HP introduces secure, connected, and powerful PCs for Small & Medium businesses
India: HP today introduced its new range of ProBook notebooks powered by AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processors in India to help small business owners and mobile professionals boost productivity, collaborate with ease, and work anywhere while enjoying strong security and connectivity. These HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 notebooks are the lightest AMD based business notebook from HP[i], with a starting weight of under 1 kg[ii] (or 2.2 pounds).
The HP Asia SMB Outlook Report 2020 reveals that Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) in India are banking on digital transformation to rebound from COVID impact and are more confident than their Asian peers in bouncing back post-COVID. Further, SMBs in India recognize the importance of going digital to revive their businesses. Three-quarters (75%) of the surveyed businesses believe that digital adoption is essential or very important to their success. The HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 has been designed keeping in mind the specific needs of SMBs, entrepreneurs and mobile professionals who form a critical component of the Indian economy.
“Small and Medium Businesses contribute nearly a third of our GDP and generate employment for millions. With workspaces at home becoming the status quo and businesses supporting their workforce both remotely and back in the office, PC is essential to these hybrid working environments. The HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 is a mobile powerhouse designed to meet the demands of multi-task, multi-place workdays by combining effortless connectivity, integrated security and powerful performance in an ultra-light form factor” said Vickram Bedi, Senior Director (Personal Systems), HP India Market
Freedom to Work Anywhere
Designed for ultimate mobility, the 13.3-inch ProBook 635 Aero is the first ProBook built with magnesium alloy that combines the lightness of magnesium and the strength and sleekness of aluminum. Its elevated design speaks to a generation of mobile professionals who sees their devices as an extension of who they are.
Built with an all-metal body chassis and aerodynamic edges, the ProBook 635 Aero gives a premium touch that is compact and sturdy. Users can see much more with its expanded viewability featuring 86.2% screen-to-body ratio[iii] that is made possible with ultra-thin 9.5 mm top bezel and 4.28 mm side bezels.
Ideal for mobile professionals working and collaborating in hybrid workplaces, the ProBook 635 Aero’s quiet keyboard, long battery life, connectivity, and security functions, allow them to power through the day.
- Connectivity - Users can now access fast and reliable gigabit-speed[iv], [v] connectivity effortlessly and securely even in dense wireless environments using Wi-Fi 6 and Cat 9 4GLTE wireless broadband options[vi]
- Security – A comprehensive suite of security features protects the device above, in and below the OS. HP Sure View Reflect[vii] allows users to work discreetly. Its copper tinted reflective privacy screen is the world’s most advanced privacy in its class and is two times more effective than competition in both bright and dark environments.[viii] HP Privacy Camera, located in the top bezel, can be physically shut to avoid accidental video conferences and keep users hidden from malicious attacks.
- Long battery life – up to 18 hours when configured with the lighter 42Wh battery, and up to 23 hours with the 53Wh battery[ix]. Device can charge up to 50% battery life in just 30 minutes of charging.[x]
Engineered for Performance and Productivity
The HP ProBook 635 Aero is powered by AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processors with integrated AMD Radeon™ Vega Graphics. With up to 8 cores, these powerful processors are designed to offer fast and responsive performance, impressive battery life and advanced manageability to boost the capabilities of an ultrathin notebook. Business users can customize the processors with optional AMD PRO Technologies while extending their investments by upgrading storage up to 1TB[xi],and configurable up to 32GB with upgradable dual channel memory[xii], anytime their needs change.
“We’re delighted to strengthen our collaboration further with HP with the new ProBook 635 Aero, the world’s lightest AMD based business notebooks from HP. Powered by AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile processors, this new series of notebooks are built to deliver significant boost in performance and efficiency to SMBs and enterprise customers”, said Vinay Sinha, Managing Director, India Sales, AMD. “Our industry leading Zen2 architecture with 7nm technology, makes HP ProBook 635 Aero a compelling choice for multitasking and addresses the evolving needs of today’s businesses and mobile working professionals.”
The ProBook 635 Aero is outfitted to ensure mobile professionals remain effective, moving between different work environments. Collaboration between devices has never been easier with these features:
- USB-C® 3.1 Gen2, (2) USB 3.1 Gen1 (one charging), HDMI 2.0, Headphone and Nano Security Lock Slot so that mobile professionals have what they need to hook up and connect.
- HP QuickDrop[xiii] , users can wirelessly transfer documents, photos and videos, websites, addresses, and more between devices, eliminating the need to send emails just to move information between devices.
