Digital Trends – Materials available from HPâs U.S. (PDF) and Japanese Web sites indicate computer maker Hewlett-Packard is preparing new versions of its EliteBook ultraportable notebooks, including power-sipping versions of Intelâs Sandy Bridge processors and USB 3.0 for fast connectivity to peripherals. Although the EliteBooks have historically been oriented at business and enterprise users, theyâve also been embraced by road warriors and travelers, who value their performance-per-ounce ratio.