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Friday 10 September 2010

HP Expands Design Leadership with Updated Consumer Notebook PC Portfolio

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 5, 2010
– HP today unveiled a redesigned portfolio
of consumer notebook PCs that delivers distinctive design elements, new
materials, enhanced performance and better experiences to consumers.
With updates across the HP ENVY, HP Pavilion and HP Mini lines, HP is fusing
style and efficiency to offer stylish notebook PCs that meet the personal
computing needs of every consumer.
The models reflect HP’s “MUSE” (materials, usability, sensory appeal and
experiences) design philosophy of fusing a rich mix of materials that create
textured finishes, easy-to-use features for improved usability, a blend of
artisan elements for sensory appeal, and intuitive features for simple
experiences.
Etched metal finishes, touchable textures and a mix of high-quality
materials create a simple, clean look that seamlessly fits into the lives of
consumers. These new notebook PCs also can be customized with a
choice of 15 exclusive wallpapers, including 12 designed by well-known
artists from around the world.
“With these new designs, we offer customers a broad portfolio of notebook PCs and Minis that are innovative on the outside and the inside,” said Kevin Frost, vice president and general manager, Consumer Notebooks, Personal Systems Group, HP. “Each notebook provides a unique experience for the customer and allows customers to express their personality.”

HP ENVY 14 and 17
The new HP ENVY 14 and 17 deliver premium experiences to satisfy the
most demanding customers. The notebooks offer the ideal balance of
design and technology by combining the latest in manufacturing with
artistic expression and world-class performance.
Both ENVY notebooks feature powerful Intel® processors(1) and ATI™
Mobility Radeon high-definition (HD) 5830 discrete graphics for gaming,
videos and 3-D images. They come with a backlit keyboard, slot-loading
optical drive, HP TrueVision HD(2) webcam, a mini DisplayPort Connector
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and the latest in wireless(3) and connectivity options.
The notebooks also include Beats™ Audio, a unique, high-performance
technology developed by HP and Beats by Dr. Dre™ to provide the
optimal sound experience – the way the artist intended it – when playing
music or audio through headphones or external speakers.
The slim and light ENVY 14 features a precision-crafted design with a 14.5-
inch diagonal HD(2) Radiance display that offers picture quality up to 59
percent brighter than any notebook with a standard display. With up to six
hours of battery life,(4) the ENVY 14 is one of the thinnest and lightest quadcore
notebooks available in the world.(5) The ENVY 14 also offers optional
WWAN/3G.(6)
With up to 2 terabytes(7) (TB) of storage capacity, the ENVY 17 has the
horsepower and flexibility for the most demanding tasks. The ENVY 17 offers
enhanced performance with ATI Eyefinity Technology for multiple external
display support and an HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer for outstanding
sound.

HP Pavilion PCs
The new HP Pavilion notebook PCs, including the dm4, dv5, dv6 and dv7,
meet a wide variety of power, performance and mobility needs at prices
that fit most budgets.
Thin and light, the HP Pavilion dm4 offers mobility paired with a sleek, metal
finish and cool etched patterns, making it a stylish and ideal choice for allday
computing.
At just 1 inch thin and weighing only 4.4 pounds,(8) the dm4 features a
stunning full-metal chassis with an elegant etched pattern on its brushed
aluminum finish. Powered by an Intel CoreTM processor, it includes a 14-inch
diagonal BrightView HD(2) LED display, internal optical drive, fingerprint
reader and up to 6.5 hours of battery life.(4)
The high-performing HP Pavilion dv5, dv6 and dv7 are ideal for any type of
media-rich experience, offering the latest in graphics, audio and video.
— With exterior bold finishes and touchable textures, the HP Pavilion dv5
and dv6
are designed to suit every consumer’s personal style. The dv5,
available in black cherry, champagne and Sonoma red Imprint
finishes, features a unique 14.5-inch diagonal HD(2) display, ideal for
work and play.
— Available in the same Imprint finishes, plus a brushed-aluminum finish
etched with a stream design, the dv6 is the first HP Pavilion notebook
PC available with an optional touch screen in the United States. Dolby
Advanced Audio and Altec Lansing speakers are available on the dv5,
dv6 and dv7
Imprint finishes.
— The HP Pavilion dv7 is the ultimate balance of power and performance
for entertainment. With an HD(2) display, Altec Lansing speakers, an HP
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Triple Bass Subwoofer and the option of Beats Audio, the dv7 provides
a superb audio and virtual surround sound experience, bringing out the
best of every song, TV show or movie. The notebook also comes with
Corel® PaintShop Photo Pro X3 and Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 for
creating photo and video content.
The HP Pavilion dm4, dv6 and the dv7 with metal finish also come with HP
SimplePass, providing consumers enhanced security access to all their
passwords with a simple swipe of a finger.
All of these new HP Pavilion notebook PCs include exclusive technology
such as HP TrueVision WebCam, which optimizes video for any light setting,
and HP QuickWeb, which gives users access to the web(3) without booting
up the notebook by simply pushing a button.

HP Mini netbooks
HP also has expanded the HP Mini 210 line with two new designs, preppy
pink and white crystal. The pink, plaid-like design on the preppy pink HP
Mini 210 features HP Imprint 3-D, the industry’s first 3-D PC surface
technology, which debuted on the HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje.
Multiple layers on the top and bottom covers make the design appear to
float on the surface while casting shadows onto lower layers. The HP
ClickPad also features the preppy pink finish and tiny cupcake Imprint at
the bottom of the unit.
The updated HP Mini 110, HP’s entry-level Mini, now offers an integrated sixcell
battery that provides up to eight hours of battery life.(4)

Pricing and availability(9)
— The HP ENVY 14 is expected to be available in the United States on
June 27 with a starting price of $999.99. The HP ENVY 17 is expected to
be available in the United States on May 19 with a starting price of
$1,399.99.
— The HP Pavilion dm4, dv5, dv6 and the dv7 Select Edition are expected
to be available in the United States on May 19 with starting prices of
$729.99, $649.99, $699.99 and $849.99, respectively.
— The HP Mini 210 in preppy pink and white crystal and the Mini 110 are
expected to be available in the United States on June 15 with starting
prices of $354.99 and $279.99, respectively.
Matching accessories are available for most of these notebook PCs and
Mini netbooks. Notebook sleeves, which include an exterior pocket, and
notebook mice, which include advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology(3) for
less interference and longer range of operation, start at $29.99.
Register for availability notification at www.hpdirect.com/go/newfromhp.
Additional information is available at www.hp.com/personal.
About HP
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HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact
on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest
technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing,
personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve
customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at
http://www.hp.com.

(1) Intel’s numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.
(2) High definition content is required to view high-definition images.
(3) Wireless access point and internet service is required and sold separately.
(4) Battery life will vary depending on the product model, configuration, loaded
applications, features, use, wireless functionality (including the wireless
functionality) and power management settings. The maximum capacity of the
battery will naturally decrease with time and usage. See MobileMark07 battery
benchmark www.bapco.com/products/mobilemark2007 for additional details.
(5) Dual Core/Quad Core is a new technology designed to improve performance of
certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will
necessarily benefit from use of this technology.
(6) Broadband use requires separately purchased service contract. Check with service
provider for local coverage and availability.
(7) For hard drives, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 20 GB
of hard drive is reserved for system recovery software.
(8) Weight will vary by configuration.
(9) Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary.


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