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HP OmniBook 5700

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OmniBook
Company typeProduct line
IndustryComputer hardware
PredecessorHP Vectra LS
Founded1993
Defunct2002 (original series)
FatePhased out in favor of Compaq Presario, HP Compaq and HP Pavilion (2002); revived in 2024 under HP Inc.
SuccessorHP OmniBook (2024–present)
Headquarters
United States
Area served
Worldwide
OwnerHewlett-Packard (1993–2002), HP Inc. (2024–present)
ParentHewlett-Packard (1993–2002), HP Inc. (2024–present)
Websitewww.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/hp-omni-laptops

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 targeted at business users, the brand remained active until 2002.

In 2024, HP Inc. brought back the OmniBook name under its newly created Omni brand, which replaced the former consumer laptop lines such as Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, and Essential. This rebranding establishes OmniBook as the premier series for consumer laptops, incorporating cutting-edge AI features within both hardware and software to address future computing requirements.

History

The OmniBook line debuted in 1993 as a successor to the HP Vectra LS models, serving as Hewlett-Packard’s dedicated business laptop range. Following HP’s acquisition of Compaq in 2002, the OmniBook series was phased out in favor of the Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, and HP Pavilion product lines.

In 2024, HP Inc. unified its consumer PC portfolio under the new Omni brand umbrella: OmniBook for laptops, OmniDesk for desktop systems, and OmniStudio for all-in-one devices. This strategic move retired the longstanding Pavilion brand and emphasizes AI-enhanced machines designed to improve user interaction through integrated artificial intelligence capabilities.

Reviving the OmniBook brand underscores HP’s dedication to innovation by merging a legacy name with state-of-the-art AI technologies within its consumer laptop offerings.

Models

The original OmniBook lineup (1993–2002) included a variety of business-focused notebooks and laptops available in several sizes and configurations. It featured multiple generations of Intel processors and occasionally AMD CPUs, ranging from early models with 386, i486, and Celeron chips to later versions utilizing original Pentium through Pentium 4 processors. Some early to mid-1990s units incorporated a distinctive pop-up mouse positioned on the right side.

The reintroduced OmniBook series from 2024 onward consists of five tiers: 3, 5, 7, X, and Ultra—with Ultra representing the premium tier and 3 serving as the entry-level option. This grading system is also applied across other HP Omni products such as OmniStudio and OmniDesk. As of mid-2025, the X model is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (Snapdragon X), while models 5, 7, and Ultra utilize either AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra CPUs; the 3 series is exclusively equipped with AMD Ryzen processors. All current models in the OmniBook, OmniDesk, and OmniStudio lines feature AI integration via dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) that accelerate AI-related tasks and come preloaded with Microsoft's Copilot chatbot on Windows.[1]

List of models

This compilation includes business-oriented models from 1993 to 2002 alongside contemporary consumer-focused AI-enabled models introduced from 2024 forward.

Model
name 		LCD size and 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 1993-11
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 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 or 10.4 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 12.1 in SVGA Color STN Intel Pentium 100 or120 Local bus video with1 MB display RAM

