HP’s first Ultrabook, the HP Folio 13 | Hands On!

HP introduced its first business Ultrabook on November 16, 2011, which features a thin and light design, strong security options and a responsive solid-state hard drive for the ultimate mobile experience.

With the battery life to get them through the workday, users are no longer saddled with carrying power adapters to charge their notebook PCs. Plus, a wide array of ports, including Ethernet, eliminates the need to carry dongles. Mobile professionals can now stay productive and get through their entire business day – from home to business and back home – with only the HP Folio 13.

Measuring less than 18 millimeters thin and using an ultraslim 13.3-inch diagonal high-definition (HD)  BrightView display, the HP Folio¹³ weighs just 3.3 pounds. It combines the cool industrial design found on consumer products with the security and usability business users demand.

Powered by the latest Intel Core  processors, the HP Folio 13  also includes Intel Rapid Start Technology, which helps save time by getting users systems up and running fast.

The HP Folio 13 includes a backlit keyboard for mobile users who work in low-light conditions. A full array of ports, including RJ-45 and USB 3.0, allows users greater flexibility to connect to the information they need. The HP Folio 13 also includes a solid-state drive (SSD) with 128 GB of storage for fast response times and increased reliability.

One model includes a TPM Embedded Security Chip that protects data in email as well as information on the hard drive for security-conscious users.

The HP Folio 13 featured HP CoolSense technology, which uses advanced hardware and intelligent software for a noticeably cooler notebook. The notebook also includes an HP ImagePad for highly accurate, advanced multitouch gesture support.

Additional features include an HP TrueVision HD Webcam  for brighter, cleaner HD images, and Dolby Advanced Audio.

The HP Folio 13 also can be configured with a range of Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems, including Windows 7 Professional. A three-year limited warranty is available through an optional HP Care Pack.

Users who need a desktop-like environment or additional audio, video, network and USB connectivity can connect the HP Folio 13 to the optional HP USB 2.0 dock.