HP Integrates Intel Pentium III Processor Across Broad Product Lines

Strategic Insights -

HP has announced that its latest line of corporate and home PCs, including the Vectra and Brio series, as well as its NetServer systems, now integrate the Intel Pentium III processor. This move positions HP at the forefront of industry-leading technology, according to Duane Zitzner, vice president and general manager of HP's Personal Systems Group. The new systems offer improved performance, with some models experiencing up to a 10% increase in processing power compared to Pentium II-based systems. HP's Personal Systems Group experienced a record-breaking year in 1998, earning numerous industry awards and accolades.

Key Takeaways:

  • HP has announced the integration of the Intel Pentium III processor across its entire Windows-based desktop and server product lines.
  • The new systems offer improved performance, with some models experiencing up to a 10% increase in processing power compared to Pentium II-based systems.
  • The HP Vectra Vli8 PC, powered by a Pentium III 500MHz processor, is expected to sell for a U.S. estimated street price of $2,200.
  • The HP Brio PC, featuring a Pentium III 450MHz processor, is expected to be available for a U.S. estimated street price of $1,649.
  • HP Kayak XA-s PC Workstation, with an Intel Pentium III 500MHz processor, is available now for an estimated U.S. street price of $3,460.
  • The new Pentium III processor will also be available on the HP NetServer LPr, LC 3, and LH 3 systems, as well as next-generation NetServer E Series systems.
  • In 1998, HP's Personal Systems Group experienced a record-breaking year, earning more industry awards and accolades than in any other year.

Statistics:

  • The HP Vectra Vli8 PC is expected to sell for a U.S. estimated street price of $2,200.
  • The HP Brio PC is expected to be available for a U.S. estimated street price of $1,649.
  • The HP Pavilion 8490 PC, featuring a Pentium III 500MHz processor, is expected to have an initial U.S. street price of about $2,499.
  • HP Kayak XA-s PC Workstation is available now for an estimated U.S. street price of $3,460.
  • Up to 10% increase in processing power compared to Pentium II-based systems.
  • HP's Personal Systems Group earned numerous industry awards and accolades in 1998, the company's record-breaking year.

Sources:

  • (1) Hewlett-Packard Company press release.