HP LaserJet 3100 Printer-Fax-Copier-Scanner Wins PC Computing 1998 MVP Award

Business Wire, Nov 20, 1998

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 1998--Hewlett-Packard Company today announced that the HP LaserJet 3100 printer-fax-copier-scanner (estimated U.S. street price of $699) has claimed PC Computing magazine's 1998 Most Valuable Product (MVP) Award in the multifunction fax/copier/printer category.

The HP LaserJet 3100 all-in-one is the company's first all-in-one to feature HP's industry-leading LaserJet technology. PC Computing is the Ziff-Davis (NYSE:ZD) magazine for technology-focused business professionals.

The HP LaserJet 3100 all-in-one and other MVP Award winners were honored here at PC Computing's 10th annual MVP Awards ceremony, held Nov. 15 at Studio 54 in the MGM Grand Hotel.

PC Computing's editors said that the HP LaserJet 3100 all-in-one combines HP's legendary razor-sharp printer output with copying, scanning and faxing functions that are as good as those of stand-alone devices.

"The HP LaserJet 3100 has been judged the best in its class by our tough panel of editors, who are uncompromising technology experts," said PC Computing editor Wendy Taylor. "The LaserJet 3100 is the multifunction device of choice for business technology buyers because it gives business professionals a strategic, competitive advantage in the workplace."

The 1998 MVP Awards span 96 product categories, making the MVP Award-winner roster an invaluable buyer's guide. PC Computing's editors conduct an exhaustive review of thousands of Internet, digital office, software and hardware products, evaluating them for usability, performance, technology, innovation and value.

Products in all categories that shipped between Oct. 1, 1997 and Sept. 30, 1998 were eligible for consideration by PC Computing's editors for the 1998 MVP Awards.

In addition to the award from PC Computing, the HP LaserJet 3100 all-in-one also has received the following industry awards:

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--   "Gold Award, Top 100 Products of 1998" -- Home Office Computing
     (November 1998).

--   "Top 100 Products of 1998" -- Computer Shopper (November 1998).

--   "1998 Fax Product of the Year" and "1998 Most Innovative Fax
     Machine/Multifunctional" -- Fax Directions/Messaging World,
     sponsored by Davidson Consulting (August 1998).

--   1998 "Editor's Choice" -- Better Buys for Business (Laser Fax
     Buyers Guide 1998).

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"HP is committed to developing LaserJet products that help customers be more productive from their desktops, and we are honored to receive recognition for the HP LaserJet 3100's success," said Stephanie Hanson, product manager in HP's Personal LaserJet Division. "The HP LaserJet 3100 all-in-one offers a professional, complete communications solution for business customers."

About HP

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global provider of computing, Internet and intranet solutions, services, communications products and measurement solutions, all of which are recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 124,600 employees and had revenue of $47.1 billion in its 1998 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.