Gerald & Intel Investors - HP announces New PC & Server products for Windows 200 Roll Out.
There must be a dozen or more Intel-based products listed below - but the Spry AthWipey is Absent !
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February 09, 2000 06:36
-HEWLETT-PACKARD: HP announces configurations, pricing for Microsoft Windows 2000 Business PC Systems; HP to ship 13 desktop and Notebook PCs pre-loaded with Windows 2000 Professional on Feb. 17
M2 PRESSWIRE-9 February 2000-HEWLETT-PACKARD: HP announces configurations, pricing for Microsoft Windows 2000 Business PC Systems; HP to ship 13 desktop and Notebook PCs pre-loaded with Windows 2000 Professional on Feb. 17 (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Palo Alto, Calif -- Hewlett-Packard Company, a Microsoft Windows 2000 Global Launch Partner, today announced configurations and pricing for 13 HP desktop and notebook PC models that will ship pre-loaded with Windows 2000 Professional1 beginning Feb. 17. HP is now accepting orders for these models, as well as for Windows 2000-ready HP NetServer systems.
HP systems with Windows 2000 will deliver a new arsenal of tools to help transform the Internet into a more useful, strategic business tool. HP customers will enjoy superior products and services optimized to deliver the best information-technology solutions for business environments.
"HP has developed a full range of best-in-class business PCs and network servers that will allow customers to enjoy the many benefits of Windows 2000 as soon as it is available," said Webb McKinney, vice president and general manager of HP's PC Organization. "Along with these products, HP offers comprehensive education, support and services to help customers migrate easily to the new operating system." "HP is offering a strong lineup of PC and network server systems that are fully optimized for Windows 2000," said Deborah Willingham, vice president of Microsoft's Platforms Group. "The combination of complementary, top-notch Microsoft and HP products and services will enable customers to enjoy a smoother migration to Windows 2000, and a more consistent, manageable user experience." HP Business Desktop PCs HP Vectra corporate PCs, HP Brio business PCs and HP Kayak PC Workstations offer customers a quick, painless migration path to Windows 2000 Professional from Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT, ensuring increased security, stability and uptime. HP's industry-leading TopTools manageability solution provides customers with migration-assessment reports, helping IT departments manage deployment of Windows 2000 across an entire organization.
The HP Brio business PC line provides powerful, affordable and Internet-ready systems. HP Vectra corporate PCs offer award-winning manageability and serviceability features. HP Kayak PC Workstations provide a high-performance desktop with sophisticated office capabilities, high-performance 3-D graphics, and dual processing optimized for multitasking.
The following HP desktop PCs and PC workstations will ship with Windows 2000 Professional pre-installed. All prices listed are estimated U.S. street prices2:
HP Brio BA400 -- with Celeron 500MHz processor, 64MB SDRAM, 48X CD-ROM drive, 10GB hard-disk drive $799 HP Vectra VL600 -- with Pentium III 600MHz processor, 128MB RDRAM, 10GB hard-disk drive, 48X CD-ROM, Matrox G250, 3Com 10/100 PCI card $1,729
with Pentium III 667MHz processor, 128MB RDRAM, 10GB hard-disk drive, 48X CD-ROM, Matrox G250, LAN Intel Pro/100 S Management Adapter $1,969
HP Kayak XM600 -- with dual Intel Pentium III 600MHz processor, 128 SDRAM, 15GB hard-disk drive, Matrox G250 graphics card. $2,319
There is a free upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional on selected HP Vectra, Brio and Kayak models. More information is available at www.hp.com/go/win2000upgrade.
HP Notebook PCs HP OmniBook 900 and 4150 notebook PCs are designed to optimize Windows 2000 and Windows 2000 Professional features, including enhanced plug-and-play, power and memory management, and increased security and system reliability.
The ultra-portable HP OmniBook 900 and thin, lightweight HP OmniBook 4150 series are high-performance systems offering customers maximum portability without sacrificing functionality.
The following HP notebook PCs will ship with Windows 2000 Professional pre-installed. All prices listed are estimated U.S.street prices2:
HP OmniBook 900 -- with Pentium III 450MHz processor, 12.1-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) screen, 64MB RAM, 6GB hard-disk drive $2,499
with Pentium III 500MHz processor, 13.3-inch XGA screen (1024-pixel x 768-pixel resolution), 64MB RAM, 12GB hard-disk drive $3,019
with Pentium III 600MHz SpeedStep processor, 13.3-inch XGA screen (1024-pixel x 768-pixel resolution), 64MB RAM, 6GB hard-disk drive $3,199
with Pentium III 650MHz SpeedStep processor, 13.3-inch XGA screen (1024-pixel x 768-pixel resolution), 64MB RAM, 12GB hard-disk drive $3,499
HP OmniBook 4150 -- with Celeron 450MHz processor, 14.1-inch XGA screen (1024-pixel x 768-pixel resolution), ATI 8MB VRAM video card, 64MB RAM, 6GB hard-disk drive, 24X CD-ROM $2,199
with Pentium III 500MHz processor, 14.1-inch XGA screen (1024-pixel x 768-pixel resolution), ATI 8MB VRAM video card, 64MB RAM, 6GB hard-disk drive, 24X CD-ROM $2,399
with Pentium III 500MHz processor, 14.1-inch XGA screen (1024-pixel x 768-pixel resolution), 64MB RAM, 12GB hard-disk drive, 6X DVD $3,549
with Pentium III 650MHz SpeedStep processor, 14.1-inch XGA screen (1024-pixel x 768-pixel resolution), ATI 8MB VRAM video card, 128MB RAM, 18GB hard-disk drive, 6X DVD $4,299
with Pentium III 450MHz processor, 14.1-inch XGA screen (1024-pixel x 768-pixel resolution), ATI 8MB VRAM video card, 64MB RAM, 12GB hard-disk drive, 6X DVD drive $3,249
HP NetServer Systems
HP NetServer systems running Windows 2000 Advanced Server will provide improved performance, scalability, reliability and uptime for Web, file and database servers.
All current HP NetServer systems have been certified and/or tested to run Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Advanced Server. All currently owned or newly purchased HP NetServer systems can be upgraded to the new advanced operating system independently or through a certified reseller.
HP Products for Windows 2000 HP has worked closely with Microsoft during development of Windows 2000 to ensure that HP delivers fully tested, optimized, secure and reliable business systems offering maximum uptime. Windows 2000 is a major development platform for HP OpenView solutions.
HP also offers industry-leading printers and a wide array of peripheral products that have been certified for Windows 2000. HP's full offering based on Windows 2000 can be found at www.hp.com/windows2000/.
About HP
Hewlett-Packard Company -- a leading global provider of computing and imaging solutions and services for business and home -- is focused on capitalizing on the opportunities of the Internet and the proliferation of electronic services.
HP plans to launch Agilent Technologies as an independent company by mid-calendar 2000. Agilent consists of HP's test and measurement, semiconductor products, chemical analysis and healthcare solutions businesses, and has leading positions in multiple market segments.
HP has 83,200 employees worldwide and had total revenue from continuing operations of $42.4 billion in its 1999 fiscal year.
Information about HP, its products and the company's Year 2000 program can be found on the World Wide Web at hp.com.
All systems listed will be available beginning with the official launch of Windows 2000 on Feb. 17.
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