HP Drives Digital Entertainment Industry with Connected PCs, TVs and Services

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--Fueling the emerging connected entertainment industry, HP
(NYSE:HPQ) today introduced a broad lineup of products, services and
relationships that make it easier than ever for consumers to adopt a
high-definition, digital lifestyle.

Unveiled at the opening of CES 2008, the world's largest annual
tradeshow for consumer technology, the new lineup includes dazzling
entertainment PCs, an expanded portfolio of HP MediaSmart connected
entertainment products, digital content services such as Upline, which
allows people to store and share digital content over any Internet
connection, and a range of partners involved in the creation and
distribution of digital content.

"HP has made a focused effort around breakthrough solutions in
digital entertainment, high-tech design and home computing
technologies - and it has made us the world's leading consumer
technology company," said Todd Bradley, executive vice president,
Personal Systems Group, HP. "We're continuing that momentum today with
an expanded portfolio of stylish, easy-to-use digital technologies
that will help to make the hi-def lifestyle a reality for more people
every day."

Stylish, easy-to-use products

One of the standout products in HP's updated portfolio of consumer
PCs is the HP Pavilion tx2000 Series Entertainment Notebook PC.

The tx2000 offers an unmatched touch and pen experience with a
new, resistive touch-screen technology and built-in digitizer that
recognizes the rechargeable pen as it nears the screen and disables
the touch feature to ensure easy transition between touch and
handwriting.

Featuring a sleek, high-gloss "Echo" Imprint finish, this
elegantly designed convertible notebook also comes with HP QuickPlay
software, which provides access to a variety of entertainment options
at the touch of a button. Using the HP Webcam, integrated microphone
and instant messaging solution of their choice, people can engage in
live video chat with friends and family across the world.(1) The new
HP Pavilion tx2000 is available today starting at an estimated U.S.
street price of $1,299.(2)

An impressive combination of size, performance and value, the HP
Pavilion Slimline s3300 offers a dual-format Blu-ray and HD-DVD
player,(3) plus a TV tuner(4) and NVIDIA GeForce 8500 card with HDMI
port. The setup equips families and students with the functionality of
a conventional tower PC in a desktop that's one-third the size - and
it lists under $1,000.(2)

Buoyed by its tremendous success in PCs in 2007, HP is now making
every TV it sells a connected HP MediaSmart TV, which feature advanced
technology to allow consumers to stream movies,(5) music and photos
from any networked PC in the home to a high-definition(6) LCD TV. In
addition, with the new HP MediaSmart Receiver, the company is
extending the same networking capability to any of the hundreds of
thousands of HDTVs already in consumers' homes.

The HP MediaSmart Receiver features a piano-black finish as well
as HP's exclusive "Zen" Imprint pattern and ambient blue lighting,
making it a stylish addition to any room in the home. The receiver
enables seamless aggregation of digital content from multiple PCs
around the home so users can access and enjoy their favorite photos,
music and movies on any HDTV.

The latest HP MediaSmart LCD HDTVs now feature Media Center
Extender technology, new panels for dynamic blacks and enhanced image
quality, and aesthetic updates such as a streamlined industrial design
and a back-lighted remote control for an enhanced entertainment
experience that allows people to enjoy all their digital content on a
stunning HDTV.

HP also is making a variety of enhancements to its MediaSmart
Server, including the addition of integrated server-side anti-virus
software from McAfee(7) for added security as well as remote access
and the availability of Photo Webshare and iTunes on the HP Media
Vault for more robust and secure experiences.

New digital content services

HP makes online trip planning and sharing a snap with the new HP
iPAQ Navigate website - www.ipaq.com/navigate. The site helps
customers research points of interest and create tailored travel plans
that then can be printed for easy reference or loaded onto the new HP
iPAQ 300 Series Travel Companion for dynamic trip management.

The site allows users to share their travel plans with family,
friends and colleagues online. Travelers also can edit itineraries
directly on their device and instantly share new updates when logging
back online or even add notes about their travels into their trip plan
so others can use the information to create and customize their own
trips.(8,9)

Expected to be available in March, the new HP Upline online
service at www.upline.com allows customers to readily access, share,
manipulate and store digital content over any Internet connection.(1)
Friends and family near and far can access shared digital files in
just a few simple steps.

