Hewlett-Packard on October 1 unveiled its ElitePad 900 Windows 8 tablet targeting business users.

HP's ElitePad 900 will be an 11-inch, 1.5 pound device, complete with 3G/4G connectivity. The 1.5-pound tablet is comprised of CNC-machined aluminum and Gorilla Glass. The tablet also features an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 1080p front-facing offering for video chat.

The tablet will run on Windows 8 software and Atom-based Intel processor, 2 GB RAM and a choice between 32 and 64 GB storage options. It will get about 10 hours of battery life per charge.

Other accessory options include a tablet pen, rugged protection case and a docking station. The dock is the most interesting option here and aims to create a desktop-like experience by providing support for a second monitor, full-sized keyboard an array of extra ports.

The pricing is not yet available. Source: HP

HP Z1 All-in-One Workstation with NVIDIA Quadro graphics has launched. Very slick and Very Slim!

HP Z1 Workstation Specs with too-list design and packs in a Intel Core i3-2120, Xeon E3-1245 or Xeon E3-1280 processors, 27-inch IPS LED display, 30-bit panel, 178 degree viewing angles, 10 billion colors, dual USB 3.0 slots, slot-loading Blu-ray burners, easy upgradeability, HD video camera, 23.0 x 26.0 x 16.5 inches (HxWxD) Dimensions.



HP Z1 Workstation Technical Specifications:
CPU: Intel Core i3-2120, Xeon E3-1245 or Xeon E3-1280 processors
Display: 27-inch IPS LED display, 30-bit panel, 178 degree viewing angles, 10 billion colors
Resolution: 2560×1440
Webcam: HD 1080p video camera (tilts 20 degrees, can be physically locked out for use in sensitive areas)
Sound: SRS premium speakers (zero internal vibration)
Stereo microphone array
Storage: One internal 3.5-inch HDD or two 2.5-inch 10k HDDs/SSDs
Optical storage: Slot-loading DVD+/-RW, Blu-ray writeable
Graphics options:
Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 2000 or P3000
Entry 3D: NVIDIA Q500M Graphics
Midrange 3D: NVIDIA Q1000M or Q3000M Graphics
High-end 3D: NVIDIA Q4000M Graphics
Networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless networking: 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 3.0+HS
Inputs: 2x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, 1x FireWire IEEE1394a, Mic/Headphone jacks, 6-in-1 card reader, Video in/out
Power supply: 400W 90% efficient
Dimensions: 23.0 x 26.0 x 16.5 inches (HxWxD)
Can recline a full 90 degrees for upgradeability and access
Warranty: Limited 3-year NBD Parts and Labor with 24/7 phone support

HP Z1 Workstation Price Availability:

Availability date: 04/2012
Price at launch: $1,899.00


Watch Introducing the HP Z1 Workstation.

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The Hewlett Packard G60-630US is a versatile laptop that looks great and feels great to use too, especially because of the numeric keypad and full size keyboard, making data entry and typing an absolute breeze. Something you certainly wouldn't find on a netbook like the HP Mini Note 5101.

The integrated Intel graphics chip does in normal operation, the work satisfactorily and energy efficient. I alway watch movies and play casual games, Even with modern games (The sims3) no visible judder. Fan consistently quiet if one does not, or holds a similar task for the computer. The keyboard (unfortunately without number pad), well made, quiet (subjective opinion). The touch pad is framed into the case, makes a good impression. Switch it off with tap in the upper left corner. Multi-touch gestures (leaves, call a particular program) it can handle.
HP 15.6" G60-630US Specification:

• Type: General Purpose, Value
• Processor Name: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4400
• Operating System :Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
• Processor: Speed 2.2 GHz
• RAM: 3 GB
• Weight: 6.2 lb
• Screen Size: 15.6 inches
• Screen Size Type: widescreen
• Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• Storage Capacity (as Tested): 320 GB
• Rotation Speed: 5400 rpm
• Networking Options: 802.11n
• Primary Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW DL with HD-DVD-RW
• Battery Type: 47 Whr (Watt hours)
• Tech Support: one year, 24/7
• MobileMark 2007 – Standard HP G60-630US Battery Productivity Load (hrs:min): 3:30

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The HP ProBook 6460b is a mid-range to high-end business laptop similar to the HP ProBook 6360b. The main differences between the two models are screen size (the 6460b sports a 14" display, the 6360b a 13.3" display) and graphics options (the 6460b can be configured with an AMD Radeon HD 6470M GPU while the 6360b is only available with integrated Intel HD graphics).

From writing reports to attending mobile meetings, this HP ProBook with a 14" display is the perfect professional assistant for everyday business tasks. Keep your notebook looking and performing well. Bead-blast aluminum display enclosure, a magnesium-reinforced ABS chassis, and a bottom-case drain help protect against everyday wear and tear. Create, edit and share projects without slow load times, freeze-ups or stalls. Streamlined, powerful processing keeps you working fast and efficiently.
HP ProBook 6460b Specifications :

• CPU / processor: 2.1-GHz Intel Core I3-2310M
• Operating System: MS Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
• RAM: 4GB
• RAM expandable to: 8GB
• Hard Drive Capacity: 320GB
• Hard Drive Speed​​: 7,200 rpm
• Hard Drive Type: SATA Hard Drive
• Wide screen: 14 inches
• Native Resolution: 1366 × 768
• Optical Drive: DVD + /-RW DL
• Optical Drive Speed​​: 8x
• Graphics card: Intel HD 3000 Graphics
• Video Memory: Shared
• Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n
• Wi-Fi Model: Broadcom
• Wide Touchpad: 3.9 x 1.8 inches
• Ports (excluding USB): Docking Connector; eSATA / USB; Ethernet; ExpressCard/54; Firewire; Headphone; Microphone: Mini Display Port; Modem; VGA
• Number of USB ports: 4
• Card Slots: 2-1 card reader
• Warranty / Support: one-year standard parts and labor warranty, pick-up or carry-in, and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support.
• Size: 13.3 x 9.1 x 1.3 inches
• Weight: 5.2 pounds

