I have been a user of HP Workstations since I first reviewed the then entry-level HP xw4600 in July of 2008, an exclusively using them as my desktop PCs since.

HP’s Z-Series workstations have been both performance, features, and, in a departure from the general view of HP, stylistic, leaders. ZWorkstations have also been very forward looking and future proof, and outright outliers in their spaces, whether for design, eco-friendliness, and embedded functionality such as Thunderbolt and the ZDrive. They were also the first to deliver an all-in-one workstation, and an all-in-one touchscreen workstation.

Why the epistle, you may ask?

The new HP Z2.

Gaze.

Actually, drool. (It’s okay. I’m doing the same.)

Just in case the diminutive size isn’t apparent, this is the Z2 placed next to a cup of expresso.

In entry guise, it can drive 3 monitors while the performance model can drive 6 monitors – SIX! – right out of the box!

The specs have me rather interested:

Intel Xeon E3-1200 V5, 32GB max of ECC or non-ECC RAM, 4 USB 3.0, 2 USB 3.0 Type-C, HP Z Turbo Drive G2, 2GB NVIDIA Quadro M620, integrated Wi-Fi.

Moreover, it comes ready for a VESA mount.

Right away, I can envision several usage scenarios for this product where its combo of power, size, and expandability would be a boon.

*All specs mentioned are either for the ‘Performance SKU – the top model – or for a max spec unit.

Excellent work again, HP Fort Collins.

More info on the Z2 can be found here.

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