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HP unveils four Poly Studio video bars for remote office conferencing

HP unveils four Poly Studio video bars for remote office conferencing. (Image source: HP)
HP unveils four Poly Studio video bars for remote office conferencing. (Image source: HP)
HP has unveiled four Poly Studio video bars for remote office conferencing. The AI-powered video bars allow office workers worldwide to join Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom video meetings. The new bars cover small and large conference rooms with 4K cameras, dual speakers, and beamforming microphones.

HP has unveiled four Poly Studio video bars for remote office conferencing during its annual HP Imagine 2024 event. The AI-powered video bars allow office workers worldwide to join Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom video meetings.

Office workers can join online video meetings using the webcam built into most laptops. However, the limited field-of-view of these webcams limits the number of people visible to two or three. The new Poly Studio video bars are designed for small and large conference rooms.

The Poly Studio V72 and X72 are designed for larger rooms approximately 28 x 15 feet in size. The video bars use two 4K 20-megapixel cameras for coverage. One camera has a 70-degree horizontal field of view, while the other has a 120-degree HFOV. The built-in beamforming microphones in these video bars have a range of 25 feet. Sound is produced from a two-way dual speaker setup with bass ports. 

The Poly Studio V32 and X32 are designed for smaller conference rooms approximately 15 x 10 feet in size. The video bars use a single 4K 20-megapixel camera with a 120-degree HFOV. The built-in beamforming microphones in these video bars have a range of 15 feet. Sound is produced from a dual speaker setup.

The X-series bars are all-in-one solutions that plug directly into Ethernet networks and have built-in software to make video calls with Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom clients without the need for a computer. The X-series bars also support standard H.323 or SIP protocol video calls. The V-series bars are USB devices that require a host computer to connect to online collaboration platforms.

All models are powered by the latest Poly StudioOS 4.4, which has AI-powered features to support meetings and setup. Before the meeting begins, DirectorAI Perimeter: Live Setup can be used to set the range of camera coverage, hiding areas of the room that should not be shown. NoiseBlockAI v2 actively monitors the audio stream for annoying background noises and room reverberations, then removes these annoyances. The new Poly Labs program gives users access to beta features such as VoiceScoreAI, which gives staff AI scores of the meeting sound quality and recommendations for improving the sound quality in future meetings.

For those managing the corporate IT infrastructure, the ability to remotely manage Poly Studio video bars has been added as a feature of the Poly Lens Premium subscription. The feature will initially be offered for free, then transitioned to a paid service.

Readers working from home who want to look and sound their best during virtual stand-ups can pick up a nice Logitech Brio Pro X 4K HDR webcam with noise-canceling microphones (here on Amazon) along with a Logitech Litra Glow full-spectrum LED light (here on Amazon).

Some of the offerings are available immediately, including the X72 at a $6,999 MSRP, Poly CloudConnect for Zoom Rooms, and Poly Lens Premium. Some offerings will be released later in 2024, including the V72 at a $4,999 MSRP, Poly VideoOS 4.4, and Poly Labs. The remaining offerings will be released in the first half of 2025.

The four new Poly Studio video bars satisfy the demand for video conferencing solutions for small and large rooms. (Image source: HP)
The four new Poly Studio video bars satisfy the demand for video conferencing solutions for small and large rooms. (Image source: HP)
The Poly Studio V72 (left) and V32 (right) require a host computer, while the X72 and X32 are stand-alone models that can host video conferences without a computer. (Image source: HP)
The Poly Studio V72 (left) and V32 (right) require a host computer, while the X72 and X32 are stand-alone models that can host video conferences without a computer. (Image source: HP)

Press Release

HP Transforms the Future of Work

Company Delivers Latest AI Innovations and Experiences for People to Work Confidently and Productively

September 24, 2024

News Highlights:

Unleashes flexibility and style for freelancers and creators with HP’s first 2-in-1 next-gen AI PC, the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip

Introduces the first HP EliteBook X, the world’s most powerful next-gen AI business notebook1 for tech experts and business consultants, with up to an industry-leading 55 TOPS of NPU performance2

Unveils innovative memory architecture that revolutionizes on-device AI, delivering lightning-fast performance for the most complex workflows

Redefines workspaces with the industry’s broadest portfolio of AI-enabled multi-camera capable video conferencing solutions3

Empowers on-demand performance for data scientists and AI developers with Z by HP Boost, the world's first workstation solution for on-demand GPU compute, turning the workstation into a shareable resource4

PALO ALTO, Calif., September 24, 2024 — Today at HP Imagine, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced the company’s newest innovations, including next-gen AI PCs, AI-enabled video conferencing solutions, and a scalable GPU performance sharing solution for AI developers – all designed to transform the future of work.

“HP is deeply ambitious in its commitment to reshape the way people work, fostering growth, nurturing creativity, and unleashing limitless innovation," said Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems at HP Inc. “We're bringing AI to life and delivering powerful new experiences through our next-gen AI PCs, advanced audio and video solutions, and innovative AI development platform.”

