Les 2024, commencing this Tuesday in Las Vegas, will have a primary focus on artificial intelligence, with businesses leveraging this technology to attract attention. Among these businesses, HP stands out for its integration of new AI capabilities into products like the HP Spectre x360 laptops, available in 14- and 16-inch models.
Distinctive Feature
The HP Spectre x360 laptops are described as cutting-edge devices equipped with CPU, GPU, and NPU, powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPUs. These laptops are acclaimed by the manufacturer as the “world’s most responsive notebook computers featuring built-in AI technology.”
Utilizing AI for tasks such as automatic performance optimization, which adjusts fan noise and temperature based on usage, these laptops offer enhanced efficiency in various applications, considering factors like open programs, location, and battery life.
One notable feature is Superpower, an AI assistant that can be personalized to understand user preferences and generate responses tailored to specific contexts, surpassing the capabilities of ChatGPT. HP ensures data privacy by employing a robust NPU to execute this Language Model (LLM) locally on the Spectre x360 laptop without transmitting data to external servers.
This advanced AI functionality enables users to interact with their laptops more intuitively, such as reviewing emails in context, extracting action items from meeting transcripts, and summarizing content directly on the NPU, optimizing power consumption.
Moreover, the Spectre x360 laptops come with a 2.8K OLED display that intelligently dims when the user looks away, adjusting the refresh rate to 48 Hz based on screen content to conserve battery life.
Enhanced security features like “walk away lock” and “wake on approach” provide added convenience by safeguarding user data without the need for manual password entry when unlocking the laptop after a brief absence.
The HP Spectre x360 14- and 16-inch models are competitively priced, starting at \(1,500 and \)1,600, respectively.
HP Entertainment Innovations Revealed at Les 2024
HP’s entertainment division is unveiling the Portent Transcend 14 and 16 gaming laptops at Les 2024, showcasing a blend of native and cloud-based AI solutions. Here are the highlights of HP’s gaming laptop announcements:
- OMEN Transcend 14 Game Laptop: Featuring a 2.8K 120 Hz VRR OLED display, up to 11.5 days of battery life, efficient heat dissipation, and integrated Intel and NVIDIA AI capabilities, this model will be available for pre-order starting January 8, with prices starting at $1,499.99.
- Portent Transcend 16 Game Laptop PC: An updated version of the 16.1-inch gaming laptop, equipped with an Intel Core i7 Hx processor and a high-quality 240 Hz OLED screen, will be released on January 10, starting at $1,899.99.
- Victus 16.1-inch Gaming Laptop: Scheduled for release in February at $1,199.99, this model features an enhanced Intel Core i7 HX processor.
- OMEN Transcend 32 Gaming Monitor: This groundbreaking monitor supports Dolby Vision and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 for superior visual quality. Pricing details will be announced later this month.
- Sign 16 Game Laptop PC: Priced at $1,199.99, this model will be available for purchase on January 10.
In addition to laptops, HP will introduce new HyperX accessories such as headphones, keyboards, joysticks, and other devices in the upcoming spring, including the HyperX Cloud Mini Headsets designed for young gamers.
New HP Accessories Showcased at Les 2024
HP is expanding its accessory lineup with innovative offerings like the Poly Voyager Free 20 wireless earbuds, featuring active noise cancellation and smart noise reduction, catering to remote workers and video conferencing users. These earbuds will be priced at $149.00 upon their release in May 2024.
Furthermore, HP is introducing the HP 690 rechargeable wireless mouse priced at \(60, the HP 400 Backlit Wired Keyboard currently available for \)50, and the HP 960 Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard set to launch in April at $119.
