HP Announces New PCs and Workstations with Intel Pentium III Processors

Strategic Insights -

Hewlett-Packard Company announced the integration of Intel's new Pentium III processor into its entire Windows-based desktop and server product lines. The new PCs and workstations offer increased graphics, multimedia, and processor performance. HP's immediate implementation of the Pentium III processors ensures that customers receive the most powerful technology available.

The new systems include the HP Vectra Vli8 PC, HP Brio PC, HP Pavilion 8490 PC, and HP Kayak XA-s PC Workstation. These systems feature the latest Intel Pentium III processors, ranging from 450MHz to 500MHz, and offer improved performance, graphics, and multimedia capabilities. The HP Vectra Vli8 PC is expected to be priced at $2,200, while the HP Brio PC will be available for $1,649.

Key Takeaways:

  • HP announced the integration of Intel's new Pentium III processor into its entire Windows-based desktop and server product lines.
  • The new PCs and workstations offer increased graphics, multimedia, and processor performance.
  • HP's immediate implementation of the Pentium III processors ensures that customers receive the most powerful technology available.
  • The new systems include the HP Vectra Vli8 PC, HP Brio PC, HP Pavilion 8490 PC, and HP Kayak XA-s PC Workstation.
  • The HP Vectra Vli8 PC features a 64MB SDRAM, 8.4GB hard-disk drive, and integrated Matrox MGA G200 graphics with 8MB video memory.
  • The HP Brio PC has a 13GB hard-disk drive, 32x CD-ROM drive, and integrated Matrox MGA G200 graphics controller with 8MB SVRAM.
  • HP's Personal Systems Group earned a record-breaking year in 1998, earning more industry awards and accolades than in any other year.
  • HP has 122,800 employees and had revenue of $47.1 billion in its 1998 fiscal year.

Statistics:

  • The new PCs and workstations offer up to 10 percent greater performance than the 450MHz Pentium II-based systems.
  • The HP Vectra Vli8 PC is expected to be priced at $2,200.
  • The HP Brio PC will be available for $1,649.
  • The HP Pavilion 8490 PC is expected to have an initial U.S. street price of $2,499.
  • The HP Kayak XA-s PC Workstation is available now for an estimated U.S. street price of $3,460.
  • HP's Personal Systems Group experienced a record-breaking year in 1998, earning more industry awards and accolades than in any other year.
  • HP has 122,800 employees and had revenue of $47.1 billion in its 1998 fiscal year.

Sources:

  • Hewlett-Packard Company press release, Feb. 26, 1999.
  • "HP Earns Record Number of Industry Awards for Personal Computing Products in 1998" (Hewlett-Packard Company press release, Jan. 13, 1998)