Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Managed IT Segment (HP) Dan Forlenza said, “HP is dedicated to the tablet PC category and continues to listen to customers and improve the product in ways that best address their business needs. The HP Slate includes the right mix of rich features, support for custom-built applications, and the security and connectivity needed for today’s highly mobile and rigorous day-to-day professional environment.”

Why HP Multitouch Slate 2 Tablet PC is Important for Businesses?

You might be thinking what’s so special in HP Multitouch Slate which makes it particular for business users; actually this Tablet PC offers instant deployment for business and vertical market like education, health care, government and retail. HP Multitouch Tablet PC is equally important for professionals because it features Microsoft Windows and its weight is just 1.5 Pounds which facilitate the users to carry it anywhere and easily create, edit and review the data on the go.

Others prominent business features of HP Slate 2 Tablet PC are;

• HP Slate 2 is available with optional accessories and business solutions for instance HP Retail Mobile Point of Sale Case which consists of incorporated magnetic stripe reader and barcode scanner for readers.
• HP Slate 2 helps the retailers and businessmen to access application and services for instance task management work flows, custom orders and inventory data.

Features of HP Multitouch Slate 2 Tablet PC

• HP Multitouch Slate features Multitouch display of 8.9 inches, pen input and improved SWYPE keyboard. The Swype keyboard improves the touch experience with convenient and efficient data entry through one continuous finger or stylus motion.
• HP Slate 2 Tablet PC is powered by Intel Atom Z670 with mSATA SSM technology and offers faster boot times.
• HP understands the needs of businessmen that’s why it has improved the battery timings of HP Slate 2 Tablet PC and offers improved battery life of above 6 hours.
• Dr. Rick LeMoine of Sharp HealthCare in San Diego said, “The Slate Tablet PC’s combination of an Intel Atom processor and flash memory deliver excellent performance. I don’t know how they do it, but sometimes it seems to me that the Slate runs these applications faster than my desktop PC does.”

• HP Slate 2 Tablet PC features front facing video camera which enables the business users to easily manage video conference. Additionally, it also consists of 3MP camera on the rear side that can be used to capture still images and for videos as well.
• HP Slate Bluetooth Keyboard and Case is optional.

Price of HP Slate 2 Tablet PC

Price of HP Slate 2 Tablet PC is US $699 and it will be available all over the world in the second half of November.

HP Touchpad

 

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You might be thinking, what’s the catchiest thing about this tablet and Yes! It is its momentous price reduction which has overwhelmingly raised the demand for this product. Let’s have a quick peek on the latest on HP Touchpad with its main pick point as specifications, after then we will move towards a detailed review underlining the features of this new baby in HP family, the latest “HP TouchPad.”

Specifications of HP TouchPad at a Glance:

• Models – HP gloss black finish
• Size-9.45 x 7.48 x 0.54 in
• 240 x 190 x 13.7 mm
• Storage – 16GB or 32GB
• Memory2 – 1GB
• Integrated wireless LAN + Bluetooth combo
• Display – Size: 9.7-inch diagonal LED backlit multi-touch display with a resolution of XGA (1024 x 768)
• Chip 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core APQ8060 processor
• Front-facing 1.3MP camera and digital microphone for live video calling.
• 6300 mAh (typical) lithium-polymer battery
• Charger/microUSBconnector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• 3.5mm stereo headset/headphone/microphone jack
• Light sensor, accelerometer, compass (magnetometer), and gyroscope
• Internal stereo speakers and Beats Audio
• Integrated microphone and 3.5 mm stereo headphone
• Microphone Jack
• TV and Video – Qualcomm Adreno 220 core and Video formats: MPEG-4 (H.263, H.264 encoded)
• Mail Attachment Support – Microsoft Exchange email with Microsoft Direct Push Technology POP3/IMAP
• Messaging -Integrated IM, SMS, and MMS7
• Price -16G: $99.99 and 32GB: $149.99

Now let’s have a glimpse of Features of HP Touchpad:

