The global electronics company HP Inc. has announced its next-generation AI PCs, the HP OmniBook X AI PC and HP EliteBook Ultra AI PC, at Microsoft’s AI Vision Event.
HP points out the way we live and work is no longer confined to a desk—today the company says people are creating at home, from the office, and everywhere in between. At the same time HP continues, AI is rapidly changing everything, including consumer and professional expectations for productivity and creativity.
More than half of early tech adopters believe AI will save them time, and 72% of business leaders believe AI will help employees focus on more productive work. Additionally, developers are releasing a steady stream of AI-enabled software designed for new experiences and capabilities that can only be unlocked with next-gen AI PCs.
“In this transformative era of artificial intelligence, how we define an exceptional device is no longer about speeds and feeds – it is measured by our ability to create and enable meaningful breakthrough experiences,” comments Alex Cho, president, personal systems, HP Inc. “We’re at the beginning of a new decade of personal computing that will redefine what a personal computer is. AI enables a fundamentally more personalized and creative experience we believe will empower people in both their personal and professional lives.”
The OmniBook XAI and EliteBook Ultra products are designed and engineered around the Snapdragon X Elite processor and its dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that are said to be capable of 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS) to run language models and generative AI locally on the device. HP asserts when the Snapdragon processor is coupled with Copilot+ PC and its transformative features like Recall, these PCs supercharge creativity and productivity for a more personalized, powerful computing experience.
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The company notes that with more AI apps are available every day, expanding the possibilities of what can be achieved with the OmniBook XAI and EliteBook Ultra next-gen AI PCs to allow users to comfortably invest into this new generation of PCs. According to HP, users can communicate and collaborate more effectively with AI tools that leverage gestures, facial expressions, and voice interaction to easily interact with others. Improve presentation skills in virtual meetings with real-time coaching and feedback powered by AI technologies. Users can also create and edit photos, audio, and video faster than ever with AI-enabled software that make pro features easy even for beginners.
HP claims the OmniBook XAI and EliteBook Ultra next-gen AI PCs unlock capabilities beyond traditional PCs, running AI locally on the device for maximum performance, efficiency, and privacy with longer battery life than ever before.
Here are a summary of the OmniBook XAI and EliteBook Ultra PCs’ features:
Sleek & Versatile: HP says the slim-profile AI PCs offer up to 26 hours battery life. Both PCs feature HP’s new AI Helix Logo, reflecting HP AI engineering that delivers optimized performance and security for AI. The HP EliteBook Ultra adds an additional layer of durability for commercial customers in a blue finish with a smudge-resistant Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating.
Lightning-Fast Responsiveness: With the OmniBook XAI and EliteBook Ultra, HP says users can open a large Microsoft Excel file almost 2x faster; users can stream up to 12 hours of Microsoft Teams calls or binge up to 22 hours of Netflix streaming.
Responsibly Manufactured: As part of HP’s sustainable PC portfolio with both devices incorporating 50% recycled aluminum in the covers and 100% sustainably sourced materials for packaging, along with EPEAT Climate+ Gold Registration and ENERGY STAR Certification.
Citing market research, the company says that with 60% of freelancers already using AI tools in their work, and 70% of developers adding AI to existing applications, HP architected the HP OmniBook XAI and EliteBook Ultra PCs leverage the newest features and software experiences the include:
Collaboration Capabilities: As work requires collaboration in-person and virtually, state-of-the-art conferencing tools are critical. The new Poly Camera Pro offers virtual interactions across all collaboration and streaming apps across multiple cameras. Poly Camera Pro utilizes the NPU to power AI enhancements like Spotlight, Background Blur & Replace, Auto Framing, and more, allowing the CPU to maintain performance more efficiently while preserving battery life.
Explore & Optimize: First available on today’s next-gen AI PCs, HP AI Companion uses AI to optimize the device for greater productivity while bringing AI tools locally onto the device.
Work Protected: As AI advances, HP admits that trusted security measures are essential for AI PCs. Commercial users can do their best work from anywhere on the HP EliteBook Ultra, with Wolf Pro Security Next Gen Antivirus (NGAV), which are designed to provide machine learning to defend against new and known threats. HP adds that as a Microsoft Secured-Core PC, the device is designed to protect the PC down to the firmware level with hardware security features that shield user credentials and other critical data.
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