HP renews its range of laptops with new models that are focused on the professional market

With computers with ARM processors and Windows 10 on the horizon, it seems that everything has been said in terms of news and nothing is further from the truth. Traditional models continue to be launched and an example is this that comes to us from HP. And it is that the manufacturer has launched a new generation of EliteBook and ZBook laptops

Designed above all to work in professional environments, the new equipment stands out for offering a more current appearance and in keeping with the times. . An improvement in design that goes hand in hand with a _hardware_ to the last. Let's meet them.

HP EliteBook

Three EliteBook models within the 800 series. These are the HP EliteBook 820 G5, 840 G5 and 850 G5 Three models with screens that come in three diagonal sizes (13, 14 and 15.6 inches) inside which we find Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 processors.

The differences can be seen in the graphics and that is that the two superior models, the HP 840 G5 and the 850 G5, have an AMD Radeon RX450graphics cardThe rest of the benefits remain unchanged. The new models allow up to 32 GB of RAM memory and the use of up to 1 TB of storage.

This is an evolution of the previous range in which aspects have been improved, such as an improved microphone and direct access for making calls.The new models also have Windows 10 and a fingerprint reader that offers support for Windows Hello In addition, these three models have a retractable cover for the webcam to cover it when let's not use it.

In the absence of its arrival on the market and the pertinent use tests, we trust HP in terms of autonomy, since it affirms that will offer up to 14 hours of battery lifeand fast charging that achieves 50% in just 30 minutes.

HP ZBook

And as a complement, two new ZBook models arrive. These are the HP ZBook 14u and ZBook 15u Two teams that bet on the use of eighth-generation Intel Core processors and variable configurations that allow them to use up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB hard drive.

The new models will integrate an AMD Radeon Pro graphics and a screen in which you can choose either 4K resolution or a More affordable 1080p with HP Sure View for enhanced privacy.

How, in the case of the EliteBook, it has Windows Hello support through a fingerprint reader and a security system with the name of Endpoint Security Controllerseeks to protect computers against attacks.

Price and availability

Starting with the HP EliteBook models starting at $1,029 for the 820 G5 model, going up to $1,039 for the 840 and and the $1,049 for the most expensive model.In the case of the ZBook, the HP ZBook 14u will start at $1,099 and the ZBook 15u from $1,109.

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