• HP webOS: The web operating system is really an impressive feature. At the touch of your fingers things just happen; either it is multitasking between writing email or update your social network sites or just changing on to the next song, browsing through search engines, you just can get going without a break and it seems effortless, just by one touch.
• Entertainment: Are u a tech savvy gamer? Then there’s all the action for you. Gaming hasn’t been as good onother Tablets as that on this Touchpad. Music creates magic andwhat’s better than listening to music of your choice with the amazing Beats Audio. Entertainment isat its best with good results for gaming and playback.
• Display: With its 9.7” display with LED backlightHP Touchpad is very much soothing for the eye and in sync with the display function of other tablet pc or iPad.Cleaning is much easier because of its special coating and hence abrasion can be minimized.
• Camera: Video calling can be easily enabled with this integrated webcam and digital microphonesset up.
• Size & weight:HP Touchpad measures 9.45″ wide by 7.48″ high by 0.54″ deep andweighs almost1.6pounds. Size does matter since it is not a mobile and not a laptop either we can’t say it’s small but definitely not large as well. It can be well managed on your palm and satisfies the basic feature of being a Palmtop.
• Processor: With its 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core APQ8060 processorwe can say we have a super brain working for us which can multitask anything the user desires. Isn’t that wonderful!
• Graphics:With Qualcomm Adreno 220 core graphics capability everything just looks bigger and better and hence gives an awesome visual effect.
• Communications and wireless support: Combo pack of Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth technology has turned communication pretty easier and now at your ease; you can be in touch with your dear ones being just be anywhere and everywhere. You can move and the Touchpad moves along with you. Wireless support seems to be a real blessing here.
• Power and Battery life: It does come with a 10W A/C externaladapter or else with its two cell rechargeable battery it can give a backup of more than 8 hours. What more can we ask for!
• Super Sensors:HP Touchpadknows your every move and adjusts the screen. You don’t need make any adjustment the touchpad accelerometer does it all. Smart Enough!
• Wireless print: This feature seems to be a real wonder as you can take a print of anything from your Touch pad with its wireless printer facility which is enabled on HP printers through Wi-Fi or any internet connection
• Cherry on the top: We get the free90-day HP webs Butler service to assist us and help us get used to and organize , manage accordingly with its 90-day Toll-Free Setup Assistance and 24×7 Free On-device and Desktop Chat Support subject to change without notice. Sounds dazzling and a real cherry on the top! Isn’t?
• Additional HP touchstone charging dock: For an uninterrupted activity this charging dock helps recharge the touch pad with ease .Can be purchased separately.

In spite of all this the overall review is not that satisfactory.Competition and rivalry do give way to better inventions but better need not always is the best. Though the HP Touchpad with its impressive webOS did try or rather attempt to make a revolution in the technology world and be a better pick than the iPad, it has not lived up to the mark and desire of many consumer requirements because of its failure for embedding moreapplications and other features which are missing. But that again leaves us with one hope that this is not the end of technology,we are positive enough and always waiting for new to happen so let’s look forward for many more wonders in the world of technology.

Superb and Splendid Look

HP Pro Book 5330m is slim and sleek with a sturdy brushed aluminum chassis. From the inside it is built of magnesium with a soft and rubbery finish. It is expected to be lightweight at 3.99 pounds and thinner with 12.9 inches. It is more portable and easy to carry in your hands.

Smooth Keyboard and Touch Pad

HP Pro Book 5330m will feature an island style keyboard with a smooth and soft touch. The Backlit Keyboard will allow you to work freely in daytime or at night. The keys are spacious and it is easier to type on the keyboard. The touchpad is soft, flat and easily scrolls with the least possible friction.

Bright Display and Vibrant HD Graphics

With a bright 13.3″ diagonal display and integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics HP Pro Book will give you the best multimedia experience.  A 720p HD webcam will enable you to video chat with your friends with vibrant picture quality.

Good Quality bass-heavy sound

The Beats Audio with the bass-heavy sound technology will give the good quality sound whether in low or high notes. Stereo speakers; integrated dual-microphone array and Combo headphones will allow you to enjoy your favorite music.

Unmatched Performance

HP Pro Book 5330 with a 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M CPU along with 4GB of RAM, a 500GB 7,200RPM drive, optical drive and the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Professional is expected to give an unmatched performance. You can stream music, watch videos on You Tube, check your emails, post on blogs, and download your favorite moves with this fastest laptop.

Speedy Connectivity

HP Pro Book 5330 will support both EVDO and HSPA via Gobi mobile broadband module. The company’s new contract-less, pay-as-you-go mobile broadband service HP DataPass will also companionable with this laptop and you can also get the optional 3G radio with HP Pro Book 5330 .

Speedy Connectivity will be achieved with HP hs2340 HSPA+ Mobile Broadband, Intel Centrino 802.11a/b/g/n, Broadcom 802.11b/g/n and HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology. You can connect to the internet, browse to your favorite websites, update your status, contacts and calendar events, and check your favorite updates newsfeed and weather with the HP QuickWeb.

