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HP Launches Slew of Monitors at CES

Aiming to give consumers and professionals alike plenty to look at, HP today announced a slew of new monitors.

January 7, 2013
HP x2401

Among its CES announcements today, HP today unveiled a slew of new monitors that cater to professionals and consumers alike.

Kicking off the professional side is the HP u160 15.6-inch LED Backlit Monitor. It's a 15.6-inch screen featuring an integrated leather-bound case that bears a strong resembles to a large Moleskin notebook. In addition to propping up the u160 during use, the leather case also protects the display when it's carried around, which comes in handy since the u160 is highly portable. Weighing 3.4 pounds and measuring 1.02 inches thin, it can easily be toted from one business meeting to the next without adding too much heft. Further adding to its portability is the fact that the u160 is USB-powered, so users can simply plug it into their USB ports instead of having to worry about available power outlets or heavy power bricks. The HP u160 will be available later this month and will carry a $179 price tag.

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The HP ProDisplay series, meanwhile, sports a more traditional form factor. The ProDisplay series is available in three different sizes: the P191 is 18.5 inches, the P201 and P201m are 20 inches (the latter features built-in speakers), and P221 is 21.5 inches. Regardless of which size you choose, they're great for businesses or kiosks since each can be wall mounted. Moreover, each is flexible, offering 35 degrees of tilt adjustability and 90-degree pivot rotation, allowing for horizontal and vertical orientation.

Rounding out HP's lineup of professional-grade monitors is the HP x2401 24-inch LED Backlit Monitor, whose 24-inch display is housed in a thin chassis that features an elegant brushed metal finish. Despite having almost no bezel, the x2401's chin is slightly taller than an ordinary monitor, which in turn slightly elevates it above your desk's surface to allow for increased visibility. In addition to sporting full HD resolution and HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity, the x2401 also offers a 178-degree viewing angle. The x2401 is slated to be available in the U.S. in November for $249.

On the consumer end of the equation, meanwhile, HP unveiled its lineup of Pavilion IPS Monitors, which will be available in five sizes ranging from 20-27 inches. With the exception of the 20-inch 20xi model, each features 1,920-by-1,080 full HD resolution as well as HDMI, DVI-D, and VGA connectivity (the 20xi, by contrast, has a maximum resolution of 1,600 by 900 and lacks an HDMI port). Every monitor in the new Pavilion IPS Monitor lineup is housed in a sleek, thin chassis featuring an edge-to-edge bezel-less display as well as IPS technology that offers 178-degree horizontal and vertical wide-viewing angles. The HP Pavilion IPS Monitors are expected to be available in the U.S. on Jan. 20, and prices range from $129.99 to $339.99 depending on the display size.

Rounding out HP's announcement is the HP Envy 27 Monitor, which features a 27-inch IPS LCD panel with edge-to-edge cover glass and a slim profile. With full HD resolution and built-in speakers featuring Beats Audio technology, the Envy 27 is designed to cater to both your eyes and ears. The HP Envy 27 Monitor will be available in the U.S. Feb. 3 and will carry a $499 price tag.

For a closer look at HP's new monitors, check out the slideshow above.

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