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HP has debuted a new generation of notebook and convertible portable computers that are thinner and lighter than its previous models, as well as a new all-in-one computer and a Pavilion desktop machine with a footprint 30 percent smaller than its earlier version.
The latest machines are aimed at a wide range of customers, from general users to students, families and others, with colorful designs and myriad features and options. The new lineup was announced by HP on May 3.
The new HP Pavilion x360 (pictured) comes in a range of colors and is available in three screen sizes—11.6 inches, 13.3 inches and a new 15.6-inch version—while the HP Pavilion notebooks will come in 14-inch, 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch versions. The latest HP Pavilion all-in-ones will be available with a standard 23.8-inch Full HD display or with optional 23.8-inch quad HD or 27-inch Full HD touch-screen or non-touch-screen displays, while the latest Pavilion desktop computer is available with a wide range of processor, memory and storage drive options.
“Some customers want thin and light PCs for on the go while other customers want power and performance to create and store,” Kevin Frost, vice president and general manager of consumer personal systems at HP, said in a statement. “HP’s redesigned Pavilion PCs offer affordability and a variety of options for customers to get the functionality they need in a PC packed with style and personality.”
The HP Pavilion x360 Convertible
The redesigned 11.6- and 13.3-inch Pavilion x360 models are 12 to 14 percent thinner than the models they replace and are also lighter than previous versions, according to HP. The 11.6-inch version is 0.75 inches thick and starts at 2.93 pounds, while the 13.3-inch model is 0.77 inches thick and starts at 3.48 pounds. The all-new 15.6-inch version is 0.94 inches thick and starts at 5.07 pounds. All three x360 machines get a new geared hinge that is inspired by the HP Spectre x360, allowing the machines to be positioned into four different user modes.
The x360 can be configured with a range of processors, including Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium and up to sixth-generation Intel Core i7 CPUs, depending on the model. Also available are memory configurations up to 16GB and solid-state drive (SSD) storage up to 512GB or hard drives up to 1TB, depending on the model. The machines can also be equipped with standard HD or optional Full HD In-Plane Switching (IPS) displays on the 13.3 inch and 15.6 inch models. The Pavilion x360s come in an assortment of colors, including Natural Silver, Modern Gold, Dragonfly Blue, Cardinal Red and Sport Purple.
The 11.6-inch Pavilion x360 will be available on May 15 at HP.com starting at $379.99 and at BestBuy.com starting at $399.99. The 13.3-inch version will be available May 29 on HP.com starting at $479.99 and on BestBuy.com starting at $499.99. The 15.6-inch version will be available May 25 on HP.com starting at $579.99 and through select retailers on July 6 starting at $729.99.
The Pavilion Notebooks
HP’s latest 14-inch and 15.6-inch Pavilion notebooks arrive roughly 11 to 22 percent thinner and lighter than the models they replace and also boast smaller footprints, according to the company. The 14-inch model starts at 3.3 pounds and is 0.76 inches thick, while the 15.6-inch model starts at 4.26 pounds and is 0.88 inches thick. The 17.3-inch Pavilion model starts at 6.28 pounds and is 1.17 inches thick.
The new Pavilion notebooks can be configured with up to sixth-generation Intel Core i7 processors, as well as optional Nvidia GeForce 940MX, Nvidia GeForce GTX 950M or Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M graphics. Also available are optional seventh-generation AMD A12-9700P quad-core processors with optional Radeon R7 Graphics on select models. The machines can be purchased with up to 16GB of memory, SSD drives up to 512GB, and hard drives up to 2TB on select models. Optical drives as well as edge-to-edge HD or Full HD IPS displays with optional touch are also available on some notebook models. The latest Pavilions come in a range of colors, including Natural Silver, Modern Gold, Blizzard White, Onyx Black, Cardinal Red, Dragonfly Blue and Sport Purple.
The 14-inch Pavilion notebook will be available at select retailers on June 12 starting at $539.99, while the 15.6-inch version will be available May 18 on HP.com starting at $579.99 and through select retailers starting at $599.99. The 17.3-inch version will be available on HP.com on May 18 starting at $899.99 and through select retailers starting at $1,099.99.
HP Unveils Its Latest Pavilion Notebooks, Convertibles, Desktops
HP All-in-Ones
HP’s latest all-in-ones are available with 23.8-inch Full HD, 23.8-inch quad HD or 27-inch Full HD touch-screen or non-touch-screen displays with an optional micro-edge display on some models that increase the usable size of the screen.
The machines can also be configured with Intel Pentium or up to sixth-generation Intel Core i7 processors, along with optional Nvidia GT 930A graphics, or seventh-generation AMD processors up to the A10 CPU. The machines can also be purchased with hard drives up to 3TB or hybrid drives up to 1TB SSHD drives and memory configurations up to 16GB. The latest all-in-ones include a new open-framed stand with an airy design and ports that are hidden in the front and back of the machine. An optional Intel RealSense camera is available on select models. B&O Play audio tuning is also included in the new machines.
The 23.8-inch all-in-ones will be available July 10 through HP.com and select retailers starting at $699.99, while the 27-inch version will be available July 3 through HP.com and select retailers starting at $999.99.
The HP Pavilion Desktop
HP’s latest Pavilion desktop has a footprint that is 30 percent smaller than past versions and is available with a wide range of processors, including Intel Celeron CPUs, up to sixth-generation Intel Core i7 processors with optional Nvidia GT 730 to Nvidia GTX 750i graphics, or seventh-generation AMD CPUs up to the A12 processor. Also available as options are up to 16GB of memory, up to 3TB of hard drive storage and an optical drive. The machines support up to two displays and include myriad ports for peripherals, including two front and two rear USB 2.0 ports, two rear USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI out port, a VGA port and a 3-in-1 media card reader.
The machines, which will come in Natural Silver, Blizzard White or Twinkle Black, will be available on HP.com on June 29 and at select retailers on June 26 starting at $449.99. An optional 32-inch quad HD display for the new desktop computer will also be available on HP.com and through select retailers on June 26 starting at $399.99.