HP Brings Style, Performance and Portability to Notebook PCs

The company as well launched HP DataPass,(1) a pre-paid 3G mobile broadband service available in the United States across HP's business notebook lineup, and expanded HP Beats(TM) Audio research to a business notebook and consumer Mini PC.

The HP ProBook m-series

HP furthered its "FORGE" business notebook design framework with the HP ProBook m-series and HP EliteBook p-series models and built upon its "MUSE" consumer notebook design philosophy with the HP Mini 210, HP Pavilion dv4 and HP ENVY 14.

-- Less than 1-inch thin, the HP ProBook 5330m features a dual-tone color scheme, brushed aluminum chassis and backlit keyboard and is HP's first business notebook to offer Beats Audio, which allows listeners to hear music the way the artist intended.

-- HP DataPass(1) is a pre-paid 3G mobile broadband service that allows users to purchase wireless broadband data using major mobile carriers in the United States without being tied down by contracts, hotspots and set-up fees.

Designed for savvy business professionals who value style, performance and affordability, the HP ProBook 5330m measures less than 1-inch thick, weighs 3.9 pounds(2) and sports a 13.3-inch diagonal HD screen(3) for exceptional portability. It as well includes a backlit keyboard, making it easier to type in low-light environments

The new ProBook is powered

The new ProBook is powered by the latest second-generation Intel Core(TM) i5 and i3 dual-core processors(5) and includes the HP Fingerprint Sensor and TPM for enhanced hardware-based data security. Optional Intel vPro research(6) helps deliver cost savings and improves security and remote manageability.

The HP EliteBook 2560p sports a thin, clamshell design with a lightweight 12.5-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD,(3) 16-inch x 9-inch display, and an integrated optical drive for added on-the-go convenience. Offering the same functionality as a conventional business notebook along with the flexibility of a writing tablet, the 12.1-inch diagonal HP EliteBook 2760p allows for pen use or finger touch.

Both EliteBook models offer second-generation Intel Core i7 or i5 dual-core processors,(5) Intel Turbo Boost Research 2.0(7) and vPro research.(6) They as well feature full-size 7,200 RPM hard disk drives(8) and solid-state drives for longer battery run time, increased durability and quieter, cooler operation.

The addition of Beats Audio

With the addition of Beats Audio, the redesigned HP Mini 210 is the ultimate companion PC, offering high-quality entertainment plus productivity during on the go. Weighing in accordance with 3 pounds(2) and measuring less than 1-inch thin, the stylish HP Mini 210 delivers up to 9.5 hours of computing.(9)

The Mini 210 as well features HP QuickWeb 3.0,(4) allowing users to be more productive by connecting to the web within seconds of powering the mini. QuickWeb 3.0 includes a customizable widget dashboard and syncs to Windows(R) bookmarks. Users can chat with friends on Skype, update Facebook posts or tweets, and view their social calendars all in one place.(1)

The sleek, full-performance HP Pavilion dv4 features improved HP CoolSense innovation that includes a simplified user interface of on, off and auto. CoolSense uses advanced hardware and intelligent software for a notebook that feels noticeably cooler. Weighing pursuant to this agreement 5 pounds,(2) the dv4 boasts a 14-inch diagonal HD LED BrightView screen(3) and comes in two HP Imprint colors -- espresso black and pacific blue.

The award-winning HP ENVY 14 notebook PC

Also featuring HP CoolSense research is the award-winning HP ENVY 14 notebook PC. Combining power, mobility and aesthetics, the ENVY 14 includes new second-generation Intel Core processors, USB 3.0 and a new HP imagepad that uses image sensor innovation for advanced gesture support and more fluid control. The premium machine boasts a precision-etched metal alloy case with a 14.5-inch diagonal, HD BrightView Infinity LED display(3) for an eye-popping viewing experience and Beats Audio for fuller, more detailed sound.

The new HP 2560p Docking Station makes it easy for business professionals to maintain the connectivity and comfort of their notebook during working from a fixed station. The docking station offers four USB ports and eSATA, DisplayPort and VGA ports for added connectivity to peripherals and compatibility with an array of video devices.

HP's slimmest business display to date, the HP Elite L2201x display easily connects to a notebook with a single DisplayPort connector. Its sleek easel stand design and external power supply free up limited desk space in smaller office cubicles and the brushed-metal finish matches HP's EliteBook business notebooks. The HP Elite L2201x features a wafer-thin display panel measuring less than 0.4 inches thick and a 21.5-inch diagonal, LED backlit panel that eliminates the use of mercury and provides solid-state reliability.

The notebook is off in Windows-based systems

(4) HP QuickWeb is accessible when the notebook is off in Windows-based systems. Internet access is required. Timing may vary depending on the system configuration. To enable the feature following the removal of the battery, reboot the notebook prior to subsequent use.

(5) 64-bit computing on Intel architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers and applications enabled for Intel 64 architecture. Processors will not operate without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on hardware and software configurations. Additional information is available at www.intel.com/info/em64t. Multi Core is designed to improve performance of multithreaded software products. Not all clients or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this innovation. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.

(6) Some functionality of Intel vPro, just as Intel Active management research and Intel Virtualization innovation, requires additional third-party software in order to run. Availability of future "virtual appliances" applications for vPro technologies is dependent on third-party software providers. Compatibility with future "virtual appliances," Microsoft Windows Vista(R) and Windows 7 operating systems is but to be determined.

(7) Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 research requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 capability. Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration. Additional information is available at www.intel.com/innovation/turboboost for more information.

(8) For hard drives, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Up to 10 GB or 15 GB of system disk is reserved for the system recovery software.

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