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HP magical mobility launch
By Darius Chang
01/03/2006 URL: http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/notebooks/0,39050495,39315160,00.htm
Based on the latest Centrino mobile platform, the HP Pavilion series welcomes the addition of the new dv1600, dv5100 and dv8200. The Compaq Presario's new members include the V2600 and V5100 notebooks. For handhelds users, there are now more choices with the launch of the iPaq rw6800 multimedia messenger and hw6900 mobile messenger series. HP has also added the mp3322 and xp7010/7030 to its digital projector lineup. Click on the links below for more product details.
The urgency to start refreshing notebook lineups with the latest Centrino platform has caught up with the HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario series. The faster platform, combined with a dual-core processor, raises the ceiling for computing performance. The new releases fall under three categories based on different screen sizes, though the common features include Bluetooth connectivity and LightScribe-enabled optical drives. The lightest of the new releases are the HP Pavilion dv1600 and Compaq Presario V2600 with 14-inch displays. With integrated graphics chips, neither model will do for serious gaming. The former beefs up on multimedia capabilities with an integrated Webcam, quality Altec Lansing speakers and a mini remote control which stores in the ExpressCard slot when not in use. The 15.4-inch LCD laptops include the HP Pavilion dv5100 and Compaq Presario V5100 series. Though both models incorporate Altec Lansing speakers for better audio fidelity, the HP Pavilion series ups its multimedia features with a mini remote control and dedicated Nvidia GeForce graphics-processing unit. Saving the best for last is the HP Pavilion dv8200 series. Easily the heaviest and largest of the new lineup, the dedicated Nvidia GeForce graphics chipset, Altec Lansing speakers, mini remote control and optional TV tuner give reason for this model to include a 17-inch display. A seldom seen feature is the discrete numeric keyboard that greatly aids gaming and data entry. It also sports two harddrive slots, so there's no need to take up the optical drive space. Only the lack of full-function remote control keeps it from being a serious home entertainment system. All Pavilion series notebooks use an enhanced HP QuickPlay 2.0 which can access CD and harddrive multimedia files without booting into Windows. They also have dual headphone jacks to allow two headsets to be used simultaneously. On top of that, the LCD screen comes with dual lamps for extra brightness. Note that the laptops are available for the Asia Pacific market starting March. The Compaq Presario V5100, however, will not be available in Singapore.
Continuing with the convergent device philosophy, the latest addition to the iPaq series, the rw6800 and hw6900 models, are PDA-phones phones based on the latest Microsoft Mobile 5.0 operating system. The former is marketed as a multimedia messenger with dual stereo speakers, integrated FM radio, a 2-megapixel camera, Philips LifeVibes Sound Ex for high-quality audio and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. A triband phone, it can connect to GSM 900/1800/1900 mobile phone networks as well as Wi-Fi, infrared and Bluetooth. It comes in two flavors: The rw6818 in white, and the Wi-Fi-enabled rw6828 in grey. Two colored flip covers are bundled in the standard package, with three color options available in all. For those who travel frequently, the iPaq hw6900 mobile messenger is a quadband phone which allows it to be used with all existing GSM networks. It also comes with an integrated GPS receiver. By triangulating satellite data, the GPS can pinpoint your current location anywhere in the world without an additional subscription fee (though you may have to purchase maps for your area).
Sometimes, even the largest monitors can't do justice for presentations. In this case, a portable projector could be the answer. The new HP digital projectors, the xp7010/7030 and mp3322, give the business executives the option for large-scale display. Weighing in at 3.2kg, the xp7010 provides high brightness for greater viewing pleasure. Though it comes with only basic input options, picky consumers can opt for the brighter xp7030 with even more connectivity options. If mobility is a premium, the mp3322's 1.7kg barely registers in a shoulder bag. However, the tradeoff is lower brightness and a basic features set.
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