They say don’t judge the book by its cover, but the latest premium laptops from HP seem to be speaking and saying “go ahead, judge us starting from the external design. Because gone are the days when design is compromised for function, or the other way around. Consumers today are more meticulous; they won’t settle for anything less. Technology on the other hand is always generous; producing innovation, thus having revolutionized design and engineering at the same package is now possible.
In the world of laptop, the successful marriage of premium engineering and tasteful design recently reinvented as HP® Philippines, Inc. unveiled its latest fleet of premium laptops through A Tasteful Edge. The HP Spectre—flagship model and the world’s thinnest and most luxurious laptop led the affair.
“HP’s premium line of laptops, especially the HP Spectre, is the integration of inspired craftsmanship, sophisticated lifestyle design, and functional ingenuity,” said Albert Mateo, Jr., HP® Philippines, Inc. country manager. “Like a precious piece of jewelry, they take the laptop experience to a whole new level, providing an edge on tasteful elegance and efficiency through exceptional design and engineering.”
Multi-awarded furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue (right) and HP® Philippines, Inc. managing director Albert Mateo, Jr. showcase the event’s premium lifestyle centerpieces—handcrafted elegant rattan furniture and the sophisticated yet highly functional HP Spectre laptop.
Multi-awarded furniture designer and manufacturer Kenneth Cobonpue topped the event was as he also exhibited his ingenious works and shared his personal creative process in coming up with his masterpieces. Famous for integrating hand-crafted natural materials into modern design, Cobonpue has gloriously elevated the concept of furniture—from a mere functional household necessity into an exceptional piece of art.
As an innovative artist and a tastemaker, Cobonpue complements HP’s thrust of providing premium lifestyle companions through a combination of elegant craftsmanship and cutting-edge engineering. The unveiling of the HP Spectre mounted on one of Cobonpue’s display pieces further exemplified the perfect union of the products’ shared ingenuity.
Sitting on a Cobonpue creation, socialite and fashion designer Tessa Prieto-Valdes marvels at the HP Spectre, the world’s thinnest and most luxurious laptop. Joining her are HP® Philippines, Inc. managing director Albert Mateo, Jr. (left) and world-renowned furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue.
“Apart from the materials used, a product’s superior quality lies on the ingenious way it was constructed,” said Cobonpue. “In creating a luxurious masterpiece, you integrate different elements to form a singular, innovative product. Then you further polish it to make it more artisan than manufactured.”
The HP Spectre is now labeled as one of HP’s best inventions; it is a design breakthrough with state-of-the-art engineering, created to serve as an efficient everyday tool and an eye-catching extension of one’s self.
As one of HP’s best inventions, the HP Spectre boasts of state-of-the-art engineering and inspired craftsmanship to elevate and take the laptop experience to a whole new level.
With a hidden piston hinge mechanism, people on-the-go are in for a treat with Spectre’s 10.4mm and 2.49lbs super-thin, seamless design illusion fit for optimum mobility. It is more artisan than manufactured, captured by its ash gray aluminum top cover and the bold use of lux copper metal accent for a warmer, more jewelry-like companion.
HP® Philippines, Inc. managing director Albert Mateo, Jr. (3rd from right) and furniture-making genius Kenneth Cobonpue (3rd from left) are joined by (L-R) Microsoft Philippines, Joel Guzman and HP Philippines Executives, Kris Seville, Paul Alcantara, and Franco Flameno during the unveiling of HP Spectre.
Machined-in are 13.3-inch, full HD gorilla glass display and a pair of Bang and Olufsen speakers, aimed to supply movie and music enthusiasts with a complete audio-visual experience packed in an elegant laptop. Unplugged, Spectre’s 8-hour battery life, and full Intel® Core™ power supply assure its users undistracted connectivity, while its Windows 10 default operating system delivers smooth program performance for personal use. A USB-C port not only secures data exchange, it also provides a stronger influx of power for various plugged-in devices.
The event also showcased HP’s Elite x2 1012 and Envy laptops—both high-performing, stylishly-designed devices for the mobile worker that provides productive, industry-level output and performance.
With the all-new HP Spectre, together with the rest of the premium line of laptops, the stunning balance of great engineering and beautifully crafted design are captured to elevate one’s laptop experience. Indeed, HP’s premium ingenuity has played a vital role in reinventing laptop-use obsession and in providing its privileged users a tasteful edge over the others.
And now you’re thinking of buying a new laptop, yes?
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