It might be the 1st day of CES 2013 but HP has a swathe of announcements-- including a display with integrated Beats Audio and the Pocket Playlist wireless media streaming device.
The Envy 27 is a 27-inch 1080p IPS monitor boasting integrated Beats Audio technology in the shape of a built-in upward-angled sound bar. HP promises an "immersive audiovisual experience," with rich bass, great midrange and high frequences.
It includes headphone jack, subwoofer and digital audio output and is just 13.95mm thin at the top.
Meanwhile the U160 is a first from HP-- a portable USB-powered display. The 15-inch 1366 x 768 monitor is just 3cm thick and has a handy "flip and fold" stand making it look ideal for customers on the go.
And finally HP takes on online media streaming with the Pocket Playlist, a device storing and streaming content to up to x5 iOS, Android or Windows Phone devices at a time. Using wifi, the Pocket Playlist stores up to 16 full-length movies or 7600 music tracks from 50 different streaming services.
The device however requires a subscription to PlayLater, an HP DVR app for online content.
All the above should be available from February 2013.