HP Compaq Business Notebook nx7000's 15.4-inch widescreen display, thin and wide design allows small and medium business professionals to be more productive while mobile


DUBAI, UAE, AUGUST 26, 2003 – HP (NYSE:HPQ) today introduced the HP Compaq Business Notebook nx7000 PC, featuring a high-resolution 15.4-inch wide aspect ratio display that enables mobile professionals to tackle performance-intensive applications with the mobility to be productive while on the road.
 
The HP Compaq nx7000, showcasing at GITEX, is ideal for working on multiple applications side by side, viewing spreadsheets, or editing with digital images and video for desktop publishing or other graphics-intensive work. The widescreen display is 20 percent brighter, features 33 percent wider viewing angles and includes an improved contrast ratio compared to traditional notebook displays.
 
Powered by Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology, the thin and stylish HP Compaq nx7000 delivers a powerful combination of performance, battery life and wireless connectivity. The notebook is 3.45-cm thin and only weighs 2.95kg, making it easy for mobile professionals to take while on the go. Featuring the Pentium-M processor designed specifically for mobile computing, the nx7000 notebook can achieve up to 5½ hours of battery life, while still providing performance to meet the needs of demanding applications.
 
“HP continues to develop and extend its products for the user. With this latest notebook, we knew there needed to be more versatility wherever the user chooses to log on. Therefore, the HP Compaq nx7000 series has an unprecedented 15.4” wide-Screen and wide-viewing display for DVD viewing and digital manipulation, as well as bluetooth technology and Centrino MT,” said Christoph Schell, general manager of the Personal Systems Group, HP Middle East.
 
“Intel Centrino Mobile Technology is a breakthrough for the industry and we at HP believe that our combined efforts are set to receive positive feedback in the Middle East from mobile professionals who value efficiency, time management and smart business practices.”

For multimedia users, the HP Compaq nx7000 is available with ATI’s Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics with up to 64-MB video memory, JBL Pro speakers and three USB 2.0 ports. The unit also features an IEEE 1394 connection for blazing fast connections to digital camcorders and other consumer electronic devices. It also features an integrated Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMedia memory card (MMC) slot that allows for quick transfer of digital photos, music or other files to and from the PC and digital cameras, printers, handhelds and other devices. Mobile professionals will also have a choice of optical drives, including 24 x CD-RW/DVD or DVD +RW.

The notebook’s integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN card provides the foundation for clear and compatible connections across 802.11b Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) networks. Standard integrated Bluetooth™ wireless connectivity allows mobile professionals to synchronize and share their data with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as HP iPAQ Pocket PCs, HP mobile printers or cell phones, to create their own personal area networks.
 
Estimated street price starts at $US1700 (excluding taxes and customs duty) and will be available in the market in September.
 
For more information about the HP Compaq Business Notebook nx7000 thin and wide, visit the HP website at: www.hp.com

Technical information on the HP Compaq nx7000 includes:

· Intel Pentium® M processors running at 1.4 GHz, 1.5 GHz or 1.6 GHz combined with the Intel 855PM chipset
· Intel PRO wireless 2100 802.11b mini-PCI card. Standard integrated Bluetooth module
· 15.4-inch wide aspect ratio displays with 15.4-inch WSXGA+ (1,680 x 1,050) and WXGA (1,280 x 800) and optional WUXGA, (1,920 x 1,200 resolution)
· ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 with 64 MB or 32 MB of DDR dedicated memory
· Hard drives of 40GB and a high-performance (5,400 rpm) 60GB
· Choice of optical drives, including 24x CD-RW/DVD or DVD+RW
· Up to 2 GB DDR (266-MHz) system memory
· Three USB 2.0 ports, one IEEE 1394 port, one S-Video out port, one secure digital (SD) slot
· Integrated 10/100 Ethernet, 56 Kbps V.92 modem
· Eight-cell Lithium-ion battery
 
The HP Compaq nx7000 can be customized with a full range of options and is available for purchase through the Web at: www.hp.com
 
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About HP
HP delivers vital technology for business and life. The company’s solutions span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services and imaging and printing for consumers, enterprises and small and medium business. For the last four quarters, HP revenue totalled $70.4 billion. More information about HP is available at http://www.hp.com.
 
About HP Middle East
HP is the largest IT company in the Middle East employing about 500 people in the region. HP has been present in the Middle East since 1968, and opened its first regional office in 1994 and has offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Riyadh, Jeddah and Khobar servicing the GCC, the Levant and Egypt. For more information about HP in the Middle East, please visit www.hp.com/me

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