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CES 2018: HP announces the HP ENVY x2, HP Spectre x360 15, HP Z 3D Camera, and more

Written By published January 8, 2018

Today at CES, HP announced a series of new products ranging from a powerful convertible and its newest Always-Connected 2-in-1 to a groundbreaking 3D camera and cutting-edge gaming technology. Let’s take a look:



HP ENVY x2

HP ENVY x2 shown in angle view with keyboard and pen attached.

The new HP ENVY x2 is a premium detachable powered by Intel and Windows 10 that gives you versatility, performance, and long battery in a thin, light, and durable design. It offers mobile flexibility to stay connected with an instant-on experience with optional 4G LTE, so you can enjoy entertainment on the go and stay connected in and out of the home or office without having to find a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Other features include:

  • The fanless CNC Machined Aluminum tablet is 7.9 mm and 1.69 lbs.
  • Features a brilliant 12.3-inch diagonal touch WUXGA+ display8 with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for increased durability and scratch resistance when on the go.
  • The leather-like textured case in Oxford Blue integrates an adjustable stand to transform the device into laptop, reading and tablet modes.
  • The backlit keyboard has a 1.3 mm key travel for a smooth typing experience in any lighting condition.
  • The pen offers a natural drawing and writing experience with simultaneous pen and touch with Windows Ink.
  • Up to 17 hours of battery life and Windows 10, stay productive on Wi-Fi, in sync with Connected Modern Standby, and connect with an LTE-Advanced support option.
  • 7th generation Intel Core Y-Series processors and optimized thermal design boosts performance and is equipped with up to 256 GB PCIe SSD Storage to store presentations and multi-task with up to 8GB LPDDR3 memory.

Pricing and availability: HP ENVY x2 will be available Spring 2018. Pricing and mobile carriers will be disclosed closer to product availability.

HP Spectre x360 15

HP Spectre x360 15 angle view laptop mode with pen

The HP Spectre x360 15 is designed with impressive performance and high discrete graphics capabilities featuring 8th generation Intel Core quad-core processors with Radeon RX Vega M to handle the most intensive tasks. You can effortlessly produce, simulate, edit large 3D photo and video renders, edit 4K video, create artwork designs, develop apps, stream movies, and play games without slowing down.

Imagination is the limit with 4K UHD 15.6-inch diagonal touch display and HP Tilt Pen to set ideas in motion on the digital canvas with Windows Ink. The durable, brilliant Corning Gorilla Glass 4 display is strong and scratch-resistant for when on the go and using a touch display.

Other features include:

  • Responsive performance and graphics capabilities with the choice of:
  • 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8705G processor with Radeon RX Vega M graphics offering up to 12 hours of battery life with Fast Charge Technology – 50 percent in 30 minutes
  • 8th generation Intel Core quad-core processors with NVIDIA GeForce MX 150 graphics with up to 13.5 hours of battery life with Fast Charge Technology – 90 percent in 90 minutes.
  • Built from an aluminum CNC machined chassis with a new angular profile at 19.5 mm enable 2.5 times faster performance and weighs 4.72 lbs.
  • Speakers now sit above the keyboard for an improved audio experience in any mode while allowing the keyboard to offer numeric keypad ideal for Adobe short-cut keys.
  • The 4K UHDX 15.6-inch diagonal touch display and optional HP Tilt Pen set ideas in motion on the digital canvas. The durable and brilliant Corning Gorilla Glass 4 display is strong and scratch-resistant for when creating on the go and using a touch display.
  • Packed into this powerful PC includes an IR camera supporting Windows Hello and a fingerprint reader to log in safely and seamlessly.
  • Available in Dark Ash Silver with Copper Luxe accents

Pricing and availability: HP Spectre x360 15-inch starting pricing is $1,369.99 and will be available at HP.com and Best Buy on March 18.

HP Z 3D Camera

HP Z 3D Camera attached from the rear

The HP Z 3D Camera by HP reinvents creative workflows and sparks spontaneous collaboration. The down-facing camera simply attaches to your display to capture and digitize 3D objects, 2D documents, and live video.

Other features include:

  • Minimum footprint, maximum compatibility: With a unique design, it attaches to your display, minimizing desktop space for real-time capture and visualization.
  • 3D scanning as easy as recording video: Create life-like digital images by rotating any object in your hands or positioning under the camera – SLAM tracking and scanning technology constructs the 3D model in real time.
  • Made for PBR and VR workflows: Scan objects with computer-graphics-friendly resolutions that maintain separate texture maps for physical-based rendering (PBR) and Virtual Reality (VR) applications.
  • Picture-perfect remote collaboration. Share captures or live videos of notes and sketches directly from your desktop.

OMEN Game Stream

OMEN GameStream shown with person wearing headphones playing video games on a PC

OMEN Game Stream allows gamers to play top AAA games anytime and anywhere by leveraging the power and performance of their OMEN PC on any Windows 10 device with a high-speed internet connection.

Please visit HP.com to learn more about everything HP announced today, and head over here to read more partner news out of CES!