HP announced a new hybrid computer that blends a laptop and table for the workplace, as the company says people’s work lives and private lives are increasingly blurring together.
The new HP Pro x2 612 G2 is aimed squarely at the workplace, but for a generation that wants a more stylish gadget that can be used at home as well. The new device will not be sold in stores, but rather through HP partners who target industries like field services, government, healthcare, and retail verticals. The company announced the gadget today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
“We’re living in a very exciting time,” said Carol Hess, HP’s vice president of product management for mobility. “Our personal lives and professional lives are merging. More and more people are using detachable products for this ‘blended life’.”