HP OmniBook 2000
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Hewlett-Packard |
| Defunct | 2002 (original series) |
| Fate | Phased out in 2002; revived in 2024 by HP Inc. |
| Successor | Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, HP Pavilion (post-2002) |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | Hewlett-Packard (1993–2002), HP Inc. (2024–present) |
OmniBook represents a series of laptop computers initially developed by Hewlett-Packard and presently offered by its successor, HP Inc. Launched in 1993 as laptops and notebooks tailored for professional use, the brand remained in production until 2002.
In 2024, HP Inc. revived the OmniBook brand within its new Omni product range, which consolidates and replaces earlier consumer lines including Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, and Essential. The renewed OmniBook laptops are designed as AI-enhanced devices, incorporating cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies across both hardware and software platforms.
History
Introduced in 1993 to replace the HP Vectra LS series, OmniBook targeted the business market with compact laptops and subnotebooks. Following HP's acquisition of Compaq in 2002, the OmniBook lineup was phased out in favor of models such as Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, and HP Pavilion.
In 2024, HP Inc. restructured its consumer PC offerings under the Omni brand umbrella—OmniBook for laptops, OmniDesk for desktops, and OmniStudio for all-in-one systems—discontinuing established lines like Pavilion. This approach prioritizes next-generation AI-powered PCs equipped with integrated artificial intelligence to address shifting consumer demands.
The return of the OmniBook name marks the comeback of a legacy brand after more than twenty years, now aligned with HP’s strategic focus on AI-driven computing innovations.
Models
The original OmniBook series (1993–2002) included a variety of business-oriented notebooks available in different sizes and specifications. These models utilized several generations of Intel processors and occasionally AMD chips, spanning from the early Pentium to Pentium 4, also featuring some units with 386, i486, and Celeron CPUs. Early to mid-1990s versions sometimes incorporated a small pop-up mouse positioned on the right side.
Since 2024, the revived OmniBook lineup is categorized into five tiers: 3, 5, 7, X, and Ultra—where Ultra represents the highest-end model and 3 serves as entry-level. This classification system extends to other HP Omni products such as OmniStudio and OmniDesk. As of mid-2025, the X variant is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (Snapdragon X), while the 5, 7, and Ultra models feature either AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra CPUs; the 3 model exclusively runs on AMD Ryzen processors. All current OmniBook, OmniDesk, and OmniStudio devices are equipped with AI technology supported by dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) that accelerate AI workloads and include Microsoft's Copilot chatbot integrated within Windows.
List of models
NOTE: This compilation includes both the original business-focused laptops (1993–2002) as well as the contemporary consumer-oriented AI-enabled models (2024–present).
| Model | LCD size & resolution | LCD technology | Processor | Clock speed (MHz) | Graphics | RAM | Max memory | Storage | Audio | Operating system | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 9 in, VGA | Monochrome STN (reflective) | AMD 386SX-LV | 20 | — | 2 MB | 10 MB | 40 MB HDD, 10 MB Flash | — | Windows 3.1 with MS-DOS 5.0 | 1993-06 |
| 425 | 9 in, VGA | Monochrome STN (reflective) | TI 486SLC/e | 25 | — | 2 MB | 10 MB | 40 MB HDD | — | Windows 3.1 with MS-DOS | 1993-11 |
| 430 | 9 in, VGA | Monochrome STN (reflective) | TI 486SLC/e | 25 | — | 2 or 4 MB | — | 40 or 105 MB HDD | — | Windows 3.1 with MS-DOS 6.2 | 1994-02 |
| 530 | 9 in, VGA | Monochrome STN (reflective) | Intel 486SX | 33 | — | 4 MB | 12 MB | 130 MB HDD | — | Windows for Workgroups 3.11 with MS-DOS 6.2 | 1994-06 |
| 600C | 8.5 in, VGA | Color STN | Intel i486DX4 | 75 | — | — | 16 MB | — | — | 1994-11 | |
| 4000 | 10.3/10.4 in VGA | Color STN/TFT | Intel i486DX2 | 50 | — | — | 32 MB | — | — | 1994-11 | |
| 600CT | 9.5 in VGA | Color TFT | Intel i486DX4 | 75 | — | — | 16 MB | — | — | 1995-07 | |
| 5500CT/CS | 12.1/10.4–12.1 in SVGA/TFT | Color STN/TFT | Intel Pentium (100–133) | 100–133 | Local bus video with 1 MB VRAM (CT) | — | 64 MB (CT/CS) | 1.35 GB HDD (CT) | Windows for Workgroups/Windows 95 | 1996-05 | |
| 800CT/CS/5000CT | 10.4/12.1 in SVGA/TFT/STN/TFT Color Displays | Intel Pentium (100–133) | 100–133 | 48 MB RAM (CT/CS), up to ? for others | 1.44 GB to ~2 GB HDD | Windows for Workgroups/Windows 95 | 1996-09 to ? | ||||
