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A glamorous HP launching

StarTech Desk

Fashion and technology have always inspired each other and are both at the hub of today's pop culture. In a glamorous event with Bangladesh's fashion industry leader Khaled Khan, HP launched three new notebooks on July 31. During the event, HP unveiled two inspirational HP Imprint designs. One is the 'Mesh' HP Imprint on the new HP Pavilion dv300 Entertainment Notebook PC which is HP's first 13.3" Pavilion notebook. The one is the 'Unity' HP Imprint on the Compaq Presario CQ20 Notebook. HP also unveiled its HP 2133 Mini-Note PC. The new mesh patterned graphic line of the notebooks inspired fashion designer Khaled Khan in designing his new clothing. The HP Pavilion dv300 Notebook has been basically designed for travellers, gamers and hobbyists, says a press release. It gives mobility and keeps one connected on the go. Available now in Bangladesh at an estimated price of around Tk 1,68,999, the HP Pavilion dv300 comes with a 13.3" Ultra BrightView wide screen display and offers the latest in Dual Core processor technology to manage any professional or multimedia application. It also comes with the latest NVIDIA card to deliver outstanding graphics for gamers and multimedia users. Its Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology ensures extended battery life and a reliable wireless connection. Moreover, a full sized colour matched keyboard enhances ergonomic comfort and ease of use. The improved security system allows it to memorize multiple passwords, and an integrated Fingerprint Reader offers the latest in biometric technology, providing safer and easier access for users. With its HP 3D DriveGuard it protects the hard drive from data corruption or loss and system failure caused by operational shock when users are on-the-go. The 'Unity' HP imprint is available in Bangladesh at an estimated price of around Tk, 1, 02,900. With an eye-catching design of a smooth, high gloss coating, it will reflect the user's personal technology style. The Compaq Presario CQ20 Notebook PC offers the latest mobile technology in a versatile notebook that is built to travel. Watching movies can be a real pleasure on its 12.1" diagonal High Definition display with BrightView technology and immerse sound from Altec Lansing speaker system. Users can easily research online, send emails and work on projects at the same time with it. The full function HP 2133 Mini-Notebook PC has a prince range starting from under Tk. 49,900. It is especially designed for the professional youth, who like to play, learn and work anywhere with its integrated 801.11a/b/g or b/g WLAN connectivity. With a startling weight of 1.19kg, it comes with an 8.9" display and a large full size keyboard. It also provides an option for a 4GB SSD (Solid State Drive) flash module, up to 160GB Hard Disk Drive with Linux as well as Windows Vista Home Basic for a better computing experience. The 3D DriveGuard is also available with this.