PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP Inc. today unveiled the HP Spectre Folio , a stunning new device that sets a bold standard for premium PC innovation. HP set out to reinvent every aspect of the PC, from the materials used to build it to the experiences it can deliver. The result is a transformative form factor designed for true mobility and equipped to easily adapt to everyday use cases. The world’s first leather convertible PC,1 the Spectre Folio blends timeless craftsmanship with the latest technology to create a product unlike any other. The Spectre Folio builds on the success of traditional laptops, 2-in-1 devices and convertibles, which are designed primarily for specific productivity tasks or scenarios. The result is unprecedented versatility in a PC that seamlessly converts between three distinct positions. “The HP Spectre Folio is the PC reinvented, achieving the perfect balance of luxury design and cutting-edge engineering. It combines sophisticated style with incredible versatility to deliver an Always-Connected PC experience our customers are looking for,” said Alex Cho, President, Personal Systems, HP Inc. “HP continues to create the world’s most exciting devices that are leading the PC category into a new era of innovation. By listening to the needs of our customers and leveraging our design and engineering capabilities, HP is setting new benchmarks for the industry.” Exquisite Craftsmanship To create the Spectre Folio, HP embraced the art of “manucrafturing,” where meticulously designed hardware meets handcrafted materials. The 100 percent chromed tan, full-grain leather from which the device is made plays an important functional role. It is a durable material that provides a natural hinge and flexible chassis to enable a breakthrough new form factor. At the same time, its timeless aesthetic appeal, with accented stitching and precision edging, creates a sophisticated, luxurious quality often associated with fashion but has never been seen in a PC. The Spectre Folio will be available in two colors: Cognac Brown and Bordeaux Burgundy. Redefining Iconic PC Design with Masterful Engineering The convertible PC is now easier to use with the Spectre Folio’s simpler, seamless transitions to multiple positions. With one hand, the thin and light device moves effortlessly from a traditional laptop position typically used for productivity, to tent position that neatly tucks away the keyboard for sturdier support on the lap, to tablet position with a built-in tilt for intuitive inking – all made possible by strategically placed magnets and the unique flexibility of leather to act as a natural hinge. To achieve a thin and light design in this radically new form factor, the Spectre Folio incorporates one of the smallest motherboards in the industry, capitalizing on 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 (Y-series) processors.2 Additionally, an innovative fanless thermal design leverages the unique qualities of leather to create an experience that feels both cool and comfortable in the lap. HP also worked closely with the renowned global audio and lifestyle brand Bang & Olufsen to expertly tune the four front facing speakers for a superb audio experience in any of the device positions. Other features include up to 16 GB of memory, up to 2 TB of SSD storage3, and either a 300-nits FHD display or a low-power, 1W 400-nits FHD option for ideal viewing in any lighting condition. A 4K UHD display4 panel option will be available later this year. Always-On, Always-Connected PC Experiences The bold look of the Spectre Folio is matched with the latest premium technology features for consumers who desire beauty and power in their PC. Jetsetters and on-the-go professionals alike will appreciate HP’s focus on achieving ultra-mobility and connected modern standby, with up to 18 hours of battery life5. The Spectre Folio is the world’s first gigabit class LTE Intel® based laptop6, providing an Always Connected PC experience that is more secure than traditional public Wi-Fi® hot spots. The device also supports dual eSIM7, with an optional nano-SIM slot under the display and an optional embedded digital eSIM to easily and quickly connect to their cellular networks for blazing fast Internet and data. For customers activating the device on the Sprint network, Intel and Sprint are offering free unlimited data for six months with Autopay8. Pricing and Availability9 Pre-orders for the HP Spectre Folio will begin October 1, 2018, at Best Buy.com and HP.com. The HP Spectre Folio is expected to be available in Cognac Brown with an Intel® Core™ i7 processor at select Best Buy retail locations and BestBuy.com beginning October 29. The HP Spectre Folio is expected to be available at HP.com in Cognac Brown