The new service is a result of HP's recent acquisition of Opelin,
a small, privately held San Jose, Calif., company that provides
secure, scalable online services including storage, backup and data
migration. The new online service complements HP's existing hardware
storage offerings by providing consumers and SMB customers the
security of knowing their digital world is protected in a secure,
offsite location in case their local PC gets lost, damaged or
destroyed.

More information on HP's new CES product and services lineup is
available in an online press kit at www.hp.com/go/CES2008.

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New relationships drive innovation in design and marketing

HP also is for the first time displaying its new Artist Edition
notebook at CES. Available later this spring, the limited-edition
Artist Edition HP Pavilion notebook features the "Asian Odyssey"
personal design of 20-year-old Joao Oliveira of Porto, Portugal, the
winner of the "Take Action. Make Art." global notebook-design
competition.

Also on display are the "extreme makeover" notebooks created as
part of the HP and PC Magazine "The Computerlicious Design
Experience." These one-of-a-kind, fully functional works of art
designed by rap superstar Nelly's Apple Bottoms clothing line, handbag
designer Rebecca Minkoff and renowned street muralist James de la
Vega, among others, will be auctioned off on eBay to benefit tech
non-profit the National Cristina Foundation.

During CES, the notebooks will be on display in HP's booth and at
PC Magazine's 25th anniversary celebration at Tabu. View all the
designs online and find out more about the charity auction at
www.pcmag.com/computerlicious.

About HP

HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its
customers - from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With
a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software,
services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world's largest IT
companies, with revenue totaling $104.3 billion for the four fiscal
quarters ended Oct. 31, 2007. More information about HP is available
at www.hp.com.

Note to editors: More news from HP, including links to RSS feeds,
is available at www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/.

(1) Internet access required.

(2) Estimated U.S. street price; actual prices may vary.

(3) As HD DVD and Blu-ray are new formats containing a new
technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or
performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the
product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. In order
for some HD-DVD and Blu-ray titles to play, they may require a DVI or
HDMI digital connection and your display may require HDCP support.
Some HD DVD and Blu-ray advanced features may not be supported.

(4) Availability of signals limited by the strength and
accessibility of the originating TV signal, location and other
factors. Performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects
in the product.

(5) DVD movies cannot be streamed.

(6) High definition (HD) source content varies and will depend on
source input, signal, aspect ratio and other factors. HD content may
require separately purchased service contract or other fees. HD
content may not be available in your service area, check with service
provider.

(7) 60 day trial period. Internet access required to receive
updates. First update included. Subscription required for updates
thereafter. This McAfee Total Protection for Small Business software
is licensed to you by McAfee under the terms of the McAfee end user
license agreement which can be read at
http://us.mcafee.com/root/aboutUs.asp?id=eula.

(8) GPS Navigation software is included in select countries.
Purchase of additional maps and/or software may be required to enable
some features or allow navigation in certain areas. Map coverage may
vary and is not guaranteed.

(9) Bluetooth(TM)-enabled devices, separately purchased equipment
and a service contract with a wireless airtime provider may be
required for applicable wireless communication. Wireless Internet use
requires a separately purchased service contract. Check with service
provider for availability and coverage.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by
Hewlett-Packard Company under license.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties
materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and
its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and
assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact
are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements,
including but not limited to statements of the plans, strategies and
objectives of management for future operations; any statements
concerning expected development, performance or market share relating
to products and services; anticipated operational and financial
results; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements
of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties
and assumptions include the execution and performance of contracts by
HP and its customers, suppliers and partners; the achievement of
expected results; and other risks that are described in HP's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited
to HP's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Oct. 31,
2007. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these
forward-looking statements.

(C) 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information
contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only
warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing
herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP
shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein.

HP
Tiffany Smith, +1-713-816-7710
tiffany.smith@hp.com
HP Media Hotline, +1-866-266-7272
pr@hp.com
www.hp.com/go/newsroom
or
A&R Edelman for HP
Kristine Boyden, +1-650-762-2837
kristine.boyden@ar-edelman.com

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