HP OmniBook 600
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Hewlett-Packard |
| Defunct | 2002 (original line) |
| Fate | Phased out in 2002; revived in 2024 by HP Inc. |
| Successor | HP Compaq, HP Pavilion (original line) |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | HP Inc. |
| Website | www |
OmniBook represents a series of laptop computers initially developed by Hewlett-Packard and is now offered by its successor, HP Inc.. Debuting in 1993 as laptops and notebooks tailored for business users, the brand remained active until 2002.
In 2024, HP Inc. revived the OmniBook brand as a component of its new Omni product range, supplanting former consumer lines such as Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, and Essential. This strategic repositioning designated OmniBook as the premier consumer laptop series incorporating built-in artificial intelligence capabilities within both hardware and software.
History
The OmniBook series was introduced in 1993, following the HP Vectra LS lineup, with a focus on portable laptops and subnotebooks designed for professional users. Following HP’s acquisition of Compaq in 2002, the OmniBook line was phased out in favor of Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, and HP Pavilion product lines.
By 2024, HP Inc. streamlined its consumer PC offerings under the Omni brand umbrella: OmniBook for laptops, OmniDesk for desktops, and OmniStudio for all-in-one systems. This rebranding emphasizes cutting-edge AI-driven computing solutions that embed artificial intelligence at both hardware and software levels to address shifting market requirements. The resurgence of the OmniBook name reflects a deliberate approach to capitalize on established branding while highlighting innovation in AI-enhanced devices.
Models
The original OmniBook collection (1993–2002) comprised a variety of business laptops and notebooks available in diverse sizes and specifications. Processors included various Intel and occasionally AMD chips, spanning early Pentium generations up to Pentium 4, with some initial models equipped with 386, 486, and Celeron CPUs. A distinctive feature of certain early- to mid-1990s models was a pop-up mouse located on the right side.
The renewed OmniBook lineup launched in 2024 consists of five tiers: 3, 5, 7, X, and Ultra—where Ultra represents the top-tier model and 3 serves as the entry-level option. This classification system is also applied to other HP Omni products such as OmniStudio and OmniDesk. As of mid-2025, the X variant is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, while models 5, 7, and Ultra utilize AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra CPUs. The entry-level 3 model is exclusively equipped with AMD Ryzen processors. Every current OmniBook, OmniDesk, and OmniStudio system integrates AI technology through dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) designed to accelerate AI workloads and comes pre-installed with Microsoft's Copilot chatbot on Windows.
List of models
NOTE: This compilation includes both the original business-centric models (1993–2002) as well as the modern consumer-focused AI-enabled models (2024–present).
5500CS||10.4/12.1 in SVGA||Color TFT||120 or133||||| 800CT||10.4 in SVGA||Color TFT||133||||48 MB |1.44 GB|| Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22 and Windows95 ||- REDIRECT Template:Date table sorting
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| 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 |
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| 425 | 9 in, VGA | Monochrome STN (reflective) | TI 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 486SX | 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 in, VGA | Color STN | Intel i486DX4 | 75 | 16 MB |
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| 4000 | 10.3/10.4 in VGA | Color STN/TFT | Intel i486DX2 | 50 | 32 MB | ||||||||
| 600CT | 9.5 in VGA | Color TFT | Intel i486DX4 | 75 | 16 MB |
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| 5500CT | 12.1 in SVGA | Color STN | Intel Pentium | 100 or120 | Local bus video with1 MB display RAM | 64 MB | 1.35 GB HDD |
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800CS||10.4 in SVGA||Color TFT||100||||48 MB |2 GB IDE HD + external floppy||
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5000CT||12.1 in SVGA||Color TFT||133||||48 MB|||Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22, Windows95||
5700||12.1 in SVGA||Color TFT||rowspan=6 | Intel Pentium MMX ||150 or166||||160 MB|||Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22 and Windows95 ||
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2000CT||12.1 in SVGA||Color TFT||133||||64 MB|||
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2000CS||12.1 in SVGA||Color STN||150||||64 MB|||
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3000||13.3 in XGA||Color TFT||233 or266||||144 MB|||Windows95 ||
