Hewlett-Packard India, country’s leading PC brand, today unveiled series of stylish state-of-the-art products in line with the ongoing Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week 2010. Providing consumers with an out of this world engaging and interactive computing experience, HP has yet again blended the mesmerizing world of tech and couture with the breathtaking range of next generation HP Touch notebooks, the champion HP Mini range, stylish Compaq Presario notebooks, and exquisitely slim and ultra portable Thin and Light range. With these offerings, HP showcased its expertise in design innovation for its fashion conscious consumers who are also passionate about cutting-edge technology.

True to its technology and innovation credo, HP unveiled the stunning new range addressing the needs of internet-centric consumers, mobile professionals and social media enthusiasts. The new range of Pavilion and Compaq Presario notebooks speak to all senses through the confluence of technology and design while allowing one to do much more with intuitive, easy-to-use features. HP’s award-winning design team has created notebooks that command attention with etched metal finishes and a mix of high-quality materials with premium components for longevity and sustainability. HP also expanded its outstanding Mini notebook portfolio with the launch of new HP Vivienne Tam ‘Digital Clutch’, vibrant HP Mini 210 and first touch-enabled mini notebook HP Mini 5102. The second-edition of must have Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch, which was a huge hit as an ultimate tech accessory for fashionistas last season, is inspired by the classic Chinese love story, “Butterfly Lovers,” a beautiful tale of freedom, romance and inspiration. Lastly, HP has reinforced its futuristic technology practice with the launch of HP TouchSmart tm2, the industry’s first multi-touch convertible tablet notebook and the power packed, performance loaded stylish Thin and Light notebooks.

Kevin Frost, Worldwide Head of Consumer Notebooks, Personal Systems Group expressed, “India is strongly emerging as one of the countries to watch out for on the fashion scene. To cater to the fashion conscious Indian, we have introduced new ground-breaking products that blend aspiration and style on one hand and offer the best digital experience and outstanding performance on the other. I am quite positive that our powerful and versatile range of notebooks will get good traction.”

Highlighting HP’s leadership stance, Sunil Dutt, Vice President & General Manager, Personal System Group, HP India said, “HP is the forerunner in the PC market and is uniquely positioned to capture key market growth areas this year. We are helping consumers discover the world of endless possibilities by infusing innovation, technology and design into our portability portfolio. At HP we constantly strive at making lives simpler, sleeker and stylish for our users by making technology a part of one’s lifestyle. Focusing on our consumers’ needs and backed by extensive research, we have developed the latest Pavilion and Compaq notebooks to add to the digital entertainment experience, more than ever before while offering the must-have technology.”

Creating the genre of lifestyle computing and taking the fusion of tech and chic to a higher level, the latest product portfolio from HP promises to ‘wow’ men and women alike with its unique offerings.

Rajiev Grover, Director Mobility Business Unit, Personal Systems Group said “HP recognizes the importance of the mobility marketplace and that the value in mobility is beyond simple portability, therefore we are excited to address this new high-growth market with a portfolio of head-turning companion PCs that are fun and easy to use. By ensuring all of our PCs are optimised for entertainment and extending advanced features throughout the range, we are delivering on this promise of thrilling entertainment, whether you are at home or on the move. Our notebooks will enable consumers to live a rich, tech friendly lifestyle that bridges work, play, home, family and entertainment.”

HP Touch - A digital canvas for expressing yourself

HP TouchSmart tm2 boasts of ground-breaking display technology that responds to the softest touch of a finger, and supports multi-touch gestures such as zoom, scroll and rotate by allowing more than one finger to be accepted as input simultaneously. Exclusive HP software and the most diverse selection of touch applications will take you to a world of entertainment including TV, movies, videos, music, games and photos. With Zero force TouchSmart display and Capacitive touch technology, the HP TouchSmart tm2 is the next generation of the world’s first notebook PC for consumers to offer multi-touch capabilities on the display for powerful and versatile computing. Price: 64,990/-

HP Mini - Inspiring and engaging the digital generation with endless possibilities

HP Vivienne Tam ‘Digital Clutch’ - It is the ideal companion PC for the highly mobile, internet-centric fashionista, providing freedom and fun while on the go. Small enough to slip into most purses, the exclusive and chic HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition is poised to become the next must-have accessory as it reflects the needs of a modern woman who cares about fashion but is also passionate about her technology. With an elegant design on the inside and out, the HP Digital Clutch Edition features custom software to help fashionistas be efficient, stay connected and look their best. Price: Rs 21,990/-

HP Mini 210 - Starting at 1.22 kilos (with HDD) and measuring less than 1-inch thin, the HP Mini 210 is the best in the industry and boasts of the latest Atom 450. Its embedded features like HP QuickSync software, HP QuickWeb, HP Cloud Drive, HP MediaStream, Chicklet keyboard, Chicklet Touchpad with multi gesture support, stereo speakers, wireless LAN, integrated webcam, Bluetooth and Microsoft Windows® 7 OS make the HP Mini210 a superb user experience. With a 10.1-inch diagonal standard or optional BrightView Infinity HD LED widescreen display, unique configuration space (2GB RAM, 320GB HDD, HD Panel) the mini packs a punch when it comes to performance. HP Mini 210 is available in a colorful choice of stylish Black Crystal, Silver Crystal, Pacific Blue or Sonoma Red HP Imprint finishes. Price: Range starting from Rs. 16,000/- onwards

HP Mini 5102 - The full-performance mini notebook designed for mobile professionals. Available in either a standard or touch-enabled screen and with a starting weight of 1.2 kilos, the HP Mini 5102 features a sturdy, lightweight anodized-aluminum display with a choice of black, red or blue brushed finishes. It can also be configured with an optional handle, which makes it easy to carry. Price Rs. 24,000/-

Thin and Light HP Pavilion dm4 and HP Pavilion dm6 - HP’s award-winning design team has created notebooks that command attention with etched metal finishes and a mix of high-quality materials. The simple, clean look and thoughtfully designed features are perfect for the way you live today. Experience how easy it is to do the things you love-and discover new passions. Powerful new processors and discrete graphics options with long battery life to keep going as long as you do. The super-slim range weighs 10% lower than the standard weight in the category to fit your world perfectly! Price: Range starting from Rs 36,990/- onwards

Compaq Presario CQ42 & CQ 62

Compaq Presario CQ42 and CQ62 Notebook PCs - Featuring subtle curves and the mesmerizing etched details of the new in-mold design, the two new Compaq Presario notebook PCs offer a stylish and sophisticated aesthetic without compromising on price. Featuring a starting weight of 2.2-kilos for the Compaq Presario CQ42 and 2.5-kilos for the Compaq Presario CQ62, both offer a balance of performance and mobility in design. Available in polished Biscotti or alluring Matte Black, the stylish and durable Compaq Textured Imprint and matte design of the notebooks also minimize against the appearance of fingerprints and makes them easier to clean and maintain. With this range, Compaq Presario marks the beginning of cutting edge technologies like LED Backlit display, first fully compatible Direct X11 and soft stylus writing recognition software. Price Range starting from Rs. 25,990/- onwards