HP announces the ZBook Studio x360 G5, the world’s most powerful convertible PC

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HP today announced a range of new, fifth-generation HP ZBook Mobile Workstations targeting users who demand high-performance computing on the go. The main highlight of this new line up is the new HP ZBook Studio x360 G5, the world’s most powerful convertible PC.

The HP ZBook Studio x360 G5 is powered by NVIDIA Quadro P1000 graphics, 6-core Intel Xeon processors and up to 4 TB local PCIe NVMe storage. With the 360-degree hinge, users can use this device in various modes. The ZBook Studio x360 G5 also features the world’s brightest (600 NITS) 4K laptop display. Users can experience one billion vibrant colors on the HP DreamColor 4K anti-glare display – 20% brighter than Apple MacBook Pro and 50% brighter than Dell XPS. ZBook Studio x360 display also support inking with the Wacom AES pen which supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt support.

This new gen ZBook devices are made of precision-crafted machined aluminum for enhanced structural integrity, durability and weight-savings, and streamlined narrow border displays allow for more screen real estate in a smaller form factor. They also feature the world-facing microphone and the HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard. You can log-in safely with the 720p HD Webcam with infrared for facial recognition.

HP today announced several updated ZBook mobile workstations, read about them below.

  • HP ZBook17 G5 delivers the performance of a desktop with the freedom of a laptop. Users will revel over the relentless performance when editing multiple streams of content, manipulating data and developing in VR. The HP ZBook 17 G5, the world’s most powerful mobile workstation, is packed with 50 percent more cores generation over generation, up to 10 TB storage, 64 GB memory, NVIDIA Quadro P5200 graphics and 20 percent better thermals generation over generation to stay cool and quiet. With up to 50 million different configurations, the HP ZBook 17 G5 can be customized to meet any demand and can be upgraded in seconds without tools.
  • HP ZBook 15 G5, the number one mobile workstation in the world, provides extraordinary performance with industry-leading security and is designed to thrive with heavy rendering, engineering and simulation workflows. With 30 percent better thermal performance generation over generation, it stays quiet and cool running at maximum performance workloads. Users can bring projects to life with one billion colors on the stunning 600 nits 4K HP DreamColor display11. Users can also increase productivity with up to 6 TB of storage and 3 drives and up to 4 TB local PCIe TLC storage. Engineered for the future, upgrading is made easy with tool-less access. In 2016, NASA purchased 1,200 HP ZBook 15 mobile workstations for use on the ISS and to support ground development and flight support.
  • HP ZBook 15v G5 is a high-performance laptop, aimed at engineering students and SMBs, with high speed processors and graphics certified for peak performance – all at a low cost. This model has fast response times with 6-core Intel Xeon processors and 32 GB memory, even when running multiple apps at once. Users can access large 4K files quickly with up to 4 TB of high-speed storage and tackle complex 2D and 3D models with certified NVIDIA Quadro graphics. The HP ZBook 15v is optimized for stability and peak performance with professional software applications from leading software providers like Autodesk, Revit and SOLIDWORKS. This model features up to 2 TB local PCIe TLC storage.

HP also announced the new DreamColor Z27x G2 Studio Display with 99 percent DCI P3 coverage, 98 percent Adobe RGB and a 1500:1 contrast ratio.

Pricing and Availability:

  • The HP ZBook Studio x360 is expected to be available beginning in May for a starting price of $1,499
  • The HP ZBook Studio is expected to be available beginning in May for a starting price of $1,299
  • The HP ZBook 17 is expected to be available beginning in May. Price not yet available.
  • The HP ZBook 15 is expected to be available beginning in May. Price not yet available
  • The HP ZBook 15v is expected to be available beginning in May for a starting price of $949.
  • The HP DreamColor Z27x G2 Display is available beginning in April for a starting price of $1,999

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