SYDNEY, Australia – HP has expanded its ultraportable notebook PC portfolio with new products that provide the ideal balance of mobility and high performance.
The HP Folio13 is the company’s first Ultrabook™ for business, which delivers best-in-class battery life and bridges the gap between professional and personal lifestyles.
The redesigned HP ENVY15 notebook PC marries performance and advanced technologies with precision craftsmanship, while the new Pavilion dm4 Beats™ Edition aims to deliver the next level of quality entertainment.
HP Folio13 – HP’s first Ultrabook™, offering industry’s best battery life
The HP Folio13 delivers up to 9.0 hours (1) of battery life, the highest performance available among Ultrabook™ devices currently on the market. With battery life to get you through the workday, users are no longer saddled with carrying power adapters to charge their notebook PC. A wide array of ports, including Ethernet, eliminates the need to carry cumbersome dongles.
Measuring less than 0.75-inch thin(2) and utilising an ultra slim 13.3-inch diagonal high-definition (HD)(3) BrightView display, the Folio13 weighs just 1.50-kilos.(4)
Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ processors(5), the HP Folio13 also includes Intel® Rapid Start Technology, which gets your system up and running fast to help you save time.
The HP Folio13 includes a backlit keyboard for mobile users who work in low-light conditions. A full array of ports, including RJ-45 and USB 3.0, allows users greater flexibility to connect to the information they need. The HP Folio13 also includes a solid-state drive (SSD) with 128 GB(6) of storage for fast response times and increased reliability.
The HP Folio13 will be available from December with a starting price of $1,199(7).
HP ENVY15 – A premium notebook PC that inspires envy
Featuring a clean and definitive geometric design, the essence of the new HP ENVY15 lies in the details and craftsmanship. The notebook sports an all-metal chassis with rounded edges in a classic black and silver finish, and accented by subtle red details.
In the company’s continuous drive to deepen the user experience, the ENVY15 now features the HP Radiance Backlit keyboard that works with an advanced proximity sensor to illuminate when it detects a user approaching the notebook and deactivate after the user leaves – thus, bringing humanised technology to the next level.
With six powerful built-in speakers and two subwoofers, the ENVY15 makes sure that users connect with every beat with the optimal audio experience – Beats AudioTM – an exclusive, high-performance technology developed by HP and Beats™ by Dr. Dre.
In addition, an aluminium analog volume dial for Beats AudioTM acts as a visual design cue and works seamlessly with the Beats AudioTM Manager so users can easily and precisely adjust audio levels at their fingertips.
The HP ENVY15 is available from mid December at a starting price of $1,699 (7). HP Pavilion dm4 Beats™ Edition – Connect with Every Beat with the special edition Introducing the new metal chic, the HP Pavilion dm4 Beats™ Edition reflects the signature Beats™ black and red design. The black exterior carries a red Beats™ logo and a striking, black keyboard that is backlit in red. The soft-touch surface on the palm rest provides a smooth, silk-like tactile experience. This notebook is equipped to tackle daily tasks on-the-go while maximising performance, the HP Pavilion dm4 boasts a 1-inch thin(2) profile in front and 14-inch diagonal high-definition (HD) (3) LED display for an optimal mobile entertainment experience. Weighing approximately 2-kilos(4) and offering up to 7 hours of battery life(4), the HP Pavilion dm4 also includes optional Intel® Smart Response Technology, which provides faster boot times, and application loads. With two subwoofers and Beats AudioTM, the Pavilion dm4 offers a superior audio experience on a notebook PC. This special edition also includes an exclusive Beats™ wallpaper and Beats™ microfiber sleeve.
The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats™ Edition is available from early January 2012 for $999(7). About HP
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP is available at http://www.hp.com.au.
1. Battery life will vary depending on the product model, configuration, loaded applications, features use, wireless functionality and power management settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage. Additional details are available at Mobile Mark07 battery benchmark: http://www.bapco.com/products/mobilemark2007. 2. Measured at thinnest point. 3. HD content required to view HD images. 4. Weight will vary depending on configuration. 5. Multi-Core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. 64-bit computing on Intel architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers, and applications enabled for Intel 64 architecture. Processors will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on hardware and software configurations. 6. For SSD drive, GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 30GB of system disk is reserved for system recovery software. 7. Estimated APJ street prices. Actual prices may vary
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