HP is pushing forward with its bread and butter business and enterprise with the refreshed Pro x2 612 a two-in-one Windows 10 PC built around security and productivity. The announcement came today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Also, HP officially announced the Elite x3 Mobile Scanning Solution for health care and retail workers, which we recently reported.
HP Pro x2 612
The HP Pro x2 is a 12-inch Surface-like PC but with a heavy focus on enterprise, security, and device manageability. Moreover, it comes in a wide array of configurations to fit the needs and budgets of IT departments, but still, starts at the $979 price point (and quickly goes up from there). From the press release:
The new HP Pro x2 612 G2is designed for today's mobile professionals who want a stylish device that is easy to use. At the same time, they need applications that automate workflows in field services, government, healthcare, and retail verticals while delivering high productivity with the enterprise-class security and serviceability IT requires.
The Pro x2 features Intel 7th generation processors including the M3-7Y30 but can go all the way up to a Core i7-7Y75 with Intel HD Graphics 615. Those processors also allow for a fanless design, which matters in hospitals and rugged environments to prevent damage or accidental spills.
The tablet PC also features 8GB of RAM, up to 512GB of internal storage, smart card reader, micro SD, USB Type-C, USB 3.0, and a SIM slot for mobile connectivity. For cameras, there is a 5MP Full HD front-facing and an 8MP Full HD rear-facing camera.
Other features include MIL-STD 810G tested, HP fast charging, HP Sure Start Gen3 for BIOS monitoring, full-sized, aluminum-accented HP Pro x2 Collaboration Keyboard, Fingerprint Reader, 165° kickstand, and HP Active Pen. HP also says the Pro x2 is "designed to last for the traditional enterprise 3-to 5-year lifecycle".
| Category | HP Pro x2 612 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7Y75Intel Core i5-7Y54Intel Core i5-7Y57Intel Core M3-7Y30Intel Pentium 4410Y |
| Internal storage | Up to 512 GB M.2 SATAUp to 256 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe |
| RAM | 8GBLPDDR3-1866 SDRAM |
| Display | 12" FHD BrightView WUXGA+ UWVA eDP ultra-slim LED-backlit touch screen (1920 x1280)Direct bondedCorning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Graphics | Intel HD 615 |
| Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader (optional) |
| Ports | USB 3.1 Type-C (docking, charging and data transfer)1 USB 3.01 microSD1 SIM1 headphone/microphone combo |
| Communications | HP Module with NXP NFC Controller |
| Expansion Slots | 1 microSD1 smart card reader (Supports SD, SDHC, SDXC) |
| Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2x2) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 Combo (vPro and non-vPro)HP hs3210 WW HSPA+Mobile BroadbandHP lt4132 LTE/HSPA+ 4G Mobile BroadbandHP lt4120 LTE/EV-DO/HSPA+ Gobi 4G Mobile Broadband |
| Camera | 5 MP FHD 1080p front-facing webcam with LED indicator8 MP FHD 1080p rear-facing webcam with flash LED |
| Sensors | AccelerometerMagnetometerGyro (Combo chip) (tablet)Proximity (SAR for WWAN) (tablet)Ambient light sensor |
| Battery | 41WHrHP fast charge |
| Weight | 2.65 lb/1.2kg (tablet with travel keyboard) |
| Colors | Black |
What make the HP Pro x2 stand out are all its security features including: HP BIOSphere, HP Sure Start Gen3, HP Client Security Gen3, HP Secure Erase, Preboot Authentication, Absolute Persistence Module, Fingerprint reader (optional), Drive Encryption, Power-on Authentication (password, fingerprint), TPM 2.0 (1.2 optional), and HP Password Manager.
Also, users can remove the SSD from the Pro x2 in case the device needs servicing to protect sensitive data, and the kickstand can is user-replaceable in case it breaks. Other accessories for the Pro x2 include Elite USB-D Dock, HP USB-C Travel, and Hub, HP Retail and Rugged cases.
The HP Pro x2 612 is now available to order direct from HP and their retail business channels. The Pro x2 is not expected to be available through consumer channels or stores.
