HP Inc. has introduced the HP Elite Slice, the company’s smallest desktop and built for communications and collaboration. It is a modular commercial desktop with cable-less connectivity.
With a clean modular design in matte black with polished copper accents, the HP Elite Slice allows customers to pick and choose a factory cover or stackable options to add functionality including the Collaboration Cover or Wireless Charging Cover, or stackable modules such as the Audio Module or ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module.
The ultra-small, big power form factor is just 16.5 x 3.5 x 16.5cm and weighs 1.05 kg. The cable-less design allows for a clean work environment because customers do not need separate cables to be plugged into the wall to power each component.
The company says this is the first commercial desktop powered from a display via only one USB 3.1 Type-C cable with a Type-C compatible display including the optional new Quad HD9 HP EliteDisplay S240uj Monitor. The display is equipped with integrated wireless charging and USB Type-C to perfectly complement the desktop.
HP Elite Slice versatility is provided by cover and base expansion options. Customers can choose from different covers when configuring the PC.
The HP Collaboration Cover turns the desktop into a Microsoft Skype for Business phone for easy call management with capacitive touch keys. With the HP Wireless Charging Cover, wireless charging starts automatically upon contact to eliminate charging cables and ensure mobile phones and devices are powered, ready for use. The Wireless Charging Cover is expected to start shipping in the first half of 2017 and requires factory configuration.
Other features include an optional touch fingerprint sensor, BIOS-level protection, up to 6th Generation Intel Core i7 35-watt processors, 360-degree dual fan pipe ring, and peripheral support for enhanced productivity including one Ethernet port, built-in Wi-Fi module and antennas, one HDMI and one DisplayPort to power multiple displays.
The HP Elite Slice portfolio also includes the new HP Elite Slice for Meeting Rooms solution, the first conferencing room PC with one-touch meeting start12. This offering helps users get more out of their meetings by having seamless technology to drive immersive conferencing and collaboration experiences with integrated audio and full desktop functionality.
HP Elite Slice for Meeting Rooms combines HP Elite Slice, the HP Collaboration Cover, HP Audio Module and Intel Unite software to create a Microsoft Skype for Business conferencing solution making meeting rooms more intuitive and efficient with crisp, clear sound. This configuration can be combined with the new HP LD5511 55-inch Large Format Display, which features 178-degree viewing angles with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. The high brightness and contrast ratio provide excellent picture quality and readability that is perfect for meeting rooms that seat up to 12 people.