HP Z1 workstation

All-in-One HP Z1 workstation

This powerful PC clears your work - and your desk top - without breaking a sweat

by Peter Yeo

 

Updated 09:45 AM May 02, 2012

 

While talk has it that we're moving into the post PC world of mobile devices (smartphones and tablets), the PCs and the laptops will prove its resilience yet.

I, for one, have not acclimatised myself to using a tablet for work. In a pinch, tablets work, especially if you're offsite, but when I'm filing reports or replying to the massive chains of emails every day, I want a PC that I can work on.

But you would not want a PC that takes up all your table space. Bear in mind you'll need to leave room for your -inevitable - mobile gadgets as well as a back up external harddrive and a printer.

The HP Z1 is one such workhorse that will free up space on your desk top.

Said to be the world's first 27-inch All-in-One workstation, the HP Z1is an engineer's - or tech geek's - dream come true. The display of the PC snaps open so you can make your own upgrades and swap out parts without using even a single tool!

Powered by quad-core Intel Xeon processors, NVIDIA Quadro graphics, which support up to 1 billion colours, ECC memory, this powerful computer is built for people who need blazing fast computing in graphic intensive industries.

The engineer creating 3D components, an architect working on a new skyscraper or the next indie filmmaker working on his short movie (or videographer working on wedding videos) could throw the most challenging tasks at the Z1 and come away with a smile.

Storage for the PC comes in 7.2K and 10K SATA, SSD, optional RAID configurations, removable drives (AMO), a multiformat media card reader and optical drives including a slot-load Blu-ray Writer options.

And the massive screen, besides supporting 1-billion colours mentioned above, features a wide, 178-degree viewing angle and an in-plane switching (IPS) panel.

The workstation also offers high-fidelity audio. Front-facing dual-cone speakers and SRS Premium Sound offer high-fidelity audio so you can swing to the beat while you're hammering your projects out.

You can hold virtual meetings off the HP Z1's HD Webcam. The smart camera captures HD-quality video and you will be able to see every detail - even the fine print on that million-dollar contract.

The specifications for the HP Z1 can be customised, and retail price starts from S$2,799. Order it by calling 1800 278 8100.

Source:  www.todayonline.com