HP OmniBook 7100
| 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 | Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, HP Pavilion (original line) |
Area served | Global |
| Owner | Hewlett-Packard (1993–2002), HP Inc. (2024–present) |
| Website | www |
OmniBook represents a series of laptop computers initially developed by Hewlett-Packard and presently sold under its successor, HP Inc.. The product line debuted in 1993 as laptops and notebooks geared towards business users and remained active until 2002.
In 2024, HP Inc. revived the OmniBook brand as part of its new Omni lineup, which consolidates and replaces the former Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, and Essential consumer laptop ranges. This relaunch reflects HP’s strategic focus on establishing OmniBook as a leading brand for AI-integrated consumer laptops, embedding artificial intelligence into both hardware and software platforms.
History
Introduced in 1993, OmniBook succeeded the earlier HP Vectra LS series as Hewlett-Packard’s primary business laptop offering. Following HP's acquisition of Compaq in 2002, the OmniBook line was phased out in favor of Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, and HP Pavilion models.
By 2024, HP Inc. reorganized its consumer PC portfolio under the unified Omni brand: OmniBook for laptops, OmniDesk for desktop systems, and OmniStudio for all-in-one devices. This rebranding retired legacy names such as Pavilion to concentrate on AI-driven computing solutions. The renewed OmniBook identity now embodies a cutting-edge AI-powered PC platform tailored to meet shifting consumer needs through integrated artificial intelligence features.
Models
The original OmniBook collection (1993–2002) encompassed a variety of business-oriented notebooks and laptops available in different sizes and specifications. These models incorporated multiple generations of Intel processors and occasionally AMD chips, ranging from the original Pentium to the Pentium 4, with some early units featuring 386, i486, and Celeron CPUs. Notably, some early to mid-1990s models included a small pop-up mouse positioned on the right side.
From 2024 onward, the OmniBook lineup is divided into five tiers: 3, 5, 7, X, and Ultra—where Ultra represents the premium option and 3 serves as the entry-level model. This grading system is also applied across other HP Omni products (OmniStudio and OmniDesk). As of mid-2025, the X tier is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (Snapdragon X series), while the 5, 7, and Ultra tiers utilize either AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra CPUs; the 3 model exclusively employs Ryzen processors. Every current OmniBook integrates AI-enhanced processors equipped with dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) and ships with Microsoft's AI assistant software, Copilot, pre-installed on Windows.
Model Catalogue
Note: This compilation includes business-focused OmniBooks from 1993 to 2002 alongside contemporary consumer AI-enabled models introduced from 2024 forward.
600CT||9.5 in,VGA||Color TFT||Intel i486DX4||75|| 5500CT||12.1 in SVGA||Color STN||rowspan=2 |Intel Pentium||100 or120 |Local bus video w/1 MB VRAM||||64 MB max storage:1.35 GB HDD|| Windows for Workgroups/ MS-DOS/Windows95 ||- REDIRECT Template:Date table sorting
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| 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) | 2–4 MB RAM, up to 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 or 10.4 in, VGA | Color STN or TFT | Intel i486DX2 | 50 | 32 MB | ||||||||
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5500CS||10.4 or12.1 in SVGA||Color TFT||||120 or133||||64 MB max|| Windows for Workgroups/ MS-DOS/Windows95 ||
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800CS||10.4 in SVGA||Color TFT||||100||||48 MB max storage:2 GB IDE HDD + external floppy|| Windows for Workgroups/ MS-DOS/Windows95 ||
5000CT||12.1 in SVGA||Color TFT||||133||||48 MB max|| Windows for Workgroups/ MS-DOS/Windows95 ||
5700||12.1 in SVGA||Color TFT||rowspan=6 |Intel Pentium MMX||150 or166||||160 MB max storage|| Windows for Workgroups/ MS-DOS/Windows95 ||
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3000||13.3 in XGA||Color TFT||||233 or266||||144 MB max storage|| Windows95 ||
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3100||13.3 in XGA||Color TFT||||266||||160 MB max storage|| Windows95, Windows NT4 ||
