Friday, August 31, 2012

HP launches Envy x2, Envy TouchSmart notebooks


HP on Thursday announced two consumer notebooks, HP Envy x2 and HP Envy TouchSmart Ultrabook, powered by Intel's latest processors. 

The HP Envy x2 is an ultrathin hybrid PC with a detachable screen that can be used as a tablet when separated from the keyboard. The device features a sleek aluminum finish and a magnetic hinge to hold the tablet. Envy x2 has 11.6-inch display and weighs 1.4 kg. The tablet is powered by Windows 8 and features a 8-megapixel HD webcam. The HP Envy x2 also features Beats Audio, HP Connected Photo application that allows users to sync photos across multiple devices and offers basic editing options. The other key features include solid-state memory, Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. 
The HP Envy TouchSmart Ultrabook features a metallic design, 14-inch diagonal multitouch HD display and weighs 2.16 kg. The company claims that device can offer up to 8 hours of battery life. Other features include, Beats Audio, solid-state drive options with Intel Rapid Start, Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Anti-Theft Technology, Intel Smart Response and Intel Smart Connect technologies. 

Both the devices are expected to hit the market later in the year and prices and the prices of the devices are yet to be announced. 

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