HP Spectre Fold 17 revealed in SXSW Sydney

HP just launched their crazy new Foldable laptop-tablet hybrid in SEA: the Spectre Fold 17 which can be utilized as a desktop, laptop or tablet earlier today.

The HP Spectre Fold 17 is a 12.3-inch laptop with a detachable OLED screen size ranging from 14-inches to 17-inches (Desktop mode).

Powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor, it comes with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. It also features a 5MP webcam that can be closed with a built-in privacy cover.

According to HP, the foldable PC has a battery life of up to 12 hours in laptop mode while desktop mode can go up to 11 hours.

The device is made of 90% post-industrial recycled (PIR) metal.

Additionally, users can make gestures to have shortcuts made when using this device such as walking away to lock the Fold 17, auto screen dimming, privacy alerts, etc.

“Consumers are demanding greater flexibility to connect, work, and play for their hybrid lives beyond what the traditional laptop can provide,” said Jo Tan, Senior Vice President & Division President of Personal Systems Consumer Solutions, HP Inc.

“We are excited to introduce the HP Spectre Foldable PC, designed to seamlessly adapt to the various ways you want to work with its unique, durable form factor that pushes the boundaries of design and technology.”

The HP Spectre Foldable PC was unveiled with a price tag of AUD 8499.00 at the event.

We got word from an HP official that the computer would be officially available in the Philippines on December 20 of this year with an official SRP of PHP 319,990USD 5,453INR 462,258EUR 5,193CNY 39,711.

So you will definitely need a pretty penny for this one.