Is a curved screen PC the next big thing?

Of the newly unveiled devices, here are a few that really stand out.

HP today launched its holiday desktop, laptop, and tablet PC lineup, however the standout was the brand new HP Envy 8 Note, a tablet with an innovative keyboard folio accessory. It features Intel RealSense technology to enable Windows Hello and depth sensing capabilities.

Customers will be able to opt for AMD Radeon R9 graphics rather than the stock integrated component on the 23.8-inch and 27-inch models. NVIDIA GeForce 960A graphics are another option.

The new tablet was part of a series of client hardware announcements by HP Wednesday that also included a new premium PCs, notebooks and all-in-ones – all new client hardware that will hit the market in the weeks before or after HP Inc. officially becomes a separate company selling personal systems and printers.

HP has rolled out a new Windows 10 tablet, the HP Envy 8 Note, designed for portability and productivity plus a host of new client notebooks and all-in-ones, including one with a 32-inch curved screen. To keep it thin, the main connections are USB-C ports, and HP says the U-shaped kickstand allows for more battery to fit inside for longer life. As it happens, the quality here isn’t bad: 1,920 x 1,200 resolution (a high pixel count for a screen this size), with decent viewing angles to match. Available from 18 October in the USA, these notebooks will be priced from $899.

The focus is clearly on that huge display, but the audio has also been taken into consideration, with a total of six Bang & Olufsen speakers installed.

This device will be available from November and pricing will start from €499. HP has also announced a new convertible slate of its own with the Spectre x2. A 6th Gen Intel Core M processor provides the power to run software on the go, and up to 512GB of SSD will ensure that the system is ultra-responsive. At the same time, the fact that there’s a stowaway slot in the back means you don’t have to pack a separate tablet and Bluetooth keyboard, which could quickly get annoying. Indeed, the aluminum keyboard here is sturdy, and offers a good deal of travel, with the buttons measuring 1.5 millimeters deep.

There’s a compromise to be made for that incredible display, mind.

It’ll be out in November, starting from £2000 (RM12,930).

HP hasn’t forgotten about gamers in and among these high-end devices. There is (up to) 16GB of RAM and (up to) a 2TB hard disk.

New versions of the colourful and cheap HP Stream 11- and 13-inch notebook PCs have been announced. We don’t know its exact specifications, but it’s safe to assume the Envy Curved All-in-One PC will use the same or similar screen as HP’s Envy 34c monitor.