StreamingВ your notebook’s desktop wirelessly onto a large screen TV–the ideal 10-foot experience– is still in its infancy, but HP’s new Wireless TV Connect, which the company announced today, is a good step forward. The device consists of two boxes, both a little smaller than a paperback book. One box connects to a TV using HDMI; the other box connects to a notebook’s HDMI and USB ports.
Unlike Intel’s Wireless Display technology (available in laptops such as the Toshiba Satellite E205), there was little to no delay when moving the cursor on the notebook and it appearing on the screen, which bodes well for those who wish to use this setup for gaming. Additionally, HP’s device lets you stream content–be it Blu-rays, streaming movies, and so on–in full 1080p. Yes, it’s a bit bulky, especially if you’re using it with a smaller notebook, but the technology is new, so we’ll give it a pass for now.
The Wireless TV Connect should be available next month for $199.
More Fall 2010 HP Product Announcements
Mini 210: В New design, new software, and new specs.
Pavilion dm3: This affordable ultraportable runs cooler than ever, and is more stylish, too.
Envy 14 Beats Edition: The Envy 14 gets new color schemes, headphones, and audio inspired by Dr. Dre.
Envy 17 3D: The biggest Envy now packs a 3D screen and quad-core power.
HP today announced a number of new systems for the fall, ranging from small, inexpensive netbooks to monstrous 17-inch systems. We’ll get into more detail in separate posts, but here’s a quick rundown of each. Click on each link for specs, pricing, images, and hands-on video.
Mini 210: The company’s netbook gets updated with a new design, new software, and new specs.
Pavilion dm3: This affordable ultraportable runs cooler than ever, and is more stylish, too.
Envy 14 Beats Edition: Just like the regular Envy 14, but with a new color scheme, headphones, and audio inspired by Dr. Dre.
Envy 17 3D: The biggest Envy of them all now comes with a 3D screen, courtesy of ATI, and quad-core power.
Wireless TV Connect: Unlike Intel’s WiDi technology, HP’s wireless HD streaming solution syncs 1080p video between your notebook and television without a hitch or delay.
What, the Envy 14 isn’t cool enough for you? Then how about the Dr. Dre-inspired Envy 14 Beats Edition?
While this notebook has the same internal specs as the regular Envy 14–which means Intel Core i5 processors and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 graphics, the Beats Edition will be decked out in all black, with the red Beats Audio logo on the lid. Instead of white backlighting, the keys will glow red; overall, the notebook looksВ intimidating–in a good way. Sure, you don’t get the powerful audio mixing tools that came with the Envy 15 Beats Unlimited Edition, but this machine costs over a grand less ($1,249 starting price vs. $2,299).
Inside, the Envy 14 Beats Edition will feature Beats audio technology, designed in part by Dr. Dre, which means audio quality above and beyond what you’d normally get out of a notebook. The Envy 14 will also come with Beats Solo headphones from Monster, which will help users fully enjoy the sound coming out of their system.
The Envy 14 Beats Edition is on sale now. Check out specs, images, and more new HP products after the jump.
CPU: 2.53-GHz Intel Core i5-460M
RAM/Expandable to: 4GB/8GB
Graphics/Memory: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650/1GB
The storage device that holds your OS, programs, and data. Learn MoreHard drive size/speed: 640GB/7200 rpm
Display size/resolution: 14.5 inches/1366 x 768
Ports: 3 USB 2.0, eSATA/USB, HDMI, Ethernet, headphone, mic
We really liked the Envy 14, and now HP is debuting the desktop replacement version, the Envy 17. Like the smaller Envys, it features an etched aluminum lid and an island-style backlit keyboard. The 17.3-inch Radiance Infinity display will support a native resolution of 1080p, and be able to show up to 82 percent of the color gamut. So it’ll be nice to look at.
As if the premium build of the Envy 17 weren’t enough, HP is making the system even more compelling by adding 3D technology. Curiously, it’s ATI who’s supplying the specs and tech, as it looks to compete with solutions from Nvidia and TriDef that are already on the market. Similar to Nvidia’s solution, ATI uses active-shutter glasses and a 120-Hz display.
Because there’s a general lack of 3D content , the Envy 17 will come with highlights from the 2010 NBA All-Star game. Because if anything will compel you to buy this system, clips from a year-old sporting event will do the trick. Still, it’s better than nothing.
