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HP OmniBook XE3

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article HP OmniBook XE3, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 8 August 2025
OmniBook
Company typeProduct line
IndustryComputer hardware
PredecessorHP Vectra LS
Founded1993
FounderHewlett-Packard
Defunct2002 (original series)
FateDiscontinued in 2002; revived in 2024 by HP Inc.
SuccessorCompaq Presario, HP Compaq, HP Pavilion (original); new OmniBook series (2024)
ProductsLaptop computers (business and consumer)
OwnerHP Inc.

OmniBook represents a series of laptop computers initially developed by Hewlett-Packard and presently promoted by its successor, HP Inc.. Launched in 1993 with a focus on business users, this lineup was manufactured until 2002.

In 2024, HP Inc. revived the OmniBook brand as part of its Omni collection, supplanting earlier consumer ranges such as Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, and Essential. The renewed OmniBook series centers on consumer laptops equipped with built-in artificial intelligence capabilities in both hardware and software, positioning it within the rapidly evolving AI PC sector.

History

The OmniBook series debuted in 1993 as a successor to the HP Vectra LS line, targeting professionals with portable laptops and subnotebooks. Following HP’s acquisition of Compaq in 2002, the OmniBook range 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 devices—excluding the gaming-oriented Omen series. This rebranding highlights AI-driven computing platforms designed to deliver next-generation performance. Reviving the well-known OmniBook name after a 22-year break aligns with HP’s approach to leverage legacy branding within its AI PC portfolio.

Models

The original OmniBook collection (1993–2002) featured a variety of business notebooks and laptops powered by several Intel and AMD processors, spanning from the i386 to Pentium 4 architectures. Certain early models included an innovative pop-up mouse located on the right side.

The relaunched OmniBook lineup from 2024 is categorized into five tiers: 3, 5, 7, X, and Ultra—where Ultra denotes the flagship model and 3 the entry-level option. Other HP Omni products such as OmniStudio and OmniDesk adopt this same grading framework. As of mid-2025, the X model is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (Snapdragon X), whereas the 5, 7, and Ultra utilize AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra CPUs; the 3 model operates exclusively with AMD Ryzen processors. Every current variant integrates AI technology featuring dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) alongside Microsoft's Copilot chatbot embedded within Windows.

List of models

NOTE: This compilation includes business-oriented models from 1993–2002 alongside contemporary consumer models equipped with AI features introduced since 2024.

Sojourn (badge-engineered Mitsubishi Pedion)||12.1 in SVGA TFT color|||Intel Pentium233||||64 MB RAM /64 MB max memory|||1 GB HDD|||Windows95|||1998|| 900/900B/XE/XE2 Series|||12.1 to13.3 in SVGA/XGA TFT color|||Intel Mobile Pentium II/III or Celeron300 to500 MHz||||160 to192 MB RAM|||Various storage options|||Windows95/NT4/98|||Late1990s|| 6000/XE3/500/6100 Series|||14.1 to15 in XGA/SXGA TFT color|||Intel Mobile Pentium III/Celeron or Pentium III/Celeron700 MHz max||||128 to512 MB RAM|||Various storage options|||Windows95/98/2000/XP|||2000–2001|| XT6200/VT6200 Series|||14.1 to15 in XGA/SXGA TFT color|||Intel Pentium4 M at1700 MHz||||1 GB RAM|||Various storage options|||Windows2000/XP|||2002|| X (2024)||14 in,2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen||(Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite/X Plus)||3400 MHz (12 cores)||Qualcomm Adreno GPU||(16 or32 GB RAM)||32 GB max memory||(512 GB–2 TB SSD)||Windows11||(2024-05)|| Ultra (2024)||14 in,2240×1400 OLED IPS touchscreen||(AMD Ryzen AI300 or Intel Core Ultra5/7/9)||Up to5100 MHz||(No dedicated graphics)||Up to32 GB RAM||(No max specified)||(SSD storage)||Windows11||(2024-11)||
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, 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
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 with1 MB display RAM 1.35 GB HDD Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22, Windows95 1996-05
5500CS 10.4/12.1 in SVGA Color TFT Intel Pentium 120 or133 64 MB Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22, Windows95 1996-05
800CT 10.4 in SVGA Color TFT Intel Pentium133 1.44 GB Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22 and Windows95 1996-09
800CS 10.4 in SVGA Color TFT Intel Pentium100 2 GB IDE HDD + external floppy Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22 and Windows95 1996-09
5000CT 12.1 in SVGA Color TFT Intel Pentium133 48 MB Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22, Windows95 1996
5700 12.1 in SVGA Color TFT Intel Pentium MMX150 or166 160 MB Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22 and Windows95 1997-04
2000CT/CS 12.1 in SVGA/STN Color TFT/STN Intel Pentium133/150 64 MB Windows for Workgroups3.11 with MS-DOS6.22 and Windows95 1997
3000 13.3 in XGA TFT Color TFT Intel Pentium233 or266 144 MB Windows95 1997-11
2100/3100/4100/7100 Series Various sizes up to14.1 in XGA/TFT Intel Mobile Pentium II Memory ranges from256 to288 MB Various storage options Windows95/NT4/98/2000 Late1990s to early2000s

OmniBook 300

The HP OmniBook 300 (OB300) debuted in June 1993 as one of the initial entries in the OmniBook series of subnotebook computers. Weighing just 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 pop-up computer mouse, and a 9-inch VGA display. The device offered two PCMCIA slots to accommodate memory expansions, modem cards, network adapters, or other peripherals. Storage configurations varied among models: no mass storage (F1030A at ), a 10 MB flash memory drive (F1031A at ), or a 40 MB hard drive (F1032A at ). Utilizing flash memory contributed to lighter weight and extended battery duration compared to the hard disk alternative. One of its standout features was the “Instant On” capability.

Operating on streamlined versions of MS-DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1, the OmniBook 300 included Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word embedded in ROM—a rare design choice given the limited storage space available. The “International English” variant employed code page 850 as its hardware code page.

OmniBook X

Introduced in May 2024, the HP OmniBook X (14-fe000) represents the inaugural model of the latest OmniBook generation. Marketed as an AI-enhanced PC, it weighs roughly 2.97 pounds and measures about 12.32 × 8.8 × 0.56 inches from front to back. This model features a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor with an integrated NPU dedicated to AI acceleration, alongside a Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The display is a 14-inch OLED IPS touchscreen with a resolution of 2240 × 1400 pixels. Memory options include either 16 GB or 32 GB of RAM paired with SSD storage ranging from 512 GB to 2 TB. Connectivity options encompass a built-in 5MP webcam and support for Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. Battery endurance is estimated at approximately 26 hours.

The OmniBook X comes preloaded with Windows 11, featuring integration with Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant, Windows Studio Effects for enhanced audio-visual experiences, and Poly Studio audio optimization. It aligns with the Microsoft Copilot+ PC platform standards and introduces a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard that replaces the traditional menu key.

See also

External links

Official HP pages
Additional resources

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