HP unveils the world's thinnest laptop

by Emmanuel Quartey Gallery on 13:36:00 in HP, Tech

Making a laptop this thin work with a Core i processor meant dealing with heat issues. HP said it handled the issues with a heat pipe that distributes heat away from the processor, as well as two fans that push heat out

A new laptop unveiled by HP today will be the thinnest in the world.

At 0.4 inches (10.4mm) thick, the Spectre 13 Ultrabook is thinner than AAA batteries and both thinner and lighter than Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air.

It breaks the previous record held by its own 0.49-inch thick (12.4mm) EliteBook Folio G1 enterprise Ultrabook.
In terms of weight, the new copper-toned notebook is not the lightest device around, weighing 2.45 pounds (1.11kg). Most of the body is dark grey aluminium with bronze along the sides (pictured)

In terms of weight, the new copper-toned notebook is not the lightest device around, weighing 2.45 pounds (1.11kg). Most of the body is dark grey aluminium with bronze along the sides (pictured)

'Carbon fibre and aluminum craftsmanship give this device the look and feel of pure luxury. The two-tone finish on the copper-coloured spine is an example of the beauty of contrast,' the company said.

A big difference with this new model is that the new Spectre is powered by Intel Core i5 and i7 processors rather than the Intel Core M-chips inside most ultrathin Ultrabooks today.

Pre-orders for the new Spectre are available in the US beginning on 25 April for $1,170 and will ship in May.

THE HP SPECTRE SPECIFICATIONS