HP announces several new mobile systems designed for enterprise and small-business users including their first multitouch-enabled tablet for business users. The new systems include the HP EliteBook 2740p, HP EliteBook 2540p, and HP ProBook s-series. Here’s what you need to know about each of the new systems.

HP EliteBook 2740p:

• Ultra-thin multitouch-enabled convertible tablet
• Features standard-voltage Intel processors (Core i5 or Core i7 processors)
• Starting weight of 3.8 pounds
• 12.1 inch LED display or optional outdoor-view display with less reflection and higher-contrast ratio
• Supports up to 8GB of RAM
• Six-cell lithium-ion battery with up to 5 hours of battery life
• Optional HP 2700 ultra-slim battery provides up to 11 hours of power when combined with the standard battery
• Meets MIL-STD 810G military-standard tests for vibration, dust, humidity, altitude, and high/low temps
• Comes with HP SkyRoom HD video conferencing software
• Pricing starts at $1599 with units expected next month

HP EliteBook 2540p:

• HP’s lightest EliteBook notebook PC with a starting weight of 3.3 pounds
• Choose between standard-voltage Intel Core processors or low-voltage processors
• 12.1  inch LED display
• Supports up to 8GB of RAM
• Optional 2 megapixel webcam with business card reader software and HP fingerprint sensor
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
• Full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with drains which protect the system from minor spills
• Magnesium alloy casing
• Integrated HP Mobile Broadband powered by Gobi
• Several battery options including 3 cell battery for up to 4 hours of power, 6 cell battery for up to 8 hours of power, and a 9 cell battery for up to 10.5 hours of power
• Meets MIL-STD 810G military-standard tests for vibration, dust, humidity, altitude, and high/low temps
• Comes with HP SkyRoom HD video conferencing software
• Pricing starts at $1099 with units expected next month

HP ProBook s-series:

• Comes with 4 new models – HP ProBook 4320s (13.3 inch display), HP ProBook 4420s (14 inch display), HP ProBook 4520s (15.6 inch display), and HP ProBook 4720s (17.3 inch display)
• Starting price of $719
• Supports new Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors
• Choice of Intel integrated graphics or discrete graphics from ATI
• New multimedia controls for video
• Units expected next month

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