NE NEW BUREAU
NEW DELHI, JUNE 11
HP announced the launch of its Always Connected PCs which comes with 4G connectivity. The company has earlier claimed that these PCs will be affordable models of Always Connected PCs. The new laptops are powered by 10th Generation chipsets, a company release said.
The HP14s with Intel’s i3 and 4GB RAM is priced at ₹44,999, HP14s with Intel’s i5 processor and 8GB RAM will cost ₹64,999. HP Pavilion x360 14 i5 will be made available from July 1 at a price of ₹84,999. The laptops will be available via HP World stores and the company’s official online store.
One of the biggest USP of the new laptops is the option to connect wirelessly using 4G network. Earlier this feature was only available on high-end HP laptops which includes HP Elite Dragonfly and HP Spectre X360.
Commenting on this, Vinay Awasthi, Managing Director, HP India Market said, “The introduction of 4G LTE access in a mainstream device will transform the experience for millions of PC users in India to work, learn and play from any time, anywhere,” said.
Commenting on the launch, Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP India Market said, “With remote working becoming the new normal, the HP 14s range is aimed at arming employees and employers to battle the given situation. Being India’s first* PC with personal internet at an affordable price point, we aim to address key concerns such as security and connectivity of modern users.”
As broadband penetration is still quite sub-optimal in the country and security protocols for home Wi-Fi is not as robust, the option to have 4G LTE plays a critical role in providing fast and secure internet connectivity.
The new laptops weigh at 1.53 kg. The HP 14s series, the company claims, gets a long battery life of up to nine hours accompanied by fast charging. The new laptops also offer a comparatively better screen-to-body ratio of 78%.
On purchase of these new products from HP, consumers can get a Reliance Jio SIM with 6 months free data (1.5GB/Day), access to their ecosystem of popular Apps like Jio Movies, and a 30% discount on overall Jio data plans to post 6 months. To redeem this offer, consumers need to visit a Reliance Jio store and share the laptop invoice and serial number details.
