HP reveals a passively cooled 12.5" laptop

Posted on Tuesday, December 02 2014 @ 14:12 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
HP introduced several new laptops today but the one that pops out a bit is the EliteBook Folio 1020, a new 12.5" business laptop with a passive cooling solution.

The device features Intel's Core M processor series, it has a magnesium-lithium alloy and reusable carbon fiber to achieve a weight of only 1kg and has a thickness of 15.7mm. Most of the specifications are unknown but we do know that there will be a version with a 1920 x 1080 pixels screen and one with a 2560 x 1440 pixels screen.

The Folio 1020 arrives in early 2015 but pricing is still unknown.
Focus on security and reliability The HP EliteBook 1020 and the ultra-lightweight HP EliteBook 1020 SE are designed with enterprise mobility in mind, with up to 9 hours of battery life to power a full work day. Like the rest of the EliteBook family, these are designed to pass military-grade (MIL-STD 810G) testing -- drops, shocks, and exposure to extremes of temperature and humidity, and high pressure testing. These notebooks also deliver both speed and near silent operation with a fanless design and solid state storage, supported by latest Intel® Core-M™ processor technology.

Both devices come with HP Client Management Solutions and optional LANDesk and Intel® vPro™ technology to easily integrate and deploy into an enterprise IT environment. The notebooks include HP's exclusive enterprise-class security, including certified Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2/2.0, pre-boot authentication, fingerprint reader and the exclusive HP Sure Start self-healing BIOS to help better protect your device, data and identity.

The HP EliteBook 1020 with optional touchscreen and HP EliteBook 1020 SE offer brilliant clarity on a high resolution 12.5-inch diagonal Quad HD (QHD) display, and are the first EliteBooks to come with the HP Premium Keyboard, a newly designed keyboard that provides optimized, consistent key response based on user testing and feedback. The 720p webcam, front firing speakers featuring HD Audio with DTS Studio Sound™ and HP Noise Reduction Software, make web conferences and collaboration on-the-go more productive with a difference you can hear.
HP EliteBook Folio 1020


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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