UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, Dubai, August 25th, 2008 - This summer, HP Middle East is showcasing a variety of desktop PCs, stylish notebook PCs and easy-to-use printers, along with connected accessories all of which feature the performance, value and innovation students need to succeed inside and outside the classroom.

A PC for every student

HP's broad selection of notebook and desktop PCs combine the latest innovations in durability, style, performance and entertainment.

Designed for those on the go, the versatile Compaq Presario CQ50 series Notebook PC (starting at 625$) features a 15.4-inch diagonal display, new industrial design along with a range of optical drives, built-in wireless technologies, high-quality audio, webcam and analogue microphone capabilities.

The HP Pavilion dv4 Entertainment Notebook PC (starting at $1085) packs the latest technology into a 14.1-inch diagonal display. It includes mobile wireless broadband for those who need to stay connected without having to find a wireless hotspot.

The HP Pavilion dv5 Entertainment Notebook PC (starting at $1,140) offers a 15.4-inch diagonal display, exquisite design and a powerful on-the-go entertainment experience. The HP Pavilion dv5 offers a choice of integrated TV tuner and Blu-ray optical drive, delivering a portable high-definition experience

The HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment Notebook PC's (starting at $2065) 17-inch diagonal display and sleek design deliver powerful high-definition entertainment for TV, photos, movies and music with full-size realism that makes it an ideal alternative to desktop PCs. The HP Pavilion dv7 brings together a rich set of standard features such as premium multi-channel audio and options such as subwoofer, Blu-ray optical drive, built-in TV tuner and robust graphics from ATI and NVIDIA.

The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC (starting at $545) provides students a sleek, lightweight device that provides access to information, the ability to collaborate with others, as well as communicate via e-mail, IM or even blogging.  It boosts productivity and improves the overall mobile experience.

The HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station (starting at $231) provides a convenient port for connecting USB, video, audio and power through a single cable, helping students make the most of their entertainment.

With the touch-enabled, all-in-one HP Touch Smart 1Q500 PC (starting at $2,065), quickly check the weather; play music and create playlists; crop, edit and share photos; or watch TV - with only a tap or swipe of a finger. Bring out the keyboard and mouse to use the TouchSmart as a standard PC for writing papers and checking email.

The HP Pavilion s3531 Slim line PC (starting at $707), ideal for families and students as part of HP's fresh new design for its desktop PC portfolio. Perfect for dorm rooms, the super-compact HP Pavilion Slimline PC delivers an array of entertainment options in a unit that is two-thirds smaller than an HP conventional tower PC.

The world's first affordable colour-critical computer display, the HP Dream Colour LP2480zx (starting at $598) generates the industry's first combination of true 30-bit colour - enabling a range of 1 billion colours - in a widescreen, LED-backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) at a fraction of the cost of most high-end, studio-quality LCD displays. This powerful combination of features and price helps solve a longstanding obstacle for digital content creators: affordable and consistent colour accuracy between devices.

Printing and imaging solutions for every student's needs

For back-to-school shoppers, HP offers a wide range of printing solutions that can provide quality, functionality and affordability. Featuring HP Smart Web Printing, these printers automatically adjust web pages to prevent cut-off edges and enable users to easily select and print only the content they want - saving paper, ink and time.(5)

Ideal for the multitasking college student, the HP Photosmart C4483 All-in-One (starting at $95) is a compact printing system that includes scanning, copying and printing functionality, as well as a 1.5-inch color display that makes editing and printing photos without a PC effortless. The printer also features HP Auto Sense Technology, which automatically detects the paper being used and then selects optimal print or copy settings.

The HP Photosmart C5463 Printer (starting at $109) is an easy-to-use, everyday printer that is great for printing homework assignments, a thesis and even photos. This reliable printer includes features such as a new five-ink printing system for enhanced image quality and permanence, and the ability to print photos and text directly onto CDs and DVDs.

For families that have multiple school-age children and are seeking a complete solution without the fuss of wires, HP offers the HP Officejet J4680 All-in-One (starting at $150) with built-in Wi-Fi. Featuring wireless printing, copying, faxing and scanning, the compact J4680 helps students deliver their book reports, presentations and pictures with fast print and copy speeds.

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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 $113.1 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended July 31, 2008. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://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.

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