with an Intel® Core™ i5 processor for a starting price of $1,299.99. The HP Spectre Folio is expected to be available at HP.com in Cognac Brown with an Intel® Core™ i7 processor and LTE for a starting price of $1,499.99. The HP Spectre Folio in Bordeaux Burgundy is expected to be available in late December. The HP Spectre Folio with the 4K panel option is expected to be available in late December. The HP Spectre Folio Pouch and the HP Spectre Folio Sleeve are expected to be available at HP.com in November for $49.99 and $69.99 respectively. For more information about HP Spectre Folio – including downloadable images and datasheets – please visit the HP Press Center. For an in-depth look at the design of the Spectre Folio, visit The Garage. Watch the product reveal live via YouTube or Facebook Live, and visit HP’s Facebook page to see “Stories of Reinvention” from American fashion designer Alexander Wang , American R&B duo Chloe x Halle , Argentina-Spanish artist Felipe Pantone , and German designer Errolson Hugh . Share your reactions using the #thePCReinvented and #keepreinventing hashtags on social media. About HP HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our portfolio of printers, PCs, mobile devices, solutions, and services, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at http://www.hp.com . Jenni Balthrop, HP jenni.balthrop@hp.com www.hp.com/go/newsroom 1 Product exterior and outer keyboard is 100 percent genuine full grain leather as of 9/18/18. 2 Multi-core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s numbering, branding and/or naming is not a measurement of higher performance. 3 For solid state drives, TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 35GB of system disk is reserved for system recovery software. 4 Full high-definition (FHD) content required to view FHD images. 4K content required to view full 4K images. 5 Windows 10/ MM14 battery life will vary depending on various factors including product model, configuration, loaded applications, features, use, wireless functionality, and power management settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage. See www.bapco.com for additional details. The battery capacity decreases to less than 100 percent when the computer operates under high temperatures for an extended period of time. 6 Based on Intel eSIM design on Intel architecture. HP Spectre Folio can connect to ATT, T-Mobile, and Sprint is coming soon. Verizon not available. Module designed for up to 1 Gbps download speeds as carriers deploy 5 carrier aggregation and 100Mhz channel bandwidth, requires activation and separately purchased service contract. Check with service provider for coverage and availability in your area. Connection speeds will vary due to location, environment, network conditions, and other factors. 4G LTE not available in all regions. 7 HP Spectre Folio is designed with dual eSIM support, from either a physical SIM card slot or an embedded eSIM. One SIM tray for physical SIM cards and an electronic SIM (eSIM) is embedded in the device. eSIM functionality is network provider dependent. Check with service provider for availability and details. 8 Excludes taxes, fees and surcharges, and requires Autopay. After 6 months, pay $15/mo. with $5/mo. Autopay discount. Cancel anytime. Speed maximums use rules and restrictions apply. 9 Pricing from HP.com, subject to change without notice. Retailers pricing may vary.<doc-sep>HP Spectre x360 13 review: A better, faster backflipping laptop Watch Now If you're looking for a laptop that feels warmer to the touch than aluminum and yet comes with the added aroma of leather, HP's new Spectre Folio convertible PC has you covered. The PC maker claims to have reinvented the PC with the Spectre Folio's design, which features 'cognac-brown' or 'Bordeaux-burgundy' leather surrounding the keyboard and trackpad, and a leather cover that makes it look more like a fashion accessory yet is functionally an integral part of the convertible's tablet and tent positions. With the extra weight and bulk of leather, HP has worked to ensure it remains a thin and light design. To achieve that goal, it's employed "one of the smallest motherboards in the industry" and Intel's 8th Gen Core i5 and i7 Y-Series CPUs. The Core i7 model also includes an Intel gigabit LTE chip, making it an Intel-based alternative to the lower performance but long battery life Snapdragon Arm-based mobile PCs in Microsoft's Always Connected class of PCs. HP says the Spectre Folio has an 18-hour battery life. The Spectre Folio LTE version will work on AT&T's and T-Mobile's networks, with Sprint support coming soon. Verizon is not available, according to HP. HP's new leather-clad convertible can be bought with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage. SEE: 