14 DAY TRIAL // HP did say it was trying to get rid of its PC business one way or another, but this hasn't happened yet, as made clear by recent product launches, such as that of an upgraded Pavilion dm1 laptop.
HP's recent activities will have no doubt increased the level of attention that customers from around the world are investing in it.
Then again, saying that you wanted to get rid of a $40 billion business because it got in the way of your progress would, indeed, have that effect.
Nonetheless, even though this decision was taken, it will take a while to carry out, time which is, apparently, being spent on the same old routine, that of periodic product releases.
The company already launched a considerable collection of consumer and business/enterprise-oriented all-in-one systems.
Now, HP has issued a press release in which it states that a certain, already existing laptop is getting an upgrade.
The new Pavilion dm1, as it is called, boasts an AMD E-series APU (accelerated processing unit), with the E-450 being the top option.
Then again, one can also choose Intel Instead (a core i3 processor is available as an option).
The display size of the ultraportable is 11.6 inches, while the LCD comes with LED backlighting and the high-definition (HD) resolution (1,366 x 768 pixels).
Furthermore, AMD configurations can include a Radeon HD discrete GPU, all in a frame of less than 1 inch in thickness.
Finally, as special perks, prospective customers might be intrigued to learn that HP threw in the HP Premier Experience, composed of Launch Box (organizes applications for quicker access in the taskbar), a simplified Windows start menu and overall quicker operation (boot-up, shutdown, sleep and resume).
September 21 is the time when sales commence, for the price of $400 (AMD) or on October 30, for the price of $600 (Intel).