| 5700/2000CT/CS/3000/2100/3100/4100/7100 | Various sizes from 12.1 to14.1 in SVGA/XGA TFT/STN | Intel Pentium MMX or Mobile Pentium II CPUs (133–266 MHz) | Various | RAM from64 to288 MB | Storage ranging160 MB to >1 GB HDD | Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT, Windows95 | 1997–1998 | ||||
| Sojourn* | 12.1 in SVGA TFT | Intel Mobile Pentium II at233 MHz | 64 MB RAM | 1 GB HDD | Windows95 | 1998 | |||||
| 7150/4150/B/900/900B/XE/XE2 | 12.1 to13.3 in SVGA/XGA Color TFT/STN | Intel Mobile Pentium II/Celeron/Pentium III CPUs (266–500 MHz) | Various | RAM up to256–320 MB | Storage up to ~2 GB HDD | Windows95 to Windows98 | 1998–1999 | ||||
| 6000/XE3/500/6100 | 14.1 to15 in XGA/SXGA Color TFT | Mobile Pentium III/Celeron CPUs up to1133 MHz | ATI Mobility graphics on some models | RAM up to512 MB or more | Storage up to SSDs on later models | Windows95 through Windows XP | 2000–2001 | ||||
| XT6200/VT6200 | 14.1 to15 in XGA/SXGA Color TFT | Intel Pentium 4 M at1700 MHz | — | 1 GB RAM | Windows2000, XP | 2002-03 | |||||
| X (2024) | 14 in, 2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite or X Plus CPUs (12 cores at ~3400 MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | 16 or32 GB RAM; up to2 TB SSD storage | Windows11 | 2024-05 | |||||
| Ultra (2024) | 14 in,2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen | AMD Ryzen AI300 or Intel Core Ultra series (up to5100 MHz) | — | Windows11 | 2024-11 |
- Badge-engineered Mitsubishi Pedion
This extensive lineup illustrates HP’s transition from early professional notebooks toward sophisticated AI-integrated consumer laptops under the OmniBook brand, highlighting advancements in processor options, display technology evolution, memory and storage capacity increases, as well as incorporation of artificial intelligence features aligned with contemporary market trends and enterprise requirements.
OmniBook 300
Introduced in June 1993, the HP OmniBook 300 (OB300) was an early entrant in the OmniBook series, classified as a subnotebook. It weighed merely 2.9 pounds and measured 1.4 × 6.4 × 11.1 inches. The device was equipped with an AMD 386SX-LV processor, a full-sized keyboard, and a pop-up mouse design that was later adopted for the OmniBook 800CT. Its display was a 9-inch VGA screen. The system featured two PCMCIA slots, allowing users to add memory, modem, network adapters, or other peripherals. Storage configurations included three variants: no mass storage (model F1030A priced at US$1,515), a 10 MB flash memory disk (model F1031A at US$2,375), and a 40 MB hard drive option (model F1032A costing US$1,950). Notably, the flash memory model provided enhanced battery longevity and reduced weight compared to the hard drive version. One of its key innovations was the “Instant On” capability.
The OmniBook 300 came preloaded with streamlined editions of MS-DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1. Due to limited storage space, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word were embedded directly into ROM—a practice uncommon even in contemporary devices. The “International English” variant utilized code page 850 as its hardware code page.
OmniBook X
Announced in May 2024, the HP OmniBook X (14-fe000) represents HP’s latest advancement in the OmniBook lineup and its initial venture into AI-enhanced personal computers. This model weighs about 2.97 pounds and measures 12.32 × 8.8 × 0.56 inches at the front, extending slightly to 0.57 inches at the rear. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor featuring a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU) for AI acceleration, complemented by a Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The laptop boasts a 14-inch OLED IPS touchscreen with a resolution of 2240 × 1400 pixels and offers memory options of either 16 GB or 32 GB RAM alongside solid-state drives available in capacities of 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB.
Connectivity features include an integrated 5MP webcam and wireless networking through Qualcomm’s Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 cards. Battery endurance is estimated at approximately 26 hours.
The device comes pre-installed with Windows 11 and incorporates Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant, Windows Studio Effects for enhanced media experiences, and Poly Studio audio tuning technology. It aligns with Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC platform standards and introduces a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard that replaces the conventional menu key.
See also
External links
- Official HP pages
- OmniBook search results on HP's website
- OmniBook support page , including a more comprehensive list of models here [1]
- HP OmniBook X official landing page
- HP OmniBook Ultra official landing page
- Additional resources
- HP OmniBook Information by Kieran Garbutt
- HP OmniBook site maintained by Sean McCreary