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HP OmniBook 500

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OmniBook
Company typeProduct line
IndustryComputer hardware
Founded1993
FounderHewlett-Packard
Defunct2002 (original series)
FateDiscontinued in 2002; revived in 2024 by HP Inc.
SuccessorCompaq Presario, HP Compaq, HP Pavilion (post-2002)
Area served
Worldwide
OwnerHewlett-Packard (1993–2002), HP Inc. (2024–present)
Websitewww.hp.com

OmniBook represents a series of laptop computers initially developed by Hewlett-Packard and now sold under its successor, HP Inc.. Launched in 1993, these laptops and notebooks were designed primarily for business use and remained in production until 2002.

In 2024, HP Inc. revived the OmniBook brand as part of its newly introduced Omni product range, which replaced former consumer lines such as Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, and Essential. The updated OmniBook devices incorporate built-in artificial intelligence within their hardware and software, reflecting HP’s commitment to advancing AI-driven personal computers.

History

The OmniBook series was first introduced in 1993, taking over from the HP Vectra LS range as Hewlett-Packard’s dedicated business laptop offering. Following HP’s acquisition of Compaq in 2002, the OmniBook line was phased out in favor of models like the Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, and HP Pavilion.

By 2024, HP Inc. streamlined its consumer PC portfolio under the unified Omni brand: OmniBook for laptops, OmniDesk for desktops, and OmniStudio for all-in-one systems. This rebranding initiative emphasizes HP’s focus on next-generation AI-enabled PCs, embedding AI functionalities to boost system performance and enrich user interaction.

The return of the OmniBook name builds on its heritage as a corporate laptop brand, repositioning it at the cutting edge of AI-enhanced consumer computing after a 22-year absence.

Models

Between 1993 and 2002, the original OmniBook lineup offered a variety of business-oriented notebooks and laptops with diverse screen sizes and hardware configurations. These models were equipped with a broad spectrum of processors from Intel and occasionally AMD, ranging from early i386, i486, and Celeron CPUs to the initial Pentium up through the Pentium 4. Some early units featured an unusual pop-up mouse located on the right side.

The reintroduced OmniBook series starting in 2024 is categorized into five tiers: 3, 5, 7, X, and Ultra—with Ultra representing the top-tier model and 3 as the entry-level option. Other products in HP’s Omni range, such as OmniStudio and OmniDesk, follow this classification scheme. As of mid-2025, the X tier utilizes Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (Snapdragon X), while tiers 5, 7, and Ultra are powered by either AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra CPUs; tier 3 models exclusively run on AMD Ryzen chips. Every current OmniBook model integrates AI technology supported by dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) to accelerate AI workloads and comes pre-installed with Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot embedded within Windows.

List of models

NOTE: This compilation covers business-focused models from 1993–2002 as well as contemporary AI-enabled consumer laptops launched from 2024 onward.

