per product using 12.7 grams per 16.9 ounce “single serve” bottled water container.55 Pricing and availability subject to change without notice.
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