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.
- 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’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
- 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
