To: Jim McMannis who wrote (44728 ) 1/4/1999 1:16:00 PM From: Paul Engel Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1571885
Jim - Re " HP will love this. They can use el cheapo RAM... " Looks like HP loves the Celeron - for the same reason ! Read and enjoy ! This will help your Intel Investment, Jimbo ! Paul {======================================} Monday January 4, 12:00 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release HP Incorporates New Intel Celeron Processors Into HP Vectra and Brio PC Models HP Offers Industry's Most Complete Range of PC Price/Performance Options PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 1999--Hewlett-Packard Company today announced that it intends to integrate the latest Intel® Celeron™ processors into its HP Vectra VE PCs for corporations and into HP Brio PCs for small- and medium-sized businesses. Today's announcement reflects HP's commitment to offer customers the latest technology at the best prices. The new PC models, slated to start shipping this week, include the following configurations (at U.S. estimated street prices): -- HP Brio PC -- with Intel Celeron 366MHz processor, 4.3GB Ultra ATA hard-disk drive, 32MB SDRAM and Matrox MGA G-100 AGP graphics with 2MB VRAM -- $842(1). -- HP Brio PC -- with Intel Celeron 400MHz processor, 64MB SDRAM, 8GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive, Matrox MGA G100 AGP graphics with 2MB video memory and 32x CD-ROM -- $1,139(1). -- HP Vectra VE PC -- with Intel Celeron 366MHz processor, 128KB integrated L2 cache, 64MB SDRAM, 4.3GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive, Matrox MGA G100 AGP graphics with 4MB SGRAM video memory, 32x CD-ROM and 3Com Etherlink XL 10/100 TX LAN card -- $1,199(1). About HP Vectra VE PCs and HP Brio PCs HP's value-priced HP Vectra VE PCs are designed with consistent components and long model life cycles for easy deployment and increased stability in the corporate environment. Combined with HP TopTools, HP's Web-based PC management application, HP Vectra VE PCs offer standards-based manageability for easy tracking and trouble-shooting, and bullet-proof security features to protect corporate data. HP Brio PCs are designed to offer HP's best prices on the very latest technology, combined with the built-in assurance of HP quality and reliability. HP Brio PCs offer a wide range of configurations to suit customer needs and an innovative, feature-packed design for maximum value. About HP Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global provider of computing, Internet and intranet solutions, services, communications products and measurement solutions, all of which are recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 124,600 employees and had revenue of $47.1 billion in its 1998 fiscal year. Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at hp.com . (1) Actual prices may vary. Note to Editors: Intel is a U.S. registered trademark and Celeron is a U.S. trademark of Intel Corporation. Contact: Hewlett-Packard Company Andrea Bell, 408/553-7620 andrea_bell@hp.com or Brian Mast, 415/284-5200 brian.mast@cbpr.com More Quotes and News: Hewlett-Packard Co (NYSE:HWP - news) Related News Categories: computer hardware, computer peripheral, computers, telecom