HP launches new EliteBook and Probook

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Hewlett Packard (HP) launched new notebooks targeted at professional users. The company introduced EliteBook Revolve 810 and ProBook 430 G1 in India. While the Elitebook has a starting price of Rs 90,000, the Probook will cost at least Rs 39,000.

Both laptops are powered by Windows 8.

Elitebook Revolve 810 is sleeker and more portable of the two. It weighs just 1.36kgs and has an 11.6-inch touchscreen. The screen resolution is, however, rather low at 1366 x 768 pixels. It is a convertible laptop and its screen can be swiveled. It can also be laid flat on the keyboard, turning the laptop into a Windows 8 tablet. The device is powered by 3rd generation Core i processor and can be configured to have as much as 12GB RAM.

Elitebook Revolve also has a premium design and finish. It uses a Gorilla glass cover on the screen and has a body made of magnesium alloy.

ProBook 430 G1 is a mainstream laptop. HP said that the device is powered by 4th generation Core I processor. It has a 13.3-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Sunish Raghavan, who looks after commercial notebook division at HP India, said that this laptop will be available in several configurations. Buyers will have choice to opt from Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors. They will also be able to able to choose between a hard disk and a solid state drive and have option of getting up to 16GB RAM.

"People who want web connectivity on will have option to buy the version of ProBook 430 G1 that offers inbuilt support for 3G connection," said Raghavan.

The ProBook weighs 1.50kg. "Professionals today demand zero-compromise productivity and extreme mobility in a computer, and HP offers the best solution with Elitebook Revolve and ProBook 430," said Raghavan.


HP launches new EliteBook and Probook - The Times of India

 

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HP launches touch-enabled hybrid laptop, business notebook

Computer maker Hewlett-Packard today expanded its commercial PC portfolio in the Indian market with the introduction of a touch-enabled hybrid laptop and a business notebook - HP EliteBook Revolve 810 and HP ProBook 430 - priced at Rs 90,000 and Rs 39,000 respectively.

The EliteBook is a touch-enabled laptop that allows users to share their work and can be used as a tablet, while the HP ProBook 430 is a business notebook suitable for everyday use.

Driven by third-generation Intel core processors, the EliteBook is optimised for Windows 8 and offers the performance and visuals of a full-power notebook with the flexibility of switching to a tablet with a touch-enabled high-definition display.

The ProBook has built-in security safeguards against viruses, detects possible corruption and alerts users about unauthorised changes. It sports the HP Client Security software suite to encrypt the hard drive, permanently delete unwanted or discarded data and restrict unauthorised access.


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