The HP Envy 23 TouchSmart, Envy 20 TouchSmart, SpecterONE and the Pavilion 20 AIOs are the company’s latest additions that feature a compact form factor to save on space. All four desktop PCs are to run on the Windows 8 platform that’s slated for release in October.
As their names suggest, the Envy 23 TouchSmart and Envy 20 TouchSmart desktops flaunt a 23-inch and 20-inch HD 10-point multi-touch display, respectively. Both run on the latest Intel processors with optional ExpressCache SSDs and up to 3TB of HDD capacity. They are equipped with the Beat Audio technology and the Connected Backup tool as well.
“The clean look of an all-in-one PC and the ease of one-cord set-up are key reasons customers turn to HP,” remarked James Mouton, senior vice president and general manager, Personal Computer Global Business Unit, HP. “The SpectreONE design is art as well as a powerful entertainment hub. Across our rich line of all-in-ones, we continue to drive value and differentiation that have earned us sales of more than 5 million all-in-ones.”
The SpectreONE has a compact and slim form factor with a thickness of 11.5mm. It dons a 23.6-inch flush-glass full HD screen and a wireless trackpad with multi-touch capabilities for enhanced input. The device packs in a 1GB Nvidia graphics card along with ExpressCache and SSD options. A number of ports including two USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 sockets are lined up on the chassis.
The Pavilion 20 arrives wrapped in an easel design with a 20-inch HD display. All four AIOs pack in features like Connected Photo, Connected Music and Connected Remote. Each desktop even sports a TrueVision HD webcam for video conferencing.
The HP Envy 23 TouchSmart and Envy 20 TouchSmart prices are marked at $999 (approx. Rs. 55,300) and $799 (approx. Rs. 44,220), respectively. Their release date is set to fall to in October. The SpecterONE will hit stores in November at a cost of $1,299 (approx. Rs. 71,890), while the Pavilion 20 will be available in October starting at $499 (approx. Rs. 27,610).
