Bangkok--5 Aug--Hill and Knowlton Fuses next-generation style and entertainment with ultimate functionality and productivity HP today unveils new suites of consumer and commercial notebooks, ranging from the value-based Compaq brand to the premium HP brand. Pushes the boundaries of innovation and aesthetics, embodying the company’s blend of mobile computing and design expertise in its suites of consumer notebooks and merges functionality with sophisticated design with the durable, aircraft-inspired suite of business notebooks, the HP EliteBook For the latest HP consumer notebooks, the entertainment-packed HP Pavilion dv4, dv5 and dv7 notebook series are each adorned with a sleek, liquid-metallic HP Imprint 2 surface design. Also new are four series in the Compaq Presario notebook PC line, the CQ20, CQ45, CQ40 and CQ50, which provide high value and attractive designs in an array of sizes and configurations. The CQ20, a HP Designed in Asia for Asia (DIAFA) product, will be uniquely available to Asia Pacific. For the HP commercial notebooks, the HP EliteBook is the first in a new family of notebooks joining the HP Compaq 2000, 6500, and 6700 series to create one of the most versatile business notebook portfolios in company history. These product families are distinguished by their contemporary look and design that provides the ultimate high-performing PC experience. “HP is creating notebook computers that captivate consumers by combining sleek and striking designs with immersive entertainment capabilities that make for a great user experience,” said Prasert Charoonpaisal, General Manager, Personal Systems Group, Hewlett-Packard (Thailand) Ltd. “For HP business consumers, the EliteBook’s sleek, innovative designs combine a sophisticated look with the durability needed to withstand the evolving mobile work environment. HP has incorporated the right mix of hardware and software features to deliver a dependable business notebook PC that delivers enhanced security and improved ease of use in a stylish new package.”HP Pavilion notebooks deliver exquisite design and powerful entertainment HP Pavilion notebooks set a new standard in notebook design with unexpected innovations such as invisible “magic chrome” controls that light up and become fully interactive upon power up. Smooth lines, optional HP BrightView Infinity Glass Widescreen displays, along with color-matched keyboards and touch pads create a frameless, thin and elegant appearance. The new HP Pavilion notebook series also offer consumers a choice of the latest AMD? and Intel? processors and a high-speed eSATA interface for backup to external storage drives. The series also introduce to consumers built-in HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection technology, which was previously available only in HP business-class notebooks. This technology automatically detects if a notebook has been dropped and, while the notebook is on its brief journey to the floor, automatically stops the hard drive from spinning, helping to prevent the loss of files and data. Matching outer style with inner power, the new HP Pavilion series offer a broad range of features and sizes to match consumers’ lifestyles. - The ENERGY STAR(R)-qualified HP Pavilion dv4 Entertainment Notebook PC packs the latest technology into a 14.1-inch diagonal display. Already lightweight and power-efficient, an HP SmartBay enables the use of an included weight saver in place of the optical drive for even greater mobility. Entertainment-ready, the HP Pavilion dv4 offers a choice of integrated TV tuner(1) and Blu-ray(3) optical drive, delivering a portable high-definition(4) experience. Other options include broadband wireless(5) for those who wish to stay connected without a wireless hotspot, and a brighter, mercury-free LED display.(2) - For users seeking an ideal balance among mobility, performance and screen size, the HP Pavilion dv5 Entertainment Notebook PC delivers a mid-size, 15.4-inch diagonal display, exquisite design and powerful entertainment with optional discrete graphics from NVIDIA. - The HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment Notebook PC’s 17-inch diagonal display and sleek design deliver powerful high-definition entertainment for TV, photos, movies and music with full-size realism that makes it an ideal alternative to desktop PCs. The HP Pavilion dv7 brings together a rich set of standard features such as premium multi-channel audio and options such as subwoofer, Blu-ray optical drive, built-in TV tuner and robust graphics from ATI and NVIDIA.(2) Designed for those on the go, the versatile HP Compaq Presario notebook PC The line includes a new industrial design with Unity Imprint finish, a range of optical drives, built-in wireless(7) technologies and high-quality audio, webcam and digital or analog microphone capabilities. - The Compaq Presario CQ20 Series Notebook PC is an HP Designed in Asia for Asia (DIAFA) product, designed specifically for consumers in Asia Pacific looking for an entry-level, travel-ready notebook. The 12.1-inch diagonal notebook has built-in capabilities for simple productivity and communication with the latest Intel? Core Duo processors display. - The Compaq Presario CQ45 Series Notebook PC is a powerful system that pays equal attention to design and performance. The CQ45 series comes in a 14.1-inch diagonal display. - The Compaq Presario CQ40 Series Notebook PC is 14.1-inch and 15.4-inch diagonal display notebooks, respectively. Versatile and affordable, the notebooks are built to travel, offering essential mobile and wireless technologies.Elite mobile professionals With a design inspired by aircraft engineering, the HP EliteBook is built for the corporate road warrior. It features a shock-resistant hard drive and spill-resistant keyboard to help defend data against bumps, drops and spills. It was designed to meet the tough MIL-STD 810F military-standard tests(7) that measure levels of environmental reliability and operation