Functionality VS AND DesignNow, when we all are tired from similar and plain-looking laptop designs, we can finally see more and more “fresh” solutions offered by different brands at reasonable prices. Beauty is not any more a prerogative of those who can pay thousands of dollars per device. Today, HP has shown their new S-series ProBooks, not only re-designed, but upgraded too.
In fact, when I first came across the new HP ProBook photos, I was about to think it has a wooden finish, it really looks like that with its brushed aluminum in “caviar” brown color. Actually, the new finish looks really great on the straight rectangle shape of the classic ProBook. It is a piece of elegance, which serves not only as a tool, but also as a design element for your home or office.
Your new HP Pro Book can be smaller or larger, as the display size can be chosen from 13,3 inches, up to 17,3 inches, with Core i3/i5/i7 CPU. Besides these you are also offered to choose from some other options, like 2MP camera, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4350 discrete graphics and a 9-cell battery (10 hours of work).
Though some argue laptops are meant to be functional, rather than have nice designs, HP ProBook has proven that combining both of these is what the manufacturers should be aiming towards.
HP G62t Core i3 Notebook Pairs Envy 15 Looks With a $600 Price TagSony just announced a few colorful Core i3/i5 notebooks, and now HP is following suit with its new G62t. Its design closely resembles HP's $1300 Envy, but you'll pay less than half of that for the G62t's base configuration.
That $600 base model has respectable specs, too: a 2.13GHz Core i3 processor, a 160GB hard drive, 3GB of DDR3 RAM, a 15.6-inch (1366 x 768) LED display, DVD burner, and three USB 2.0 ports. It's also upgradeable to a Core i5 or i7 CPU, a 500GB hard drive, and 4GB RAM. You can also tack on a Blu-ray player and a multi-format memory card reader.
There are a few downsides: an HDMI port doesn't come standard (but can be added on), and you're stuck with Intel's integrated graphics no matter what. But for $600, you could certainly do a lot worse.
HP releases new AMD powered dm6z Select Edition, dm6z, dm3z models
Coming on the heels of the horde of Intel powered laptops HP released last week, HP has invited a few new AMD models to the party. Two of these guys are updates on existing notebooks and one is brand new.
The HP dv6z Select Edition is an all new 15.6″ laptop featuring either AMD Turion II or Phenom II, dedicated GPU (switchable), 4GB RAM and a 320GB HDD standard. An optional touchscreen, just like on the Intel version, is also available. Starts at $799.
The HP dv6z is like the above but a little spec’d down. GPU is optional and there is no touchscreen option – still a great buy though, especially if you don’t need those features. Starts at $749.
The HP dm3z portable 13.3″ laptop (pictured) features AMD’s Athlon or Turion Neo II. It also features an optional GPU to go along with 3GB RAM and 250GB HDD standard (SSD optional). Starts at $699.
These laptops get the same aesthetic and hardware bumps from their predecessors as the rest of HP’s updated line, making them instant improvements and something we’re happy to see.
Designed to allow a person to handle all completer work while using an exceptionally designed laptop, let’s look at the features of the HP Pavilion dv2z series laptops. This is one computer that was designed for mobility; quite a necessity in today’s world. Loaded up nicely with Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit with Service Pack 1, this does give an exceptional operation system.
Save up to $555 on the HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition Notebook
HPDirect is offering up to $555 off the HP Pavilion dv6t quad edition series customizable notebook. The savings of $555 includes an instant discount of $150 and several other configuration savings.
Savings include:
FREE Blu-Ray drive ($200 savings)
FREE double memory upgrade from 2GB to 4GB ($80 savings)
Save $100 off 8GB memory upgrade from 6GB
50% off 500GB hard drive upgrade ($25 value)
This notebook comes with a powerful Intel core i7 processor, 15.6†diagonal HD display, Windows 7 Home Premium, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB hard drive and Nvidia GeForce GT 320M graphics with 1GB of memory. It also comes with an HDMI port so you can easily enjoy movies and photos on your TV by connecting a single cable between TV and your notebook.
And the race is on! Apple competitors like Dell and Hewlett-Packard battle to beat iPad
Now that Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) iPad is finally born, Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ.N), Dell Inc (DELL.O) and others are preparing to introduce their own tablet computers, facing an uphill battle to win over critics and consumers.
By being first to hit store shelves, the iPad is already defining the tablet market on its terms: a battery-sipping media consumption device with access to unique content and programs from Apple's sprawling applications bazaar.
Now, HP, Dell, and potentially Nokia Oyj (NOK1V.HE), Sony Corp (6758.T) and Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), are putting the finishing touches on tablets of their own. Their challenge may be less in developing a device than in crafting content for it.
"Just because this works for Apple doesn't mean it will work for these guys," said Kaufman Bros analyst Shaw Wu. "They have to be prepared to try something different."
Apple already rules the music player category and the high-end of the computer market, while the iPhone has changed the way people think about smartphones.
In the nascent tablet segment, the fear is that Apple will again dominate the category so completely that rivals can't catch up. That could be devastating, considering the market for tablet computers is expected to explode to as many as 50 million units in 2014. according to research group In-Stat.
To succeed, analysts say, Apple's rivals will need to look beyond hardware to a universe of specialized services and media, which will truly drive tablet adoption.
But they are already at a disadvantage. Apple, with its iTunes Store, has years of experience working with record companies, film and TV studios, game makers, and thousands of designers of small programs and utilities called apps.
"You can't just come out with a device, that won't cut it," said In-Stat analyst Jim McGregor. "Apple has brought an entire solution. it includes the content and the apps."
How would you change HP's Envy 13 / 15 laptops?
