HP's upcoming Windows 8-based 11.6-inch Revolve convertible laptop sports a swivel touch screen and Intel Ivy Bridge processors, It also supports built-in 4G connectivity. HP's initial Windows 8 launches were muted, says RBC Capital Markets analyst Amit Daryanani.
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LAS VEGAS--Hewlett-Packard's Windows 8 launches were "mixed" and "muted," according to a research note from RBC Capital Markets analyst Amit Daryanani.
"HP noted Win8 launches were mixed/muted but should improve in H2:13," Daryanani wrote in a research note sent out yesterday, referring to the second half of 2013.
Daryanani met with HP at CES in Las Vegas, according to the note.
He continued: "HP is focused on mid/high-end of the market as they don't see profit opportunity in low-end. Focused on growing China market share (opened a design center)," he wrote.
HP introduced Windows 8 laptops like the Envy TouchSmart Ultrabook, the Spectre XT TouchSmart ultrabook, and Envy x2 -- all touch-capable products. Part of HP's launch problems may be related to the fact that a number of products only became available late in the fourth quarter, including the Spectre XT TouchSmart and Envy x2. In the note, Daryanani did not get specific about products.
Daryanani also said that most of HP's planned "29K headcount reduction" should be completed by FY13. "It should be US centric and... [Read more]
by Brooke Crothers via CNET
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