Who are HP?
HP was founded in 1934 by friends and electrical engineers Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. The brand has evolved over the years to become an award-winning and a well-trusted household name all over the world.
From a leading R&D team, to HP labs where the employees are encouraged to create, identify and develop new technologies, often bringing these prototypes into fruition. This could be anything from using 3D printing technologies to revolutionise the medical industry, to using research into digital manufacturing to support the 4th industrial revolution.
Are HP an ethical and sustainable brand?
HP uses its brand as a force for good. Some sustainability initiatives include using 1,700,000 pounds of ocean plastic in products such as the Elite Dragonfly. They also proudly confirm the statistic of zero-deforestation for HP paper as well as easy and accessible recycling for printer supplies. In addition, they have been reducing their carbon and water footprint year on year, a statistic which is set to continually decrease.
This technology brand also have a range of community-based initiatives such as education programmes around the globe, which offer a range of technology to empower teaching and learning. It’s no wonder they have been listed as the number 1 most responsible company in America!
How do I know which HP Product is right for me?
If you're looking at the huge range of HP Tech we have at Box and wondering what might eb best for you, you might find the guide below really useful.
HP for Personal Use
The Pavillion is the most well-known range of Laptops from HP, this series spans a huge variety of products. For those who are after a budget-friendly laptop for web browsing and media streaming, you’ll find a Pavillion laptop that’s perfect for you. For those who are after a little more spec-wise, there are also a range of Pavilions with a bit more processing power, IPS panels and RTX Graphics cards.
HP Envy Printers are ideal for home use, this range will often have scanning, printing and copying capabilities so is great for whatever you need at home - whether that’s printing your holiday photos, copying party invitations or scanning over your favourite family recipe to store on the cloud.
HP for Students and Schools
HP’s Chromebook is an excellent affordable range of laptops that operate through your google account. By using the cloud, the Chromebook offers increased security from viruses to keep your documents safe, it also needs less processing power and therefore is extremely energy efficient - so you can go all day without worrying about charge. Plus its small frame and durable casing make it perfect for popping in your bag and carrying around with you from lectures to the library. This is also brilliant for education establishments to provide for students, as it’s budget-friendly price, durability and extra security help to keep it safe no matter whose hands it’s in.
HP’s Laserjet is great for a school environment, as its superfast printing abilities means you can have print-outs for the whole class in no time. Furthermore, using laser toner rather than ink can be more cost-efficient as not only is it cheaper, the toner also lasts longer - making it best for large-scale printing.
HP Products for Business
If you’re looking for the perfect laptop for work, HP have a great range of options for you. Their Probook offers strong build quality as well as some models being dustproof and military tested for durability. You will also find security increasing features such as fingerprint scanners to keep your important files safe. Alternatively, the EliteBook offers a more sleek and polished design, as well as being ultra-thin and portable and having a bit more processing power. This could be ideal for freelance workers or consultants who take their laptop on the go for meetings with clients, therefore requiring performance whilst also being aesthetically pleasing.
In terms of Desktops, HP offers a range of Business desktops as well as all-in-ones. Their Prodesk mini desktop PCs are ideal for office spaces as they are super compact but can also offer a range of Processors, RAM, SSD and graphics depending on the individual needs of your team members. HP also offer all-in-one business setups that will provide you with everything you need to get an employee running and ready to work.
The Officejet(pro) is an ideal printer for small offices or departments of people from 1-6. It’s really fast and offers services such as printing and copying at high speeds and excellent quality.
In terms of Monitors - Elitedisplay has skype certified display for zoom calls and a stylish and minimalistic design for as much desk space as possible. This series can also offer multiple adjustability options to keep you comfortable all day.
HP for Designers and Creatives
The Zbook and Z monitors are really ideal for designers and creatives. With processing power, impressive graphics, great colour accuracy and up to 4K resolution, they have everything a professional creative will need! If you’re a photographer or videographer after a monitor that is designed for colour accuracy, the Dreamcolour range might also be a great choice for you.
HP for Gamers
HP’s OMEN series has been designed for gamers. This series offers specs such as the latest RTX and GTX graphics as well as Intel and Ryzen processors to offer great visuals as well as processing to make your gaming experience as enjoyable as possible. The OMEN range is also renowned for eye-catching designs such as unique shapes and RGB lighting.