AMD Ryzen and Nvidia GTX join forces in HP Pavilion laptops and desktops
HP has managed to get AMD and Nvidia to play nice in its new gaming desktop and laptop in the Pavilion range. These systems pack new, high-end AMD CPUs and Nvidia graphics to offer capable gaming performance at a reasonable price. There's also advanced cooling and new chassis designs to enjoy.
HP drops $540 off HP Omen 17t gaming laptop, throws in a free Mindframe headset
Back-to-school season is a great time to save on a new gaming laptop. HP began its back-to-school deals early, but the latest deal might be the best yet. Now, you can score an HP Omen 17t gaming laptop, plus a free Omen Mindframe headset, for just $1,060 when using the promo code BTSSTACK10.
HP’s 72-hour flash sale drops price cuts on laptops, printers, and headsets
Now, in a flash sale lasting through 4:00AM on Sunday July 28th, HP is offering up to 61% off select laptops, printers, and headsets, including free shipping and easy returns, in addition to an extra 5% off select PCs and bundles with promo code, and an extra 10% off with the code BTSSTACK10.
HP’s Spectre x360 13 convertible laptop gets a $150 price cut in flash sale
13-inch laptops are an ideal choice for students, professionals, or anyone in between. The Spectre series of 2-in-1 laptops are among our favorite offerings from HP, and now, as part of its current weekly deal, the HP Spectre x360 13 laptop can be yours for just $1,330, down from its original $1,480.
Score back-to-school savings on HP Omen 15T and Omen 17T gaming laptops
Gaming laptops are a popular option for students who like to mix work with play, and the HP Omen series has some solid offerings. Now ahead of back-to-school season, HP has unveiled deep discounts on its Omen, Omen 15T, and Omen 17T gaming laptops, with up to $350 in savings available.
Five months later, the HP Spectre Folio is still one of my favorite laptops
HP's Spectre Folio is a leather-wrapped laptop with a really weird 2-in-1 design. It might seem like it's full of gimmicks, a one-off that HP put out there just to attract some attention. But after using it for several months, I've discovered that nothing could be farther from the truth.
Acer Swift 3 (2019) vs. Asus ZenBook 14 UX433
You don't have to settle for a too-small 13.3-inch laptop nor one that's too large at 15.6 inches. Instead, you can choose the Goldilocks option: A 14-inch laptop that's neither too big nor too tiny. The ZenBook 14 and Acer Swift 3 present two different options with strengths and weaknesses.
Bored of aluminum and plastic? HP made a laptop out of wood that looks amazing
HP has announced new versions of its Envy, EliteBook, and Zbook notebooks, with options of new finishes in the form of wood and leather, and enhanced privacy protections. It's also pushed battery life to new heights, upgraded their internal hardware, and boosted connectivity with new LTE Advanced options.
HP embraces dock culture with new portable and mini-PC displays
HP's new line of monitors is designed to create a hot-swappable, multi-user display environment for modern offices and schools. They offer easy transitions between different hardware and even have a compartment built into the back to swap in miniature PCs from HP's own EliteDesk and ProDesk range.
HP slashes $200 off Spectre x360 laptops in Memorial Day deal
Just in time for Memorial Day, HP's premium line of Spectre x360 convertible laptops are now discounted by $200. Both the Spectre x360 13-inch and Spectre x360 15-inch are discounted, and various configurations are available as part of the promotion. The 15-inch version also supports discrete Nvidia graphics.
HP packs second screens, liquid metal, and RTX graphics in new Omen laptops
HP's new range of gaming laptops includes some unique specifics in the Omen range. Along with high-end RTX graphics, the new Omen X models offer a second screen for chat and media functions. It also has Thermal Grizzly's liquid-metal thermal interface material on the CPU for enhanced cooling.
The number pad on HP’s Chromebook 15 makes spreadsheet work a breeze
Though HP is promoting the Chromebook 15 as the largest member of its Chromebook family thanks to the device's 15.6-inch display, the unique feature of this laptop is its dedicated number pad, a rarity in the Chrome OS world. This makes the Chromebook 15 an ideal choice for those working in spreadsheets.
HP’s new Zbook, EliteBook 800 workstations go 4K with 8th-gen Intel CPUs
HP has a new range of ZBook and EliteBook notebooks with a selection of display options including 1080p touchscreens and 4K IPS panels for greater clarity. There are also configuration options for discrete GPUs, and an overall high build quality for extreme durability in any environment.
PC sales slide 5 percent in 2019 and they’re taking Apple with them
Overall PC sales declined nearly five percent in the first three months of this year, according to new research from Gartner, but it wasn't bad news for everyone. While Apple, Acer, and Asus, saw declining sales by up to 13 percent, Lenovo, HP, and Dell all increased their market share by notable margins.
HP Days Sale takes $300 off Spectre X360, Omen 15 gaming laptop, more
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, HP is running a special sale, and that means now is your big chance to save on some of the most popular Windows 10 laptops. Amongst the best deals are a $300 savings on the 13-inch HP Spectre X360, the HP Omen 15 laptop, and a $150 discount on the HP Folio laptop.
HP sale drops prices on laptops, desktops, and printers by up to $760
To celebrate the company's 80th anniversary, HP is running a huge sales event on a wide lineup of computers and hardware: Starting on Sunday, March 31, the HP Days sale lets you enjoy discounts of as much as $760 on everything from 2-in-1 laptops to gaming machines.