64 MB

1.35 GB HDD

Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22, Windows95 ||1996-05

5500CS 10.4 or12.1 in SVGA Color TFT

120 or133

1996-05

800CT 10.4 in SVGA Color TFT

133

48 MB

1.44 GB HDD

Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22 and Windows95 ||1996-09

800CS 10.4 in SVGA Color TFT

100

48 MB

2 GB IDE HDD + external floppy drive

1996-09

5000CT 12.1 in SVGA Color TFT

133

48 MB

Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22, Windows95 ||1996-09

5700 12.1 in SVGA Color TFT Intel Pentium MMX 150 or166

160 MB

Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22 and Windows95 ||1997-04

2000CT 12.1 in SVGA Color TFT

133

64 MB

1997-06

2000CS 12.1 in SVGA Color STN

150

64 MB

1997-10

3000 13.3 in XGA Color TFT

233 or266

144 MB

Windows95 ||1997-11

2100 12.1 in SVGA Color STN or TFT

200 or233

160 MB

Windows95, Windows NT4.0 ||1998-04

3100 13.3 in XGA Color TFT

266

160 MB

Windows95, Windows NT4.0 ||1998-04

4100 13.3 or14.1 in XGA Color TFT Intel Mobile Pentium II 233 or266

Windows95, NT4.0, Windows98 ||1998-04

7100 14.1 in XGA 266 288 MB Sound Blaster Pro-compatible with SRS 3D audio, Dolby Digital for DVD playback, stereo speakers and mic Windows95, NT4.0 1998-04
Sojourn* 12.1 in SVGA Color TFT 233 64 MB 64 MB 1 GB HDD Windows95 1998-03
7150 14.1 in XGA 300 320 MB Windows95, NT4.0, Windows98 1998-09
'4150/4150B' 13.3 or14.1 in XGA Color TFT 256 MB Windows95 to Windows2000 1998-10
'900' 12.1 or13.3 in SVGA/XGA Color TFT rowspan="2"|Mobile Pentium II/III 300 to500 160 MB Windows95 to98 1999-01
'900B' 12.1 or13.3 in SVGA/XGA Color TFT 192 MB Windows98 1999
'XE' 12.1 or13.3 in SVGA/XGA Color STN(HPA) or TFT Pentium II/Celeron at266–333 MHz 256 MB Windows98 to XP 1999-02
'XE2' 12.1 or13.3 in SVGA/XGA Color STN(HPA) or TFT 300–333 MHz Pentium II/Celeron 256 MB Windows98 to XP 1999-05
'6000' 14.1 or15 in XGA/SXGA Color TFT Mobile Pentium III/Celeron at700/550 MHz ATI Mobility M/M1 with AGP x2 128 MB Stereo Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio Windows95 to2000 2000-05
'XE3' 14.1 or15 in XGA/SXGA Color TFT Pentium III/Celeron at933–1133 MHz S3 Savage IX graphics ESS Allegro audio with stereo speakers and mic Windows98 to XP 2000-09
'500' 12.1 in XGA Color TFT Pentium III/Celeron at600–750 MHz 512 MB Windows98 to2000 2000-11
'6100' 14.1 or15 in XGA/SXGA Color TFT Mobile Pentium III at1133 MHz 512 MB Windows98 to XP 2001-08
'XT6200' 14.1 or15 in XGA/SXGA Color TFT rowspan="2"|Pentium4 M at1700 MHz 1 GB Windows2000 to XP 2002-03
'VT6200' 14.1 or15 in XGA/SXGA Color TFT Windows2000 to XP 2002-03
'X' 14 in2.2K (2240×1400) OLED IPS touchscreen Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite/Plus at3400 MHz (12 cores) Adreno GPU 512 GB to2 TB SSD |Windows11 |2024-05
'Ultra' 14 in2.2K OLED IPS touchscreen AMD Ryzen AI300 or Intel Core Ultra5/7/9 at4500–5100 MHz SSD options available |Windows11 |2024-11
  • The Sojourn model was essentially a rebadged Mitsubishi Pedion.

This summary illustrates the progression of processors from early Intel and AMD chips through contemporary AI-capable CPUs across both business-focused and modern consumer segments throughout the history and resurgence of the OmniBook brand.[2]

OmniBook 300

Introduced in June 1993, the HP OmniBook 300 (OB300) was an early entry in HP’s OmniBook series, classified as a subnotebook. It weighed just 2.9 pounds and measured 1.4 × 6.4 × 11.1 inches. The device was equipped with an AMD 386SX-LV CPU, a full-sized keyboard, and a pop-up mouse design later adopted in the OmniBook 800CT. Its display consisted of a 9-inch VGA screen. The system featured two PCMCIA slots enabling expansion with memory cards, modems, network adapters, or other peripherals. Storage configurations varied: no mass storage (model F1030A priced at US$1515), a 10 MB flash memory disk (F1031A costing US$2375), or a 40 MB hard drive (F1032A available for US$1950). The flash memory variant offered advantages in weight reduction and battery longevity, though at the cost of limited capacity. A standout attribute was its “Instant On” capability.

Operating on a streamlined version of MS-DOS 5.0 alongside Windows 3.1, the OmniBook 300 faced storage limitations that led to Microsoft Excel and Word being embedded directly into ROM—a practice uncommon even today. The “International English” model utilized code page 850 rather than the more typical code page 437.

OmniBook X

Released in May 2024, the HP OmniBook X (14-fe000) represents the inaugural model of the current OmniBook generation, marketed as an advanced AI-enabled personal computer. It weighs near 2.97 pounds and has dimensions roughly measuring 12.32 × 8.8 × 0.56 inches at the front, with a slightly thicker profile toward the back. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor featuring an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) dedicated to AI tasks, complemented by an Adreno GPU. Its display is a 14-inch OLED IPS touchscreen offering a resolution of 2240 × 1400 pixels. Memory options include either 16 GB or 32 GB of RAM, while storage choices span from 512 GB up to 2 TB SSDs. Connectivity features comprise an embedded 5MP webcam alongside Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 wireless modules. Battery endurance is estimated at approximately 26 hours.

The OmniBook X comes preloaded with Windows 11 and incorporates Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant, Windows Studio Effects for enhanced audio-visual experiences, and Poly Studio audio optimization technology. It adheres to Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC platform standards and introduces a dedicated Copilot key on its keyboard that replaces the conventional menu key.

See also

External links

Official HP pages
Additional resources
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