HP has updated its TouchSmart laptop series with the new 12-inch TX2. The tablet PC comes with a capacitive touchpanel that can track two points simultaneously, operates with fingers or a stylus, and comes with the Mediasmart 2.0 interface customized for the notebook. Weighing 4.5-pound, The TX2 is powered by a 2.1GHz AMD Turion X2 processor, ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD 5400 RPM, Bluetooth, integrated webcam, 8x DVD burner, VGA out and a digital pen. The 12-inch HP TouchSmart TX2 tablet PC is priced at $1,149.

HP has announced the availability of its Pavilion dv3500t 13.3 inch notebook in the US. Weighing at 4.12 pound, the desktop replacement features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS 512MB video card with a maximum of 8GB RAM, 400GB hard drive, DVD burner. Its 13.3 inch LCD screen offers 1,280 x 800 display resolution with an optional LED backlight. Other cool specs include fingerprint reader, 802.11n wireless connectivity, ExpressCard slot and 5-in-1 memory card reader. The HP Pavilion dv3500t retails from $999.99 upwards, depending on the specs

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.

Fashion designer vivenne tam was invited by hewlett packard to create a special edition notebook.Seems like a ladies purse than a computer the notebook features a peony floral print on top of a red background. its feminine design is a blend of asian and western cultures. The special edition notebook is expected for release early next year.

HP Korea launches its two business-class notebook PCs based on Puma mobile platform, the 15.4-inch HP Compaq 6735b and 14.1-inch 6535b.

The HP Compaq 6735b and 6535b have the ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics and support up to 8GB of DDR2 800MHz memory. However, the offered configurations include 2GB or 3GB of RAM. The currently available systems also feature up to 160GB of hard drive space, a DVD burner, which can be replaced with a secondary HDD, and built-in web camera in select models.

The 6735b comes with a WXGA anti-glare, WXGA BrightView, or WSXGA+ anti-glare 15.4-inch screen. Display options for the 14.1-inch HP Compaq 6535b include WXGA anti-glare, WXGA BrightView, and WXGA+ anti-glare.

Regarding networking and connectivity, there are Broadcom’s 802.11a/b/g draft-n wireless module, Gigabit Ethernet controller, a 56K modem, and Bluetooth and mobile broadband options. Each of the notebooks has four USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, Firewire port, VGA and S-Video outputs, and a media card reader.

Security features include the Trusted Platform Module 1.2 and various security-related software applications, as well as an optional fingerprint reader and Smart Card reader which replaces the ExpressCard slot. Suggested price is between 1,100,000(KRW) and 1,300,000(KRW).

Hewlett-Packard has quietly launched two new laptop computers based on AMD’s latest Puma platform. The 14.1″ 6535b and 15.4″ 6735b are good buy for business professionals who’ll benefit from its faster processor and 8gig DDR2 RAM. Both of them can be customized with a variety of AMD Turion X2 Ultra dual core processors including ZM-82 (2.2GHz), ZM-80 (2.1GHz), RM-70 (2.0GHz), and QL-60 (1.9GHz). As for other specs, you get a 160GB hard drive, optional 250GB secondary removable HDD, support for up to 8GB RAM, dual layer DVD burner, ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics, 4x usb ports, media card reader, Bluetooth, wireless, and Vista.The 6535b comes with a 14.1-inch diagonal WXGA anti-glare / WXGA BrightView / WXGA+ anti-glare display, while the 6735b comes with 15.4-inch widescreen display (WXGA anti-glare, WXGA BrightView, or WSXGA+ WVA, anti-glare).

On the down side, both of them offers only VGA webcam. Seriously, its VGA. When Dell can offer 2.0 mega pixel webcam with all its laptops no matter how cheap or expensive they are, even HP can adopt such policy. I think its time they do something about this as VGA cams sucks.

Both of them are now available with a starting price of $779.

HP today became one of the first companies known to be shipping systems based on AMD’s new Turion X2 Ultra processors and platform. The 14-inch Compaq 6535b and 15.4-inch Compaq 6735b are HP’s flagships for workstations and pros and use the new architecture to support up to 8GB of DDR2 memory (with 64-bit operating systems) as well as give faster integrated graphics through the Mobility Radeon HD 3200. Less expensive regular models are available, though the base models carrying the new AMD hardware both start at $1,079 with a 2.1GHz Turion X2 Ultra, 2GB of memory, a 120GB hard drive, and 802.11n Wi-Fi. Options exist for a VGA webcam as well as a Qualcomm Gobi modem that gives the notebooks 3G cellular Internet access through either AT&T when using HSPA or Sprint and Verizon for EVDO.

HP gives both systems the choice of FreeDOS to ease installing other operating systems, Windows Vista alone, or Vista with an XP Professional downgrade.

HP’s new Pavilion tx2500z Tablet PC, based on AMD Puma mobile platform, is now available for purchase. The tx2500z convertible notebook includes a 12.1-inch 1280×800 touch-screen, AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM processor, ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics, up to 4GB or DDR2 RAM, and up to 320GB of storage. There are also a built-in DVD burner, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN, optional Bluetooth, web camera, and fingerprint reader, as well as Gigabit Ethernet LAN, a 56k modem, three USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, and 5-in-1 media card reader. The tx2500z weighs 4.23 pounds and runs Windows Vista. The base configuration is priced at $1,049.00 after $99 instant savings.

HP today announced new models for business man or womens. The EliteBook signals one of HP’s first rugged notebooks and is designed to survive both cosmetic and internal damage: anodized aluminum on the palm rest and outside shell keep the computer free of scratches, while a magnesium honeycomb cage and an anti-twist 14-inch display prevent impact damage from ruining the system’s innards. The casing, shock-resistant hard drive, and spill-proof keyboard help meet US military-grade 810F levels for survivability in extreme temperatures as well as vibrations and very damp environments.
In spite of the outer protection, the EliteBook is also fast: it uses either Intel’s Centrino 2 or AMD’s Turion X2 Ultra platform with accompanying faster processors and graphics. One system starts the lineup: the EliteBook 6930p has the option of an extra-high capacity battery that pushes as much as 15 hours of battery life as well as a Mobility Radeon HD 3450 for better video, an LED-backlit screen, and the ability to use a second hard drive with the option of a RAID mirror or stripe. Qualcomm’s Gobi chipset provides 3G cellular Internet access in some models. Pricing starts at $1,179 for the EliteBook when it ships in late July.

All the HP Compaq-branded systems also have the choice of the Qualcomm Gobi platform and will ship in late July. Prices for s series versions start at $799; higher-end models and b series notebooks haven’t yet received public pricing.