HP Middle East today introduced the durable, aircraft-inspired HP EliteBook 6930p Notebook that merges functionality with sophisticated design.
Unveiled at the HP Middle East event in Prague, the HP EliteBook is the first in a new family of notebooks joining the HP Compaq 6000 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 balanced mobility today’s professionals demand.
Incorporating the latest mobile technologies and engineered to meet multiple durability tests, the HP EliteBook includes HP DuraCase, a complete set of visually appealing and reliable features such as a brushed anodised-aluminium exterior combined with a magnesium alloy chassis designed for maximum protection to keep the PC looking good, longer.
HP also introduced the latest HP Professional Innovations for business notebooks. These include HP File Sanitizer, which permanently “shreds” selected files from the system with military grade standards and HP QuickLook2 software, which provides access to email, calendar, task and contact information within seconds at the touch of a button.(1) The HP SpareKey feature addresses the hassle of forgotten passwords by using a sequence of three predetermined personal identification questions to gain immediate entry into the system.(2)
“The HP EliteBook’s sleek, innovative designs combine a sophisticated look with the durability needed to withstand the evolving mobile work environment,” said Ivan Ducournau, Portables and Handhelds Product Manager, PSG, HP Middle East. “Furthermore, HP has incorporated the right mix of hardware and software features to deliver a dependable business notebook PC that delivers enhanced security and ultimate reliability in a stylish new package.”
The HP business notebook lineup is one of the first to offer a choice of the latest processor technologies, including AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processors(3) and the latest Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology and Intel Centrino 2 with vPro™ technology.(4,5)
Through HP Mobile Broadband, select notebooks incorporate the latest in wireless connectivity. With Qualcomm’s Gobi technology built in, HP notebooks use a single module, the HP un2400, to support multiple mobile broadband network technologies and multiple mobile operators. This increases users’ international roaming options and offers greater choice and flexibility in choosing a mobile data plan.(6)
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 and below -29 C, 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 anodised aluminium 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 previous display enclosures. Additionally, anodised aluminium is used on the palm-rest surface with HP DuraFinish, a protective coating that is six times more scratch-resistant than previous notebooks.
The initial HP EliteBook 6930p configuration weighs only 2.1 kilograms. It also features a 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen display, optional second hard drive support for RAID 0 (striping) or RAID 1 (mirroring), optional 2-megapixel webcam with Business Card Reader software, optional LED panels and a full range of integrated wireless and security solutions.(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 next generation Mobile Intel UMA Graphics 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. The “b” series notebooks support optional WWAN, HP Universal Accessories, touch sensitive control and Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools. Offering an ideal combination of features for mainstream business mobility, the b-series notebooks include:
• HP Compaq 6530b – These notebooks are designed for business professionals who commute, move around the office for meetings and travel occasionally. The 6530b is highly mobile and offers the latest Intel processors to fit customer connection needs when using HP Mobile Broadband,(5) certified WLAN(10) and Bluetooth® wireless technology. With a 14.1-inch diagonal display, a magnesium alloy support structure and a durable starting weight of 2.41 kilograms, this notebook provides 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 kilograms, both devices are sturdy in form and composition.
The standard “s”-series sports a satin, reflective black-on-black finish to modernise 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 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 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 favourite hotspots.
• HP Compaq 6830s – This notebook offers a 17-inch diagonal widescreen display, the largest of the series. The 6830s also features extensive connectivity and additional graphic applications, including ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 with 256 MB of GDDR2 for video memory and 3D gaming, as well as ATI HyperMemory, expanding graphics memory with system memory to optimise performance. It includes the latest Intel Core™ 2 Duo processors.
More information on these HP notebook PCs and other HP mobility solutions is available in an online press kit at www.hp.com/personal.
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.
About HP Middle East
HP is the largest technology and solutions provider in the Middle East with 1100 employees and subsidiaries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Cairo, Ramallah, Qatar, Oman and 2 service Joint Ventures in Kuwait and Bahrain servicing the GCC, Egypt and the Levant. HP has been present in the Middle East since 1968 and opened its first regional office in 1994. HP Middle East is the market leader for enterprise, small and medium business and consumer technology products and offers a large portfolio of solutions and services in various business domains.