Other specs of this powerhouse include Blu-ray, a quad-core Core i7 processor, Graphics chips are responsible for processing all images sent to your computer?s display. Learn Morediscrete graphics formerly known as ATI Mobility Radeon HD, and Beats Audio.
HP says the system should be available around the holidays. Pricing has yet to be determined, but considering the specs, and previous 3D systems, we would guess that the notebook would be at least $1,600. HP would only say it will be under two grand.
Check out В gallery images and read about more new HP product announcements below.
Last year when HP introduced the original Mini 210 we praised its design and keyboard/touchpad combo, but the battery life left something to be desired. Today the company announced a refresh for the netbook that includes an improved keyboard and touchpad, Intel’s dual-core Atom CPU, easier upgradability, and a wide range of beautiful colors.
The HP Mini 210-2061NR is definitely a good-looking machine. Though the 10.1-inch system weighs a little over 3 pounds, it’s less than an inch thick and feels really good in the hand. The 360 degree design gives it an all-over smooth and seamless look. Plus, whichever color you choose – charcoal, crimson red, luminous rose, lavender frost, or ocean drive – extends from the lid to the bottom of the netbook. I also like that the lid and bottom have a matte finish, so fingerprints shouldn’t be an issue.
Though this isn’t one of the runway-ready HP models, style is clearly an important factor. The netbook comes with a matching sleeve and users can also opt for a matching wireless mini mouse with micro receiver.
The bottom panel removes easily, as you’ll see in our hands-on video below, and allows easy access for users who want to upgrade the hardware themselves. Sadly, the max RAM this system can take is 1GB, but perhaps it will be enough for the 1.66-GHz Intel Atom N455 dual-core processor. The The storage device that holds your OS, programs, and data. Learn Morehard drive is a speedy 7,200 rpm with 250GB of space. And wireless N for fast Internet access.
Even though the Mini 210 will come with Intel’s Graphics chips are responsible for processing all images sent to your computer?s display. Learn Moreintegrated graphics standard, the dual-core CPU is supposed to power this baby enough for smooth full screen 720p video and streaming media. With great power comes great battery drain, so users might want to opt for the 6-cell battery over the 3-cell. Configurations start at $329.
We’re looking forward to putting this to the test when the netbook comes out. Until then, check out our hands-on video and gallery or read about more of HP’s fall 2010 announcements below.
Saying “Mark Hurd” around the HP offices might earn you a dirty look these past few weeks, but when it comes the bottom line, the company’s likely feeling a bit more relieved. For the third quarter ending July 31, the company said that it earned net revenue of $30.7 billion, up 11.4 percent from last year.
It was a similar story across the board — all of HP’s divisions saw upticks in sales by several percentage points. Enterprise Storage And Servers led the pack, with revenues of $4.4 billion (an increase of 19 percent from the previous year).
In a statement, Cathie Lesjak, HP’s chief financial officer and interim chief executive officer, was straightforward about the company’s financial performance.
“The broad-based strength of HP’s Q3 performance further demonstrates the power of our strategy and the discipline of our execution,” said Lesjak. “We raised our full-year outlook and are continuing to build momentum in driving out costs, investing for profitable growth and capitalizing on HP’s competitive advantages in the marketplace.”
The company’s third quarter performance effectively doubles as Hurd’s swan song, since it was his last at HP’s helm. Per VentureBeat, Lesjak even admitted as much, saying that Hurd “left this company in great shape.”
For the most part, Dell’s financial figures went in a similar direction. The company’s second quarter performance saw its overall revenue increase to $15.5 billion, up 22 percent from the previous year. Most of its divisions saw double-digit gains in revenue, but consumer revenue stayed flat at $2.9 billion.
In a statement, Dell CEO Michael Dell said:
“We continue to strengthen our portfolio of data center solutions at an aggressive pace with the addition of key IP, talent and technology. This quarter’s results are a strong reflection of the progress we’ve made, and we remain very focused on delivering the best possible solutions and services to meet our customers’ IT needs.”
The HP Mini 210 HD is a small laptop that’s both stylish and a bit more capable than many other 10 inch netbooks thanks to its high resolution 1366 x 768 pixel display. HP first introduced the Mini 210 series earlier this year, but after phasing out the budget model with a lower resolution screen, the HP Mini 210 HD is all that’s left.