Enhanced HP-branded utilities

HP Pro Book 5330 will feature enhanced HP-branded utilities including Roxio My DVD, Microsoft Office, Norton Internet Security, HP Security Package and HP Protect Tools. Drive Encryption, Face Recognition, File Sanitizer, Privacy Manager, Embedded Security and HP Fingerprint Sensor will make your information and private data more secure and safe. However, 4 cell batteries don’t work longer without charging which is a minus. But overall HP’s Pro Book 5330m is expected to be  handy, convenient, with a 1 year warranty, a lot of cool features and affordable with a starting price of $ 799.

HP Envy 14

Let us have a look at its specs and features.

Specs:

• Manufacturer: HP
• Usage: Home
• Chassis: Metallic; brushed aluminium in carbon relic
• Dimensions: 14.01 in x 9.33 in x 1.09/1.11 in
• Weight: 5.57 lbs
• Display: 14.5 in diagonal, HD HP BrightView Infinity LED display (1366 x 768)
• Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OR Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OR Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
• Processor: OPTIONS: Intel Core i3-370M Dual Core processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache); Intel Core i3-380M Dual Core Processor (2.53 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache); Intel Core i5-450M Dual Core processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.66 GHz; Intel Core i5-460M Dual Core Processor (2.53 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz; Intel Core i5-560M Dual Core Processor (2.66 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz; Intel Core i5-580M Dual Core Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.33GHz; Intel Core i7-720QM Quad Core processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz; Intel Core i7-740QM Quad Core processor (1.73GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz; Intel Core i7-840QM Quad Core processor (1.86GHz,8MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz
• Memory: OPTIONS: 4GB DDR3 System Memory; 6GB DDR3 System Memory; 8GB DDR3 System Memory
• Graphics Card: OPTIONS: 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 switchable graphics [HDMI] (for Dual Core Processors); 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 graphics [HDMI] (FOR Quad Core Processors)
• Recovery media: OPTIONS: System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit; System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit; System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Hard Drive: OPTIONS: 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection; 640GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection; 750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection; 256GB (Solid State Drive Flash Module)
• Optical Drive: Slot load;  SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
• 2 in 1 integrated Digital Media Reader
• 2 accessible memory slots
• 3 USB ports (one is shared with eSATA port); an HDMI port
• Beats audio for great sound quality
• Backlit keyboard
• HP TrueVision HD webcam, built in microphone
• 2 year hardware limited warranty
• Battery: OPTIONS: 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) Up to 6 hours of battery life; Two 8 Cell Lithium Ion Batteries (standard); One 8 Cell Lithium Ion (standard) + HP ENVY 6 cell Slim Fit Extended Life Battery (over sized)
• HP Mobile Broadband with GPS
• Intel Wireless-N card with Bluetooth
• Price: Starts from $999.99

Features:

This is a relief seeing a solidly built metal body after all those plastic machines. Envy 14 has beautiful design and patterns on the lid as well as on the wrist rest area. It is available in gunmetal grey colour yet, and the pattern goes nicely with this hue. You might find it a bit heavy to carry, but enjoying the solid metal built is worth it. Best part is the price factor; Envy 14 has a very reasonable starting price of $999.99. This price brings some very nice specs with it, too.

Envy’s keyboard is backlit, something I would love to see on every notebook. It gives you the freedom of typing flawlessly while sitting in a dark room or a dark corner of a room. The keys are widely spaced, flat topped and island-kind; protruding out of a low platform. Touchpad has multi touch functionality (a bit shabby, though) and is placed right in the middle under the keyboard. It is a large touchpad and has ample space for easy scrolling.

The 14.5 inches LED display is certainly something you will love. It is neither too small nor too big; just the perfect size for gaming and watching movies. Equally great is the audio feature of HP Envy 14; the company has included Beats Audio that offers you great sound quality and minor details.

You must not face difficulty while playing games on this laptop, as the graphics are pretty good. I will certainly not advise you to go for high end gaming with Envy 14; but I am sure it will suffice your basic gaming needs. The ATI graphics card can be switched off in order to activate the Intel HD graphics whenever you need. This helps lower battery consumption.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet LAN, an HDMI port, a mini display port, 2 USB ports, 1 USB+eSATA port and a 2 in 1 digital media card reader. An HD webcam is also present for your video chatting needs; it has the ability to adjust itself to whatever light settings you are present under.

Software that have been pre-included in Envy 4 are Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 and Adobe Premiere Elements 8. You can choose from different packages of Microsoft Office. The overall performance of Envy 14 is nothing less than good. It has a nice battery backup time.

