HP announces the EliteBook Folio 9470m

HP has enhanced its notebook line-up with the HP EliteBook Folio 9470m. This new EliteBook is the first HP Ultrabook to provide a stylish, lightweight design without compromising on its enterprise features. Measuring 14 inches diagonally and weighing 3.6 pounds, this 19-mm-thin Ultrabook offers a full array of key ports and connectivity options for business users, including optional built-in 4G wireless WAN, full-sized Ethernet, VGA, DisplayPort and USB 3.0 connections.

Ideal for mobile professionals, who spend a majority of time away from a desk, the HP EliteBook Folio offers all-day battery life to get you through the business day and the option for a secondary battery that provides extended freedom from the power outlet. It also features a user-replaceable battery. The enterprise-class docking capability provides multidisplay support, integrated charging capability, and additional USB and legacy ports for enhanced productivity when used at the desk.

The EliteBook Folio 9470m

"The Ultrabook is quickly becoming the must-have solution for anyone who wants performance, responsiveness and a secure computing experience in a thin, elegant form factor," said Kirk Skaugen, Vice President and General Manager, PC Client Group, Intel. "HP's impressive line-up of consumer and business Ultrabooks deliver across the board."

The HP EliteBook Folio delivers a cleaner, faster user experience with the HP Premier Image. This includes the full set of HP EliteBook business software and antivirus protection without trial-ware or disruptive notifications. It also offers enterprise-class manageability and multilevel security features, including HP Bios Protection, which keep systems running with enhanced protection against virus attacks and other threats.

The HP EliteBook Folio features an optional solid state drive for the Windows 7 Professional operating system that enables quick boot up. The Ultrabook's third-generation Intel Core vPro processor aims to deliver intelligent performance with embedded security. Additional IT-friendly features, include an integrated Smart Card reader, fingerprint reader, embedded TPM security chip and choice of management tools.

The HP EliteBook Folio is part of the HP Global Series Program, which means it will be available in consistent global configurations that allow for product standardization in up to 151 countries worldwide. Pricing and availability for the Indian sub-region hasn’t been announced yet, but stay tuned to this space for more details.