CES 2017: HP's new EliteBook x360 is thinnest convertible made for business

Las Vegas - HP is continuing to push the boundaries for convertible PCs. The HP EliteBook x360 is a business-focused convertible taht offers 360' of use as a notebook, tablet or anything else in between. Boasting 16-hours of abttery life, the EliteBook weighs 2.82 lbs, it has a multi-touch 13.3 UHD display and features 2 USB 3.0, USB Type-C, HDMI and Micro SD ports. Also onboard are fingerprint security and a Bang & Olufsen tuned sound system with four speakers and Noice Cancellation for calls.

Powered by 7th Generation Intel® CoreTM i5 or i7 vPro processors, the HP EliteBook x360 is expected to be available at the end of January 2017 in the U.S. (Canadian availability to come).

CES 2017: HP showcases design chops with new ENVY curved all-in-one

Las Vegas- Who says desktop PCs need to be boring. HP is is once more showing off its mastery of design and materials with its new ENVY Curved all-in-one 34 which is the world's widest  curved all-in-one PC that also inegrates a sound bar.

The new curved AIO features a 34” diagonal Technicolour Colour Certified Ultra WQHD micro-edge display⁽¹³⁾ that floats over an integrated four-speaker sound bar tuned by Bang & Olufsen. For evening use, the display can easily switch to a low blue light mode for improved eye comfort and a better night’s sleep.

With beauty comes power behind 7th Gen Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, optional NVIDIA GFX graphics cards and storage ranging from 256GB SSD to 2TB HDD. Another unexected but welcome feature is wireless charging support for mobile devices.

The HP ENVY Curved All-In-One 34 is expected to be available on HP.com on January 11, 2017 and select retailers on February 26, 2017 starting at $1,729.99 USD (Canadian pricing and availability to come).

CES 2017: Linksys launches Velop modular mesh Wi-Fi system

Las Vegas- Linksys has announced its all-new Velop Whole Home Wi-FI product. This is the first Tri-Band  modular Wi-Fi system that can be installed in various mesh configurations enabling fast, reliable and securte Wi-Fi across various types of homes.

Velop is designed for performance as well as elegance; it’s small enough to be placed anywhere with a clean and attractive look that appeals to everyone.  Each Velop “node” is a powerful Tri-Band AC2200 device that serves as router, range extender, access point, and bridge. Each node is configured during setup by the accompanying Linksys app (available for iOS and Android), which provides the industry’s simplest and most intuitive setup leveraging Bluetooth to securely communicate between the mobile device and each node. 

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CES 2017: Dell launches 'World's Thinnest' 27-inch USB-C capable UltraThin monitor

Dell is bringing the almost bezel-less ultra-thin display technology from its XPS 13 notebook to a desktop monitor. The USB-C enabled 27-inch UltraThin monitor heads to market this March for US $700. While it may not be as compelliing as the Apple-LG collabo 5K UltraFine Display, it looks enticing for users who don't need a UHD display and want to go for the sleekest, thinnest desktop display around.

Featuring  Dell’s InfinityEdge technology, the bezel design around all four sides is nearly invisible. This display maxxes out at Quad HD with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 with color coverage of over 99 percent sRGB. So, while not 4K or 5K, it is still a showstopper for anyone desiring a nifty monitor to accompany their laptop or desktop PC.