Llano laptops are like buses. You wait two years for only one to reach after which eleven pop out straight away. Yep, AMD’s long-awaited hybrid CPU / GPU has finally gone official today and HP is wasting no time in introducing laptops harnessing its Accelerated Processing powers . At the consumer side, the Pavilion dv (dv4, dv6, dv7) and g (g4, g6, g7) series are both going in at the action, with the dv models touting fancier additions like Beats Audio and CoolSense as justifications for his or her dearer pricing. For the more demure or business-oriented AMD fans, ProBook laptops of both b (6465b, 6465b) and s (4535s, 4435s, 4436s) varieties also are getting A-series processor options. Pricing starts out at $600 at the dv line and $450 for the g series, with both expected to ship in July, whereas the ProBook models would be somewhat more punctual and arrive on June 27th, provided you’ve no less than $519 to splash out. Ful PR after the break.
PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HP (NYSE:HPQ) today expanded its consumer and business notebook portfolios with 11 new models utilizing AMD’s latest VISION Technology for exceptional performance at a cheap price.
Powered by AMD’s A-series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) that combine leading-edge CPU cores and robust discrete-graphics onto a single die of silicon, HP’s new notebooks offer solutions for consumers, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and enormous corporations.
The HP Pavilion dv-series (Pavilion dv4, dv6 and dv7) provides the final word entertainment notebook experience and is supplied with innovative features equivalent to HP CoolSense, HP True Vision HD webcam and HP Beats™ Audio (Pavilion metal dv6 and dv7). The dv-series also offers greater than twice the graphics performance compared with previous-generation integrated graphics.(1)
The HP Pavilion g-series (Pavilion g4, g6 and g7) balances productivity with efficiency for ideal everyday performance. The addition of AMD technology provides rapid page loads, that may enable programs resembling Internet Explorer 9(2) to run even faster.
The HP ProBook b-series (HP ProBook 6465b and ProBook 6565b), featuring AMD VISION Pro technology, offers enhanced security and increased performance, while sporting a good looking new tungsten-colored design with a bead-blasted aluminum display enclosure and smudge- and wear-resistant HP DuraFinish.
The HP ProBook s-series (ProBook 4535s, 4435s and 4436s) combines a durable brushed-aluminum finish in a metallic gray color as well as a touchpad with gesture support and an integrated high-definition (HD)(3) webcam.
“HP is devoted to providing customers a call by way of notebook computing,” said Ted Clark, senior vice chairman and general manager, Notebook Global Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP. “Because the worldwide leader in notebook sales, HP continues to develop customizable, reliable and affordable PCs with innovative designs suited to on-the-go consumers to corporate road warriors.”
Powered by AMD Fusion APUs, the HP Pavilion dv- and g-series builds upon HP’s “MUSE” consumer notebook design philosophy, while the HP ProBook b- and s-series furthers the company’s “FORGE” business notebook design framework.
AMD solutions for long-term value and performance
The new notebooks offer AMD A-series APUs, designed to deliver increased processing speed and visual performance with longer battery life.(4) For consumers, HP Pavilion dv- and g-series notebooks offer optional dual graphics, balancing performance with power needs by switching between single- and dual-graphics modes. AMD Image Enhance with AMD Perfect Picture HD(3) also automatically adjusts for dynamic color and contrast, making skin tones appear realistic and video smoother and more vivid.
Business productivity is improved with AMD VISION Pro Technology and AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics(5) at the ProBook s-series and UMA graphics at the ProBook b-series, enabling optimal multitasking for video-conferencing, web browsing and graphics-intensive applications. Additionally, AMD Turbo Core Technology balances performance and battery life for more efficient computing, while AMD AllDay™ Power enables extended notebook runtime.(6)
“HP and AMD’s relationship continues to conform as we collaboratively make strides to learn customers through outstanding technology innovation and improved performance,” said Leslie Sobon, corporate vp, Worldwide Marketing, AMD. “AMD Fusion APUs offer the right mixture of power, performance and brilliant graphics to enable the subsequent generation of digital experiences, while VISION Technology from AMD simplifies the computer purchasing experience.”
Pricing and availability
Pricing and availability varies. Not all models are available all regions.
The HP Pavilion dv6 starts at $599.99 and the Pavilion dv7 starts at $699.99. The Pavilion dv6 and dv7 are expected to be available in July.
The HP Pavilion g4 starts at $449.99, the Pavilion g6 starts at $498 and the Pavilion g7 starts at $499. The HP Pavilion g-series is predicted to be available in July.
The HP ProBook b-series starts at $679. The HP ProBook b-series is anticipated to be available on June 27.
The HP ProBook s-series starts at $519 and is predicted to be available on June 27.
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