Published: October 21, 2009
HP Boosts Windows 7 Experience for Consumers, Businesses with New PCs and Services
PALO ALTO, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - HP (NYSE: HPQ), the world's leading PC company, today announced Windows
7 will be available across its portfolio of consumer and business PCs
after midnight tonight.
In addition, HP will provide customers with advanced tools and services
to assist their transition to the new operating system.
HP shared its award-winning touch technology and best practices with
Microsoft Corp. to guide the development of touch technology within
Windows 7. The deep collaboration between the companies offers customers
one of the industry's most advanced touch computing experiences.
"HP is celebrating the evolution of touch computing with the entry of
Windows 7 to the market," said Carlos Montalvo, vice president,
Experience Marketing, Personal Systems Group, HP. "We are proud of the
HP touch framework that we developed for Windows Vista and the
collaboration with Microsoft to bring touch into Windows 7."
For businesses of all sizes, the combination of Windows 7 Professional
with a new HP business desktop PC can run up to three times faster while
consuming only half the energy(1) compared to previous
versions. Business notebooks feature start-up times up to 41 percent
faster and shut-down times up to 30 percent faster.(2)
Connecting an HP printer and accessories also is simplified with the
automatic search and installation technology in Windows 7, so customers
can be up and ready faster.
"We are thrilled with the level of collaboration between HP and
Microsoft," said Nick Parker, general manager of Worldwide Sales for HP
at Microsoft. "The combination of HP's new PC portfolio and Windows 7
innovations will bring enhanced experiences, improved performance and
energy savings to our joint customers."
HP has worked with Microsoft to give customers the "7 Days of 7"
program, which offers special discounts on select HP consumer and
business PCs from Oct. 22 to 29. More details are available at www.hp.com/go/windows7.
Support services for Windows 7
HP is hosting a series of free Windows
7 Experts Days, where more than 45 experts from HP, Symantec and
other companies will answer questions and share tips to help customers
get the most out of Windows 7 and HP printers, desktops and notebooks.
The first session is scheduled for Nov. 5.
HP offers agents trained in Windows 7 and dedicated phone lines for
efficient customer support. The company's consumer
and business
support boards, where community members and HP employees exchange tips
and answers, will address questions about Windows 7.
HP
Support Assistant(3) is a simple software application
that comes installed on Windows 7 PCs and allows them to run smoothly
right from the start. Part of HP
Total Care services and support, the software maintains PC
performance and resolves problems with automated updates and tune-ups,
onboard diagnostics and guided assistance.
HP's Windows 7 Onsite Upgrade Service(4) provides businesses
support for the transition to Windows 7. The HP service includes the
installation of Windows 7, data migration, training on how to operate
Windows 7, and reinstallation and use of legacy Windows XP and Windows
Vista software.
Services for business customers
HP
Enterprise Business services help customers plan, implement and
support an accelerated migration to Windows 7 with lower risk and
reduced costs. Whether customers manage the Windows environment in-house
or they outsource, HP's trained and certified experts can help support
customers' deployment of Windows 7 with minimal disruption to the
business.
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HP Migration Services offer security, stability and functionality to
customers transitioning to Windows 7. HP provides client automation
services using advanced devices and tools, while managing the
deployment and support based on the customers' specific
requirements. With early adopter implementations, HP has documented
optimized processes for migrating outsourcing clients to a new
standard image and managing the environment on an ongoing basis. These
proven best practices for Windows 7 migrations will be extended to all
outsourcing clients.
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HP Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Services help customers
improve desktop management, control and security, while reducing total
desktop costs through the centralization of the Windows
environment. Together with the customer, HP defines a plan through
strategy workshops, and then HP tests the plan and delivers
implementation and support services.
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Windows XP Mode support assists customers implementing Windows XP Mode
to run legacy applications.
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HP Client Collaboration Services allow customers to increase
productivity and reduce risk through integration of a wide variety of
client and mobile technologies, including Windows 7 clients, into a
unified communications and collaboration environment. Together with
Microsoft, HP offers a comprehensive set of unified communications and
collaboration solutions, beginning by jointly defining the business
value objectives.
Printing made simple
Windows 7 provides features across HP's printing and imaging portfolio
to enable easier connectivity for wireless print devices, richer device
management and location-aware printing.
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The new Device Stage technology in Windows 7 streamlines interaction
with compatible devices connected to a PC. From Device Stage customers
can see a printer's status and run common tasks from a single window,
including ordering supplies online and accessing HP Total Care and Snapfish,
HP's online photo sharing site.
