HP’s Spectre preaches change in PC revolution
HP Inc. has introduced its most premium lifestyle PC, which brings performance and style together in an exclusive design. Named Spectre, it claims the title of the ‘world’s thinnest laptop,’ but the fact remains that it has impressive design and top-notch specs.
Spectre is a luxurious laptop, complete with gold bling and carbon fiber. The 13-inch Ultrabook, according to analyst, is the first laptop of this thinness (0.41 inches) to offer Intel Core i5 and i7 processors – a step up from the Intel Core M-powered MacBook.
HP Spectre is about as thick as a fluffy pancake, and it feels just as light despite weighing 2.24 pounds. Thanks to its broad 12.8 by 9.03-inches frame, the Ultrabook feels like it has the airy density of a wafer.
Dimensions aside, the HP Spectre is a downright stunner. Instead of being another cookie cutter, silver and black Ultrabook, this 13-inch machine features a gold-on-black color scheme.
Nigeria Managing Director, HP Inc, Mrs. Ify Afe, at the formal launch in Lagos, believed the Spectre is the perfect illustration of how the company not only reacts to trends, but also embraces change.
“A large part of our business philosophy is to reinvent who we are, what our customers want, how we can provide that and – uniquely – how we anticipate that. We aspire to create technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere and in the HP Spectre we see innovation at its best – advanced and progressive technology that is geared to optimum productivity and a style and design that defines class,” she stated.
The HP Spectre features a superb entertainment experience with full HD 13.3” (33.8cm) diagonal edge-to-edge display and Bang &Olufsen sound. And, just a few of its luxurious looks include high gloss copper accents which reflect a hand-polished, jewelry-like finish and an innovative hidden piston hinge, creating the illusion of a hingeless design to offer an unmatched premium look and feel. Unveiled as the one of the thinnest laptop the world has ever seen. The new HP Spectre has an aluminum chassis as thin as an AAA-battery and is powered by Windows 10.
Speaking at the launch, Partner Channel Marketing Manager, Consumer Channel Group, Microsoft Nigeria, Bunmi Bialose, said, “Windows 10 empowers people to do great things. In a mobile world, Windows 10 moves with you seamlessly and easily across your devices, making interacting with technology as natural as interacting with people. It’s more personal and productive. It’s safer and more secure. It’s familiar, easy to use and automatically up to date” she said.
According to HP, the Spectre is a device that creates personal and work pride, allowing experiences that help people do better.Afe added: “Nigeria millennial are trend setters and love their gadgets as they are constantly on the go and want to excel at our work and personal lives, it is important that we provide users with a laptop that complements their lifestyle – and today, our consumers are demanding a thin and light device with all-day battery life. We understand these needs, and will always strive to reinvent and innovate, to engineer experiences that amaze.”
To HP’s Regional Marketing Manager, Tolulope Lawani, every feature on the piece was well thought-out, stressing that at the point of conceptualising the design of the new Spectre, care was taken to combine the best user experience with maximum performance in the masterpiece.”
Speaking further he noted that “The new HP Spectre is a combination of aesthetics and functionality and I dare say ‘power’ has never been this slim,” she stated.
The new HP Spectre unveiling event included a selection of fashion pieces on display, each created taking inspiration from the Spectre laptop. The exclusive pieces were created by two of Nigerians finest designers Mai Atafo and Toju Foyeh who put together outfits that captured the essence of the luxurious laptop.
Atafo described the new HP Spectre as “super sleek and chic,” and said, “The first time I saw the new HP Spectre, I was indeed in awe. My mind began to play around the features of the laptop, seeking ideas that I could incorporate into my designs.”
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Too bad these machines overheat and fry the motherboard.. go ahead and google “HP Spectre Motherboard” and find all the “happy” customers, I am one of them.. of course mine fried 1 week after my warranty expired.
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