HP OmniBook 510
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Predecessor | HP Vectra LS |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Defunct | 2002 (original line) |
| Successor | Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, HP Pavilion (post-2002) |
| Owner | Hewlett-Packard (original), HP Inc. (current) |
| Parent | Hewlett-Packard (original), HP Inc. (current) |
OmniBook represents a series of laptop computers initially developed by Hewlett-Packard and now offered by its successor, HP Inc. The product line debuted in 1993, targeting business users with notebook-style laptops, and remained active until 2002.
In 2024, HP Inc. revived the OmniBook brand under its newly established Omni umbrella, which replaced former consumer laptop lines such as Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, and Essential. The updated OmniBook range emphasizes AI-driven hardware and software solutions, reflecting HP's commitment to advancing next-generation computing technologies.
History
The OmniBook series was introduced in 1993 as the successor to the HP Vectra LS lineup, serving as Hewlett-Packard’s primary business laptop offering. Following HP's 2002 acquisition of Compaq, the OmniBook line was discontinued, with focus shifting to models like the Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, and HP Pavilion.
In 2024, HP Inc. unveiled a rebranding strategy consolidating its consumer PC products under the Omni brand—OmniBook for laptops, OmniDesk for desktop systems, and OmniStudio for all-in-one devices—phasing out legacy names such as Pavilion. This strategic move highlights AI integration as a core feature, positioning HP to meet the evolving demands of AI-centric computing markets.
After a 22-year gap, the OmniBook name was resurrected to represent HP’s AI-enhanced consumer laptops, aligning with the company’s broader vision to lead innovation in AI-powered personal computers.
Models
The original OmniBook collection (1993–2002) included a variety of business-oriented notebooks and laptops available in diverse sizes and specifications. The lineup featured processors primarily from Intel, with occasional use of AMD chips, spanning from the first-generation Pentium through to the Pentium 4, alongside earlier CPUs like 386, i486, and Celeron. Some early to mid-1990s models were distinguished by a small pop-up mouse located on the device's right side.
Since its 2024 relaunch, the OmniBook series has been divided into five tiers: 3, 5, 7, X, and Ultra—with Ultra representing the highest-end option and 3 serving as entry-level. This tier structure is consistent across other HP Omni-branded devices such as OmniStudio and OmniDesk. As of mid-2025, the X model incorporates Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (Snapdragon X), while models 5, 7, and Ultra are powered by either AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra CPUs; the 3 model exclusively utilizes AMD Ryzen processors. All current OmniBook laptops feature AI-capable processors equipped with dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) designed to accelerate AI workloads and come preloaded with Microsoft's Copilot software on Windows.
List of models
This compilation includes both the original business-focused devices (1993–2002) and the modern consumer-oriented AI-enhanced 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 | — | 2–4 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 MHz) | Local bus video with 1 MB VRAM | — | 64 MB | 1.35 GB HDD | — | Windows for Workgroups/Windows 95 | 1996-05 | |
| 800CT/CS/5000CT/5700/2000CT/CS/3000/2100/3100/4100/7100/XE/XE2/6000/XE3/500/6100/XT6200/VT6200 |
Various sizes/resolutions from SVGA to SXGA|| Various Intel Pentium and Mobile Pentium II/III/Celeron processors|| Clock speeds from 100 to over 1700 MHz|| Varied graphics solutions including ATI Mobility and S3 Savage IX|| RAM ranging from tens of megabytes up to several hundred megabytes|| Storage from hundreds of megabytes to multiple gigabytes HDD|| Audio evolving from basic sound to Sound Blaster Pro-compatible stereo with Dolby Digital|| Operating systems including Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT, Windows 95/98/2000, XP|| Release dates spanning from mid-1990s to early-2000s | ||||||||||
| Sojourn (badge-engineered Mitsubishi Pedion) | 12.1 in SVGA TFT | Color TFT | Intel Pentium MMX @233 MHz | 64 MB RAM, expandable to same amount as installed RAM | 1 GB HDD | Windows 95 | 1998 | ||||
| 900/900B | 12.1–13.3 in SVGA/XGA TFT color displays | Intel Mobile Pentium II or III CPUs at speeds from 300 to 500 MHz | 160–192 MB RAM | Windows versions from Windows 95 through Windows NT | 1999 | ||||||
| X (2024) | 14 in, 2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite or X Plus CPUs @3400 MHz (12 cores) | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | 16 or 32 GB RAM | 512 GB–2 TB SSD storage | Windows 11 | 2024-05 | ||||
| Ultra (2024) | 14 in, 2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen | AMD Ryzen AI 300 or Intel Core Ultra series CPUs @up to ~5100 MHz | 16 or more GB RAM | SSD storage options up to multiple TBs | Windows 11 | 2024-11 |
OmniBook 300
Launched in June 1993, the HP OmniBook 300 (OB300) was one of the pioneering models in HP's original OmniBook series. It weighed a mere 2.9 pounds and measured 1.4 × 6.4 × 11.1 inches, equipped with an AMD 386SX-LV CPU. The device featured a full-sized keyboard, a retractable computer mouse—a design later adopted in the OmniBook 800CT—and a 9-inch VGA display. Two PCMCIA slots were available for expansion via memory, modem, network adapters, or other peripherals. Storage configurations included no mass storage (F1030A at ), a 10 MB flash memory disk (F1031A at ), or a 40 MB hard drive (F1032A at ). Opting for the flash memory model resulted in reduced weight and extended battery longevity compared to the hard drive version. A standout capability was its “Instant On” functionality.
Operating on streamlined versions of MS-DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1, the OmniBook 300 incorporated pre-installed copies of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word embedded in ROM due to its constrained storage—a practice rare even by modern standards. The “International English” variant utilized code page 850 as its hardware code page.
OmniBook X
Introduced in May 2024 as the inaugural model of the contemporary OmniBook lineup, the HP OmniBook X (14-fe000) is an advanced AI-driven laptop weighing approximately 2.97 pounds. Its dimensions are 12.32 × 8.8 × 0.56 inches at the front and 12.32 × 8.8 × 0.57 inches at the rear. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor featuring a dedicated NPU for AI tasks, it also includes a Qualcomm Adreno GPU and a 14" OLED IPS touchscreen with a resolution of 2240 × 1400 pixels. Memory options consist of either 16 GB or 32 GB RAM paired with SSD capacities of 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB. Connectivity is supported by an integrated 5MP webcam and Qualcomm wireless cards compatible with Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. The battery provides up to roughly 26 hours of operation.
Preloaded with Windows 11, the OmniBook X offers seamless integration with Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant, Windows Studio Effects, and Poly Studio audio enhancements. It adheres to Microsoft's Copilot+ PC platform standards and features a dedicated Copilot key on its keyboard, replacing the conventional menu key.
See also
External links
- Official HP pages
- OmniBook search results on HP's website
- OmniBook support page , including an extended list of models here [1]
- HP OmniBook X product page
- HP OmniBook Ultra product page
- Additional resources
- HP OmniBook Information by Kieran Garbutt
- HP OmniBook site maintained by Sean McCreary