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At CES 2025, HP unveiled a wide-ranging portfolio of groundbreaking innovations designed to supercharge the future of work and play. These new AI-powered solutions enable professionals, gamers, and creatives to achieve uncompromising performance, productivity, and personalization.

AI-Powered Experiences to Supercharge Productivity and Shape the Future of Work

As the work landscape evolves, so do expectations for technology. That’s why HP meticulously designed its latest lineup of commercial next-gen AI PCs to give professionals the right tools for their unique work experiences.

• Modern leaders will make a powerful impression with a new class of PCs that unlock their full potential including the HP EliteBook Ultra G1i – the world’s most immersive AI business notebook
• Be the company superhero, managing high-performance workflows simultaneously with the world’s most powerful 14-inch mobile workstation, the HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 and the world’s most powerful mini workstation, the HP Z2 Mini G1a
• Freelancers and creators can enhance productivity, creativity, and multi-tasking with the HP OmniStudio X and HP OmniDesk PCs, featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and built-in AI.

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HP’s OMEN AI Casts a Spell on Gaming, Optimizing Performance with a Single Click

PC gamers demand the best when it comes to powerful and personalized gaming technology. Three-quarters of them are purchasing new devices for better performance and features, while more than half want customization options to represent their individuality. With the newest OMEN Max 16 Laptop paired with OMEN AI technology, gamers can play with confidence knowing that their device is designed to automatically and continually adjust performance and thermals for the best in uninterrupted gameplay.

• OMEN AI introduces the world’s first AI-driven 1-click performance optimization tool.
• OMEN MAX 16, HP’s most powerful gaming laptop
• OMEN 32x Smart Gaming Monitor is HP’s first gaming monitor with built-in Google TV™
• HyperX Pulsefire Saga mice family with innovative shape modularity and customizable options

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Shaping the Future of Play

• HP unveils the OMEN 16 Laptop and OMEN 16L Desktop, alongside new OMEN displays with up to 280Hz refresh rates for enhanced gaming experience
• Truly experience the power and performance of your laptop, desktop, and the stunning displays that accompany them, with a quality HyperX mouse 

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Unlock Your Potential with HP’s Next-Gen AI Desktop PCs

Alongside HP’s latest portfolio of innovations for work and play, HP is enabling freelancers and creators with new tools to boost productivity with desktop AI PCs from HP.

• The newest HP OmniStudio X All-in-One Next-Gen AI PC features the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, designed for freelancers who prefer a focused environment to help optimize their productivity and creativity.
• The latest HP OmniDesk Slim Desktop PCs and HP OmniDesk Desktop PCs offer intelligent performance and efficiency in a premium, compact, and sustainable form factor.

Canadian Pricing and Availability (unless noted in USD)

• The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i will be available on HP.ca later this month for a starting price of $2,649.
• The HP EliteBook X G1i and HP EliteBook X Flip G1i are expected to be available on HP.ca in the coming months.
• The HP ZBook Ultra G1a is expected to be available on HP.ca in spring of 2025. Pricing will be announced closer to availability.
• The HP Z2 Mini G1a is expected to be available on HP.ca in spring of 2025. Pricing will be announced closer to availability.
• HP Thunderbolt 4 G6 Docks are expected to be available on HP.ca in April. Pricing will be announced closer to availability.
• The Poly Voyager Legend 30 & 50 Series are expected to be available later this month in select regions and worldwide on HP.ca in February. The Voyager Legend 30 will be available for $139.95, the Poly Voyager Legend 50 for $167.95, and Poly Voyager Legend 50 UC for $363.95.
• The HP 720/725 Multi-Device Rechargeable Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo is available now on HP.com for a starting price of $89.99 USD and $80.00 USD respectively.
• The HP 400 Quiet Wireless Mouse is expected to be available on HP.ca in May.
• HP OmniStudio X All-in-One Desktop Next-Gen AI PCs (available in 27- and 31.5-inch models) are expected to be available from February for a starting price of $1,799.99.
• HP OmniDesk Desktop AI PC is expected to be available from April for a starting price of $1,099.99. 
• HP OmniDesk Slim Desktop PC is expected to be available from April for a starting price of $739.99. 
• The OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop is expected to be available in the coming months on HP.ca for a starting price of $2,399.99.
• OMEN AI Beta is available world-wide this week.
• The OMEN 32x Smart Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.ca in April for a starting price of $899.99.
• The HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse is expected to be available on HP.ca in March for a starting price of $169.99.
• The HyperX Pulsefire Saga Gaming Mouse is expected to be available on HP.ca in March for a starting price of $119.99.
• The OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop is expected to be available on HP.ca in March for a starting price of $1,899.99.
• The OMEN 16L Gaming Desktop is expected to be available on HP.ca in late March for a starting price of $1,699.99.
• The latest refreshed Victus 15 Gaming Laptop is expected to be available on HP.ca in January with an enhanced version in May for a starting price of $1,399.99.
• The latest refreshed OMEN 45L Gaming Desktop is expected to be available on Hp.ca in late April for a starting price of $4,499.99.
• The latest refreshed OMEN 35L Gaming Desktop is expected to be available on Hp.ca in late April for a starting price of $2,999.99.
• The OMEN 27 G2 Gaming Monitor is expected to be available at Best Buy in April for a starting price of $359.99.
• The OMEN 27q G2 Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.ca in April for a starting price of $359.99.
• The OMEN 27qs Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.ca in April for a starting price of $639.99.
• The OMEN 34c G2 Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.ca April for a starting price of $639.99.
• The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S Wireless Gaming Mouse is expected to be available on HP.ca in March for a starting price of $199.99.
• The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro 4K Wireless Gaming Mouse is expected to be available on HP.ca in January for a starting price of $159.99.
• The HyperX Pulsefire Fuse Wireless Gaming Mouse is expected to be available on HP.ca in March for a starting price of $69.99.
• The HyperX Glass Skates is expected to be available on HP.ca in January for a starting price of $29.99.

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