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The HP EliteBook 8760w offers a 17.3-inch diagonal, high-definition (HD) screen, a choice of high-performing AMD FirePro or nVidia Quadro professional graphics and up to 4GB of video memory. The NVIDIA Quadro 5010M is a much more incremental update to its predecessor than the GeForce GTX 485M was to the 480M, though I suspect NVIDIA opted to continue using GF1x0 for their top shelf mobile workstation GPU due to its superior HPC capabilities.


HP EliteBook 8760w Specifications :

• Comes with 17.3-inch diagonal HD display with resolution.
• The resolution of display is 1600 x 900/1920 x 1080 pixel.
• Up to 32GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM support.
• SATA II (7200 rpm) hard disk.
• Up to 750GB HDD or up to 256GB SSD.
• Equipped with Intel Core i7/i5 processor.
• AMD FirePro M5950 1GB or NVIDIA Quadro 3000M/4000M/5010M graphics.
• Includes Mobile Intel QM67 Express chipset.
• HD web camera.
• 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi is available.
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity.
• Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL, DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL & DVD-ROM.
• Includes a DVD or Blu-ray drive.
• USB 2.0 charging port, VGA and DisplayPort output.
• An ExpressCard slot & card reader.
• Embedded with two USB 3.0 ports & an eSATA.
• Impressive stereo speakers with SRS premium sound.
• Powered by 8-cell 83WHr battery.
• Fingerprint Reader.
• Stereo headphone/line-out & stereo microphone in.
• 41.65 x 27.27 x 3.74 cm of dimensions.
• weighs 3.47 kg.

How can install Ubuntu Linux on HP TouchPad?

Running Ubuntu Linux on the HP TouchPad has already been made possible, although its not very easy for the beginners. It involves partitioning the storage space on the tablet, and Dual booting.

Pre-requisite: Install Preware
PreWare is an app store for homebrew apps that are not on webOS App Catalog, just like 3rd party markets on android or Cydia on iOS. For installation, you can follow Internals Wiki. To summarize, you would either need Official HP SDK and using the webOS Quick Install tool, or you can even use using a standalone installer.
1. Install Meta doctor
Refer to Guide: Set up Meta-Doctor
Summary of what you need to do:

• On Mac OS X or Linux, install Git and Java runtime, install Palm Novacom software, and download the meta-doctor scripts.
• Download and run the webOS Doctor.
• Create an ext3fs partition on your device (chrooting), ideally it should be large enough to accomodate a Ubuntu install, 4gb min.
• Then mount the ext3fs partition when your device boots. (More instructions at the PreCentral forums).

2. UbuntuChroot
Refer to Guide: UbuntuChroot
Summary:

• In PreWare, make sure the WebOS Internals Testing Feeds are enabled.
• Install Xecutah and Ubuntu 11.04 CHroot.
• Run XServer.
• Return to Xecutah and tap Ubuntu 11.04 Chroot.

Enabling Graphical Ubuntu.
If you made it to here, you will have full access to Ubuntu CLI. To get the graphical interface, use apt-get install to install Ubuntu packages. Run either of the following:
apt-get install icewm Xfce
apt-get install icewm LXDE
Running Gnome, KDE
You can install your favorite GUI its just that they are more resource hungry (more prominently RAM) and you don’t really want to kill your tablet.
App compatibility
When downloading an app, just look for ARM compatible ones. If you are a developer & find an open source app that doesn’t have a ARM binary, you can always build it for ARM architecture.

The HP Pavilion dv7t Quad Edition combines performance, productivity and entertainment into one sleek package. Run several applications at once with the responsive 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor2 with 4-way Multi-Task Processing, while you enjoy Beats Audio™ with outstanding digital music playback with quad speakers and triple bass subwoofer for virtual surround sound and optional Blu-ray player7.
HP Pavilion dv7t features the following specifications:

• Intel Core i7-2630QM quad-core CPU (2.0 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 2.9 GHz
• 17.3" diagonal HD+ HP BrightView (glossy) LED Display (1600 x 900)
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 8GB DDR3 memory
• 660GB total, dual hard drive system (160GB SSD + 500GB at 7200RPM)
• 1GB GDDR5 Radeon HD 6770M graphics
• Blu-ray player and SuperMulti DVD burner
• Gigabit Ethernet and Intel 802.11b/g/n wireless
• TrueVision HD webcam
• 6-cell Li-ion battery (55 Wh) and 120W power adapter
• Dimensions: 16.3" x 10.8" x 1.2"
• Weight: 6.72 with standard battery
• MSRP Starting at $1,049.99

Build and Design
The new HP Pavilion dv7t consists of umber-colored glossy plastic materials with a hard metallic finish. HP has been known to go mostly for style over functionality in its build quality in the 17-inch entertainment notebook realm, but this time around the outer build quality seems to have improved greatly from the last 17-inch dv7t.
Review Summary:
The HP Pavilion dv7t is a powerful multimedia notebook with a good combination of processor, storage, and graphics performance.
Pros
Excellent performance
Fantastic audio quality
Good port selection
Excellent build quality with an appealing design

Cons
Underdeveloped touchpad
Heat issue in one spot
Low(ish) battery life.