But with a starting price of just $330, this model isn’t exactly going to break the bank, and if you’re in the market for a 10 inch netbook there are a number of reasons to consider the HP Mini 210 HD.
On the other hand, the high resolution display is both a blessing and a curse in some cases and it may not be for everyone. The touchpad and keyboard can take a little getting used to. And the base model ships with a 3 cell battery which doesn’t provide the same kind of run time I’ve come to expect from other netbooks.
HP sent me a demo unit to review. It features a 10.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor and integrated GMA 3150 graphics. It has 1GB of memory, a 160GB hard drive, 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth and runs Windows 7 Starter Edition. As configured, this netbook would run $370. The base model comes with Windows XP and has a black lid.
Some models are also available with a Broadcom Crystal HD video accelerator, GPS, Windows 7 Home Premium or other features, which will increase the price, but my test unit didn’t include this feature.
We’ve seen dozens of netbooks come out of Shanzai shops in China which look like exact replicas (or at least distant cousins) of name brand computers. But one company is taking things to a new level by not just cloning the look and feel of the HP Mini 5102 netbook — but also cloning HP’s packaging… sort of.
Tenda’s HP Mini 5102 clone features the same color scheme, chiclet-style keyboard, and touchpad and button design as the HP Mini 5102. It loks pretty sexy overall.
The company also created a box which looks nearly identical to one you would get with an actual HP netbook. Emblazoned on the back is the slogan “The Computer is Personal Again,” written in multiple languages using the same funky font HP goes with.
But there are two funny things about this. First, the HP Mini 5102 is a business-class netbook, and if memory serves it doesn’t come in the “Personal again” packaging. And second, while the Tenda laptop looks like an HP Mini 5102, it’s actually much larger since the Tenda notebook has an 11.6 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display while the HP Mini 5102 has a 10.2 inch screen.
The Tenda laptop has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, 1GB of memory, and typical netbook specs. But I’m betting it doesn’tВ have the premium features you get with the real HP Mini 5102 like a 7200RPM hard drive, spill-resistant keyboard, or accelerometer and hard drive protection system.
Everyone familiar with mobile technology knows how expensive and power-hungry device screens can be, but researchers at HP want to create lightweight, rugged, and incredibly cheap displays by leveraging a new, plastic-centric production process. The secret? High-volume roll-to-roll mechanics that can produce high-performance transistor arrays on 33-centimeter plastic rolls for screens that cost just $10 per square foot—roughly one-tenth the price of conventional displays. HP has partnered with Phicot, a manufacturer of thin-film electronics based in Ames, Iowa, and plans to produce about 46,500 square meters of these transistor arrays within the next year. If the venture proves successful, electronics manufacturers may soon have access to cheap, durable, and distortion-free plastic displays for a variety of devices, from cell phones, laptops, and eReaders to billboard-size video ads.
The HP Mini 210 HD is an interesting 10 inch netbook for a couple of reasons. It’s thin and light, and has an interesting case design with a single sheet of plastic over the lid and a matching colored sheet of plastic on the base of the computer. And the laptop has a 1366 x 768 pixel high resolution display, which is a rare feature on a machine with a 10.1 inch screen.
But one of my favorite features of this netbook is the case design which allows you to remove the bottom panel without a screwdriver. This makes upgrading the RAM, replacing the hard drive, or inserting a PCIe card incredibly easy.
When you remove the battery you’ll find two orange buttons which you can press to release the bottom plate of the netbook. You actually have to tug pretty hard to get the panel off, but the plastic is pretty sturdy so it’s save to pull pretty hard — although you might want to press and hold the orange buttons again if nothing seems to be moving.
I shot a brief video showing how to remove the base panel on this laptop, which you can check out after the break.
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StreamingВ your notebook’s desktop wirelessly onto a large screen TV–the ideal 10-foot experience– is still in its infancy, but HP’s new Wireless TV Connect, which the company announced today, is a good step forward. The device consists of two boxes, both a little smaller than a paperback book. One box connects to a TV using HDMI; the other box connects to a notebook’s HDMI and USB ports.
HP today announced a number of new systems for the fall, ranging from small, inexpensive netbooks to monstrous 17-inch systems. We’ll get into more detail in separate posts, but here’s a quick rundown of each. Click on each link for specs, pricing, images, and hands-on video.
We really liked the Envy 14