at extreme temperatures of over 60 degrees Celsius/140 degrees Fahrenheit and below -29 C/-20 F, while withstanding vibration and high humidity. The inner magnesium shell of the notebook’s HP DuraCase is equipped with a honeycomb pattern that is thermally bonded to anodized aluminum for a solid construction. The HP EliteBook also includes enhanced impact protection for a display panel that can withstand up to 80 percent more force to twist than display enclosures in older models. Additionally, anodized aluminum is used on the palm-rest surface with HP DuraFinish, a protective coating that is six times more scratch-resistant than previous notebooks. These materials also are highly recyclable, facilitating environmentally responsible disposal at end of life. The initial ENERGY STAR(R) qualified HP EliteBook 6930p configuration weighs only 2.1 kilograms. It features a 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen display and is available with an optional, mercury-free Illumi-Lite LED display.(8) Setting a new standard for on-the-move productivity, the HP EliteBook 6930p provides up to 15 hours(9) of combined battery life with optional Ultra Capacity battery for full-day productivity. It also offers the choice of ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 Graphics with up to 256 megabytes (MB) of dedicated video memory for more graphics-intensive environments, or Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD for sharp images and intense 3D graphics while balancing memory usage for optimal performance.Business-critical mobility The newly redesigned business notebook “b”-series is distinguished by its silver finish and magnesium alloy support structure. The new design includes HP DuraFinish, a clear coat applied over the display enclosure and palm-rest that is three times more scratch resistant than in previous models. Offering an ideal combination of features for mainstream business mobility, the b-series notebooks include: - HP Compaq 6530b and HP Compaq 6535b — These notebooks are designed for business professionals who commute, move around the office for meetings and travel occasionally. The 6530b and 6535b are highly mobile and offer the latest Intel and AMD processors to fit customer connection needs when using HP Mobile Broadband,(5) Wi-Fi certified WLAN(10) and Bluetooth(R) wireless technology. With a 14.1-inch diagonal display, a magnesium alloy support structure and a durable starting weight of 2.41 kg, these notebooks provide a solution for on-the-go schedules without compromising functionality, security or performance. - HP Compaq 6730b and HP Compaq 6735b — Aimed at professionals who want a large 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen display, enhanced security and extensive connectivity with HP Mobile Broadband, the 6730b and 6735b feature the latest Intel and AMD processors with HP Universal Accessory compatibility. With a starting weight of only 2.69 kg, both devices are sturdy in form and composition. - The standard “s”-series sports a satin, reflective black-on-black finish to modernize the look and feel of the classic business notebook. HP s-series notebooks are loaded with strong security features, including HP ProtectTools Security Manager. Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools encodes information on the hard drive to make sensitive information unreadable if a notebook is lost or stolen. For added data security, File Sanitizer permanently deletes individual files, folders and personally identifiable information from the notebook. Additionally, s-series notebooks have HP 3D DriveGuard, which uses a three-axis accelerometer to detect sudden movement and initiate protective action, helping protect the notebook’s hard drive against bumps or drops. - HP Compaq 6530s and HP Compaq 6535s — The 6530s and 6535s offer small business customers flexibility with an entry-level, mainstream notebook for a dispersed workforce. These notebooks include Intel or AMD processors to offer a variety of options for mobility and longer battery life. Keeping connected through Wi-Fi certified WLAN(10) and integrated Bluetooth wireless technology, customers can choose between the 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen anti-glare WXGA display or an HP BrightView display that improves brightness, contrast and clarity. - HP Compaq 6730s and HP Compaq 6735s — Also for the small business and mobile workforce, the 6730s and 6735s offer a 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen display and include a choice of Intel or AMD processors to meet high demands for performance and connectivity. Offering Wi-Fi certified WLAN(10) and integrated Bluetooth wireless technology, customers can send and receive emails or access the Internet — at work, at home or at their favorite hotspots.Designed in Asia for Asia (DIAFA) Notebooks DIAFA is a HP initiative that specifically addresses the needs of Asian consumers, by cultivating and tapping HP’s deep understanding of Asia and its local markets. The DIAFA initiative allows HP to design, develop, manufacture and bring to market products to meet the diverse and unique needs of local markets. Increasingly, Asian customers are becoming the key influencers of product design and packaging. HP thus recognizes the Asia market to be an integral force in driving its innovative research and development. - HP Compaq 2230s — From the ultra-light category, this DIAFA notebook offers a 12.1-inch diagonal widescreen display and has a starting weight of 1.68 kg. Affordably priced and incorporating the latest innovations such as HP SpareKey, the 2230s also comes with an integrated optical drive.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 $110.4 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2008. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com . For more information please contact: Hill and Knowlton Thailand Narumon Juthaprateep Tel. 0-2627-3501 ext 221 Fax 0-2627-3545 [email protected]