HP Inc. Delivers World's First Tablet Truly Built for Business

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 19, 2015) - HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the HP Elite x2 -- an incredibly versatile tablet that offers the productivity of a full notebook with the convenience of a tablet perfectly designed for the mobile professional.

"We designed the HP Elite x2 to be thin, light and powerful in a way that captures the simplicity and elegance users will love while also delivering the durability, serviceability, security and manageability IT departments need to enable true mobile productivity," said Michael Park, vice president and general manager, Mobility, Personal Systems, HP Inc.

New level of design and performance
The Elite x2 is a premium design from HP, crafted from milled CNC aluminum with a focus on aesthetics. At just 8.1 mm thin,¹ the tablet weighs less than two pounds² and has a built-in kickstand with 150 degrees of adjustability, allowing a user to set the device upright for viewing and keyboard typing or laying it back for on-screen typing. The device's 12-inch diagonal anti-glare HD diagonal display has a 3:2 aspect ratio and automatically adjusts to different lighting conditions.

Performance is paramount for mobile professionals, which is why the Elite x2 has long battery life,³ features Windows 10 and is built with a 6th generation Intel® Core™ M vPro™ processor optimized for high performance with power efficiency⁴ with and SSD technology, enabling a fanless, virtually silent computing experience with no moving parts. The Elite X2 allows end users to easily collaborate with co-workers and customers with premium audio tuned by Bang & Olufsen and HP Noise Reduction Software to ensure conference call attendees can hear and be heard with superb quality and clarity.

Like the rest of HP's Elite lineup, the Elite x2 is built to last and designed to pass MIL-STD testing⁵ to meet the rigors of whatever business environment the device may face. The device also features added durability with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 screen and two grades of aluminum alloy to ensure the right balance between strength and weight.

The Elite x2 is designed with the ports commercial users need by including both Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB-A ports. The device also incorporates an optional, built-in 4G LTE modem offering the convenience of connectivity virtually anywhere without the need for tethering.⁶ Based on industry-leading technology provided by Qualcomm Technologies, the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X5 LTE modem provides fast and reliable connectivity and supports all major 3G/4G networks.