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HP Launches Next Generation 27-Inch Z1 Workstation

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HP unveiled the second generation of the the HP Z1 workstation, with a 27-inch diagonal display, with Windows 8 Touch and Intel Thunderbolt capabilities. The Z1 workstation is ideal for knowledge workers and specialists in CAD, graphic arts and university education, says the company.

The HP Z1 features Intel integrated HD Graphics, fourth-Generation Intel Xeon and Core processors, ECC memory, and RAID storage options, as well as the Nvidia Mobile Quadro GPUs.

The Z1 workstation is expected to be available in late January. Prices start from $1,999.

[Image courtesy: HP]

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