(9) All new HP EliteBooks also come preloaded with HP SkyRoom,⁽¹⁰⁾ an affordable, HD videoconferencing software⁽⁹⁾ that offers live, real-time collaboration for face-to-face meetings.

The company also announced two new additions to the HP ProBook b-series. The HP ProBook 6440b and HP ProBook 6540b are aimed at corporate customers who want an affordable combination of business-critical and innovative features in a full-function notebook PC. Featuring future Intel Core processors, and available with 14-inch or 15.6-inch diagonal HD⁽⁹⁾ LED-backlit widescreen displays, the new HP ProBook b-series PCs are ideal for users who need powerful, reliable performance.

The new HP EliteBook and HP ProBook notebook series include HP QuickWeb, which allows users to access the web in seconds when the notebook is shut down; HP QuickLook3, which allows users to look up and edit email, calendar and contacts without having to boot the notebook;⁽¹¹⁾ HP Power Assistant;⁽⁴⁾ and spill-resistant keyboards with a drain.

Additionally, the HP Long Life Battery, which provides up to a three-year life span⁽¹²⁾ – up to twice as long as most li-ion notebook batteries – will be a configurable option on the new HP EliteBook and HP ProBook b-series notebooks. This new technology reduces overall battery waste by requiring fewer batteries to be used over the life of the notebook.

The HP Notebook Projection Companion is an ideal notebook accessory for mobile users who want to make a big impression. Just 4 inches by 3 inches and weighing less than 1 pound, it can project an image up to 60 inches from a distance of 8.5 feet. Because the projector features an LED light source with up to 10,000 hours of usage life (up to five years of typical use) there are seldom any bulbs to buy or parts to replace, which helps reduce its total cost of ownership.

Performance made affordable in a new HP Z workstation

Extending the powerful line of HP Z Workstations to reach new affordable levels of performance, the HP Z200 Workstation is ideal for engineers and designers using Autodesk AutoCAD, photographers using Adobe Photoshop® and power office users.

Based on workstation-class architecture, design and software application certification, the HP Z200 taps the power of Intel’s newest technologies, offering dual-core processor options based on future Intel processors as well as quad-core processor options based on the enterprise-class Intel Xeon® 3400 family. As with all HP Z Workstations, the HP Z200 provides a flexible workstation platform with a range of options in Windows and Linux operating systems and a full range of independent software vendor (ISV) certifications.

HP also unveiled the HP Performance Advisor software tool, which acts as a personal system engineer to update a user’s workstation settings and drivers, ensure optimal performance, maximize stability and increase overall productivity. Exclusive to HP workstations and unique to the category, HP Performance Advisor is preinstalled on the HP Z200 and ships on all HP workstations at no additional cost. Additionally, all new HP Z Workstations come preloaded with HP SkyRoom.⁽¹⁰⁾

HP also introduced the HP ZR22w and HP ZR24w Performance Displays, which offer exceptional visual performance for demanding visual computing. Ideal for use with HP Z Workstations, these Performance Series displays are available in 21.5-inch diagonal and 24-inch diagonal sizes and offer IPS Panel technology, with 96 percent coverage of the sRGB gamut and 16.7 million colors at affordable prices. The HP ZR22w is ENERGY STAR 5.0 qualified and both displays feature an eight-way comfort-adjust stand.

Pricing and availability⁽¹³⁾

• The HP EliteBooks and the HP ProBook b-series start at $1,299 and $1,099, respectively, and are expected to be available in the United States in February.
• The HP Compaq 8000f Elite and HP Compaq 8100 Elite start at $849 and are expected to be available in the United States on Feb. 1.
• The HP Z200 Workstation starts at $769 and is expected to be available in the United States in February.
• The HP LA19f and HP LA22f Widescreen Monitors start at $179 and are expected to be available in the United States in February.
• The HP ZR22w and HP ZR24w Performance Displays start at $289 and are expected to be available in the United States in February.
• The HP Notebook Projection Companion starts at $499 and is expected to be available in the United States on Jan. 15.

More information about the products, including product specifications and images, is available at www.hp.com/personal .