The IT Nerd

At CES 2020, HP Inc. introduced its newest PCs, displays, and accessories. The company’s latest consumer and commercial product innovations offer users the freedom to work more securely and experience content from anywhere, connect devices simply and easily, and gives customers the freedom to show their personal values by offering the world’s first notebook and sleeve made with ocean-bound plastic materials.

Highlights include:

HP Spectre x360 15:

• • Performance: Masterfully redesigned for enhanced thermal performance, the HP Spectre x360 15 is HP’s most powerful Spectre yet, powered by up to a 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7processor with NVIDIA® GeForce graphics, and up to 17 hours of battery life.
  • Experience Content: From the 90% screen-to-body ratio to the 4K OLED 15.6-inch display¹¹ with DCI-P3 with a 30% wider color gamut range, view true-to-life images and vibrant colors like never before.
  • Mobility: Experience nearly three times faster file transfer speeds with the latest Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (gig+) than Wi-Fi 5, and customize network prioritization and settings via Network Booster in HP Command Center.
  • Security: With six in 10 consumers physically covering their laptop’s webcam to feel more secure or prevent it from being compromised, the device features HP’s smallest IR camera at 2.2 mm. The HP Webcam Kill Switch, a dedicated mute mic button, fingerprint reader located on the keyboard deck, and Express VPN and LastPass to create and consume content whenever and wherever you want securely.

HP ENVY 32 All-in-One (AiO):

• • Create: See creations come to life on the new ENVY 32 AiO, with up to 65W 9^th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors, up to NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 graphics, up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory, and up to 1 TB SSD or dual storage options to power through photo and video projects effortlessly. The ENVY 32 AiO is the first all-in-one to join NVIDIA’s RTX Studio program. Purpose-built for today’s creators, RTX Studio is capable of powering over 40 of the world’s top creative and design applications with RTX accelerated ray tracing and AI-assist to speed up tedious task and high-resolution video editing in real-time.
  • Audio Experience: Immerse yourself with surround sound with the world’s first AiO with loudest volume¹⁷ and the world’s first AiO with Advanced Audio Stream – no extra speakers required. Enjoy superb sound, straight from the source, while editing and playing back audio content with built-in front-firing tweeters and subwoofer speakers custom tuned by Bang & Olufsen. With this ultimate audio experience, , easily stream your playlists from your phone to your PC speakers, even when the PC is off.
  • Design: From the beautiful edge-to-edge glass display resting on a solid aluminum stand, to the matte Nightfall Black finish, accented with Dark Ash woodgrain, and a heathered acoustic cloth, the ENVY 32 AiO features thoughtful design touches that are integrated into a premium look and feel. With easy access to ports, built-in wireless charging, and a multi-device keyboard to switch from one device to another with a press of a button, everything you need is at your fingertips.

HP Elite Dragonfly:

• Connect Securely with 5G: The HP Elite Dragonfly is the world’s first business convertible with 5G developed with a smart signal technology to boost antenna performance. This innovative antenna technology enables the device to meet HP’s rigorous connectivity standards inside the world’s lightest business convertible supporting 5G. Elite Dragonfly features a 10th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro® processor and has the world’s most advanced connectivity and privacy in its class.
• Work Discreetly: HP Sure View Reflect is a breakthrough technology further advancing HP’s leadership in privacy innovations that allows you to work discreetly in many lighting conditions. Activate privacy mode with the press of a keyboard button to instantly block prying eyes from viewing the screen with a distinct copper colored privacy.
• Findable: Elite Dragonfly is the world’s first laptop with built-in Tile™, the world’s leading smart location company. Easily see where a misplaced or lost notebook is, or with the optional Tile Premium service, get proactive alerts when a device has been left behind.
• Sustainable: Elite Dragonfly is the world’s first notebook made with ocean bound plastic material, and more than 82% of the mechanical parts made from recycled materials.

New Displays and Sustainable Accessories:

• The HP E24d G4 and HP E27d G4 Advanced Docking Monitors are a new category of intelligent displays that streamline workspaces with just one USB-C™ cable for video, data, and up to 100W of power. With a single button, power both the display and laptop, even when the lid is closed, and login with Windows Hello on the integrated privacy webcam. Empower IT to remotely manage HP devices from anywhere on the network and get immediate peripheral expansion.
• The HP Renew Sleeve is designed to assist with your environmental initiatives. The sleeve is created with knit recycled plastic bottles and knit to shape with minimal manufacturing waste.
• The HP Renew Series includes a backpack, topload, tote, and slim brief made from 100% recycled PET, or plastic bottles, that are shredded into small pellets, melted into a thin fiber, spun into a roll and woven to create these on-trend, eco-friendly bags in grey or navy for up to a 14- or 15.6-inch diagonal laptop.
• The HP Spectre Folio Backpack and Topload feature a water-resistant waxed canvas exterior to keep devices safe and dry and an RFID pocket that protects credit card and passport information from electronic data reading devices. Each bag is designed with a quilted and cushy 15.6-inch diagonal laptop compartment for added protection and a convenient trolley handle pass through that slides over the handle of your luggage.

Pricing and Availability

• HP Spectre x360 15 is expected to be available in March via HP.com for a starting price of $1,599.99. The device will also be available at Best Buy.
• HP ENVY 32 AiO is now available at HP.com for a starting price of $1,599.99. The device can also be purchased at Best Buy, Amazon, and other US retailers.
• HP Elite Dragonfly with optional Tile integration and HP Sure View Reflect is expected to be available starting February 2020 via HP.com.
• HP E24d G4 Advanced Docking Monitor is expected to be available in January via HP.com for $349.
• HP E27d G4 Advanced Docking Monitor is expected to be available in January via HP.com for $479.
• The HP Renew Sleeve is expected to be available in April via HP.com for a starting price of $59.99.
• The HP Renew Series is expected to be available in Spring 2020. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.
• The HP Spectre Folio Backpack and Topload are expected to be available in February via HP.com for a starting price of $199.99.