HP Presence Will Be Present on New Commercial PCs, Workstations, Monitors
HP is optimizing its CES 2022 lineup of commercial products with its new Presence video conferencing technology.
January 6, 2022
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The third-gen HP Elite Dragonfly is a clamshell laptop that weighs 2.2 lbs. and has a new 13.5-inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio. It includes an updated, full-size backlit keyboard, support for Wi-Fi 6E, 4G LTE and 5G LTE. The G3 Dragonfly will be available with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 memory and 2TB of NVMe storage. HP hasn’t provided pricing for the Elite Dragonfly G3 but it is scheduled to ship in March.
The first x360-based Chrome Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is available in two SKUs: The Elite Chromebook Dragonfly Enterprise and HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook. Both have the same specs, but the former comes with Google’s Chrome Enterprise. HP will provide pricing closer to the ship date, which is scheduled for April.
The ninth generation of HP’s Elite 1000 Series includes the HP Elite x360 1040 G9 and HP EliteBook 1040 G9 with 14-inch displays. The new design provides a 16:10 screen aspect ratio that offers more screen real estate. The new models include a 5MP webcam, a 940nm IR camera and audio software designed to ensure voice clarity. The new 1000 Series HP Elite systems offer “contextual awareness” HP’s Lai said. HP said it will reveal pricing closer to its scheduled ship date of March.
HP also redesigned its EliteBook 800 Series with a thinner chassis and 16:10 aspect ratio. The HP EliteBook x360 830 G9, HP EliteBook 830 G9, HP EliteBook 840 G9 and HP EliteBook 860 G9 also include a 5MP webcam and optional 5G connectivity. The new EliteBook 800 systems are scheduled to ship in March.
HP said it has elevated its ProBook 600 Series to the EliteBook brand with the launch of the EliteBook 630 G9, EliteBook 640 G9 and HP EliteBook 650 G9. The new EliteBook 600s are expected to ship in March.
“Our goal is to deliver enterprise grade performance and manageability and security to the 600 class,” said Ann Lai, HP’s senior director of commercial experiences, software and conferencing solutions.
Available with 13.3-inch or 15.6-inch displays, the 600 Series devices are powered by Intel 12th Gen processors or AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs, depending on the model.
The budget line of HP’s mobile PCs will include the HP ProBook 440 G9 and HP ProBook 450 G9, which HP expects to ship in March.
These small form factor HP Z Workstations will be available in March with Intel K-Series. HP is emphasizing that its latest desktop workstation for 2D and 3D workflows will offer improved transitions between multiple applications for design, rendering and simulation.
The ZBook Firefly 14 G9 and ZBook Firefly 16 G9 have a webcam that uses AI to enhance conferencing and HP’s DreamColor display, designed to provide optimized color accuracy. The new ZBook Firefly workstations, set to ship in March, will be available with Intel Core processors, a Nvidia T550 laptop GPU and up to 64GB of memory.
The HP Z34c G3 Curved Display and HP Z40c G3 Curved Display are targeted at content creators and those who want an immersive monitor that provides accurate colors. The HP Z40c G3 Curved Display has an integrated 4K webcam and a 5K:2K 40-inch screen. HP expects it to ship this month and the displays will carry a price of $950 and $1500, respectively.
The HP E24m, E27m, and E34m Conferencing Monitors are equipped with a 5MP webcam that supports Windows Hello authentication, dual noise canceling mics and front-firing speakers. These displays are Zoom certified against 200 of Zoom’s audio and video benchmarks, according to HP. These displays have multiple HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C and standard USB ports, as well as an RJ-45 interface. The 24-inch E24m is a FHD that supports 1920×1080 resolution, the 27-inch QHD display goes up to 2560×1440 and the 34-inch E34m is a WQHD reaches 3440×1440. Scheduled to ship imminently, the displays are priced at $400, $550 and $700, respectively.
HP is also offering new displays for those looking for more affordable options and have simpler requirements. The HP M24 and M27 Webcam Monitors also have 5MP webcams, front-firing speakers and use USB-C to connect to PCs. These displays are also certified to work with Chromebooks.
