HP made one of my favorite PCs and had to abandon it — Would this Windows all-in-one stand a chance if it ever risked a comeback?
HP’s Envy Move, released in 2023, was an innovative all-in-one PC designed for portability. The 24-inch touchscreen desktop featured an uncommon capability for its category: wireless battery-powered operation, delivering approximately 4 hours of untethered use—sufficient for watching movies, joining video calls, or casual touchscreen interaction.
The device’s engineering reflected its portable ambitions. A built-in handle enabled easy transport between rooms, while pop-out feet provided stable placement on any surface. The package included a wireless keyboard and touchpad stored in a rear pouch, creating a complete mobile computing solution.
Despite its innovative design, HP discontinued the Envy Move, leaving questions about its market viability. The product represented a niche but meaningful category—the portable all-in-one—addressing a gap between traditional desktops and laptops. It demonstrated that high-performance computing could be untethered from the desk, though design refinements could have improved the overall experience.
The discontinuation suggests the market may not have been ready for such a form factor, or that consumers’ existing laptop and desktop options proved sufficient. The article’s reflection on a potential comeback raises broader questions about market timing, consumer demand for unconventional computing form factors, and whether the engineering complexity of battery-powered desktop computing justifies the effort.