By: Lionell Go-Macahilig
Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia --Â HP is fueling the race to space at the HP Home Planet 2018. In its latest innovation presentation in Kuala Lumpur, HP revealed that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is sending 120 HP ZBook Worstations to the Intenational Space Station (ISS) to help push the boundaries of science and discovery.
HP's technology will be used to support over 500 experiments conducted by ISS each year, monitor support the health of astronauts, and be part of the mission command and control functions. The event also hosted a panel session with the Singapore Space and Technology Association.
HP's latest innovations are designed to cater to today's mobile workers and consumers who are reinventing the way they live, work, and play.
Embarking on the theme "Our Home Today, Our World Tomorrow," the event anchors on the relentless pursuit of reinvention fired up by the digital workforce comprising consumers and SMBs in the Southesat Asian region.
HP's Vice President for Product Management in Consumer Notebook category, Josephine Tan, cascaded HP's approach in combining premium design, security, and performance on its new line of Premium PCs: the HP Spectre Foio, HP Spectre 13 X360, and the HP Spectre 15 X360. HP's Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Korea, Koh Kong Meng, outlined the opportunities for consumers and SMBs in the region.
"As Southeast Asi and Korea continue on a path of growth, consumers and mobile workers alike need to take advantage of the megatrends; rapid urbanization, changing demographics, hyper globalization, and acceleration," said Koh.
HPÂ Spectre 360
Arriving in two display variants, 13-inch and 15-inch, the new HP Spectre 360 comes in a Poseidon Blue chassis and a dedicated webcam kill-switch for enhanced security. The new Spectre 360 sports a gem-cut design to strategically position ports, avoiding interference when moving or changing the position of the machine from laptop to tablet mode.
HPÂ Elitebook x360 1040 G5
Driving the development of devices suited for flexibility, mobility, and security for employees, HP commercial portfolio's Elitebook x360 1040 G5 is clad in a unibody CNC aluminium chassis and an anodized finish. Flaunting a 14-inch display in a 13-inch form factor, the convertible went through a rigorous MIL-SPEC testing.
HPÂ ZBooks Z Desktops
HP's Z portfolio is designed to elevate the professional creative workflows and deliver cost-optimized performance with software-certified experiences. HP ZBooks and Z Desktops give professionals the power and freedom to create and collaborate, doing these securely without compromising graphics power and expandability.
HPÂ PageWide Managed MFP Printers
The nex-generation HP PageWide MFPs are made to speed up productivity with a smart, efficient design that delivers affordable color, maximum uptime, and strong security. The printers employ an 8-inch color screen with print speeds of up to 80ppm in color and black. Environmental footprint is reduced as these machines use less energy versus competitors in its class.
HPÂ Ink Tank 115 Printer
Designed to easily print at high volumes for an extremely low cost per page, the HP Ink Tank 115 uses a reliable, spill-free ink system to produce up to 8,000 pages color and 6,000 pages black with exceptional quality.
HPÂ Sprocket New Edition
Savvier and more social, the new edition of HP Sprocket features social printing where multiple friends can use the pocket-sized printer and print at the same time. Arriving in Luna Pearl, Noir, Blush, and Lilac color variants, the new Sprocket allows users to relive experiences together through the Sprocket app and augmented reality, blending the digital and physical on the device itself.
Availability and Pricing
For the Philippines, the HP Spectre 13 x360 will be offered at a starting price of PhP 87,990, whereas the HP Ink Tank 115 and 415 sell for PhP 4,990 and PhP 8,790 respectively. Customizable printing solutions such as the PAPWA-P77960DNS_04 and PRCCLJ-A3E77830Z_10 are priced at PhP 499,100 and PhP 320,000 respectively. Availability and prices may vary depending on the country and region.
From left: Executives leading HP Home Planet 2018 include Yam Su Yin, Vice President for Consumer Personal Systems and Retail, Asia-Pacific and Japan; Koh Kong Meng, Managing Director and General Manager for Southeast Asia and Korea; and Josephine Tan, Vice President for Product Management in Consumer Notebook Category.
HP HOME PLANET 2018 SHOWCASE
HPÂ Spectre Folio
The world's first leather convertible from HP boasts a lengthy 18-hour battery life, 4K display, and comes with a tilt pen. Crafted in collaboration with Intel, the Folio is powered by an 8th Generation Intel Core processor on one of the world's smallest motherboards for a mobile PC.
HPÂ Spectre 360
Arriving in two display variants, 13-inch and 15-inch, the new HP Spectre 360 comes in a Poseidon Blue chassis and a dedicated webcam kill-switch for enhanced security. The new Spectre 360 sports a gem-cut design to strategically position ports, avoiding interference when moving or changing the position of the machine from laptop to tablet mode.
HPÂ Elitebook x360 1040 G5
Driving the development of devices suited for flexibility, mobility, and security for employees, HP commercial portfolio's Elitebook x360 1040 G5 is clad in a unibody CNC aluminium chassis and an anodized finish. Flaunting a 14-inch display in a 13-inch form factor, the convertible went through a rigorous MIL-SPEC testing.
HPÂ ZBooks Z Desktops
HP's Z portfolio is designed to elevate the professional creative workflows and deliver cost-optimized performance with software-certified experiences. HP ZBooks and Z Desktops give professionals the power and freedom to create and collaborate, doing these securely without compromising graphics power and expandability.
HPÂ PageWide Managed MFP Printers
The nex-generation HP PageWide MFPs are made to speed up productivity with a smart, efficient design that delivers affordable color, maximum uptime, and strong security. The printers employ an 8-inch color screen with print speeds of up to 80ppm in color and black. Environmental footprint is reduced as these machines use less energy versus competitors in its class.
HPÂ Ink Tank 115 Printer
Designed to easily print at high volumes for an extremely low cost per page, the HP Ink Tank 115 uses a reliable, spill-free ink system to produce up to 8,000 pages color and 6,000 pages black with exceptional quality.
HPÂ Sprocket New Edition
Savvier and more social, the new edition of HP Sprocket features social printing where multiple friends can use the pocket-sized printer and print at the same time. Arriving in Luna Pearl, Noir, Blush, and Lilac color variants, the new Sprocket allows users to relive experiences together through the Sprocket app and augmented reality, blending the digital and physical on the device itself.
Availability and Pricing
For the Philippines, the HP Spectre 13 x360 will be offered at a starting price of PhP 87,990, whereas the HP Ink Tank 115 and 415 sell for PhP 4,990 and PhP 8,790 respectively. Customizable printing solutions such as the PAPWA-P77960DNS_04 and PRCCLJ-A3E77830Z_10 are priced at PhP 499,100 and PhP 320,000 respectively. Availability and prices may vary depending on the country and region.