- Kyle Chua
HP Debuts Envy Move, Spectre Fold at SXSW Sydney 2023
Updated: Dec 18, 2023
Ever thought about moving your home PC with you around your house? No, not your laptop, rather your whole desktop PC, complete with monitor, mouse and keyboard.
HP's latest all-in-one PC, the Envy Move, gives you the freedom to take your different lifestyle needs to whatever space you choose, featuring a portable design that allows it to easily be carried around. The device, which the PC giant debuted at the inaugural SXSW Sydney 2023, is essentially a monitor with a nifty pocket at its back to hold peripherals and a handle at the top to be carried around like a briefcase.
What's more, the device has a kickstand that smoothly deploys when it touches a flat surface, allowing it to be propped up for use.
Inside, the Envy Move houses a Intel 13th Gen Core i3 or i5 U-series mobile CPU coupled with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a built-in 83WHr battery that can reportedly last up to four hours. Meanwhile, for display, it has a 23.8-inch touchscreen with 2560 x 1440 resolution and up to 300 nits of brightness.
It's also said to weigh around 9kg, making it slightly heavier than a laptop but still lightweight enough to be carried around by the average person.
HP touts that the device can enable you to transform any room into a multifunctional workspace, entertainment hub, or fitness area.
The Envy Move all-in-one PC is now available for the starting price of US$899.99.
Alongside the Envy Move, HP also debuted the Spectre Fold, a three-in-one device that integrates the best features of a laptop, desktop and tablet to support the flexibility and versatility demands of hybrid lifestyles.
The device features three form factors. The first of which is of a foldable, 12.3-inch laptop, with expanded mode as a one-and-a-half screen option or extended mode for dual screen functionality. Second is of a fairly sizeable tablet that sports a continuous 17-inch screen. Last of which is of a desktop that features a detachable keyboard and a built-in kickstand to prop the screen up like a monitor.
HP touts that the expanded screen leverages Windows Snap and a proprietary software to can quickly adapt and seamlessly reconfigure the Windows layout while transitioning between the three form factors,
Under the hood, it houses a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU with Intel Iris Xe graphics and a battery that can last up to 12 hours in laptop mode and up to 11 hours in desktop mode. The device also comes equipped with Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, 16GB of memory and 1TB of SSD storage.
The Spectre Fold PC arrives sometime this October for the starting price of US$4,999.99.
Apart from PCs, HP also brought with it the new reimagined HP OfficeJet Pro portfolio. The new printers now feature cloud-integrated solutions, including including HP SmartApp, HP Wolf Security protection and self-healing dual band Wi-Fi to bring a range of new features for enterprise and home consumers alike. These include larger touch screens, fuller range of vivid colours, cost-savings via HP Instant Ink and enhanced productivity, among others.
HP's new OfficeJet Pro printers are scheduled to hit the market starting January 2024.
HP at the event also joined forces with silicon giant Intel to showcase technologies and ideas that change the way people live, work and play. The company is a major sponsor for the Tech and Innovation Expo, where it's showcasing its latest products and services.
SXSW is an annual gathering of creatives from different industries like film, interactive media, music and everything in between. The event, which is best known for its conferences and festivals, is usually held in mid-March in Austin, Texas, U.S. This year, however, it's landed in Sydney, Australia, targeting creators from the Asia-Pacific region.
HP at SXSW Sydney 2023 debuted the Envy Move, an all-in-one PC that gives you the freedom to take your different lifestyle needs to whatever space you choose, featuring a portable design that allows it to easily be carried around.
Alongside it is the Spectre Fold, a three-in-one device that integrates the best features of a laptop, desktop and tablet to support the flexibility and versatility demands of hybrid lifestyles.
Apart from PCs, HP also brought with it the new reimagined HP OfficeJet Pro portfolio.