HP announces nine affordable business notebooks
HP today introduced nine affordable business notebook PCs tailored for corporate and small to midsize business customers. Newly introduced notebooks are HP ProBook 6455b/6555b, 6450b/6550b, 4325s/4425s/4525s, and HP 425 and 625. With prices starting at $549, the new notebooks deliver HP’s best combination of features, functionality and value for businesses.
The new HP ProBook 6450b and HP ProBook 6550b notebooks offer the latest Intel Core i7, i5 and i3 processors. Other feature include Intel HD Graphics or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 540v graphics.
Users can choose a 14-inch (6450b/6455b) or 15.6-inch (6550b/6555b) diagonal HD LED-backlit display, wireless, Mobile Broadband, and optional dual-pointing device.
Other features include HP 12-cell ultra-capacity battery, an eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port and optional dual hard drive support.
On the other hand the HP ProBook 4325s (13.3-inch diagonal), HP ProBook 4425s (14-inch diagonal) and HP ProBook 4525s (15.6-inch diagonal) notebook PCs are budget computers.
The new notebooks offer a choice of processor technology from AMD and a choice of UMA or discrete graphics options depending on the model.
The HP ProBook s-series features new multimedia controls for video and comes loaded with the new ArcSoft TotalMedia Suite to allow users to play, edit and create video and audio files. They also feature ClickPad Gestures to allow for a more intuitive document navigation experience.
The HP 425 and HP 625 are targeted towards SMBs and feature AMD VISION Pro Technology and AMD processors. They’re available in two display sizes – 14-inch or 15.6-inch diagonal respectively. They provides HD LED-backlit display, 2MP webcam, and HDMI.
The HP ProBook 6455b and 6555b notebooks will be available in the United States in June and start at $779. The HP ProBook 6450b and 6550b will also release around that time starting at $859. The HP ProBook 4425s will be available later this month and starts at $619. The HP 425 is expected to be available in June and starts at $549.
