Press release
New HP Notebook PCs fuse functionality, performance and entertainment
LAS VEGAS, USA, January 6, 2009 - HP today introduced two consumer notebook PCs and an enhanced version of the HP MediaSmart software, to maximise consumers' entertainment experiences.
"HP intends to get the new year in full swing by unveiling an exciting range of products that have been designed to take customer entertainment and enjoyment to unprecedented levels," said Achim Kuttler, vice president and general manager, consumer products, Personal Systems Group, HP EMEA. "These latest innovations deliver a plethora of features, functionality and style, giving consumers easy access to an enriching digital multimedia experience."
HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC: Exquisite design and rich entertainment combined
Spearheading HP's new product showcase is the HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC, which harnesses a striking new thin and lightweight design with rich entertainment and full-featured productivity - all at an easily affordable price. For highly mobile consumers, students, and professionals, the HP Pavilion dv2 represents the next evolution in notebook experience and boasts a 12.1-inch diagonal WXGA LED display, up to 4GB memory and the new AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 (1.6GHz) Processor.
Consumers will have a choice of two striking finishes with matching HP Imprint designs on the palm rest: White,(1) a subtle pattern of cool grey flowing lines on a white background and Black, a glossy black finish with a discreet circular pattern, reminiscent of liquid, drops and bubbles.
At just 0.93 inches (2.4cm) thin and 1.8kg(2) in weight, the HP Pavilion dv2 combines exquisite thinness with big entertainment features. These include HP MediaSmart software offering all-in-one entertainment, including movies, music, photos and games; powerful ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 discrete graphics (optional) and up to 500GB(3) high-capacity hard drives with HP ProtectSmartTM hard drive protection.
In addition, it provides BluRay(4) DiscTM support, external optical disc drive options and full connectivity with three USB drives, HDMI, headphones, microphone, a 5-in-1 card reader, and optional embedded WWAN. Optional features include Solid State Drive for faster boot-up time and a backlight keyboard to work comfortably in a low-light environment.
The dv2 features magnesium casing for lightweight durability and is ENERGY STAR® qualified and EPEATTM Silver registered.
In addition, the new HP Universal Notebook Stand allows customers to elevate any 17-inch or below HP notebook PC, enabling a less cluttered work space and providing easier access to USB peripherals.
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment Notebook PCs: Total entertainment performance and sophisticated elegance
With a screen size of 17.3 inches, the HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment Notebook PC offers a larger display for an immersive viewing experience.
Also featuring the new Espresso and Moonlight Imprint designs, the dv7 notebook PC is sure to captivate not only digital entertainment enthusiasts, but anyone looking for a good all-round performance notebook PC.
Options include powerful graphics from NVIDIA from ATI, Blu-ray(4) and other optical drives, built-in TV tuning(5) and a rich set of standard features. Those seeking the perfect partner for fun, communication and productivity need look no further than the HP Pavilion dv7.
One-stop for multimedia and entertainment with HP MediaSmart Software Suite
Completing HP's solutions line up at CES is the HP MediaSmart 2.0 Software Suite, which is now available on all HP Pavilion and HDX notebooks. This innovative software portfolio provides a great user experience and compelling touchpoint for digital entertainment, multimedia and lifestyle activities thanks to a raft of impressive features.
HP MediaSmart 2.0 offers improved entertainment quality, TV on-demand, and the ability to watch and record favorite TV shows, or view DVDs in HD. User enjoyment is further enhanced with the ability to organise and listen to favorite music, or create personal radio stations with an optimised music module. The software also includes an integrated HP MediaSmart webcam offering increased photo and video editing features and ensuring easier engagement and connectivity among users.
Pricing and availability
The HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC will be available as of April 6, 2009 at a recommended street price of €599. (6)
The HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment Notebook PC will be available as of April 6, 2009 at a recommended street price of €699 (6)
About HP
HP, the world's largest technology company, simplifies the technology experience for consumers and businesses with a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.
(1) White Imprint will be available on the HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC as of May 18, 2009.
(2) Weight will vary by configuration.
(3) Actual formatted capacity is less. For hard drives, GB is 1 billion bytes. Up to 12GB of hard drive is reserved for system recovery software.
(4) As Blu-Ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. In order for some Blu-Ray titles to play, they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and your display may require HDCP support. This Blu-Ray drive does not support writing to ultra-high speed CDRW media (16x to 32x advertised performance).
(5) Sold separately or as an optional feature.
(6) Pricing and availability may vary.
