HP had a trio of interesting devices at its booth in CES 2016. The company unlike other brands that focused on gaming has decided to stick with what they do best – media and enterprise machines.

First up, we have the HP Pavilion x2 – a 12-inch convertible with an Intel processor (either an Atom or Core M), either 128GB or 256GB of flash storage and a battery pack that can last up to 8 hours.

The 12-inch screen has a resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels. The device is of the detachable type and features a magnetic hinge that allows the display to be flipped around depending on what mode the user wants. Connectivity-wise, the device sports a full-sized USB 2.0 port, a micro HDMI port and a USB Type-C port.

The HP Pavilion x2 will be available starting next month for $499.99.

For those who want a bigger and better display, HP has also introduced the 15.6-inch Spectre X360 from last year. This version also has a bumped up resolution at 4K.

Other notable features of the device include the latest generation Intel Core processors, up to 512GB SSD, Intel Iris graphics, a USB Type-C port, Mini DisplayPort, three USB 3.0 ports, HDMI port, a 13-hour battery pack as well as Band & Olufsen speakers.

The HP Spectre X360 15-inch will go on sale next month for $1149.

Lastly, we have the EliteBook Folio G1 – a 12-inch UltraBook which many are saying is HP’s answer to the 2015 Apple MacBook. When looking at the device’s design and form factor, it’s not hard to compare it to Apple’s baby laptop.

The device sports Intel’s newest Skylake Intel Core processors, which is complemented by 8GB of RAM and a choice of PCIe SSD storage. The laptop also comes with a couple of USB Type-C, an optional fingerprint reader, Bang & Olufsen tuned speakers and a choice between 4K and FHD display.

The HP EliteBook Folio G1 will be available starting March for $1099 for the base model. 

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Yet another Surface Pro-like laptop HP has emerged in the market, this time for the enterprise segment with the HP Elite x2.

As a business product, the device is equipped with BIOS-level security with HP’s SureStart tech. It can also be equipped with an optional Intel vPro processor in exchange of the standard Core M processor.

The design and construction is made for business people who are always on the go. The device is just 8.1mm thin and weighs less than two pounds. Just like Microsoft’s Surface Pro convertible, the Elite x2 has a built-in kickstand that provides 150 degrees of adjustability as well as a removable keyboard.

The Elite x2 also has a 12-inch diagonal HD display with anti-glare coating that automatically adjusts to different lighting conditions. Other notable features of the Elite x2 include Noise Reduction software courtesy of HP, a 4G LTE modem and USB Type-A and Type C ports.

HP will start shipping the Elite x2 by January 2016 but it will be available for pre-order starting next week for $899 (package includes the HP Travel keyboard and Active Pen).

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Dell and HP recently unveiled two new convertible models that took a page out of Microsoft’s playbook with their built-in kickstands and detachable keyboards.

First up, we have the new Dell XPS 12, which is a refresh of one of the company’s first generation convertible from 2012. The device has a 12-inch display with full HD resolution (there’s an optional 4K model) and is powered by Intel’s low-powered Core M processors with 8GB of Ram and up to 128GB of on-board storage.

The XPS 12 will come with a keyboard base where the main unit can dock to transform into a productivity machine. Unlike most hybrids, the XPS 12 doesn’t use any latches or hinges to connect the keyboard to the main unit. Instead, the device simply drops into a slot on the keyboard and it’s ready to go. The downside is that the keyboard dock only has one angle, which makes it hard to use on your lap.

Dell will also offer an optional stylus for the XPS 12 that will be sold separately. It has two Thunderbolt 3 ports, as well as an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera.

The Dell XPS 12 will be available beginning November starting at $999.

The second device that launched this week that looks like the Surface Pro is the HP Spectre X2.

The Spectre X2 comes with a 12-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels and packs the latest generation Core M processors. HP is giving consumers the option to get either a 4GB model or 8GB model while storage can be bumped up to 512GB for the top-tier model.

It also has two USB Type-C ports, a microSD card reader, an 8MP rear camera with Intel’s depth-sensing RealSense setup, two 5MP cameras at the front, four speakers (two of which are located on the keyboard and are made by Band & Olufsen).

