Additionally, the EliteBook 2740p and 2540p come preloaded with a trial version of HP SkyRoom,⁽⁶⁾ an affordable, high-definition (HD) videoconferencing software⁽⁷⁾ that offers live, real-time collaboration for face-to-face meetings.

Big performance for small businesses

For small businesses, the company announced a new design of the HP ProBook s-series, featuring a durable brushed-aluminum metal case with a matte surface that is available in caviar or bordeaux.

The HP ProBook s-series is available in four HD⁽⁷⁾ LED-backlit display choices: HP ProBook 4320s (13.3-inch diagonal), HP ProBook 4420s (14-inch diagonal), HP ProBook 4520s (15.6-inch diagonal) and HP ProBook 4720s (17.3-inch diagonal).

Starting at $719,⁽⁸⁾ the HP ProBook s-series provides an affordable combination of features in a full-function notebook PC, including all-new 2010 Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors,⁽⁹⁾ a choice of Intel HD Graphics or discrete graphics for advanced multimedia support featuring the ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4350 and multiple wireless technologies.

Logging on to Windows® and other websites is fast and easy with HP Face Recognition for Protect tools, while an optional fingerprint reader adds another layer of security.

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. The suite includes the following features: MediaImpression, TotalMedia LabelMaker, TotalMedia ShowBiz, TotalMedia Studio, TotalMedia Theater and WebCam Companion. The latest ClickPad Gestures functionality taps into a more intuitive document navigation experience for HP ProBook users.

Innovations for the mobile professional

Available on all new HP ProBooks and the EliteBook p-series, the HP DayStarter⁽¹⁰⁾ allows users to get a head start on the day’s activities with access to key information even before Windows finishes booting up. A customized display includes a calendar (12-hour time period) and battery charge state, and a Windows loading indicator appears while Windows continues to load in the background.

The HP EliteBook and most HP ProBook notebook series also include HP QuickWeb, which allows users to access the web in seconds when the PC is shut down; HP Power Assistant, which provides total visibility over the notebook PC’s reported power consumption, with tools allowing users to conserve power, stretch battery run time, and accurately monitor reported power needs;⁽¹¹⁾ and spill-resistant keyboards.

Central Management for HP ProtectTools provides IT personnel remote functionality to deploy and manage key security policies across the entire business. For example, IT can centrally define and deploy security policies based on users and user types, monitor and audit client activity, and recover access for remote users who have forgotten their passwords. Central Management is available on all HP EliteBook and ProBook notebook PCs being introduced in 2010.

Financing options for SMBs in the United States and Canada

HP is offering businesses zero percent vendor-direct financing plans for these new EliteBook and ProBook lines through HP Financial Services, the company’s leasing and life cycle asset management services subsidiary. There are two plans to choose from – a 12-month lease with a $1 purchase option or a 36-month lease with a fair market value purchase option. Qualifying transactions must be between $1,500 and $150,000 dollars in the United States and $5,000 and $150,000 dollars in Canada. More details on these financing options are available at www.hp.com/go/totalfinancing.

Pricing and availability⁽⁸⁾

• The HP EliteBook 2540p starts at $1,099 and is expected to be available in the United States next month.
• The HP EliteBook 2740p starts at $1,599 and is expected to be available in the United States next month.
• The HP ProBook s-series starts at $719 and are expected to be available in the United States this month.
• The HP 2740 Ultra-Slim Expansion Base starts at $299 and is expected to be available in the United States next month.

More information about the products, including product specifications and images, is available at www.hp.com/personal.

About HP

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