With enterprises typically keeping devices for three to five years, the ProBook 635 Aero is engineered for durability, having undergone, and successfully passed 19 military standard tests[xiv] and 120,000 hours of HP testing.[xv] It can also withstand up to 1,000 cycles of disinfection with household wipes.[xvi]
Proud Addition to HP’s Most Sustainable PC Portfolio
Energy Star and EPEAT Gold certified, the ProBook 635 Aero is a welcomed addition to HP’s most sustainable PC portfolio[xvii]. 100% of the ProBook 635 Aero outer box and fiber cushions are sustainably sourced.[xviii] Other sustainable highlights of the device:
- Over 62% of mechanical parts are made from recycled materials[xix]
- Speaker enclosure made from 50% recycled material
- 50% recycled aluminum lid
- Keyboard keycaps made from 50% recycled DVDs
- 90% recycled magnesium on keyboard deck and bottom chassis
[i] Based on HP’s internal analysis of business notebooks with AMD processors, preinstalled encryption, authentication, malware protection, BIOS-level protection and passing MIL-STD testing as of August 2020. Lightest based on lowest weight configuration.
[ii] 250 nit panel, HP Sure View Reflect, multiple SODIMMs, WWAN, 53Wh battery, and backlit keyboard not available on configurations starting at less than 1kg.
[iii] Percent of active plus nonactive viewing area to active viewing area plus border. Measure with lid vertical to the desk.
[iv] Wi-Fi® supporting gigabit speeds is achievable with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) when transferring files between two devices connected to the same router. Requires a wireless router, sold separately, that supports 160MHz channels.
[v] Wireless access point and internet service required and sold separately. Availability of public wireless access points limited. Wi-Fi 6 is backwards compatible with prior 802.11 specs. The specifications for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) are draft and are not final. If the final specifications differ from the draft specifications, it may affect the ability of the notebook to communicate with other 802.11ax devices.
[vi] 4G LTE module is optional and must be configured at the factory. Module requires activation and separately purchased service contract. Backwards compatible to HSPA 3G technologies. Check with service provider for coverage and availability in your area. Connection, upload, and download speeds will vary due to network, location, environment, network conditions, and other factors. 4G LTE not available on all products, in all regions.
[vii] HP Sure View Reflect integrated privacy screen is an optional feature that must be configured at purchase and is designed to function in landscape orientation.
[viii] Based on HP’s internal analysis of mobile devices in its class with optional, physically embedded, hardware based, reflective privacy screen. Most advanced based on an average of .32% luminance reduction in privacy mode at 45⁰ as of December 2019.
[ix] Windows 10 MM14 battery life will vary depending on various factors including product model, configuration, loaded applications, features, use, wireless functionality, and power management settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage. See www.bapco.com for additional details.
[x] Supports HP Fast Charge with 65W AC Adapter. Recharges the battery up to 50% within 30 minutes when the system is off or in standby mode. Power adapter with a minimum capacity of 65 watts is required. After charging has reached 50% capacity, charging will return to normal. Charging time may vary +/-10% due to System tolerance.
[xi] For storage drives, GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 30GB (for Windows 10) is reserved for system recovery software.
[xii] Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we recommend HP branded memory to ensure compatibility. If you mix memory speeds, the system will perform at the lower memory speed.
[xiii] Requires Windows 10 PC be preinstalled with HP QuickDrop app and either an Android device (phone or tablet) running Android 7 or higher with the Android HP QuickDrop app, and /or an iOS device (phone or tablet) running iOS 12 or higher with the iOS HP QuickDrop app.
[xiv] MIL STD 810H testing is not intended to demonstrate fitness for U.S. Department of Defense contract requirements or for military use. Test results are not a guarantee of future performance under these test conditions. Accidental damage requires an optional HP Accidental Damage Protection Care Pack.
[xv] Test results are not a guarantee of future performance under these test conditions. Accidental damage requires an optional HP Accidental Damage Protection Care Pack.
[xvi] Select household wipes can be safely used to clean HP Elite, Workstation PCs and the HP Pro 635 Aero G7 up to 1,000 wipes: See wipe manufacturer’s instructions for disinfecting and the HP cleaning guide for HP tested wipe solutions at How to Sanitize Your HP Device Whitepaper (http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA7-7610ENW). Not applicable to HP Elite c1030 Chromebook.
[xvii] Applies to HP PCs, Workstations and Displays manufactured after January 2019. Based on most Gold and Silver EPEAT® registrations by meeting all required criteria and achieving 50-74% of the optional points for EPEAT® Silver and 75-100% of the optional points for EPEAT® Gold according to IEEE 1680.1-2018 EPEAT®. Status varies by country. Visit www.epeat.net for more information.
[xviii] 100% outer box packaging made from sustainably sourced certified and recycled fibers. Fiber cushions made from 100% recycled wood fiber and organic material. Any plastic cushions are made from >90% recycled plastic.
[xix] With HP Long Life Battery. By weight. Mechanical parts include chassis, speaker box, keycap mechanism, battery frame and other small mechanical parts as of September 2020.