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For customers who routinely print to multiple printers, Windows 7 can
automatically and easily switch printers when changing locations.
Windows 7 remembers which network and printer were last used and
automatically switches the default printer to match.
A wide range of HP's imaging and printing products are supported by
Windows 7, including its newest lineup of touch-enabled
printers. Software also is available for current and new imaging and
printing products at www.hp.com/go/Windows7.
HP's first Windows 7 multitouch certified monitor for businesses now
available
HP also introduced the HP Compaq L2105tm Widescreen Touchscreen Monitor,
its first Windows 7 multitouch certified monitor.
The monitor's optical touch panel technology can increase the speed and
efficiency of work performance and productivity by allowing inputs to be
recognized quickly, accurately and without drift. One finger is used to
scroll through screens, while two fingers can replace a mouse to perform
common multitouch gestures. The HP Compaq L2105tm also includes a hard
stylus that tucks away neatly into the side of the monitor for easy
storage.
Available tomorrow, the HP Compaq L2105tm Touchscreen Monitor starts at
$299.(5)
Also available for Windows 7 based PCs is the HP
Carbon Footprint Calculator, a tool to help reduce the environmental
impact - and costs - of computing. In just a few clicks, customers can
estimate how applying power-saving technologies or upgrading to more
efficient features can lower power bills, energy use and carbon
footprints.
Recently announced consumer and business products available with Windows
7 include:
Pricing and availability(5)
Windows 7 Onsite Upgrade Service is expected to be available Nov. 1 in
the United States at the following price per PC seat: 1-10 seats at $199
each, 11-50 seats at $189, 51-100 seats at $179 and 100+ seats at $169.
HP offers flexible
financing solutions for customers deploying next-generation HP
technology and services through HP
Financial Services, the company's leasing and lifecycle asset
management services subsidiary. HP Financial Services makes it easy for
customers to deploy technology that meet their business needs.
Additional information on recently announced products is available at www.hp.com/personal.
About 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 is available at http://www.hp.com/.
Note to editors: More news from HP, including links to RSS feeds, is
available at http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/.
(1) PCMark05 scores and the following tested configurations.
System config for D530: 80G PATA HDD, 3 x 512 MB DDR1-400-MHz PC3200,
CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8-GHz / Pentium 2.8G, CD-ROM, XP SP2. System
config for 8000 Elite: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 2 x 1 GB RAM DDR3, 160
GB HDD, integrated graphics, Lightscribe DVD/RW, Windows 7 Pro
32. Dual-core CPUs were tested - Intel-based systems used E8400,
AMD-based systems used B55. Power testing was done with EPA and non-EPA
power supplies. EPA Power testing results used. All new products were
tested with Windows 7 Pro 32. Power and performance profiles: PCMark05
and power measurements were done with the "as shipped" defaults. Power
measurements for idle, off and sleep/standby were conducted per ENERGY
STAR 4.0/5.0 guidelines. The PCMark05 power measurements are from a
single run of the PCMark05 full suite.
(2) Test results compare HP ProBook 5310m systems with
identical configurations with one system running Microsoft Windows
Vista SP1 and the second system running Microsoft Windows 7. Actual
results may vary based on system configuration and performance will vary
over time depending on software installed.
(3) HP Support Assistant also is preinstalled on select PCs
with Microsoft Windows Vista.
(4) Customer to purchase OS software separately; customer to
perform necessary hardware upgrades before onsite service; customer to
complete installation of software following training; customer
compatibility with Windows 7 to be confirmed at point of scheduling;
customer responsible for backing up data prior to upgrade.
(5) Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary.
Microsoft, Windows and Vista are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Intel, Pentium and Core are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corp. or its subsidiaries in the United States and
other countries. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark of the United
States Environmental Protection Agency.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties
materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and
its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions.
All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements
that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not
limited to statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of
management for future operations; any statements concerning expected
development, performance or market share relating to products and
services; any statements regarding anticipated operational and financial
results; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of
assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and
assumptions include macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events;
the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its customers,
suppliers and partners; the achievement of expected operational and
financial results; and other risks that are described in HP's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2009
and HP's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including but not limited to HP's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. HP assumes no obligation and does
not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
(c) 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information
contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only
warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing
herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP
shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein.
HP
Ann Finnie, +1-408-873-5656
ann.finnie@hp.com
HP
Media Hotline, +1-866-266-7272
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www.hp.com/go/newsroom
or
Edelman
for HP
Dominic Ybarra, +1-281-518-9870
dominic.ybarra@edelman.com
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