Laptops With 4G LTE The Next Big Thing

HP seems to have hit the spot with an added connectivity feature which could make life easier for many who may not have a reliable broadband connection at home, or in fact, no broadband at all. 4G LTE integrated in the laptop itself.

HP is adding three laptops to its line-up in India that coordinate 4G LTE network. The HP 14s with the Intel Core i3 processor and the HP 14s with the Intel Core i5 processor which are presently accessible for Rs 44,999 and Rs 64,999 separately, while the HP Pavilion x360 convertible shows up in July with a sticker price of Rs 84,999.

DEMOCRATIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY

HP understands the significance of 4G LTE network for a more extensive segment of clients. “With remote working becoming the new normal, the HP 14s range is aimed at arming employees and employers to battle the given situation. Being India’s first laptop with personal internet at an affordable price point, we aim to address key concerns such as security and connectivity of the modern users,” says Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP India. This, safe to state, is a lot more straightforward than associating a laptop to a 4G hotspot on your telephone when the home broadband or office Wi-Fi chooses to not get it done.

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

At present, you have the choice of the HP 14s-er0002tu which is priced at Rs 44,999 and the HP 14s-er0003tu which has a sticker price of Rs 64,999. The former is powered by the Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor with 4GB RAM while the latter gets the Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor with 8GB RAM. Both come with 1TB internal storage HDD, but the HP 14s-er0003tu also gets a 256GB SSD to go with that. Both laptops have 14-inch Full HD IPS screens, run Windows 10 and weigh around 1.5kg.

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

For now, you have the choice of the HP 14s-er0002tu which is priced at Rs 44,999 and the HP 14s-er0003tu which has a sticker price of Rs 64,999. HP 14s-er0002tu is powered by the Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor with 4GB RAM while HP 14s-er0003tu gets the Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor with 8GB RAM. Both have 1TB internal storage HDD, but the HP 14s-er0003tu also gets a 256GB SSD to go with that. Both of these laptops have 14-inch Full HD IPS screens, run Windows 10 and weigh around 1.5kg.

WILL ANY SIM CARD WORK?

Any SIM card will be compatible with the 4G LTE connectivity that the laptop provides. 

HP has some special offers for Reliance Jio services with the HP 14s or the HP Pavilion x360. You can get a Reliance Jio SIM with 6 months of free 1.5GB data per day as well as access to Jio’s ecosystem of apps including Jio Cinema. HP says that once the 6-month free usage period is complete, there will be a discount of 30% on Jio’s data plans. “To redeem this offer, consumers need to visit a Reliance Jio store and share the laptop invoice and serial number details,” says HP.