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| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Hewlett-Packard |
| Defunct | 2002 (original series) |
| Fate | Discontinued in 2002; revived in 2024 by HP Inc. |
| Successor | HP Omni product range (OmniBook, OmniDesk, OmniStudio) |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | HP Inc. |
| Website | www |
OmniBook represents a series of laptop computers initially manufactured by Hewlett-Packard and now offered by its successor entity, HP Inc.. Debuting in 1993 as laptops tailored for business users, the brand remained in production until 2002.
In 2024, HP Inc. revived the OmniBook name as part of its new Omni product range, which supplanted the former Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, and Essential lines aimed at consumers. The reintroduced OmniBook models incorporate AI-enhanced hardware and software, supporting HP’s objective to pioneer next-generation computing solutions.
History
The OmniBook series was launched in 1993 to replace the HP Vectra LS lineup, focusing primarily on business-oriented laptops and subnotebooks. Production ceased following HP’s acquisition of Compaq in 2002, which redirected emphasis towards the Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, and HP Pavilion ranges.
In 2024, HP Inc. unified its consumer PC portfolio under the Omni brand umbrella: OmniBook for laptops, OmniDesk for desktops, and OmniStudio for all-in-one systems. This rebranding highlights the integration of AI technologies in both hardware and software to address changing consumer needs. The return of the OmniBook label marked HP’s revival of a legacy brand after more than two decades.
Models
The original OmniBook collection (1993–2002) featured a variety of business notebooks powered by Intel and AMD processors ranging from early i386 and i486 chips through to Pentium 4 CPUs. Early designs included distinctive elements such as a pop-up mouse located on the device’s right side.
From 2024 onward, the OmniBook series is divided into five tiers: 3, 5, 7, X, and Ultra—with Ultra positioned as the top-tier offering and 3 as the entry-level option. This grading system is also applied across other HP Omni devices like OmniStudio and OmniDesk. As of mid-2025, the X model utilizes Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, whereas the 5, 7, and Ultra variants employ AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra CPUs; the 3 model runs exclusively on AMD Ryzen processors. Every current model integrates AI functionality through dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) and comes preloaded with Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot embedded in Windows.
List of models
NOTE: This table includes both the original business-focused units (1993–2002) and the modern consumer-oriented AI-enabled devices (2024–present).
| Model | Display size & resolution | Display technology | Processor | Clock speed (MHz) | Graphics | RAM | Maximum memory | Storage | Audio system | Operating system | Launch 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 5.0 | 1993-11 |
| 430 | 9 in, VGA | Monochrome STN (reflective) | TI 486SLC/e | 25 | — | 2-4 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 or10.4 in VGA | Color STN or 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 or12.1 in SVGA | Color STN/TFT | Intel Pentium (100–133) | 100–133 | Local bus video with1MB display RAM | (64 MB) | 64 MB | (1.35 GB HDD) | — | Win for Workgroups3.11/Windows95 | 1996-05 |
| 800CT/CS/5000CT | 10.4/12.1 in SVGA/TFT | (Color TFT) | Intel Pentium (100–133) | 100–133 | (48 MB) | 48–64 MB | (1.44 GB to2 GB HDD) | Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio | (Windows for Workgroups3.11/Windows95) | 1996-09 | |
| 5700/2000CT/CS/3000/2100/3100/4100/7100 | Intel Pentium or Mobile Pentium II | Various RAM/storage options up to320 MB RAM and1 GB HDD | Windows95 to NT4.0 | 1997–1998 | |||||||
| Sojourn (badge-engineered Mitsubishi Pedion) | 12.1 in SVGA | Intel Pentium233 MHz | 64 MB RAM,1 GB HDD | Windows95 | 1998 | ||||||
| 900/900B/XE/XE2 | Intel Mobile Pentium II/Celeron300–500 MHz | 256–192 MB RAM | Windows95 to Windows98 | 1999 | |||||||
| 6000/XE3/500/6100 | Intel Mobile Pentium III/Celeron700+ MHz | Up to1 GB RAM | Windows95 to Windows XP | 2000–2001 | |||||||
| XT6200/VT6200 | Intel Pentium4 M1700 MHz | 1 GB RAM | Windows2000/XP | 2002 | |||||||
| X | 14 in,2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite or X Plus,12 cores at3400 MHz | 16 or32 GB RAM; up to2 TB SSD storage | Windows11 | 2024-05 | ||||||
| Ultra | 14 in,2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen | AMD Ryzen AI300 or Intel Core Ultra5/7/9 processors at up to5100 MHz | Up to32 GB RAM; storage details N/A | Windows11 | 2024-11 |
This extensive lineup demonstrates HP’s progression from early portable business notebooks toward sophisticated AI-driven consumer laptops under the OmniBook banner, showcasing advancements in processor architecture, display technologies, and integrated artificial intelligence features aligned with market evolution.
OmniBook 300
The HP OmniBook 300 (OB300) debuted in June 1993 as one of the initial subnotebook models within the OmniBook lineup. It weighed just 2.9 pounds and measured 1.4 × 6.4 × 11.1 inches. This device was equipped with an AMD 386SX-LV CPU, a full-sized keyboard, a retractable computer mouse, and a 9-inch VGA display. Two PCMCIA slots were available for expanding memory or adding modem, network, and other peripheral cards. Storage configurations included three options: no mass storage (F1030A at ), a 10 MB flash memory drive (F1031A at ), or a 40 MB hard drive (F1032A at ). The flash memory model provided benefits such as lighter weight and extended battery duration compared to the hard disk variant. One of its standout capabilities was the “Instant On” feature.
Operating on streamlined editions of MS-DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1, the OmniBook 300 faced storage limitations that led to preloading versions of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word directly into ROM—an approach rarely seen even today. The “International English” edition utilized code page 850 instead of the more common code page 437.
OmniBook X
Unveiled in May 2024, the HP OmniBook X (14-fe000) represents the newest evolution in the OmniBook series, featuring AI-enhanced capabilities. It weighs about 2.97 pounds and measures roughly 12.32 × 8.8 × 0.56–0.57 inches. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor with an integrated NPU dedicated to AI tasks, it also incorporates a Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The laptop sports 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 sized at 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB. Additional hardware includes a built-in 5MP webcam and support for Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. Its battery life is estimated to last approximately 26 hours.
The OmniBook X comes preloaded with Windows 11, integrating Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant, Windows Studio Effects for enhanced multimedia, and Poly Studio audio enhancements. It aligns with Microsoft's Copilot+ PC platform standards and introduces a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard, replacing the traditional menu key.
See also
External links
- Official HP pages
- Search results for OmniBook on HP’s website
- HP OmniBook support page , including an extended list of models here [1]
- HP OmniBook X official landing page
- HP OmniBook Ultra official landing page
- Additional resources
- Comprehensive HP OmniBook information by Kieran Garbutt
- Dedicated HP OmniBook site by Sean McCreary