HP has finally released the HDX16t entertainment notebook PC that features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512MB video card, 16 inch LCD display, up to 3GB RAM, up to 320GB hard drive, DVD burner/Blu-ray Combo Drive, integrated HDTV tuner, HDMI and VGA outputs and Wi-Fi N connectivity. The laptop is powered by Microsoft Windows Vista OS. The price starts from $1,374.99 upwards, depending on the configuration. [Laptoping via Laptop Notebook News]
HP offers the new accessory for your gaming experience. The HP Laser Gaming Mouse is a gaming-oriented mouse that comes equipped with on-the-fly DPI switching (400 to 2,400), a maximum 50Hz polling rate, adjustable profile settings, and five programmable macro buttons. This fingerprint magnet mouse is priced at only $60. [CruchGear via Video Game Blog]
The HP HDX Laser mouse features variable on-the-fly Dpi from a 400 Dpi to 2,400 Dpi, a maximum 500Hz polling rate, adjustable profile settings for various games and a laser-based sensor for high precision. This laser mouse also has five programmable macro buttons. The HP HDX Laser Mouse is priced at $40. [SlashGear]
HP updates TouchSmart desktop PCs with its new HP TouchSmart IQ816. This new device comes with a 25.5-inch LCD touchscreen with various TouchSmart-specific apps, blu-ray drive and VESA Wall Mount capability. Other new features include a TV tuner with remote, integrated webcam, Bluetooth, HP Pocket Media drive bay, and an ambient light to illuminate your keyboard. Price starting from $2100 and will ship on October 12. [Centredaily]
AMD today announced that Quad-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processors exclusively power the HP ProLiant BL495c virtualization blade. HP ProLiant BL495c is the World’s First Server Blade Designed Specifically to Host Virtual Machines. The server basically features Up to two AMD Opteron 2300 Series processors with AMD Virtualizationâ„¢ technology to improve performance in a virtual environment, 16 DIMM slots – supporting up to 128GB of ECC 667MHz DDR2 registered memory, Integrated dual-channel 10 GbE server adapter, and Dual-link AMD’s HyperTransportâ„¢ interconnection between processors. The new server will significantly reduce data center costs by allowing more virtual servers to be packed into each blade – which also undoubtedly extends the life cycle of the data center by saving floor space, power and cooling. 35 systems based on Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are now shipping from global OEMs, and will be available for purchase on Sept. 15, 2008. [HP VIA AMD]
The HP LP2475w 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor offers widest selection of input connectivity options. Get connected with DVI-I, component, S-video, composite, and DisplayPort inputs, as well as HDMI support for high-definition video. The state of the art LCD panel technologies lets you enjoy 1000:1 contrast ratio, at sharp resolutions to 1920 x 1200. The LCD has adjustable height, tilt, swivel and 90-degree pivot rotation, making it comfortable for use in any way you like it. It gets even better with six integrated USB ports on it. Even the best graphics card in the world still needs an awesome LCD monitor to show the wonder. This may be it. MSRP: $476. [HP]
HP has officially shipped the Touch Smart 2 all-in-1 PC. This monster is all boxed up and ready to be shipped to your home or office. So get ready to shell out the painful $1,249.99 that this fancy PC dishes out for! [Engadget]
The HP MediaSmart Connect will be released in July 2008. This black box provides WiFi (802.11n) and Ethernet connectivity, audio, video and photo streaming. The gadget is now available for pre-order for $349 each. HP is offering a trade-in program where 100 people can exchange their old digital media adapter for the MediaSmart Connect. [Crave]
Here is the first Ethernet switch to be used in space. The HP ProCurve 2524 switch was successfully deployed on the International Space Station aboard the Columbus module research laboratory. The switch underwent three years of development, configuration and qualification testing before it journeyed into space. [Computer World]
The HP OfficeJet H470 provides 50 sheet capacity, up to 330 color pages per cartridge, an integrated memory card reader, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Weighing 4.5lbs, this portable printer is priced at $249.99. [ChipChick]