4100||13.3 or14.1 in XGA||Color TFT||rowspan=5 |Intel Mobile Pentium II||233 or266||||256 MB max storage|| Windows95, NT4, Windows98 ||
7100||14.1 in XGA||Color TFT||||266||||288 MB max storage| Sound Blaster Pro-compatible with SRS and Dolby Digital audio| Windows95, NT4 ||
Sojourn[lower-alpha 1] ||12.1 in SVGA || Color TFT ||233 |64 MB RAM |64 MB max |1 GB HDD | Windows95 ||
7150 ||14.1 in XGA || Color TFT || rowspan=2 |300 | 320 MB RAM | 320 MB max |
Windows95, NT4, Windows98 ||
4150 /4150B ||13.3 or14.1 in XGA || Color TFT | 256 MB RAM | 256 MB max |
Windows95, NT4, Windows98, Windows2000 ||
900 /900B ||12.1 or13.3 in SVGA/XGA || Color TFT |rowspan=2 | Intel Mobile Pentium II or III | 300-500 MHz | 160-192 MB RAM | 160-192 MB max |
Windows95, NT4, Windows98 ||
XE /XE2 ||12.1 or13.3 in SVGA/XGA || Color STN (HPA) or TFT | Pentium II/Celeron at up to333 MHz | 256 MB RAM | 256 MB max |
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6000 /XE3 /500 /6100 /XT6200 /VT6200 || Various sizes from14.1 to15 in, resolutions up to SXGA || Color TFT || Intel Pentium III/Celeron/Pentium4 M || Speeds from550 to1700 MHz || Up to512 MB–1 GB RAM || Storage up to2 TB SSD on latest|| Sound Blaster Pro-compatible stereo audio|| Operating systems from Windows95 to Windows XP || Release dates between2000 and2002 || X /Ultra || 14 in, 2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen || Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite/X Plus, AMD Ryzen AI300, or Intel Core Ultra CPUs || Speeds up to5100 MHz || Up to32 GB RAM || Storage options up to2 TB SSD || Preloaded with Windows11 || Launches2024–2025 ||
OmniBook 300
Introduced in June 1993, the HP OmniBook 300 (OB300) was one of the pioneering subnotebooks within the OmniBook series. It weighed a mere 2.9 pounds and had compact dimensions of 1.4 × 6.4 × 11.1 inches. The device was equipped with an AMD 386SX-LV processor, a full-sized keyboard, a pop-up mouse design (which was later incorporated into the OmniBook 800CT), and a 9-inch VGA display. Two PCMCIA slots were provided to accommodate memory expansion, modems, network adapters, or other peripherals. Storage configurations varied: the F1030A model lacked mass storage (), the F1031A included a 10 MB flash memory disk, and the F1032A offered a 40 MB hard drive. The flash memory version delivered benefits in terms of lighter weight and extended battery endurance compared to its hard drive counterpart. One of its standout innovations was the “Instant On” feature.
Operating on streamlined editions of MS-DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1, the OmniBook 300 came with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word embedded in ROM to overcome limited storage capacity—a practice rarely seen even today. The “International English” variant utilized code page 850 as the hardware code page instead of the more typical code page 437.
OmniBook X
Announced in May 2024, the HP OmniBook X (14-fe000) marks the newest evolution in the OmniBook lineup as an AI-driven laptop. It weighs close to 2.97 pounds and measures approximately 12.32 × 8.8 × 0.56 inches at the front, tapering to 0.57 inches at the rear. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor featuring an integrated NPU for AI acceleration alongside a Qualcomm Adreno GPU, this model boasts a 14-inch OLED IPS touchscreen with a resolution of 2240 × 1400 pixels. Memory options include either 16 GB or 32 GB RAM, while SSD storage is available in capacities of 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB. Connectivity features encompass a built-in 5MP webcam and support for Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 wireless standards. The battery life is rated at approximately 26 hours.
Preloaded with Windows 11, the OmniBook X integrates 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 branding and introduces a dedicated Copilot key on its keyboard, replacing the traditional menu key.
See also
External links
- Official HP pages
- Search results for OmniBook on HP's official website
- HP OmniBook support page , including an expanded list of models [1]
- Official HP OmniBook X product page
- Official HP OmniBook Ultra product page
- Additional resources
- Comprehensive HP OmniBook information by Kieran Garbutt
- Dedicated HP OmniBook site curated by Sean McCreary
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