HP Launches Laptops Built with Sea-Bound Dump

 Technology Today Bureau

HP has announced updates to its Pavilion line-up, which showcase the company’s commitment towards a more sustainable future for the planet with the head-turning HP Pavilion 13, HP Pavilion 14, and HP Pavilion 15 Laptops. The new device line-up is the company’s first consumer notebook range that uses post-consumer-recycled and ocean-bound plastics. The Pavilion range comes in a unique tonal color-blocking design feature 11^th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics. 

The new Pavilion notebooks feature the use of post-consumer recycled and ocean-bound plastics in the construction of the speaker housing – and its use in these devices is estimated to keep approximately 92,000 plastic bottles out of the oceans and landfills. The outer boxes and fiber cushions used in packaging the new devices are also 100% sustainably sourced and recyclable. The laptops are also EPEAT Silver registered and Energy Star certified. 

Today the PC is an essential tool for everyone, including GenZ who are now spending more time on their PCs than ever before, and over half of them are using the PC more than their phones. They are using their PCs to connect with friends and family, stay entertained, and learn in digital classrooms. With their needs in mind, the newest Pavilion series delivers stellar performance, an immersive entertainment experience, and the mobility required to accommodate how and where they use their PC. 

“The PC today is an indispensable part of our lives, with several use case scenarios emerging from various consumer groups. HP’s innovation engine focuses on staying ahead of the curve and deliver devices that empower our customers to achieve their potential. As market leaders, it is also our commitment to build a sustainable future for the planet.  The new Pavilions deliver powerful performance in a youthful, colourful premium design, making them accessible to everyone to stay connected, entertained, and learning.”

--Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP India Market. 

Sustainability continues to be a key focus for HP across the full portfolio of PCs and solutions. The new Pavilions feature the use of post-consumer recycled and ocean-bound plastics and its use in these devices is estimated to keep approximately 92,000 plastic bottles out of the oceans and landfills. The outer boxes and fiber cushions used in packaging the new devices are also 100% sustainably sourced and recyclable.[vi] The laptops are also EPEAT Silver registered and Energy Star certified.

Inspired by Art 

The latest Pavilion PCs are inspired by art. Featuring clean lines and sculptural elements with attractive hourglass edges, users can easily open the device from all three sides. As part of the Pavilion redesign, these devices feature a 3D seamless metal chassis to eliminate parting lines on the device for a sleek, clean look and feel. The AED finish in ceramic white color comes with its own advantages delivering best balance in terms of reliability and colorful effects on metal chassis. 

The Pavilion 15 sports an 86% screen-to-body ratio (STBR), and x/y dimensions across all three devices have also improved gen-over-gen. The displays have a three-sided micro edge bezel, with the Pavilion 13 offering a Full HD display, and the Pavilion 14 and Pavilion 15 offering either an HD or Full HD panel. The devices are also Microsoft High Dynamic Range (HDR) streaming capable, with High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) preinstalled on FHD panel options for a richer, more colorful viewing experience. HP is powering the entire range with 16GB RAM/512SSD and FPR to enhance the overall user experience. 

The devices also come in four unique color combinations. All platforms will offer natural silver, and ceramic white color combinations; the Pavilion 14 also features a tranquil pink color combination; and, the Pavilion 15 will offer four different color options including fog blue.