HP Launches Their All-in-One Ultrabooks and Tablets, HP Envy Touch 14 Leads the Way
HP recently revealed new touch-based products. These include a range of all-in-one PCs and notebooks. As the company offers devices like the Envy Rove, the Pavilion 11, SlateBook x2, the Split x2 and the Envy TouchSmart 14 Ultrabook, including the Slate 21 All-in-One, one thing is clear - HP is ready to join the competition.
The computer market has shifted considerably for the last couple of years. Desktop computers lost their appeal, while slimmer and thinner designs became popular. HP's Split x2 and SlateBook x2 are detachable in nature. They offer the same function as notebooks. Users can detach the screen so they can use the device as a tablet. Both devices also feature magnetic hinges.
Split x2 works with Windows 8, whereas Slatebook x2 works with Android.
Slatebook x2 features a 10.1-inch display. Other features include a dual batter setup and separate battery pack for the keyboard, offering longer life. The device runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Slatebook x2 already has Google's suite of apps pre-installed. These include applications like YouTube, Google Now and Gmail. Under its hood is the Tegra 4 chip complete with the with Nvidia's Tegra-zone game store.
The Split x2 features a 13-inch display. It runs on Intel's x86 chip and Windows 8. Beats Audio take care of the audio for the laptop. The Split has a similar battery and keyboard setup as the Slatebook. The Spli also includes a megapixel HP TrueVision full HD webcam along with HP ClickPad. The Clickpad allows users gesture and multitouch controls.
As for the leader of the pack, the Envy Rove is an all-in-one computing device running on Windows 8. The monitor can double as a tablet increasing portability of the laptop. HP included their multitouch technology, allowing more than one individual to play. The HP Envy runs on Intel's 4th generation processor. It includes a 20-inch display as well.