While unnamed sources claim that HP approached LG, Samsung and other companies about selling off its Personal Systems Group as far back as last year, the company is clearly still on track to saturate the PC sector with its notebooks, desktops and all-in-one computers. Wednesday the company revealed its largest investment in the all-in-one desktop PC market to date, spanning seven models with starting prices as low as $399.99 USD.
"The popularity of the all-in-one form factor continues to grow, and HP’s contribution to this market is significant," said PSG executive vice president Todd Bradley. "We continue to expand our portfolio to remain the global leader in Windows-based all-in-one PCs, introducing innovation that matters to business customers and consumers alike."
Given that each model has various configurations, here's the list of all seven basic models with a (very) brief description of each, their starting prices and estimated release dates:
HP Omni 120 PCs
September 21, starting at $399.99
20-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Features an elegant easel design that integrates up to 750 GB of HDD space and a choice of the latest AMD or Intel processors. Users can stay connected with friends using the built-in webcam and microphone.
HP Omni 220 PCs
September 11, starting at $799.99
21.5-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Offers a streamlined cantilever design whereas select models offer Beats Audio and second-generation Intel quad core processors and graphics. As with the prior model, users can stay connected with friends using the built-in webcam and microphone.
HP TouchSmart 320 PCs
October 2, starting at $599.99
20-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Features a free-standing, tilt-enabled display, the newest version of HP’s exclusive TouchSmart software, integrated Beats Audio technology and support for HP LinkUp. Magic Canvas expands the desktop horizontally as you open more content, so you can conveniently scroll through your programs. This model also sports a Blu-ray disc player.
HP TouchSmart 420 PCs
September 11, starting at $699.99
21.5-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Similar to the 320 and features a free-standing, tilt-enabled display, the newest version of HP’s exclusive TouchSmart software, integrated Beats Audio technology and support for HP LinkUp. Magic Canvas expands the desktop horizontally as you open more content, so you can conveniently scroll through your programs. This model also sports a Blu-ray disc player.
HP TouchSmart 520 PCs
September 11, starting at $899.99
23-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Similar to the 320 and 420, offering a free-standing, tilt-enabled display, the newest version of HP’s exclusive TouchSmart software, integrated Beats Audio technology and support for HP LinkUp. The optional HP Pulse Subwoofer adds depth to music, movies and games, filling the room with penetrating bass. Seemingly identical to the 420 and 320 save for the larger screen size.
HP TouchSmart Elite 7320 PCs
September 21, starting at $849.99
21.5-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Offers a choice of second-generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, and includes the HP TouchSmart Suite. It also provides access to the HP Elite Premium Support program, delivering 24/7 Elite-accredited support to maximize return on investment for growing businesses.
HP Pro 3420 PCs
October, starting at $599.99
20-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Designed for small businesses with demanding workloads looking for a versatile PC. This AIO includes the latest Intel Core i3 processors, up to 8 GB of memory and up to 2 TB of storage. It also offers the easy-to-use HP ProtectTools security suite to help secure access and communication of confidential information.