20 pro tips to make Windows 10 work the way you want (free PDF) The models are currently available with 13.3 FHD touchscreen screen with 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. However, HP is also planning to release a 4K UHD display panel in December. An HP digital pen is included and the keyboard is backlit. According to HP's global head of design Stacy Wolff, the Spectre Folio is a product of the company's exploration into making technology more human, which includes giving it a smell that creates a memory. "Have you sniffed your PC recently?" Wolff asked. "Other than a whiff of ozone, they generally really don't have a smell, there is no memory associated with them. It's pretty cold. We wanted something that offered more than that, and that was our mission." The cognac-brown Spectre Folio with a Core i7 CPU will be available from Best Buy stores and its website from October 29. The model with a Core i5 processor without LTE will start at $1,300, while the Core i7 model with LTE will start at $1,500. HP expects to release the Bordeaux-burgundy option in late December. Image: HP Previous and related coverage The HP Spectre Folio in all its leather-bound glory (CNET) HP flips to a new chapter in the evolution of laptop design. 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We explore the options and list some of the best.<doc-sep>During a keynote at its PC Reinvented event in New York city today, HP made some rather bold claims that were backed up by a rather bold new entrant to the PC-style market. Today, HP unveiled its Spectre Folio, a leather-clad two-in-one that claims to offer 18 hours of fanless battery and productivity. Where the Spectre Folio stands out, besides being mostly made of leather, are in a few key areas such as its 4K screen paired with its 18-hour battery life, 4G LTE connectivity options and HP's new converging mechanism that makes use of the 100% genuine leather design. The Spectre Folio makes use of a built-in framework that allows the device to collapse into itself in more of book or magazine form when converted from PC to tablet use. There is also a media mode that allows the dive to showcase just the display in a sort of tent mode. The Spectre Folio will come in several configurations starting with an Intel Core i5 model starting at $1,299 and a Core i7 model priced at $1,399. To get the full benefit of Spectre Folio's design, users will need to shell out $1,499 for the LTE enabled variant with Core i7 processing, tack on some additions for 4K display options and burgundy color choice. HP plans on selling the Spectre Folio at its website HP.com as well as local Best Buys throughout the US starting in December. Share This Post:<doc-sep>
HP has shown off the HP Spectre Folio, a “completely new” device that it promises will reinvent computing as we know it, and is the most versatile convertible the company has ever made. While we were hoping for something a bit more revolutionary, HP is obviously proud of the device, with a design that it describes as “modern vintage meets technology”. The company, which was holding its PC Reinvented event in New York, claims that the convertible Spectre Folio is a premium laptop that goes beyond anything it has made before. In a bold statement, HP claims the Spectre Folio “basically has no flaws.” We’ll be putting that claim to the test soon when we get our hands on the device. Premium design At the launch event, HP made a big deal of the design of the Spectre Folio, with a leather build that not only feels premium, but helps make the Spectre Folio even more versatile. HP said it wanted to push the envelope when it comes to technology, and one of the design considerations revolved around designing a computer with a chassis covered in 100% genuine leather. By marrying metal and hide, the company believes it’s made a “truly transformative” form factor for the HP Spectre Folio. It also comes with a 4K touch screen with Gorilla Glass protection. HP claims that the HP Spectre Folio will last all day, running for 18 hours on a single charge. HP has managed to do that with an 8th generation dual core Intel CPU, and collaborated with Intel to create one of the smallest motherboards in the industry, so the HP Spectre Folio remains thin and light, with a huge battery life. It supports 4G LTE as well, allowing you to connect to the internet wherever you are. It will be available in US and major European countries, and ATT, Sprint and T-Mobile networks will be supported in the US. The HP Spectre Folio will go on sale for $1,400 in the US and £1,499 in the UK (about AU$2,700). Pre-orders start today, and the units will start shipping by the end of October. Keep your eyes on TechRadar for our hands-on review of the HP Spectre Folio.