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2100||12.1 in SVGA||Color STN/TFT||200 or233||||160 MB|||Windows95, Windows NT4.0 ||
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3100||13.3 in XGA||Color TFT||266||||160 MB|||
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4100||13.3/14.1 in XGA||Color TFT||rowspan=5 | Intel Mobile Pentium II ||233 or266|||||||Windows95, NT4.0, Windows98||
7100||14.1 in XGA||Color TFT||266||||288 MB|||Sound Blaster Pro-compatible with SRS3D audio, Dolby Digital for DVD playback, stereo speakers and microphone | Windows95, NT4.0 ||
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Sojourn[lower-alpha 1] ||12.1 in SVGA ||Color TFT ||233 |64 MB |64 MB |1 GB HDD | Windows95 || ||
7150 ||14.1 in XGA ||Color TFT ||300 |
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|| 4150/4150B ||13.3/14.1 in XGA ||Color TFT |
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|| 900/900B ||12.1/13.3 in SVGA/XGA ||Color TFT ||rowspan=2 | Intel Mobile Pentium II or III ||300-400 (Pentium II),450-500 (Pentium III) |
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|| XE/XE2 ||12.1/13.3 in SVGA/XGA ||Color STN/TFT ||266-333 (Pentium II/Celeron) |
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6000 ||14.1/15 in XGA/SXGA ||Color TFT ||rowspan=3 | Intel Mobile Pentium III or Celeron |700 or550 | ATI Mobility M/M1 with AGP
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|| XE3 ||14.1/15 in XGA/SXGA ||Color TFT |933-1133 (Pentium III),933-1066 (Celeron) | S3 Savage IX |
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|| 500 ||12.1 in XGA ||Color TFT |700-750 (Pentium III),600 (Celeron) |
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|| 6100 ||14.1/15 in XGA/SXGA ||Color TFT |Intel Mobile Pentium III @1133 MHz |
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|| X (2024)||14 in,2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen||(Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite or Plus)||3400 MHz (12 cores)| Qualcomm Adreno GPU| 16-32 GB RAM| 32 GB max memory| 512 GB to 2 TB SSD| Windows11||
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Ultra (2024)||14 in,2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen||(AMD Ryzen AI300 or Intel Core Ultra)||4500-5100 MHz| 16-32 GB RAM| 32 GB max memory| SSD storage options available| Windows11||
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OmniBook 300
The HP OmniBook 300 (OB300) is a subnotebook that debuted in June 1993 as one of the initial entries in the 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 for expansion via memory, modem, network adapters, or other accessories. Storage configurations varied: no mass storage (model F1030A), a 10 MB flash memory drive (model F1031A), or a 40 MB hard drive (model F1032A). The flash memory variant provided longer battery endurance with less weight but lower capacity. A key innovation was its “Instant On” capability.
The OmniBook 300 came preloaded with streamlined versions of MS-DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1. Given its limited storage space, it included Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word embedded in ROM—a rare feature at the time. The “International English” edition utilized code page 850 as its hardware code page.
OmniBook X
Introduced in May 2024, the HP OmniBook X (14-fe000) is the newest addition to the OmniBook lineup, showcasing HP’s advanced AI-driven PC technology. It weighs about 2.97 pounds and measures 12.32 × 8.8 × 0.56 inches at the front and slightly thicker at 0.57 inches at the rear. The system is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor featuring an integrated NPU to accelerate AI tasks, paired with a Qualcomm Adreno GPU. It includes a 14-inch OLED IPS touchscreen with a resolution of 2240 × 1400 pixels and offers memory options of either 16 GB or 32 GB, accompanied by solid-state drives ranging from 512 GB up to 2 TB.
The OmniBook X is equipped with a built-in 5MP webcam and supports the latest Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 standards. Its battery life is rated at approximately 26 hours on a single charge. It ships with Windows 11, featuring Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant, Windows Studio Effects for enhanced audio-visual experiences, and Poly Studio audio optimization. The device aligns with Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC platform branding and incorporates a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard that replaces the conventional menu key.
See also
External links
- Official HP pages
- Search results for OmniBook on HP’s official website
- OmniBook support page, including an extended list of models [1]
- HP OmniBook X product page
- HP OmniBook Ultra product page
- Additional resources
- Comprehensive HP OmniBook information by Kieran Garbutt
- Dedicated HP OmniBook site maintained by Sean McCreary
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