HP OmniBook 800

OmniBook
Company type	Product line
Industry	Computer hardware
Founded	1993
Founder	Hewlett-Packard
Defunct	2002 (original line)
Fate	Discontinued in 2002; revived in 2024 by HP Inc.
Successor	HP Compaq, HP Pavilion (original line)
Area served	Worldwide
Owner	HP Inc.
Website	www.hp.com/us-en/shop/sitesearch?keyword=OmniBook

Adapted from the English Wikipedia article HP OmniBook 800, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 8 August 2025

OmniBook represents a series of laptop computers initially developed by Hewlett-Packard and presently promoted by its successor, HP Inc.. Launched in 1993 as a line tailored for business users, OmniBook production continued until 2002.

In 2024, HP Inc. revived the OmniBook brand within its new Omni product range, which supplanted the former consumer laptop series including Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, and Essential. The updated OmniBook lineup incorporates AI-enhanced hardware and software, reflecting HP’s ambition to become a frontrunner in the advancing AI-driven PC sector.

History

The OmniBook series debuted in 1993 as a business-centric laptop range that succeeded the HP Vectra LS. Following HP’s acquisition of Compaq in 2002, the OmniBook line was phased out in favor of the Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, and HP Pavilion models.

By 2024, HP Inc. unified its consumer PC brands under the Omni umbrella: OmniBook for laptops, OmniDesk for desktop PCs, and OmniStudio for all-in-one systems. This rebranding highlights the integration of AI technology across these devices, signifying a strategic pivot toward next-generation computing solutions. The return of the OmniBook name marks its repositioning as a premier AI-powered laptop after a 22-year absence.

Models

The initial OmniBook collection (1993–2002) comprised numerous business notebooks and laptops varying in size and configuration. These machines typically featured Intel processors—and occasionally AMD chips—ranging from early Pentium models through Pentium 4, with some units equipped with 386, 486, or Celeron CPUs. Notably, some early versions included a distinctive pop-up mouse located on the right side.

Since its 2024 relaunch, the OmniBook series is organized into five tiers: 3, 5, 7, X, and Ultra—the Ultra model representing the top-tier option and the 3 serving as entry-level. This grading system also applies to other HP Omni products such as OmniStudio and OmniDesk. As of mid-2025, the X series is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (Snapdragon X), while the 5, 7, and Ultra models utilize AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra CPUs; the 3 series exclusively runs on AMD Ryzen chips. All current models are equipped with AI capabilities through dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) designed to enhance AI workload performance and feature Microsoft's Copilot chatbot integrated within Windows.

List of models

NOTE: The following table includes both original business-focused models (1993–2002) and present-day consumer-oriented AI-enabled models (2024–current).

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		40 MB HDD, 10 MB Flash		Windows 3.1 with MS-DOS 5.0	1993-11
430	9 in, VGA	Monochrome STN (reflective)	TI 486SLC/e	25		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	10.3/10.4 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	Local bus video with 1MB VRAM	64MB \|1.35 GB HDD	Windows for Workgroups/Windows95	1996-05
5500CS	10.4/12.1 in SVGA	Color TFT	Intel Pentium	120/133	64MB \|1.35 GB HDD			1996-05
800CT	10.4 in SVGA	Color TFT	133		48MB \|1.44 GB	Windows for Workgroups/Windows95	1996-09
800CS	10.4 in SVGA	Color TFT	100			2.5" IDE HD + external floppy	1996-09
5000CT	12.1 in SVGA	Color TFT	133				Windows for Workgroups/Windows95	1996-09
5700	12.1 in SVGA	Color TFT	Intel Pentium MMX	150/166		160 MB	Windows for Workgroups/Windows95	1997-04
2000CT	12.1 in SVGA	Color TFT		133		64MB	1997-06
2000CS	12.1 in SVGA	Color STN		150		64MB		1997-10
3000	13.3 in XGA	Color TFT		233/266		144 MB	Windows95	1997-11
2100	12.1 in SVGA/STN or TFT Color STN/TFT	200/233			160MB	Windows95/NT4	1998-04
3100	13.3 in XGA	Color TFT		266				1998-04
4100	13.3/14.1 in XGA	Color TFT	Intel Mobile Pentium II	233/266				Windows95/NT4/98	1998-04
7100	14.1 in XGA	Color TFT		266		288 MB	Sound Blaster Pro-compatible with SRS & Dolby Digital; stereo speakers & mic; Windows95/NT4	1998-04
Sojourn*	12.1 in SVGA Color TFT* badge-engineered Mitsubishi Pedion*	64MB RAM \|1GB HDD \| Windows95 \|1998-03 Badge-engineered Mitsubishi Pedion

Model ! LCD size & resolution ! LCD technology ! Processor ! Clock speed (MHz) ! Graphics ! RAM ! Max memory ! Storage ! Audio ! Operating system ! Release date

512 MB RAM

Windows98/2000/XP

2001-08

-

XT6200 / VT6200

14.1 /15 in XGA/SXGA

Color TFT

1700 MHz Pentium 4 M CPUs

1 GB RAM

Windows2000/XP

2002-03

-

X

14 in, 2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite or Snapdragon X Plus

3400 MHz (12 cores)

Qualcomm Adreno graphics

16 or 32 GB RAM

512 GB to 2 TB SSD storage

Windows11

2024-05

-

Ultra

14 in, 2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen

AMD Ryzen AI 300 or Intel Core Ultra (5/7/9)

5000+ MHz (AMD), up to 5100 MHz (Intel)

Windows11

2024-11

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OmniBook 300

Introduced in June 1993, the HP OmniBook 300 (OB300) was an early subnotebook in HP’s OmniBook series. It weighed 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 that was later adopted in the OmniBook 800CT. Its display was a 9-inch VGA screen. The unit featured two PCMCIA slots allowing expansion with memory, modem, network cards, or other peripherals. Storage configurations varied: the F1030A model had no mass storage at a price of US$1,515; the F1031A included a 10 MB flash memory disk costing US$2,375; and the F1032A offered a 40 MB hard drive for US$1,950. The flash memory variant offered advantages in weight reduction and longer battery life compared to the hard drive version. A key innovation was its “Instant On” capability.

Operating on streamlined versions of MS-DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1, the OmniBook 300 had limited storage capacity. To address this, Microsoft Excel and Word were 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

Announced in May 2024 as the inaugural model of a new OmniBook generation, the HP OmniBook X (14-fe000) is an AI-enhanced laptop weighing roughly 2.97 pounds with dimensions near 12.32 × 8.8 × 0.56 inches front to back. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor featuring a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI acceleration and includes a Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The laptop sports a 14-inch OLED IPS touchscreen displaying at 2240 × 1400 resolution. Memory configurations include either 16 GB or 32 GB of RAM, combined with SSD options of 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB capacity. Additional hardware highlights include an integrated 5MP webcam and wireless connectivity through Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 standards. Battery endurance is estimated at approximately 26 hours.

The OmniBook X comes preloaded with Windows 11 and integrates Microsoft Copilot AI assistant, Windows Studio Effects for enhanced media experiences, and Poly Studio audio tuning technology. It aligns with Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC platform branding and introduces a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard that replaces the traditional menu key.

External links

Official HP pages

Search results for OmniBook on HP’s official website
OmniBook support page , including a more comprehensive list of models [1]
Official HP landing page for OmniBook X
Official HP landing page for OmniBook Ultra

Additional resources

Comprehensive HP OmniBook information by Kieran Garbutt
Dedicated HP OmniBook site maintained by Sean McCreary