It's still sort of weird to see an Envy laptop and not see a Voodoo badge following along, but as Rahul Sood has so eloquently explained, it's HP's burden to bear from here on out. We got a chance to toy around with the smaller of the two a few months ago, and since then, the company lowered the asking prices for both while simultaneously updating the specifications. For those who've managed to procure either of the editions, we're curious to hear what you think about HP's first Voodoo-free Envy laptops. Is the trackpad up to snuff? How's the display? Is the performance satisfactory given the price? Can you use it without torching your lap? Spill your innermost thoughts in comments below -- you know we won't judge you.
Coming on the heels of the horde of Intel powered laptops HP released last week, HP has invited a few new AMD models to the party. Two of these guys are updates on existing notebooks and one is brand new.
The HP dv6z Select Edition is an all new 15.6″ laptop featuring either AMD Turion II or Phenom II, dedicated GPU (switchable), 4GB RAM and a 320GB HDD standard. An optional touchscreen, just like on the Intel version, is also available. Starts at $799.
The HP dv6z is like the above but a little spec’d down. GPU is optional and there is no touchscreen option – still a great buy though, especially if you don’t need those features. Starts at $749.
The HP dm3z portable 13.3″ laptop (pictured) features AMD’s Athlon or Turion Neo II. It also features an optional GPU to go along with 3GB RAM and 250GB HDD standard (SSD optional). Starts at $699.
These laptops get the same aesthetic and hardware bumps from their predecessors as the rest of HP’s updated line, making them instant improvements and something we’re happy to see.
HP Pavilion dv2z series
HP Pavilion is a line of personal computers produced by Hewlett-Packard who brings to us both desktop and laptop computers, for both personal and business use. The line of HP Pavilion dv2z series have many fine features can cater to those who are looking for an impression machine with excellent performance. These are dubbed entertainment notebook PCs and are manufactured in an elegant espresso black. Known for the graceful thin appearance, one wonders if the inside matches the outstanding outside. Let’s take a closer look at the HP Pavilion dv2z series, what this offers and if this is the right choice for you.
HP Pavilion is a line of personal computers produced by Hewlett-Packard who brings to us both desktop and laptop computers, for both personal and business use. The line of HP Pavilion dv2z series have many fine features can cater to those who are looking for an impression machine with excellent performance. These are dubbed entertainment notebook PCs and are manufactured in an elegant espresso black. Known for the graceful thin appearance, one wonders if the inside matches the outstanding outside. Let’s take a closer look at the HP Pavilion dv2z series, what this offers and if this is the right choice for you.
Designed to allow a person to handle all completer work while using an exceptionally designed laptop, let’s look at the features of the HP Pavilion dv2z series laptops. This is one computer that was designed for mobility; quite a necessity in today’s world. Loaded up nicely with Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit with Service Pack 1, this does give an exceptional operation system.
Save up to $555 on the HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition NotebookHPDirect is offering up to $555 off the HP Pavilion dv6t quad edition series customizable notebook. The savings of $555 includes an instant discount of $150 and several other configuration savings.
Savings include:
FREE Blu-Ray drive ($200 savings)
FREE double memory upgrade from 2GB to 4GB ($80 savings)
Save $100 off 8GB memory upgrade from 6GB
50% off 500GB hard drive upgrade ($25 value)
This notebook comes with a powerful Intel core i7 processor, 15.6†diagonal HD display, Windows 7 Home Premium, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB hard drive and Nvidia GeForce GT 320M graphics with 1GB of memory. It also comes with an HDMI port so you can easily enjoy movies and photos on your TV by connecting a single cable between TV and your notebook.
And the race is on! Apple competitors like Dell and Hewlett-Packard battle to beat iPadNow that Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) iPad is finally born, Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ.N), Dell Inc (DELL.O) and others are preparing to introduce their own tablet computers, facing an uphill battle to win over critics and consumers.
By being first to hit store shelves, the iPad is already defining the tablet market on its terms: a battery-sipping media consumption device with access to unique content and programs from Apple's sprawling applications bazaar.
Now, HP, Dell, and potentially Nokia Oyj (NOK1V.HE), Sony Corp (6758.T) and Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), are putting the finishing touches on tablets of their own. Their challenge may be less in developing a device than in crafting content for it.
"Just because this works for Apple doesn't mean it will work for these guys," said Kaufman Bros analyst Shaw Wu. "They have to be prepared to try something different."
Apple already rules the music player category and the high-end of the computer market, while the iPhone has changed the way people think about smartphones.
In the nascent tablet segment, the fear is that Apple will again dominate the category so completely that rivals can't catch up. That could be devastating, considering the market for tablet computers is expected to explode to as many as 50 million units in 2014. according to research group In-Stat.
To succeed, analysts say, Apple's rivals will need to look beyond hardware to a universe of specialized services and media, which will truly drive tablet adoption.
But they are already at a disadvantage. Apple, with its iTunes Store, has years of experience working with record companies, film and TV studios, game makers, and thousands of designers of small programs and utilities called apps.
"You can't just come out with a device, that won't cut it," said In-Stat analyst Jim McGregor. "Apple has brought an entire solution. it includes the content and the apps."
How would you change HP's Envy 13 / 15 laptops?It's still sort of weird to see an Envy laptop and not see a Voodoo badge following along, but as Rahul Sood has so eloquently explained, it's HP's burden to bear from here on out. We got a chance to toy around with the smaller of the two a few months ago, and since then, the company lowered the asking prices for both while simultaneously updating the specifications. For those who've managed to procure either of the editions, we're curious to hear what you think about HP's first Voodoo-free Envy laptops. Is the trackpad up to snuff? How's the display? Is the performance satisfactory given the price? Can you use it without torching your lap? Spill your innermost thoughts in comments below -- you know we won't judge you.
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