Model
name 		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 i386SX-LV 20 2 MB 10 MB 40 MB HDD, 10 MB Flash Windows 3.1 with MS-DOS 5.0
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425 9 in, VGA Monochrome STN (reflective) Texas Instruments 486SLC/e 25
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430 9 in, VGA Monochrome STN (reflective) 2 MB (40 MB HDD), 4 MB (105 MB HDD) 40 MB HDD, 105 MB HDD Windows 3.1 with MS-DOS 6.2
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530 9 in, VGA Monochrome STN (reflective) Intel i486SX 33 4 MB 12 MB 130 MB HDD Windows for Workgroups 3.11 with MS-DOS 6.2
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600C 8.5, VGA Color STN Intel i486DX4 75 16 MB
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4000
  • 10.3 VGA (STN) or
  • 10.4 VGA (TFT)
  • Color STN or
  • Color TFT
 Intel i486DX2 50 32 MB
600CT 9.5,VGA Color TFT Intel i486DX4 75 16 MB
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Model name ! LCD size & resolution ! LCD technology ! Processor ! Clock speed (MHz) ! Graphics ! RAM ! Max memory ! Storage ! Audio ! Operating system ! Release date
5500CT 12.1, SVGA Color STN Intel Pentium 100 or120 Local bus video with1 MB display RAM 64 MB 64 MB 1.35 GB HDD Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22, Windows95 - 5500CS Color TFT 120 or133 - 800CT 10.4 SVGA Color TFT 133 48 MB 48 MB 1.44 GB HDD Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22 and Windows95 - 800CS 10.4 SVGA Color TFT 100 48 MB 48 MB 2 GB IDE hard drive + external floppy drive - 5000CT 12.1 SVGA Color TFT 133 48 MB Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22, Windows95 -}
5700 12.1 SVGA Color TFT Intel Pentium MMX 150 or166 160 MB Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22 and Windows95 - 2000CT 12.1 SVGA Color TFT 133 64 MB - 2000CS 12.1 SVGA Color STN 150 64 MB - 3000 13.3 XGA Color TFT 233 or266 144 MB Windows95 - 2100 12.1 SVGA 200 or233 160 MB Windows95, Windows NT4.0 - 3100 13.3 XGA Color TFT 266 160 MB Windows95, Windows NT4.0 -}
4100 Color TFT Intel Mobile Pentium II 233 or266 256 MB Windows95, Windows NT4.0, Windows98 - 7100 14.1 XGA Color TFT 266 288 MB Sound Blaster Pro-compatible with SRS3D enhanced audio, Dolby Digital for DVD playback, stereo speakers and microphone Windows95, Windows NT4.0 - Sojourn* 12.1 SVGA Color TFT 233 64 MB 64 MB 1 GB HDD Windows95 - 7150 14.1 XGA Color TFT 300 320 MB Windows95, Windows NT4.0, Windows98 - 4150/4150B Color TFT 256 MB Windows95, Windows NT4.0, Windows98, Windows2000 -}
900 Color TFT rowspan=2 rowspan=2 160 MB Windows95, Windows NT4.0, Windows98 - 900B Color TFT 192 MB Windows95, Windows NT4.0, Windows98 -}
XE rowspan=2 266/300 MHz Pentium II or333 MHz Celeron 256 MB Windows98, Windows2000, Windows XP - XE2 300 MHz Pentium II or333 MHz Celeron 256 MB Windows98, Windows2000, Windows XP -}
6000 Color TFT rowspan=3 700 MHz Pentium III or550 MHz Celeron ATI Mobility M/M1 with AGP2X 128 MB 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible stereo sound Windows95/98/2000 |- XE3 Color TFT 933–1133 MHz Pentium III or933–1066 MHz Celeron S3 Savage IX 1 GB ESS Allegro1988 stereo speakers & microphone Windows98/2000/XP |- 500 12.1 XGA Color TFT 700/750 MHz Pentium III or600 MHz Celeron 512 MB Windows98/2000 |-}
6100 Color TFT Intel Mobile Pentium III 1133 MHz 512 MB Windows98/2000/XP |-}
XT6200 Color TFT rowspan=2 Intel Pentium4 M 1700 MHz rowspan=2 colspan=6 align=center rowspan=2 windows20002002march
14",2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite/X Plus 3400 MHz(12 cores) [Qualcomm Adreno]

16 GB RAM /32 GB Max memory

512 GB –2 TB SSD storage

Windows11

2024-05

14",2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen AMD Ryzen AI300 / Intel Core Ultra5/7/9 (5000–5100 AMD /4500–5100 Intel)

Windows11

2024-11

  • Sojourn was a rebadged Mitsubishi Pedion device.

This detailed overview illustrates OmniBook’s progression from its origins as business laptops to today’s AI-integrated consumer notebooks featuring state-of-the-art processors and display technologies—elements central to HP's strategy in delivering mobile computing solutions tailored to professionals and advanced users alike.


OmniBook 300

Introduced in June 1993, the HP OmniBook 300 (OB300) was among the pioneering subnotebooks in HP’s OmniBook series. Weighing a mere 2.9 pounds and measuring 1.4 × 6.4 × 11.1 inches, it was equipped with an AMD 386SX-LV CPU, a full-sized keyboard, a retractable computer mouse, and a 9-inch VGA display. The device featured two PCMCIA slots allowing expansion with memory, modem, or network cards. Storage configurations varied: no mass storage (F1030A at ), a 10 MB flash memory drive (F1031A at ), or a 40 MB hard drive (F1032A at ). The flash memory variant provided extended battery duration and was lighter compared to the hard disk model. A key innovation was its “Instant On” capability.

The OmniBook 300 shipped with compact versions of MS-DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1. Owing to limited onboard storage, both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word were embedded in ROM—a rare implementation even by today’s standards. The “International English” edition utilized code page 850 as its hardware code page instead of the conventional code page 437.

OmniBook X

Announced in May 2024, the HP OmniBook X (14-fe000) represents the newest iteration in the OmniBook lineup as an AI-enhanced laptop. It weighs roughly 2.97 pounds and measures 12.32 × 8.8 × 0.56 inches at the front tapering slightly to 0.57 inches at the rear. This model is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor featuring an integrated NPU for AI acceleration alongside a Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The device boasts a 14" OLED IPS touchscreen with a resolution of 2240 × 1400 pixels, memory options of either 16 GB or 32 GB, and SSD capacities of 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB. Connectivity features include a built-in 5MP webcam and support for Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. Battery life is estimated at approximately 26 hours.

Preloaded with Windows 11, the OmniBook X incorporates Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant, Windows Studio Effects for enhanced audio-visual experience, and Poly Studio audio tuning technology. It adheres to 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
Additional resources

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