HP unveils Windows 8 convertible tablet at Rs 59,900

HP has unveiled a new line-up of Windows 8-based consumer PCs, including All-in-Ones, ultrabooks and hybrid laptops that can be turned into tablets. These products come with the manufacturer's proprietary technologies, such as Snapfish for images and Meridian for music. 

The all-new Envy TouchSmart Ultrabook 4 features a 14-inch multitouch HD display and offers battery life of up to five hours. This powerful notebook comes with subwoofer with Beats Audio and optional AMD graphics with 2GB of graphics memory. 
Envy x2 is an ultrathin hybrid PC that can be used as a tablet as well. Featuring a magnetic latch that allows the 11.6-inch display panel to be removed and attached seamlessly, this device offers seven hours of HD video playback and up to 12.25 hours HD video playback when docked. It comes with an 8MP HD webcam, Beats audio technology and file-sharing via NFC. 

Both the devices will be available in India from January 2013 at Rs 59,990. 

HP's new AiO, named Envy 23 TouchSmart, has a 23-inch HD display with multitouch technology and boasts of ultra-thin designs and powerful performance. It is powered by the latest Intel Core i5 processor and has 1 terabyte of storage, along with Beats audio technology and TrueVision HD camera. This PC is now available in the Indian market at Rs 71,990. 

The company is providing customers with Accidental Damage Protection as part of the Care Pack service, thus taking care of repair or replacement costs in case of accidents. The manufacturer has also included HP Support Assistant with the devices, an on-product tool to help maintain PCs and avoid or resolve problems using automated updates and self-help options. The company is making a web support page for Windows 8 and will also upload printing-related instructional videos onYouTube. 

"HP's portfolio of ultrathin notebooks, sleek all-in-ones and high-performance PCs is designed to meet the needs of customers who have been eagerly anticipating the release of the Windows 8 OS," said Rajiv Srivastava, VP and GM - printing and personal systems group, HP India.