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HP Reveals Next-Gen Spectre, Envy PCs

The Spectre x360 convertible, Envy laptop, and Envy all-in-one are hitting shelves this month.

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Despite a continued decline in global PC sales, HP is hoping you'll add at least one of its new Envy or Spectre laptops to your holiday wish list.

HP's updated lineup includes a new Spectre x360 convertible, Envy laptop, and Envy all-in-one 27, as well as the Envy 27 4K display.

The Spectre features a barely-there bezel in a design that is 13 percent thinner and 11 percent lighter than its predecessor. Running on the latest Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and a 57.8W battery, the x360 boasts a new hinge design, four speakers (two forward-facing, two underneath), and two USB-C ports, as well as a 13.3-inch screen that can be converted from laptop to tablet and back.

Starting at $1,049.99, the Spectre x360 arrives today on HP.com and BestBuy.com, with up to 1TB of storage and support for Windows Hello facial login.

HP Envy AIO 27

Packed with the same Intel Core processors, the more traditional 13.3-inch HP Envy laptop promises up to 14 hours of battery life for a cheaper $849.99 price tag. Available from HP and select retailers on Oct. 26, it comes with dual-firing speakers, one USB-C port, and two USB 3.0 ports, with the option for up to 1TB of storage and up to 16GB of RAM.

The Envy AIO 27, meanwhile, stores computing power in the base of its 27-inch QHD display. The pedestal also serves as a soundbar with four speakers and a touch-controlled audio dial. HP's first all-in-one display to feature low-blue-light mode, the upcoming machine puts less stress on users' eyes, and promises a better night's sleep.

Expected to launch this month, the $1,299.99 AIO includes sixth-gen Intel Core i5 and i7 quad-core desktop processors, an optional Nvidia GTX 950M graphics card, and hybrid storage options up to a 256GB SSD and 2TB HDD.

HP also announced the $499.99 Envy 27 monitor, with an aluminum stand that enhances the floating 27-inch 4K display. Starting on Dec. 4, users can connect via DisplayPort, HDMI, and USB-C, as well as charge a PC or mobile device with up to 60 watts of power.

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