HP mixes business with pleasure

A recent survey revealed a stunning discovery that, most of the time, corporate-issued notebooks are used not for business but pleasure. Emailing and Internet browsing, which are the most common work-related computing tasks, can be accomplished by PDAs and smart phones far easier and more conveniently. Data entry and extended typing are a pain on smaller keyboards usually found on notebooks.

	This angel needs a powerful notebook to present her naughty and nice list.

Optional high-capacity 12-cell battery attachment which extends unplugged use by up to 10 hours.

The nx9420 notebook's 17-inch brillant transflective display is powered by an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 video card with 256MB of dedicated graphics memory. Suitable for gaming and high-definition movies, the nx9420 is not all play and no work. The full-size keyboard with its discrete number pad makes data entry a breeze and, for the first time in HP notebooks, uses a special three-dimensional accelerometer which can detect sudden impact from any direction. The claimed 4-hour battery life is also exceptional for a 17-inch display system.

Weighing in at 2.8kg (for a 15-inch display), the HP Compaq nx6320 is a more portable system which incorporates serious data security features and a claimed 5-hour battery life. With more customizable options, from the display to the processor, this line gives enterprise users the flexibility to tailor a notebook based on their needs.

The HP Compaq nx9420 is available this month while the nx6320 will start shipping in early April.

Models	Specs	Category	Price
HP Compaq nx9420	Core Duo processor up to 2.17GHz; up to 4GB RAM; up to 100GB HDD; 17-inch widescreen LCD; 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics card; Windows XP	Desktop Replacement	From US$1,899 (S$3,091.29)
HP Compaq nx6320	Celeron M, Core Solo or Core Duo processor up to 2.16GHz; up to 4GB RAM; up to 100GB HDD; 14.1-inch or 15-inch LCD; integrated graphics card; Windows XP	Mainstream	From US$1,099 (S$1,789.01)