New HP Consumer Desktop PCs Perform in Style

The PCs feature stylish new looks that complement any room and give consumers a fast and powerful computing experience with plentiful storage for digital content. The redesigned consumer desktop lines include: HP Slimline, HP Pavilion, HP Elite and Compaq Presario.

The new HP TouchSmart PC software suite provides an enhanced touch experience for enjoying photos, videos, music and more.

“This new generation of desktop PCs features a fresh and modern design, unbeatable performance and tremendous value,” said John Cook, vice president, Worldwide Consumer PC Marketing, HP. “And with matching monitors and accessories, it’s easy to customize a desktop solution that combines performance with style.”

Perfect balance of form and function

When creating the new line of desktop PCs, HP focused on refinement and detailing – from buttons and ports to the classic glossy piano-black finish with silver accents and touches of chrome.

The HP Slimline, HP Pavilion and HP Elite lines of desktop PCs include the HP MediaSmart software suite – a one-stop solution for multimedia and entertainment. HP MediaSmart software offers a fun and easy way to enjoy digital content, from watching TV(1) or Blu-ray movies(2) and sharing photos via Snapfish to burning music, slideshows and playlists to DVDs.(3)

• HP Pavilion Slimline s5000 series desktop PC – Stands at half the size of a conventional PC tower and is small enough to fit neatly on a desk or in a small office or dorm room.
• HP Pavilion p6000 series desktop PC – Provides a rich and rewarding experience when surfing the web,(4) mixing soundtracks or creating home videos.
• HP Pavilion Elite e9000 series desktop PC – Delivers performance and style for the most demanding multimedia tasks, from video editing to gaming and multitasking.
• Compaq Presario CQ5000 series desktop PC – A reliable and efficient PC for everyday use at an affordable price.

To complement its desktop PCs, HP offers the 20-inch HP 2009m Monitor and 21.5-inch HP 2159m Monitor, as well as matching keyboard and mouse.

HP TouchSmart PC software suite enhances entertainment

HP now offers an updated software suite for HP TouchSmart all-in-one PCs. New TouchSmart software features include Pandora Internet Radio service,(4) improved photo and video editing and searching, and the ability to burn music CDs. In addition, consumers can now stream content to the TouchSmart from an HP MediaSmart Server or any home server.(5)

HP SimpleSave drives and calculator applications make travel easy

HP will soon introduce the HP SimpleSave external hard drive series to offer customers simple and automatic backup for photos, video, music and data. Protecting personal content with SimpleSave hard drives is as easy as plugging the drive in to a USB connection, so families can feel confident that their precious memories are safe.

The hard drive family consists of two products, HP SimpleSave Portable, available in 320- and 500-gigabyte capacities, and HP SimpleSave Desktop, available in 1- and 2-terabyte capacities. Both devices feature preinstalled backup software.

All are exact replicas of the original calculators and perform identical functions. The software is designed for business professionals and students who have relied on these calculators and is built with the same algorithms and calculation sequences users trust.

Product availability

HP products are available direct from HP via www.HPDirect.com, at participating retail locations nationwide or by calling +1 888 999 4747.

HP Windows 7 Upgrade Program

Select consumer desktop PCs purchased on or after June 26 at 12:01 a.m. ET will be eligible for HP’s Windows 7 Upgrade Program.

HP Total Care

HP products are backed by HP Total Care, the company’s award-winning service, solutions and support for in- and out-of-warranty products. HP Total Care services include the newly designed HP Customer Care site and consumer support forums, the new HP Total Care Support video channel and online classes offered at no charge. HP Total Care representatives are also available 24/7 by phone, email and real-time chat.

HP PCs come with built-in support through HP Total Care Advisor, which allows consumers to navigate through PC care, check up on health and security, get product information, view connections and get updates from a single access point. More information about HP Total Care is available at www.hp.com/go/totalcare.

HP

HP, the world’s largest technology company, simplifies the technology experience for consumers and businesses with a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.

(1) Availability of signals limited by the strength and accessibility of the originating TV signal, location and other factors. Performance issues may arise and do not constitute defects in the product.
(2) As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. For Blu-ray titles to play they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and the display may require HDCP support.
(3) Don’t copy copyright-protected materials.
(4) Internet access required and sold separately.
(5) Wired or wireless home network required.
(6) Estimated U.S. retail prices. Actual prices may vary.

Source: HP