HP announces X360 convertible notebook PC
Apart from brand new enterprise class tablets, HP has today announced a new convertible laptop, the Pavilion x360. As the name suggests, this laptop has a 360 degree hinge that lets users shift between notebook mode, stand mode, tent mode and tablet mode. X360 will be released in USA on 26th of February with a starting price of $399.99. During launch time, X360 will be available in Brilliant Red color while Smoke Silver color will be available later during the year.
“Customers have told us they want a single device that is designed to work and play the way they do, at an affordable price,” said Ron Coughlin, senior vice president, Consumer PC and Solutions Group, HP. “The HP Pavilion x360 is perfect for today’s busy lifestyles. Its 360-degree hinge allows multitaskers to easily transition from laptop to tent to tablet. It’s the laptop that doesn’t make you miss your tablet and the tablet that doesn’t make you miss your laptop — all at a price that is similar to an entry-level notebook.”
X360 is compatible with HP DataPass service where customers can make use of 3G or 4G mobile broadband service provided by Fogg Mobile and there is a limit of 250MB per month at no cost but additional monthly data packages can be purchased (without a contract). This service will be available for two years and is launching in select regions starting summer’14. HP DataPass is currently available in UK, Sweden and Denmark (for Chromebooks) and will expand to 12 additional countries this year.
Key Specification:
- Windows 8 operating system
- 11.6-inch diagonal HD LED-backlit Display (1366×768) Touchscreen
- Intel Pentium (Bay Trail) N3520/N2820 (2.17Ghz, 2MB L2 cache / 2.13Ghz / 1MB L2 cache)
- Intel HD graphics
- 4/8GB 1600MHz DDR3 (single DIMM)
- 320GB/500GB/750GB Hard drive option or 500GB 5400RPM + 8GB NAND hybrid HDD
- 0.86 in (H) x 12.12 in (W) x 8.46 in (D), 3.08lbs
- Beats Audio™ – Dual speakers
- HP TrueVision HD Webcam with integrated digital microphone
- 1×1 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth®
- 1xUSB 3.0 , 2x USB 2.0, 1xHDMI , 1x RJ-45, Headphone-out/microphone-in combo jack
- Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot, Power-on password, Accepts 3rd party security lock devices
This is what HP has to say about the four different form factors that X360 can turn into:
- Notebook mode allows users easily answer email, take notes or write a paper.
- Customers can relax on the couch and use the HP Pavilion x360 to watch movies or video chat in stand mode without having the keyboard get in the way.
- In tent mode, customers can play games, browse photos and share their screen with friends in a more collaborative way.
- By transitioning the device’s 360-degree hinge all the way into tablet mode, customers can browse social networks or read books on the go.
