One of the most recent technologies that tech manufacturers are slowly adopting for their devices is the USB-C connectivity feature. Type-C connectivity has far more advantages than other USB connection types, especially in their practicality of use. Type-C USB connectivity in devices such as the new Google Chromebook Pixel and Apple's new MacBook allows the devices to charge power, transfer data, and connect video-out through only one socket. USB Type-C is also reversible, solving the problem of previous USB Types where it is often joked that a user must turn a USB cable at least twice before connecting it correctly.
Following the trend is HP, another tech giant. The company has announced that it will be releasing a new version of its Pavilion series aimed primarily at students, or users who want middle-range performance specs and mobility rolled into one hybrid. The new Pavilion x2 has a detachable, 10-inch IPS screen that uses magnets on its hinges to attach to the keyboard half.
The Pavilion x2 also has universal connectivity options. Aside from the Type-C connectivity, the new device also has a standards USB-A, micro HDMI, and micro SD slots, with battery life rated at 10.75 hours of continued heavy use. It is hoped that the new Pavilion will come with the new Windows 10 platform.
Meanwhile, aside from adopting USB-Type C for its new lineup, HP has also redesigned its Envy series of laptops, at least in terms of battery. The new Envy 14 and 15 are now sleeker and thinner than their previous versions since HP has opted for a prismatic battery design. This power design uses lithium-ion cells shaped like packages of gum rather than the bulky, cylindrical cell design.
The new Envy 14 and 15 are expected to arrive in the markets in July for $700 to $800, or $1,000 for the more premium Envy 17.
