HP Advances Teaching and Learning in the Classroom

WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--
In an effort to further technology integration in schools and enhance student
learning, HP (NYSE:HPQ) today made several education-related announcements at
the National Educational Computing Conference.

* A Missouri school district has deployed 6,000 HP Mini 2140 Notebook PCs to its
K-12 students.
* The recently announced HP Mini 5101 offers comfortable computing for students.

* HP has expanded its program of innovative professional development classes for
teachers.
* HP Innovations in Education grant initiative awards recipients have been
announced.

"HP is committed to providing schools with technology solutions that positively
impact and engage students in digital learning environments," said Lisa Baker,
director, Education Marketing, HP. "Mastering such skills early on translates to
success later in life through internships, higher education and beyond in the
working world."

School district deploys 6,000 HP Mini 2140 Notebook PCs for classrooms

Small and ultra-portable, the HP Mini Notebook PC was designed to meet
educators` needs and is the practical answer to the one-to-one computing
requirements of the classroom.

The use of HP Mini as a one-to-one computing solution promotes student
collaboration, problem solving and creative skills, which will prepare students
to live, learn and work in an information-rich society. This is why the North
Kansas City (Mo.) School District is deploying 6,000 HP Mini 2140 Notebook PCs
to its K-12 students.

"Our relationship with HP will allow us to afford state-of-the-art products and
achieve greater educational reach than ever before," said Janet Herdman,
executive director, Information and Technology Services, North Kansas City
Schools. "Students will interact with their schoolwork in completely new ways
when they have access to multimedia tools, project-based lessons and Internet
resources."

HP Mini 5101 and comfortable computing for students

The HP Mini 5101, HP`s latest addition to the Mini Notebook family, offers a
fully integrated 2-megapixel webcam as well as the ability to participate in web
conferencing and video-enhanced instant messaging with classmates.(1) Video
clips can even be added to presentations, documents and emails to create and
effectively communicate messages or information.

Weighing slightly more than 2.5 pounds,(2) the Mini 5101 is smaller and lighter
than many textbooks, leading to lighter backpacks and better posture. The Mini
5101 also features a durable anodized aluminum that makes it easy to grab and go
without worrying about scratches.

Most computers are designed for adults, which means children often need to adopt
awkward or uncomfortable positions to use them. HP is creating comfortable
desktop computing products for students, ergonomically designed to ensure
learning is not disrupted by discomfort or at the cost of children`s health.

HP`s comfortable computing offerings include the HP Mini-Keyboard, which
positions the mouse in a more natural position. With the HP L1945w 19-inch
Widescreen LCD Monitor, HP L2245w 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor and HP
Integrated Work Center Solution, children can adjust height, tilt and swivel
settings to find a position that is comfortable for them.

Innovative professional development classes for teachers

HP and KNS (Knowledge Network Solutions) have teamed to expand the portfolio of
professional development courses offered by HP. The new set of courses is
designed to help teachers integrate technology into their curricula using
student-centered instruction and project-based learning.

Based on Microsoft education solutions and the Adobe Digital School Collection -
an affordable, comprehensive, K-12-specific software collection sold by HP -
these new courses help teachers and students learn to use industry-standard
applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere and Acrobat to develop digital
storytelling skills and to create digital portfolios. Microsoft software such as
OneNote, Office Live, Word Mobile and Movie Maker help students prepare for
college and careers.

HP Innovations in Education grant initiative awards

HP recently announced a $6.7 million social investment in school districts
throughout the United States as part of the prestigious HP Innovations in
Education grant program. Each of the selected 25 school districts will receive a
grant of equipment and cash valued at more than $270,000. The award package
includes technologies such as wireless HP tablet PCs, wide-format HP Designjet
printers, high-power mobile workstations, HP Mini notebook PCs and HP graphing
calculators, as well as professional development from the International Society
for Technology in Education.

Grant recipients will use the technology in innovative ways to enhance the math
and science academic achievement and high-tech career awareness of students in
grades six through 12.

Through the global HP Innovations in Education initiative, HP is investing more
than $20 million in schools and universities in 28 countries.

More information on HP education products and solutions is available at
www.hp.com/go/k12 (K-12 education) and www.hp.com/go/hied (higher education).

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(1) Wireless access point and Internet service required and sold separately.
Availability of public wireless access points limited.

(2) Weight will vary by configuration.

Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. Adobe, Photoshop and
Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.

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