HP today further strengthened its business notebook portfolio with the introduction of two new business notebook series, including the company’s thinnest and lightest notebook with optical drive to date.

Designed for frequent travellers, the 1.3kg HP Compaq nc2400 Notebook PC joins the HP Compaq tc4400 Notebook PCs to fill out the company's already broad lineup of Windows Vista-capable mobile offerings. The lineup now ranges from sleek, lightweight ultra-portables to widescreen mobile performance models that rival desktop PCs.

HP also unveiled HP Professional Innovations, a suite of hardware features and software solutions incorporated into HP Business Notebooks and accessories that are designed to enhance security, improve ease of use and ensure reliability. New technologies, like the HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer and Mobile Data Protection System 3D help mitigate risk increase productivity and improve the overall mobile computing experience so that customers can focus on their business. In addition, HP’s business notebook accessory solutions work across the notebook lineup for even greater ease of use and convenience.

"Mobile connectivity is a must-have for today's business professionals, but the means to achieve this varies between organizations and each individual," said Bernadette Nacario, General Manager, Personal Systems Group, HP Philippines. "HP understands this extensive variety of mobile needs and provides business customers with the widest range of mobile products at virtually every price point and performance level," added Nacario.

HP Compaq nc2400 Notebook PC: Perfect Lightweight Companion

This is HP’s thinnest and lightest business notebook to date. With an ideal balance of size and functionality, the HP Compaq nc2400 Notebook PC is designed for frequent travelers. With a starting weight of less than 1.3kgs and as thin as 24.8mm, the nc2400 offers a 12.1-inch widescreen display with large viewable area and integrated optical drive support.

HP Compaq tc4400 Series: Truly Versatile and

Mobile

Configurable as either a notebook PC or a convertible Tablet PC, the versatile HP Compaq tc4400 series is ultra-light and power-packed to adapt to the way users work. Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors⁽¹⁾ allow simultaneous use of multiple applications, so users can accomplish more in less time. The HP Compaq tc4400 series also features a12.1-inch XGA display with 160-degree wide viewing angle and an optional outdoor display which provides an exceptional viewing experience in daylight conditions. Compatible with all HP notebook accessories, the HP Compaq tc4400 series can adapt to meet any business requirement, offering a staggering battery life of up to 16 hours with the HP Ultra-Capacity Battery. Designed to handle the rigors of dynamic business environments, these hard-working notebooks feature the best of the HP Professional Innovations features.

Pricing and availability ⁵

· HP Compaq nc2400 notebook PC series starts at Php 99,950

· HP Compaq tc4400 series starts at Php119,950