Transforming the Way People Work and Play

AI is transforming the way people feel about work. According to the 2024 HP Work Relationship Index, 68% of knowledge workers believe AI creates new opportunities to enjoy work, and 73% believe AI makes their job easier. Those who use AI are 11-points happier with their relationship with work than their colleagues who don't. The future of work requires high-performing, AI-powered PCs and solutions that push the limits of what’s possible while freeing up time to focus on what matters.

Flexible Style and Performance Without Compromise: The OmniBook Ultra Flip

Designed for freelancers and creators, the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14-inch Next-Gen AI PC is HP’s first next-gen AI PC 2-in-1 laptop, offering uncompromising style, performance, and flexibility for those seeking the perfect AI creation experience. The device delivers:

Designed to inspire: Create, edit, and sketch on an ultra-thin form factor that easily switches between laptop, tablet, and tent modes. A stunning 3K OLED display offers an immersive visual experience to draw or review creative designs.5 Personalize content generation on the world’s first next-gen AI convertible PC with inking and a haptic touchpad.6 Collaborate with others clearly and crisply with the device’s 9 MP AI camera and Poly Audio.

Balanced power and performance: On-the-go creators can confidently create on a device engineered to be cool and quiet – yet performant. The OmniBook Ultra Flip leverages the Intel® Core™ Ultra processor (Series 2)7 with a dedicated AI engine,8 delivering up to 20 hours of battery life (local video playback)9 for a seamless creation experience.

Trusted security powered by AI: HP Wolf Security for consumers includes a unique security chip and self-healing PC core for professional-level security, keeping data secure and protecting against cyber-threats.10 McAfee Smart AI™ Deepfake Detector detects AI-generated audio to warn users of potential fraud or misinformation.11

Sustainability for today and tomorrow: HP remains committed to reducing environmental impact and optimizing energy efficiency. The OmniBook Ultra Flip is built with 90% recycled metals, 50% post-consumer recycled plastics,12 and an EPEAT® Gold with Climate+ and ENERGY STAR® certified design.13

Pushing the Envelope for Tech-Forward Leaders: The HP EliteBook X

Empowering tech experts and business consultants to tackle intense workflows locally and in the cloud, the HP EliteBook X 14-inch Next-Gen AI PC delivers ultimate power, performance, and security so workers can prioritize what they love while AI takes care of the rest. As the first EliteBook X in HP’s Commercial PC lineup, this device unlocks:

Turbocharged productivity: For power users requiring high-performance computing for content creation, data analysis, and AI-driven applications, HP developed a memory architecture with an impressive 8000 Mbps on 64 GB of LPDDR5x RAM for high-speed AI processing. The PC also harnesses a next-generation AMD Ryzen™ PRO processor14 enabling up to an industry-leading 55 TOPS of NPU performance for demanding workloads.1 HP Smart Sense paired with 40W Thermal Design Power (TDP) and dual turbo high density fans drive fast responsiveness with cool and quiet performance. 15

Intuitive collaboration: Conduct meetings from anywhere and show up authentically with the device’s new AI-enhanced webcam sensor for more accurate presence detection and adaptive dimming. Audio tuning by Poly Studio provides crystal-clear conferencing experiences with AI noise reduction and HP Dynamic Voice Leveling to optimize voice clarity.16

Industry-leading protection enhanced by AI: The world’s most secure next-gen AI PC17 and the first next-gen AI PC with quantum hack protection18 protects the most sensitive data without sacrificing performance. Wolf Security offloads processor-intensive security tasks to the NPU to preserve the CPU for all-day productivity. HP’s Endpoint Security Controller19 future-proofs the device against evolving threats, and intentional features are built into the device, including onlooker detection,16 which utilizes an AI-powered webcam sensor to alert users when prying eyes are detected and automatically blur the screen if needed.

Sustainable innovations protecting our planet: As part of the world’s most sustainable PC portfolio,20 the device is responsibly crafted with a heat plate made with at least 50% recycled copper21 and bezels containing at least 20% recycled cooking oil.22

Personalization Built-In: HP AI Companion & Poly Camera Pro

HP’s next-gen AI PCs are equipped with AI Companion23 and Poly Camera Pro,24 which personalize and optimize a user’s experience for greater productivity and collaboration.

Interact intuitively: AI Companion uses generative AI to help people analyze private files and discover information to refine and create content or respond quickly and accurately to key tasks. The Perform assistant helps users optimize PC performance, customize settings, and troubleshoot HP products.

Collaborate clearly: Poly Camera Pro utilizes the NPU to power webcam features like Spotlight and Background Blur & Replace to maintain CPU performance more efficiently while preserving battery life.

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David Chien, 2024-09-24 (Update: 2024-09-24)