Just like the Surface Pro models, the Spectre X2 has a built-in kickstand that offer multi-angle adjustments. However, unlike that of Microsoft’s, HP has decided to use a U-shaped easel-like frame that allowed the device to save some space and keep the profile thinner than the Surface Pro.

The HP Spectre X2 is now available on the company’s website for pre-order starting at $799.99

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HP’s slate line has grown extensively throughout the years. And this week, the American PC maker is adding three new models offering different screen sizes for consumers with various requirements.

Leading the charge is the HP Pro Slate 8 and Pro Slate 12. Both tablets will run on Android 4.4 KitKat and will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset and 2GB of RAM. The Slate 12 will have a 12.3-inch display with a resolution of 1600x1200 (~163ppi), while the Slate 8 will of course have a smaller 7.9-inch display offering a screen resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels that equates to a screen density of 324ppi.

Moreover, both models will come with innovative stylus called the Duet Pen that acts like a normal pen but acts as a digitizer by transferring notes or doodles created by the user.

For those looking for a more traditional stylus and a screen size that fits between a full-size tablet and a smaller tablet, then HP’s got you covered with the Pro Slate 10 EE. In contrast to the two other models, the 10-inch model will come with a 1.33GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM and a screen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.

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American PC maker HP’s announcements at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show centered on small form-factor PCs but more so on monitors that pack stellar resolutions. In fact, HP has introduced three monitor models that offer up to 5K resolution as well as one that offers virtual reality.

The most innovative among the bunch would have to be the HV Zvr Virtual reality display that uses a so-called zSpace technology to generate a 3D effect. The Zvr will be part of the company’s Blended Reality line and will feature a 23.6-inch HD stereoscopic 3D display, full motion parallax technology and touch interaction that should allow users to navigate interfaces in 3D.

A notch lower are the HP Z27s ($749) and Z24s ($549)as well as the Z27q, which offer 4K and 5K resolutions respectively. The Z27s boasts a 27-inch display while the Z24s packs a 23.8-inch panel that comes with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a multitude of sports including DisplayPort, CVI, HDMI, Mini-DP, MHL and USB 3.0 connections.

The Z27q ($1299) on the other hand sports a slightly higher resolution than the rest of the bunch at 5120x2880 pixels and comes with picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture technology that allows users to display real-time feeds from other devices.

Bringing the rear are HP’s four curved displays. The HP Z34c and Envy 34c 3000r features a 34-inch panel with a 21:9 aspect ratio and resolution of 3440 x 1440. There are also the HP EliteDisplay S270c and Pavilion 27c 4000r ($399 each), which measures at 27-inch on the diagonal and packs Full HD resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.

Finally, there are the two mini PCs. The HP Stream Mini is of course part of the company’s budget line of PCs and as such will be offered at an affordable price of $180. The device will feature an Intel Celeron chip with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage that is augmented by a 2-year 200GB OneDrive subscription. For around $140 more, you can get the HP Pavilion Mini which sports a more powerful processor, 4GB of RAM and a proper 500GB hard drive.

Both models use the same design, which is comprised of a couple of USB ports, a power button on the front, display ports and an audio jack at the back.

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HP has just revealed a new business laptop that once again is trying to compete for the MacBook Air market just like Toshiba’s Kira and Lenovo’s Yoga Pro 3. The upcoming HP EliteBook Folio 1020 is scheduled to launch by early 2015 and thanks to Intel’s new Core M processors, HP is able to keep the weight and thickness of the laptop in check.

The laptop will be offered in two flavors, a QHD (2560 x 1440 pixel) model and a Full HD variant. There will also be options for touchscreen and non-touchscreen displays for both models. The device’s body will be made from magnesium-lithium while carbon will be the material of choice for the bottom of the product.

HP has also gone to great lengths to ensure that the Folio 1020 will be durable. In fact, the machine is MIL-STD-810G certified, which means that it is drop resistant, shock resistant and can withstand extreme temperatures.

The Folio 1020 is said to have a battery life of up to 9 hours and comes with HP’s Client Management Solutions and optional LANDesk and Intel VPro technology to easily help the device fit in into a business’s existing IT infrastructure. Other notable features include improved enterprise-class security such as TPM 1.2/2.0 (Trusted Platform Module), pre-boot authentication and a fingerprint reader.

No word on pricing yet, but as it will be an enterprise machine, we expect its price to go beyond the $1000 mark.

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