HP’s spring sale cuts prices on the 15-inch Spectre x360 by $270
With spring soon approaching, now might be the best time to head into the new season with a fresh and fancy new laptop. Fortunately, HP has you covered and is currently running a sale that is cutting $270 off the price of the 15-inch touchscreen variant of its Spectre X360 Windows 10 convertible.
HP’s Omen Mindframe headset keeps your ears chill, but might leave you lukewarm
The Omen Mindframe headset uses HP's new FrostCap technology to keep ears cool during long gaming sections. While it has incredible sound and does an incredible job keeping ears cool, it forgets some of the bare essentials of a quality gaming headset.
Laptop displays are notorious for draining batteries. Intel may have a solution
Intel has leverage smartphone display technology, specifically Low-Temperature PolySilicon (LTPS) LCD panels, to create laptop displays that use just one watts of power compared to the typical two watts. That promises longer-lasting laptops without giving up on quality.
New fire and burn reports spur expansion of HP’s laptop battery recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the expansion of an existing recall involving certain HP laptop batteries. It's the result of more recent reports of fire and burn hazards related to these batteries. The expanded recall now includes about 78,500 affected units.
The new HP OfficeJet Pro’s smart app cuts your time spent scanning in half
The new HP OfficeJet Pro series offers faster print speeds, but the company says a new app with shortcut options allows users to cut the time spent working on scanning files in half. The all-in-one printer series includes several models from a basic $169 to a $399 premium option.
HP’s high-resolution VR headset provides comfort and Windows Mixed Reality
HP reportedly has a new VR headset on the horizon with a design that prioritizes comfort and enhances clarity with ergonomic upgrades and an exceptionally high resolution. Here’s a look at a few of its features. The new headset is also supposed to run on the Windows Mixed Reality platform.
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 vs. HP Spectre x360 13
LG has entered the competitive 360-degree convertible 2-in-1 market with its Gram 14, a conservatively designed laptop that's light and sports a ton of battery capacity. That pits it against our favorite HP Spectre x360, a 2-in-1 that works just as well as a clamshell laptop. Which wins this battle?
HP’s new Chromebook 14 comes with AMD inside, instead of Intel
Chromebooks are typically powered by Intel Celeron or Pentium processors under the hood, but at CES 2019, HP is changing that. In a first for the company, HP is launching a new Chromebook 14, with AMD processors inside, bringing more flavor to the expanding portfolio of Chromebooks.
HP takes PC gaming to the living room with 65-inch Omen X Emperium 65 monitor
HP just built a massive 65-inch gaming monitor that's right at home in your living room called the Omen X Emperium. With G-Sync support, fast 144Hz refresh rates, HDR mode, and 4ms gray-to-gray response times, the Omen X Emperium is designed for an immersive gaming experience.
HP’s affordable yet stunning monitors shave bezels to free up your desk
At CES 2019, HP is on a mission to bring new displays to the market. It is launching a fleet of new monitors and a new all-in-one PC. Be it with privacy screens, or slim bezels, the new offerings come packed with unique features which promise to immerse consumers in whatever they are creating or watching.
Save $350 on the 13-inch HP Spectre x360 with these Red Tag Sales
With Christmas less than a week out, you might think you've missed your chance to save on some of the most popular computers and laptops from 2018. But you'd be wrong. HP is currently running a Red Tag Sale, cutting $350 off the price of the 13-inch touchscreen variant of its Spectre X360 Windows 10 convertible.
HP Spectre Folio vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6
Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 kicked off the Windows 2-in-1 phase, and it creates a new kind of PC that's flexible and powerful. HP just introduced its Spectre Folio, an equally flexible 2-in-1 with a luxurious leather construction, that company's attempt to "reinvent the PC." Which of them is better?
HP Spectre Folio vs. HP Spectre x360
HP just released on of the most interesting notebooks in ages, a leather-clad 2-in-1 with a supple and luxurious feel and a uniquely flexible design. It performs well enough and lasts a very long time on a charge. It's facing the Spectre x360, though, a very good 2-in-1 in its own rights. Which one wins?
HP Spectre Folio vs. Apple MacBook Air
Apple's MacBook Air received an update recently, gaining an 8th-generation Intel CPU to go with a thinner, lighter, and smaller chassis. Is that enough to keep up with the HP Spectre Folio, which is literally constructed of leather and lasts a very long time on a single charge of its battery?
HPE blasts a supercomputer into orbit and it’s (mostly) still in one piece
Back in August 2017, HPE teamed up with Space X and NASA to send a supercomputer to the International Space Station. Part of a year-long mission to test if the systems onboard the computer could survive the harsh environments of space, it is now still alive and partly in working order.
HP Envy x2 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6
HP's Envy x2 is a bit of an odd beast, coming in two versions with either an AMD or an Intel CPU. We reviewed the latter and found it to provide modest performance and good battery life at a low price -- with a mediocre keyboard cover. Does it stand a chance against the best tablet, the Surface Pro 6?
Lenovo Yoga C930 vs. HP Spectre x360 13
Lenovo has just introduced the Yoga C930, its latest premium 2-in-1 that drops the iconic watchband hinge in favor of a new Dolby Atmos sound bar hinge that pumps out some serious audio. HP's Spectre x360 13 has been our favorite 2-in-1 for some time now. Does Lenovo's latest unseat the king of 2-in-1s?
HP packs 20 hours of battery life and 4G LTE in redesigned Spectre x360 models
For the fall season, HP is introducing refreshed versions of the Spectre 13, Spectre 15, and also a new Elitebook X360 1040 G5. Some of the new devices come packed with options for 4G LTE Gigabit-class internet and others feature new and unique design elements and improved battery life.