HP Launches Series Of New PCs

(RTTNews) - Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) Sunday released series of new personal computers, with a host of innovative form factors, and multiple operating system options, including a new notebook powered by Android.

HP improved its touch convertible PCs with the launch of the new HP ENVY x360 and HP Pavilion x360, which doubles up as a tablet too.

The HP ENVY x360 features a powerful Intel Core processor, 15.6-inch diagonal Full HD touch screen display, and the HP Control Zone trackpad. ENVY x360 is expected to be available in the US on June 11 for a starting price of $679.99.

The HP Pavilion x360 has a 13.3-inch diagonal touchscreen and is powered by Intel or AMD processors. The HP Pavilion x360 is expected to be available in the US with an AMD A8 processor on July 9 and with an Intel Core i3 processor on July 20 for starting prices of $629.99 and $599.99, respectively.

The company also unveiled the HP Split x2 , a detachable PC that enables users to switch easily from a notebook to tablet. The device is powered by a powerful Intel Core processor, sports a 10-point touchscreen display and an ultra-quiet fanless design and runs on Windows 8.1 OS. The HP Split x2 is expected to be available in the US on June 29 for a starting price of $599.99.

HP also unveiled a new Chromebook, a thin notebook with an 11.6-inch diagonal HD display, which is available in Snow White or Ocean Turquoise. The HP Chromebook is expected to be available in the US in July for a starting price of $279.99.

The company released the HP SlateBook, a sleek, lightweight Android-powered notebook that gives customers access to the more than 1 million Android apps and games on Google Play. It is equipped with a 14-inch Full HD touch screen and powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 4 mobile processor, plus integrated GeForce graphics. The HP SlateBook is expected to be available in the US on July 20 for a starting price of $429.99.