At an event in New Delhi, HP today unveiled range of new mobile devices, which include tablets running on Windows and Android OS, 2-in-1 devices, and notebook PCs. All the devices feature built-in security and can be tailored to meet specific use-case requirements . These new devices include:
HP Pro Slate 8 and HP Pro Slate 12 are high-definition (HD) commercial-grade Android tablets. They are available in 8-inch or 12-inch diagonal displays respectively. These tablets are powered by a Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series processor , and support a 4:3 aspect ratio to easily view business documents and access business applications. Less than 8 mm thin, these lightweight tablets offer powerful computing and business-day battery life with enterprise-grade security and manageability. HP Pro Slate 8 is one of the first tablets to have Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection.
These two tablets come with HP Duet Pen, the first to use Qualcomm Snapdragon digital pen technology on both a tablet and regular paper. The pen is part of the HP Blended Reality Ecosystem, helping employees be more productive and create easily shareable content by writing and digitizing input from the device’s screen or via a regular sheet of paper using the HP Paper Folio.
The Intel Atom based HP Pro Tablet 10 EE running Windows and the HP Pro Slate 10 EE Android tablet are built for the mobile workforce in the education, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail verticals. Both feature a durable design that passes IP-52 testing for dust, moisture, and drop testing , an on-board garage for the optional stylus, Built in Optional 3G Connectivity plus a hard-wired keyboard base with trackpad option.
HP Pro Tablet 408 G1 is an affordable, 9 mm thin, 8-inch diagonal Intel Atom based business tablet that comes with Windows 8.1 OS, micro-HDMI, up to 64 GB of storage and an 8 MP AF rear camera with flash and Optional built in 3G connectivity.
HP ElitePad 1000 G2 Healthcare Tablet is designed to improve caregiver productivity and enhance patient interaction. This lightweight tablet has an antimicrobial treatment to protect the product, can be cleaned easily, and meets IP 54 specifications. Deployable in any clinical environment, the tablet helps reduce the risk of medical errors by using the 2D barcode reader to validate personnel, patients, and catalog and administrate medication.
HP ElitePad 1000 G2 Rugged Tablet is an ideal solution for mobile workers in manufacturing or in-field environments. This tablet is IP 65 rated for water and dust and MIL-STD 810 testing. It has up to 20 hours of battery life and a 2D barcode reader to quickly access information.
The all new HP Retail Case for ElitePad offers retailers a versatile mobile and fixed POS solution for their employees, with two built-in cradle areas for mounting payment devices and the ability to dock to existing POS solutions. This tablet has hand and shoulder straps, giving retail store operators an easier and more comfortable way to access inventory and product availability, as well as improving the checkout experience.
HP Elite x2 1011 G1 is a lightweight, stylish, 11.6-inch diagonal 2-in-1 Windows device running Windows 8 Pro. It easily transforms from a tablet to a laptop with Ultrabook configurations available . Tested to military specs for durability , the Elite x2 adapts to personal work preferences with an ecosystem of optional accessories that includes an industry-first WiGig enterprise wireless dock based on a joint collaboration with Intel, along with a cover, a lightweight travel keyboard and an optional Wacom pen.
HP EliteBook 1020 and the HP EliteBook 1020 Special Edition (SE), are the industry’s thinnest and lightest business-class notebooks. They are just 15. 7 mm thin. The SE takes advantage of HP’s exclusive blend of magnesium-lithium alloy and reusable carbon fiber to achieve a weight of only 1 kg.
Pricing and availability
• HP Pro Slate 8 is expected to be available in May with a starting price of INR 33,000/-.
• HP Pro Slate 12 is expected to be available in May with a starting price of INR 41,500/-.
• HP Elite x2 1011 G1 is available now with a starting price of INR 85,000/-.
• HP Pro Tablet 408 G1 is available now with a starting price of INR 23,500/-.
• HP Pro Slate 10 EE is available now with a starting price of INR 22,000/-.
• HP Pro Tablet 10 EE is available now with a starting price of INR 25,000/-.
• HP ElitePad 1000 G2 Healthcare Tablet is expected to be available in July with a starting price of INR 85,000/-.
• HP ElitePad 1000 G2 Rugged Tablet is expected to be available in July with a starting price of INR 85,000/-.
• The HP Retail Case for ElitePad is expected to be available in March with a starting price of INR INR 26,000/- for a no battery Case and INR 29,000/- for a Case including battery.
• The HP EliteBook Folio 1020 Standard Edition is expected to be available in March with a starting price of INR 95,000/-.