One thing that is going to bother you is that whenever you will try to increase, decrease or mute the volume via function keys, the volume setting box shows up on the screen. It will happen even if you are playing a game or watching a movie; thus depriving you off the full screen immediately. This is quite a frustrating experience.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Beautifully designed
• Strong built
• Metal chassis
• Variety of customizable specs to choose from
• Nicely priced
• Fair battery backup time
• Good performance
• Backlit keyboard

Limitations:

• A bit heavy for its display size
• Switchable graphics feature is not smooth
• Volume settings hinder with full screen gaming and video watching

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HP has revealed that their mini 210 net book is that lucky fellow that is going to get the new DDR3 capable chips while Fujitsu of Jap[an has showed that MH380-1A laptop is going to get the N475 chip in future. Both of the above mentioned laptops are coming with 10.1 inch display size and some of the specifications of HP mini 210 include: 320GB storage, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G mobile broadband, GPS and video accelerator.

The MH380-1A by Fujitsu is also coming with somewhat similar specifications as that of mini 210 and now the main goodness is going to be the new Intel chips that will make both these devices really rocking for the users.

The printer are going to have an email address of their own and users will be able to send the commands of printing to this printer and it will make the prints ready when you’ll arrive at home. This new idea is really a unique one and HP will truly be successful in changing their business strategy when this concept will earn the status of reality.

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It is also reported that the printers will be able to print the documents directly from Google documents and the other spreadsheets and the integration of Picasa into it is another big excitement for those who frequently prints the picture from that platform.

The price as revealed by the company shows that these printers will come with a price range of $90 to $400 thus everyone will have the access to this innovative set of technology.

The Apple iPad is ruling the IT industry from the time of its official release but one of the oldest rivals of Apple, HP has also not left Apple alone in this category of tablet PCs. Some months ago HP released a video in which its tablet called the slate was showed to the whole world and that slate has been reported to be coming with the Window’s 7 platform.

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Up till now the company is quite silent about the release of slate that is also named as Expo PC but some official and unofficial statements says this tablet is slated for a September 7 launch date in US, Canada and France.

The price details provided says that 32GB version will come at a price of $599, the screen size would be 11.6 inches and along with that it will be powered by atom N450 processor. These and some other details of the coming Expo PC thus shows that HP will really bring a tough competitor for iPad in the coming days and it can be expected that after the release it beats the records of the most famous iPad by Apple.

Palm one of the most struggling mobile phone makers of the international markets now comes the acquisition of HP which is taking deep interest towards the mobile development nowadays. This News has been flashed on the official blog of both these companies that an agreement has been passed between both these companies and according to it HP is going to buy Palm for $1.2 billion. It is strongly believed that the combination of both these platforms will bring some new and exciting competition in the Smartphone industry and in future we can get highly innovative Smartphones coming from HP’s side.

Todd Bradley, executive vice president of Personal Systems Group of HP while discussing about this issue stated that “Palm’s innovative operating system provides an ideal platform to expand HP’s mobility strategy and create a unique HP experience spanning multiple mobile connected devices”. We have seen that Palm had been into some bad times in the past and still the company has not came as the highly advanced one and it needs a buyer, and for HP Palm WebOs is one of the most exciting operating systems that can earn a lot of fame.

The Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein also shows his pleasure in a statement “We’re thrilled by HP’s vote of confidence in Palm’s technological leadership, which delivered Palm WebOS and iconic products such as the Palm Pre”. Thus it can be undoubtedly said that both the companies are going to have a great future because of the collaboration each is providing to the other.

HP is well known all around the world for its laptops and desktop PCs range and now the company is going to jump into a new trend that is very hot nowadays and this is of creating eco-friendly products. The company has recently announced that a new desktop PC that is the company’s first step towards the environment-friendly materials. The latest desktop announced by the company is not only capable of the eco-friendly features but its design is also such sleek and stylish that it can prove to be the best model in terms of space-saving design.

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According to the company’s announced all-in one desktop PC, it features a 54.6cm diagonal, 1080 pixel, and a really fine high definition display. Charl Snyman, VP and General Manager, HP Personal Systems Group, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) while discussing about this issue stated that “Today’s announcement expands HP’s portfolio with a compelling desktop offering for consumers and businesses who want performance and space-saving design”. The all-in one PCs are very hot nowadays in the market and HP has tried to win over the other companies by bringing the sleek PC with eco-friendly capabilities.

While analyzing the expected update of HP it can be clearly seen that the company has only brought a significant change of speed and the new comers are faster than the earlier ones, other than this the overall systems are almost same. It can be seen that one of the major sellers of Itanium based servers is HP and once this update will be launched for those servers the future of those chip will get some more brighten.  While discussing about these plans of HP Jim McGregor, chief technology strategist with In-Stat said that “It’s definitely a huge launch for Itanium”. There are many such hints provided by HP engineers as well as news media and from all these we can expect that HP is going for the full modernization of the conventional monolithic servers and we can expect the good future of these products because of Hp’s progress.