DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 20th September 2006 - HP Middle East today announced availability of the Intel Core 2 Duo chip across much of its business notebook line. The new chip offers the advantages of 64-bit computing and energy-saving features.

Equipped with 64-bit dual core processing power,1,2 HP business notebook users will enjoy improved performance when running complex programs and the ability to run simultaneous applications to accomplish more in less time.

HP business notebooks are Windows Vista capable3 for investment protection. The chip's power management features also help improve the notebooks' battery life, making it easier for business users to work when and where they want.

Vishnu Taimni, Portables and Handhelds Category Manager, PSG, HP Middle East, said "HP's robust business notebook lineup spans from high-performance models that rival desktop PCs in performance and functionality to ultra-light mobile solutions that offer increased mobility and versatility. With the new Intel Core 2 Duo chip, HP offers businesses enhanced secure and reliable notebook, so they can focus on their business."

Broad business notebook offerings

New technologies, like the HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer and Mobile Data Protection System 3D help mitigate risk, increase productivity, and improve the overall mobile computing experience.

The lineup features HP Professional Innovations, a suite of hardware features and software solutions incorporated into HP Business Notebooks that are designed to enhance security, improve ease of use and help ensure reliability

In addition, HP's business notebook accessory solutions, such as Ultra-Capacity or Extended-Life batteries, provide extra power on the go. Smart AC Adapters for optimized power consumption and the broad range of common docking solutions work across the notebook lineup for even greater convenience.

The HP business notebooks offering Intel Core 2 Duo technology include:

High Performance Business Notebooks

  • HP Compaq 9400 Notebook PC series - This notebook series is designed for mobile users needing high performance and 17-inch diagonal widescreen functionality. It also delivers up to four hours of battery life4  and features an integrated numeric keypad for ease in number input.

  • HP Compaq 8400 Notebook PC series - Equipped with high-performance discrete graphics, this powerful mobile office rivals any notebook or desktop PC. ATI graphics deliver the performance, quality and stability required for demanding projects, and the 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen display boasts anti-glare and wide-viewing angle technology.5 Plus, it has a full-size keyboard for greater productivity.

Balanced Mobility Business Notebooks

  • HP Compaq nx7400 Notebook PC - Packing performance and a widescreen display in a thin-and-light design, this notebook is targeted for price-conscious users.

  • HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC - With built-in antennas supporting 3G broadband wireless connectivity (UMTS/HSDPA), the HP nc6400 is the perfect choice for frequent travellers requiring wireless connectivity beyond their standard Wi-Fi reach.6

  • HP Compaq 6300 Notebook PC - Thin and lightweight, these notebooks are designed for professionals who need the freedom and flexibility to work on the move or wherever their jobs take them.

Ultra-Light Business Notebooks

  • HP Compaq 4400 series - This versatile series is ultra-light, power-packed, adaptable to the way users work and configurable as either a notebook PC or a convertible tablet PC. As a Tablet PC, the tc4400 is a full-function notebook with the added convenience of handwriting input.

All of these HP notebooks with Intel's new Core 2 Duo chip are now available.

More information on these HP notebook PCs and other HP mobility solutions is available in an online press kit at www.hp.com/go/Mobility2006.

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About HP
HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters ended July 31, 2006, HP revenue totaled $90.0 billion. More information about HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com.

About HP Middle East
HP is the largest technology and solutions provider in the Middle East with 670 employees and subsidiaries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Cairo,  Ramallah and Oman 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.

More information about HP in the Middle East is available at www.hp.com/me

1 Dual-core is a new technology designed to improve performance of certain software products. Customers should check with software provider to determine suitability. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology.

2 This system requires a separately purchased 64-bit operating system and 64-bit software products to take advantage of the 64-bit processing capabilities of the Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Given the wide range of software applications available, performance of a system including a 64-bit operating system will vary.

3 This system may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows Vista functionality, check www.windowsvista.com/getready for details.

4 Battery life will vary depending on the product model, configuration, loaded applications, features and power management settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and usage.

5 Available on select models.

6 Wireless use requires separately purchased service contract. Access limited to coverage area of service provider. Check with service provider for availability and coverage.

7 Spain, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands

8Sold separately or as an optional feature.

9 Estimated street prices. Actual prices may vary.

2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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