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    HP Unveils Ultra-thin Spectre Laptop, Plus 3 Envy Laptop Models

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    Todd R. Weiss
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    April 5, 2016
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      HP has unveiled its four latest premium laptop computers: the HP Spectre, which is the company’s thinnest laptop; a 2-in-1 convertible Envy Hybrid; and two other Envy models with 15.6- or 17.3-inch displays.

      The new machines, announced April 5, are the latest versions of HP’s flagship laptops aimed at users who demand high-performance machines with style and broad feature sets.

      The Spectre (pictured), which HP claims is the thinnest laptop made in the world, at 0.41 inches thick, features a 13.3-inch full HD display with a Corning Gorilla glass cover, a carbon fiber bottom, an aluminum chassis and a weight of 2.45 pounds. The machine can be configured with a range of sixth-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, up to 8GB of LPDDR3 SDRAM memory, SSD drives with up to 256GB of storage and Intel HD Graphics 520 with up to 4GB of total graphics memory, according to HP. The machine, which promises battery life of up to 9 hours and 45 minutes on a full charge, also includes Windows 10 Home, a backlit keyboard and Bang & Olufsen audio tuning.

      The exterior of the Spectre has high gloss copper accents to give the machine a hand-polished, jewelry-like finish. Also included is a hidden rear hinge that creates the illusion of a hinge-less design. The laptop also has three USB Type-C connectors, two of which support Thunderbolt.

      Preorders for the Spectre will begin April 25 on HP.com and through Best Buy starting at $1,169.99. The machines will be available in Best Buy stores on May 22 starting at $1,249.99.

      HP Envy x360 Hybrid

      The latest Envy x360 Hybrid is an updated version of an earlier model. The newest version of the machine, which has a 15.6-inch display, is 21 percent thinner than the version it replaces, according to HP. The x360, which has an all-metal design, weighs 4.5 pounds and is 0.74 inches thick. The machines can be configured with up to 16GB of memory and single or dual storage drives, with up to 2TB hard drives and up to 256GB PCIe solid-state drives (SSDs).

      The Envy x360 promises longer battery life, up to 11 hours, versus to 8 hours on the previous generation, according to HP. The machines can be configured with sixth-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors with optional Intel Iris graphics or seventh-generation AMD FX 9800P quad-core processors with Radeon R7 Graphics.

      The machine comes standard with a full HD display or can be ordered with an optional 4K display. It is also equipped with Bang & Olufsen audio tuning, two USB 3.0 Gen 1 ports, one USB Type-C port and High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and an SD card reader.

      The HP Envy x360 will be available on HP.com starting June 1 and BestBuy.com on May 29 starting at $679.99. It will be available in Best Buy stores starting June 12.

      The Envy 15.6-Inch and 17.3-Inch Laptops

      The latest reworked HP Envy laptops come in two models, with 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch displays. The 15.6-inch model offers a choice of several Intel Core processors up to the i7 version with a choice of UMA or Intel Iris graphics, as well as up to 16GB of memory. Other options include hard drives up to 1TB or SSD PCIe storage up to 256GB. The 15.6-inch Envy is a half-pound lighter than the previous generation at 4.4 pounds and is 0.70 inches thick.

      The 15.6-inch Envy will start at $779.99 when it goes on sale on HP.com on May 25. It will be available through retailers starting June 12.

      The 17.3-inch Envy offers a choice of Intel Core i7 processors with Nvidia GeForce 940MX graphics, hard drives up to 1TB, SSD Serial ATA drives up to 512GB and an optional DVD drive. Also included are three USB 3.0 ports, a USB Type-C port and an HP Fast Charge feature, which allows customers to charge the battery up to 90 percent in just 90 minutes when it is turned off.

      The 17.3-inch machine, which weighs 6.6 pounds and is one inch thick, will start at $1,029.99 when it goes on sale through HP.com on June 1 and BestBuy.com on May 29. It will be available in Best Buy stores on June 12.

      Todd R. Weiss
      As a technology journalist covering enterprise IT for more than 15 years, I joined eWEEK.com in September 2014 as the site's senior writer covering all things mobile. I write about smartphones, tablets, laptops, assorted mobile gadgets and services,mobile carriers and much more. I formerly was a staff writer for Computerworld.com from 2000 to 2008 and previously wrote for daily newspapers in eastern Pennsylvania. I'm an avid traveler, motorcyclist, technology lover, cook, reader, tinkerer and mechanic. I drove a yellow taxicab in college and collect toy taxis and taxi business cards from around the world.

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