Hewlett-Packard Integrates Intel Processors and Announces New Graphics Offerings

Strategic Insights -

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has taken a significant step in the computer hardware industry by integrating the latest Intel Celeron 500MHz and Pentium III 600MHz processors across its entire lineup of Intel-based PCs and servers. This move reflects HP's commitment to providing customers with high-performance and reliable computing solutions. In addition to processor integration, HP has also announced new graphics offerings, including the Matrox Millenium G400 with 16MB of video memory, which supports dual-head display capabilities and offers advanced features such as DualHead Clone mode and Multi-Play mode.

Key Takeaways:

  • HP has integrated Intel's latest Celeron 500MHz and Pentium III 600MHz processors across its entire lineup of Intel-based PCs and servers, including HP Pavilion home PCs, HP Vectra corporate PCs, HP Kayak PC Workstations, and HP NetServer PC systems.
  • The new models will begin shipping later this month and offer cutting-edge performance, reliability, manageability, and security at prices as low as $899.
  • HP has also announced new graphics offerings, including the Matrox Millenium G400 with 16MB of video memory, which offers dual-head display capabilities, DualHead Clone mode, and Multi-Play mode.
  • The Matrox Millenium G400 is designed to provide users with enhanced graphics capabilities, including the ability to run separate applications on multiple monitors or view multiple screens of the same application.
  • HP plans to support Intel's latest Pentium III and Celeron processors, providing customers with a wide range of computing solutions.
  • HP is a leading global provider of computing and imaging solutions and services for business and home, with computer-related revenue of $39.5 billion in its 1998 fiscal year.

Statistics:

  • $39.5 billion: HP's total computer-related revenue in 1998 fiscal year (Source: HP About page)
  • $7.6 billion: Revenue of HP's test-and-measurement, semiconductor products, chemical-analysis, and medical businesses (Source: HP About page)
  • 123,000: Number of employees worldwide (Source: HP About page)
  • $47.1 billion: HP's total revenue in 1998 fiscal year (Source: HP About page)
  • $899: The lowest price for HP's new models (Source: HP Press Release)

Sources:

  • Hewlett-Packard Company press release dated August 2, 1999
  • HP About page
  • (1) Actual prices may vary.