Bangkok--6 Dec--Hill and Knowlton HP today announced the newest addition to the consumer notebook family, the HP Pavilion HDX Series Entertainment Notebook PC “the Dragon,” a notebook with a big 20.1-inch diagonal screen and innovative design. For users seeking a mobile home theater experience, “the Dragon” delivers rich multimedia performance on a brilliant 20.1-inch diagonal Ultra BrightView widescreen display and Altec Lansing audio supported by four integrated speakers and a subwoofer. The HDX design features a dual hinge that allows consumers the flexibility to move or tilt the screen for optimal viewing plus a dockable full-function HDX Media Center Remote Control. The HP Pavilion HDX also showcases the exclusive HP Imprint finish — “Dragon.”. HP introduces its newest notebook series in order to expand the company’s comprehensive portfolio of consumer notebook offerings. “HP continues to drive innovation in consumer notebooks by combining stylish, thoughtful design with leading mobile technology,” said Prasert Charoonpaisal, General Manager, Personal Systems Group, Hewlett-Packard (Thailand) Ltd. “Our new 20-inch notebook projects a dragon-like mystique with its evocative HP Imprint finish and unique dual-hinge construction along with several other new Pavilion and Presario introductions that feature the latest mobile technology, security solutions and stylish new designs.” HP Exudes Vitality with Big, Bold, Elegant Introduction The HP Pavilion HDX Series Entertainment Notebook PC -- “the Dragon” — is HP’s biggest consumer notebook to date. Redefining the home PC experience, the HP Pavilion HDX is a home theater, notebook PC and performance-class desktop combined in a sleek, elegant design. Its industry-leading 20.1-inch diagonal Extreme High-Definition(1) (XHD) Ultra BrightView Notebook LCD, capable of true HD 1080p resolution, is a multimedia enthusiast’s dream, perfect for watching movies, editing video or gaming. An HD-DVD(2) ROM with SuperMulti DVD?R/RW Double Layer drive(3) is optional for playback of HD DVDs, a built-in TV tuner capable of capturing over-the-air HD content, and HDMI output eliminates the need for a separate HD DVD player. HP’s Dockable Media Center Remote stores conveniently in the keyboard deck for easy multimedia controls.(1)Four stereo speakers and an integrated HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer provide excellent audio performance, while wireless connectivity and an integrated, adjustable webcam enable users to chat live on the Web(5) with friends and family. An integrated fingerprint reader located above the keyboard offers added convenience and an additional layer of security, allowing users to easily access password-protected websites and log in to the system with a swipe of the finger. The HP Pavilion HDX will be available with Intel? Core? 2 Processor(6) technology for vivid, high-definition mobile gaming, ATI’s Mobility Radeon X2600 XT graphics card with 512MB of graphics memory for exceptional graphics performance, dual hard drives supporting up to 400GB(7) of storage, and memory up to 4GB(8). Service and Support Getting help and information from one place on HP consumer notebooks is now easier with HP Total Care Advisor. Similar to the cockpit of an airplane, HP Total Care Advisor provides a single access point to the key information on the PC to help customers navigate through PC care, health and security, product information, and status of connections and updates. The scavenger hunt is now over since HP Total Care Advisor provides: Relevant information about the PC, such as serial number, model, remaining warranty, and connected peripherals; Computer health at a glance including security status, Internet connection, available storage space, and PC performance; A system health check that runs automatically detecting battery performance, ad ware, malware or other important information and; Quick access to relevant links on services, products, accessories and software to help customers use their PC in new and richer ways. Pricing and Availability HP Pavilion HDX Series Entertainment Notebook PC starts at 129,000 THB exclusive of VAT and is available now About HP HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers — from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world’s largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $104.3 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended Oct. 31, 2007. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com .