By
Edvarcl Heng
30/08/2006
URL:
http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/notebooks/0,39050495,39403981,00.htm
BEIJING, CHINA--HP Tuesday launched a range of mobile solutions including four new notebooks, a small-form-factor desktop and two iPaq handhelds.
One of the product highlights was the Compaq Presario B1900 notebook. Labeled by HP as "Designed in Asia for Asia" (DIAFA), this ultraportable is created specifically to meet the needs of the regional market.
The HP iPaq rx4000 is the company's latest handheld. With a range of features comprising a 2.8-inch display, flexible view options and scrollwheel for one-handed operation as well as integrated wireless options (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), it's part of what Chin Hon Cheng, vice president for HP's Personal Systems Group, describes as a blending of HP technology into lifestyles in order to empower consumer mobile freedom.
The other four new notebooks are part of the Palo Alto giant's extension of its laptops bearing the same industrial design first launched in April this year. Developed based on HP's research in consumer design preferences, the new notebooks have also been updated technically to keep up with the latest range of Intel Core Solo, Core Duo, Centrino Duo as well as AMD processors.
The HP Pavilion Slimline s7500-series small-form-factor PC is a first for the company. Designed to be space-saving and customizable in terms of outlook, users can design and print their own CoolSkinz stickers to personalize their desktop. Previously available only in certain parts of Asia Pacific, the s7500 will be launched in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand in Q4 of 2006.
Notebooks | PC and handhelds
Notebooks
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In a nutshell |
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Who is it for? For mobile movie buffs who won't settle for less than a brilliant screen.
Notable features:
17-inch screen with optional dual-lamp HD screen
Nvidia GeForce Go 7600
Dual hard drive capability
HDMI and remote control
Price: From US$1,299 (S$2,043)
Availability: September 2006
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Who is it for? For users who would like a smaller version of the dv9100.
Notable features:
15.4-inch screen
Nvidia GeForce Go 7400
DVD drive with LightScribe technology
SPDIF and remote control
Price: From US$1,199 (S$1,886)
Availability: September 2006
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Who is it for? Consumers who like to balance work and pleasure in a stylish offering.
Notable features:
15.4-inch screen
DVD drive with LightScribe technology
Dual omni-directional microphones
Price: From US$1,099 (S$1,729) (Intel-based) and US$999 (S$1,571) (AMD-based)
Availability: September 2006
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Who is it for? Fun-loving users who appreciate aesthetics but would not care to sacrifice too much functionality.
Notable features:
12.1-inch screen
Integrated graphics
Multiformat DVD optical drive
Price: From US$999 (S$1,571)
Availability: September 2006
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Notebooks | PC and handhelds
PC and handhelds
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In a nutshell |
HP Pavilion Slimline s7545a PC
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Who is it for? Suitable for families looking for a second PC or for those who require a space-saving desktop. Unlike most systems, the Slimline s7545a PC is based on the Core Duo notebook processor to reduce its heat signature and power consumption.
Notable features:
Core Duo processor
160GB SATA
Integrated graphics
9-in-1 memory card reader
Price: N.A.
Availability: N.A.
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HP iPaq rx4000
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Who is it for? Stylish and neat, it's designed to connect today's mobile warrior.
Notable features:
2.8-inch QVGA display
Built-in wireless connectivity (802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0)
SDIO slot
128MB built-in memory
Price: US$299 (S$470)
Availability: October 2006
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