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HP Introduces New Notebook Portfolio Powered by AMD

PALO ALTO, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — June 14, 2011 — HP (NYSE: HPQ) today expanded its consumer and business notebook portfolios with 11 new models utilizing AMD’s latest VISION Technology for exceptional performance at an affordable price.

The HP Pavilion dv6 is now available with AMD's A-Series Accelerated Processing Units, giving consum ...

The HP Pavilion dv6 is now available with AMD's A-Series Accelerated Processing Units, giving consumers the ultimate entertainment experience with enhanced dual graphics and other innovative features like HP Beats Audio and HP CoolSense Technology. (Photo: Business Wire)

Powered by AMD’s A-series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) that combine leading-edge CPU cores and powerful discrete-graphics onto a single die of silicon, HP’s new notebooks offer solutions for consumers, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and large corporations.

“HP is dedicated to providing customers a choice when it comes to notebook computing,” said Ted Clark, senior vice president and general manager, Notebook Global Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP. “As the worldwide leader in notebook sales, HP continues to develop customizable, reliable and affordable PCs with innovative designs suited for on-the-go consumers to corporate road warriors.”

Powered by AMD Fusion APUs, the HP Pavilion dv- and g-series builds upon HP’s “ MUSE“ consumer notebook design philosophy, while the HP ProBook b- and s-series furthers the company’s “ FORGE“ business notebook design framework.

AMD solutions for long-term value and performance

The new notebooks offer AMD A-series APUs, designed to deliver increased processing speed and visual performance with longer battery life.(4) For consumers, HP Pavilion dv- and g-series notebooks offer optional dual graphics, balancing performance with power needs by switching between single- and dual-graphics modes. AMD Image Enhance with AMD Perfect Picture HD(3) also automatically adjusts for dynamic color and contrast, making skin tones appear realistic and video smoother and more vivid.

Business productivity is improved with AMD VISION Pro Technology and AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics(5) on the ProBook s-series and UMA graphics on the ProBook b-series, enabling optimal multitasking for video-conferencing, web browsing and graphics-intensive applications. Additionally, AMD Turbo Core Technology balances performance and battery life for more efficient computing, while AMD AllDay™ Power allows for extended notebook runtime.(6)

“HP and AMD’s relationship continues to evolve as we collaboratively make strides to benefit customers through outstanding technology innovation and improved performance,” said Leslie Sobon, corporate vice president, Worldwide Marketing, AMD. “AMD Fusion APUs offer the perfect mix of power, performance and brilliant graphics to enable the next generation of digital experiences, while VISION Technology from AMD simplifies the PC purchasing experience.”

Pricing and availability

Pricing and availability varies. Not all models are available in all regions.

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(1) Based on 3DMark06 benchmarks using AMD A4 APU vs. Phenom N870 with integrated graphics with similar configuration.

(2) Internet access required and sold separately.

(3) HD content required to view HD images

(4) Battery life will vary depending on the product model, configuration, loaded applications, features, use, wireless functionality and power management settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage. See MobileMark07 battery benchmark www.bapco.com/products/mobilemark2007.

(5) AMD Radeon Dual Graphics requires an AMD “A” series APU plus an AMD Radeon discrete graphics configuration and is available on Windows® 7 Professional, Home Premium and/or Home Basic OS. With AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, full enablement of all discrete graphics video and display features may not be supported on all systems (for example, AMD Eyefinity technology is not supported and OpenGL applications will run on the APU).

See MobileMark07 battery benchmark www.bapco.com/products/mobilemark2007.

AMD is a trademark or registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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© 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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