HP Adds 133MHz Pentium Processor to High-end Desktop PCs, Network Servers

Business Wire, June 12, 1995

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 1995-- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced it has added Intel's new 133MHz Pentium(tm) processor to its high-end HP Vectra PCs and its HP NetServer LS Series. With entry-level pricing projected at $2,640 for the desktop PCs and just under $10,200 for the network servers, the new 133MHz systems deliver the highest-level processor performance for the money.

"Our goal continues to be to provide our customers with a complete range of products that take advantage of the latest advancements in technology," said Richard C. Watts, HP vice president and general manager of HP's Personal Information Products Group. "With the 133 MHz, we now offer systems that meet the needs of even the most power-hungry customer."

The HP Vectra XM3 PCs, announced today, with support for the 133MHz processor, create a new class of PCs that provide seamless multivendor compatibility, industry-standard remote management capabilities, network readiness and comprehensive security attributes in a range of Pentium(tm) processor performance. The new Vectra PC line addresses the need for business users to cost effectively install and remotely manage desktop PCs on the network.

HP today also introduced the HP NetServer LS Series, which is capable of supporting the Intel 133MHz Pentium processor. Capable of quad symmetric multiprocessing, the Pentium/133 system features dual PCI Peer buses. These high-end multiprocessor servers provide a scaleable, fault-tolerant platform for high-end, business-critical LAN environments.

The HP NetServer LS2 5/133, HP's dual-processor Pentium 133MHz model, offers customers industry-leading price/performance. The NetServer LS2 5/133 delivered an impressive 419 tpsB at the low cost of $259 per tpsB.

"This new series is one of the first Pentium 133MHz multiprocessor series available in the industry," said James P. McDonnell, worldwide marketing manager of HP's Network Server Division. "High-performance processors and a system architecture that's designed from the ground up deliver the performance needed to meet or beat the requirements of the most demanding businesses."

AVAILABILITY

The 133MHz HP Vectra XM3 PCs are expected to begin shipping this fall. The NetServer LS 5/133 models are expected to be available through distributors and resellers on September 1. The quad models of the NetServer 5/133 are expected to be available later in the fall.

HP Vectra PCs have been widely recognized for outstanding performance, reliability and innovative system design. In J.D. Power and Associates' 1994 Desktop Personal Computer Satisfaction Study, HP Vectra PCs had the highest overall customer-satisfaction ranking among business and end users(1), surpassing all other major brands. HP was also awarded the Computer Reseller News Channel Partner Award and the EPA 1994 Outstanding Partner Award. HP Vectra PCs also ranked in the top five for two consecutive months in PC Magazines Power Best Buy PC Awards.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 98,600 employees and had revenue of $25 billion in its 1994 fiscal year. -0-

NOTE TO EDITORS:

All prices are estimated selling prices in U.S. dollars.

Pentium is a U.S. trademark of Intel Corp.

(1) Disclaimer: 1994 J.D. Power and Associates Desktop Personal Computer Satisfaction Study was conducted among business users and was based on 1,528 respondents.

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