HP beefs up all-in-one Windows 8 desktop line with 4 new releases

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HP today announced four new consumer all-in-one (AiO) PCs that feature the latest innovations in touch technology in a small footprint that offers users a simple, one-cord solution.

“The clean look of an all-in-one PC and the ease of one-cord set-up are key reasons customers turn to HP,” said James Mouton, senior vice president and general manager, Personal Computer Global Business Unit, HP. “The Spectre^ONE design is art as well as a powerful entertainment hub. Across our rich line of all-in-ones, we continue to drive value and differentiation that have earned us sales of more than 5 million all-in-ones.”

HP Spectre One's keyboard and trackpad are reminiscent of Apple's iMac, it also does not have a multi-touch screenThe new HP ENVY 23 and ENVY 20 TouchSmart All-in-One PCs offer 10-point multi-touch technology and beautifully simple designs. HP also introduced the ultra-thin and stunningly elegant HP Spectre^ONE, the first all-in-one PC to join the premium HP Spectre product family.

Rounding out the line-up is the new HP Pavilion 20, a powerful non-touch all-in-one PC built for value-conscious consumers.

The HP ENVY 23 and ENVY 20 TouchSmart PCs build on HP’s expertise with enhanced TouchSmart technology to make working, playing and staying connected as easy as a tap here or a swipe there. The ENVY 23 and ENVY 20 TouchSmart PCs offer 23 and 20-inch diagonal HD displays, respectively, and are designed to work with Microsoft® Windows® 8.

The HP Spectre^ONE all-in-one desktop PC has an ultra-slim design complemented by a 23.6-inch flush glass full HD display and a unique curved back. At just 11.5 millimeters thin, the HP SpectreOne is the thinnest all-in-one available in HP’s portfolio and one of the thinnest all-in-ones available on the market today. An accompanying stylish wireless trackpad, designed specifically for the SpectreONE, offers users freedom of movement with multi-touch capabilities. Users can scroll, swipe and tap their way through the new Windows 8 environment.

The HP Pavilion 20 All-in-One PC is designed for users craving the ease and space-saving design of an HP all-in-one at a great value. The HP Pavilion 20 packs a 20-inch diagonal HD display in an attractive, easel design, and offers intuitive features, including an HP HD TrueVision Webcam, to keep users connected to family and friends. The HP Pavilion 20 also features HP Connected Remote and HP Connected Photo allowing users to control music, videos and photo slide shows from a smartphone or tablet and seamlessly sync and share photos.

Canadian Pricing and availability

·   The HP ENVY 23 is expected to be available in Canada on October 26^th, 2012 starting at $1099.99.

·   The HP ENVY 20 is expected to be available in Canada on October 26^th, 2012 starting at $999.99.

·   The HP Spectre^ONE is expected to be available in Canada on November 22^nd, 2012 starting at $1299.99.

·   The HP Pavilion 20 is expected to be available in Canada on October 26^th, 2012 starting at $549.99.