The HP Envy Desktop PC comes from the company’s consumer brand, but it is designed for creative professionals. The Windows 11 PC will be available with up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia GeoForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics and supports the new HP Palette software and HP QuickDrop file transfer application. The new Envy Desktop PC lets users connect up to four 4K monitors.
The HP Envy Desktop PC comes from the company’s consumer brand, but it is designed for creative professionals. The Windows 11 PC will be available with up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia GeoForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics and supports the new HP Palette software and HP QuickDrop file transfer application. The new Envy Desktop PC lets users connect up to four 4K monitors.
HP is refreshing its commercial PC, workstation and monitor portfolios with expanded support for its HP Presence video conferencing technology. The company unveiled the new wares this week in connection with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas.
Launched last fall, HP Presence includes software and hardware designed to simplify participation in and management of video conferences. The initial rollout included software and peripherals such as a standalone meeting controller, cameras, a soundbar and HP Presence Hub.
The October launch also comprised of a handful of PCs with Presence. Among them: the EliteOne 800 G8 All-in-One, the second-generation x360 Elite DragonFly Max and the HP Presence Mini Conferencing PC. Besides supporting the HP Presence software, these PCs are optimized for auto-frame, lowlight and backlight adjustment, two-way noise reduction and come with dual-facing 5MP webcams.
Now HP is including Presence broadly across this year’s crop of new commercial PCs, workstations and monitors. Specifically, that includes HP’s Elite Dragonfly, Elite, ProBook and Z Workstations. Further, the company is including HP Presence with one PC among its consumer brands, a new Envy desktop. Also, HP will ship several new monitors optimized for HP Presence.
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HP’s Andy Rhodes
Moreover, HP is adding two new capabilities to the Presence software. The first is an appearance filter that uses artificial intelligence “to clean up and enhance the look of individuals in real-time,” said Andy Rhodes, general manager and head of HP’s commercial systems and display solutions group. The second is a new application called myHP. The latter is a customizable dashboard that lets users apply consistent video settings across the different conferencing solutions including Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet.
“In this new hybrid world, any little elements that distract from our productivity are very, very unnerving,” Rhodes said. “And so being able to do it very easily from one place, that’s what myHP is all about.”
Initially, HP will offer the new Presence features on the next generation of its Elite Dragonfly laptops launching at CES. HP will extend them to its other PCs and workstations later, Rhodes said.
Elite Dragonfly G3 for Windows 11
HP’s Elite Dragonfly, which the company introduced in 2019, has emerged as the company’s premium commercial mobile PC offering. The second-generation Elite Dragonfly debuted during last year’s CES. Now, HP is launching two new third-generation models, one with Windows 11 and the first Elite Dragonfly clamshell notebook.
The new Dragonfly G3 is powered by Intel’s 12th Gen processors. HP has enhanced the Elite Dragonfly with a 13.5-inch display and a 3:2 aspect ratio, which offers more vertical height.
HP’s Ann Lai
“With the benefits of a larger screen, we’ve also been able to redesign the rest of the product,” said Ann Lai, HP’s senior director of commercial experiences, software and conferencing solutions. “It’s more comfortable and you have more room to work.”
Lai added that the new Dragonfly has larger keys and a bigger trackpad. It has two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports and one USB-A 3.1 charging port and is available with three display options. It is also available with 4G LTE and 5G LTE connectivity and up to 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Despite the slightly larger display, HP said it has maintained the 2.2 lb. weight of the Elite Dragonfly.
First Dragonfly Chromebook x360
HP is also adding its first x360 form factor Dragonfly Chromebook. Optimized for video collaboration, HP claims it’s also the first Chromebook with a haptic trackpad. Designed to provide a better user experience than traditional mechanical trackpads, haptic trackpads have become a staple of Apple MacBooks. More recently, haptic trackpads have begun appearing on Windows PCs.
The new DragonFly Chromebook is also the first to support Intel’s vPro security, according to Lai. It also supports 4G LTE and 5G LTE, has two USB-C Thunderbolt ports and one USB A 3.2. The Chromebook also works with the optional HP Wireless Rechargeable USI Pen.
A breakdown of 12 new PCs, workstations and displays launched at CES with support for HP Presence appears in the slideshow above.
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