by Susan Twombly, Oct. 2006
There's good news for PC users at work or home … You can buy HP Compaq, HP Pavilion, and Compaq Presario PCs and notebook PCs running the Microsoft Windows® XP operating system today — and still experience the benefits of the upcoming Windows Vista™ operating system from Microsoft®.
That's because PCs from HP are Windows Vista™ Capable,(1) which means they meet Microsoft's requirements to run the new Windows Vista™ operating system when it is released early in 2007.
Further, the vast majority of PCs, notebooks and workstations from HP are classified as Windows Vista™ Premium Ready, which means they are configured for an even richer Windows Vista™ experience. This includes the new Aero user interface, an environment with an additional level of visual sophistication.
So, there's no need to wait or worry: You can have all the capabilities of PCs from HP today and the comfort of knowing your investment is protected for tomorrow.
Further, if you buy Windows Vista™ Capable desktop and notebook PC models from HP between now and March 15, 2007, your Windows Vista™ upgrade is available free or at a low cost.(2)
With the broadest portfolio of Windows Vista™ Capable and Windows Vista™ Compatible products — from desktop PCs, notebooks and handhelds to printers and other peripherals — HP can simplify your entire technology experience. For example, more than 450 HP printers and peripherals will be Windows Vista™ Ready after Microsoft® launches in early 2007.
So, whether you want to crunch the numbers, edit family photos, print or just stay in touch, we can help you do it — enabling you to experience a whole new world of possibilities.
Here's what you have to look forward to with HP PCs running Windows Vista™ technology:
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HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario PCs running Windows Vista™ at home can create a safer, more secure and reliable computing experience for you.
The simplified setup and reliability features of Windows Vista™ are designed to get you up and running with confidence. You can also protect your family with a powerful set of parental control features to help monitor, manage and administer PC use.
Stay connected to the people and places most important to you with improved home network and mobility features. HP and Microsoft® have also made your digital entertainment experience more exciting with new ways to share photos with family and friends. And, thanks to HP's extensive support for Windows Vista™, you can be confident that your existing HP printer, camera or scanner can run smoothly with Windows Vista, too.
It all adds up to a more enjoyable home computing experience and increased peace of mind.
Small and midsized businesses |
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If you run a small or midsized company, you're always looking for ways to focus less on IT and more on running your business. That's why HP products leveraging Windows Vista™ are designed to make PC computing easier and more secure. For example, you can be confident that we've enabled HP printers to deliver an outstanding Windows Vista™ experience so they can work seamlessly with your office environment — freeing you to do more of the things you need to do.
The advanced networking capabilities of Windows Vista™ can help you stay more connected to the people and information that keep your operations flowing in or out of the office. New productivity tools and visual enhancements can also make it easier and more efficient to find, organize and share information, so you can respond faster to customers and opportunities.
Further, easy-to-use management tools and built-in security features provide new ways to control and protect PCs and your critical business data.
Large enterprises |
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HP Compaq PCs running Windows Vista™ can reduce the complexity and cost of enterprise PC computing. The innovative deployment, management and security features of Windows Vista™ make it easier to keep PCs running more securely and reliably across your enterprise — so staff can focus more on strategic initiatives that move the business forward.
To improve productivity and strengthen the bottom line, Windows Vista™ also empowers employees to find, manage and share information with customers, partners and suppliers more easily and in real time. The advanced networking and mobility features of HP Compaq PCs running Windows Vista™ enable workers to connect to people and data faster, easier and more securely.
You can depend on HP's printing and imaging products to work seamlessly with Windows Vista™ — so you can stay productive.
For example, you can eliminate driver headaches when deploying Windows Vista™ with the new HP Universal Printer Driver for Windows Vista™: IT managers can gain Windows Vista™ support with a single, full-featured driver, without interrupting the printing services of individual users. With one intelligent driver, you virtually eliminate the need for IT to test, install and manage multiple device-specific drivers when migrating to Windows Vista™.
To help make your Windows Vista™ experience the best it can be, HP engineers worked extensively with Microsoft® to develop this new technology and to enable HP products to work seamlessly with Windows Vista™.
As a result of this work and our upgrade program, you can feel comfortable buying a Windows Vista™ Capable HP PC today, knowing that your investment is protected for many tomorrows. So, don't wait. Look for HP Compaq, HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario PCs, workstations and notebook PCs carrying the Windows Vista™ Capable logo today and buy with confidence from HP.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows® XP are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Not all Windows Vista™ features are available for use on all Windows Vista™ Capable PCs. All Windows Vista™ Capable PCs will run the core experiences of Windows Vista™, such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. Some features available in premium editions of Windows Vista™ — like the new Windows Aero™ user interface — require advanced or additional hardware. Check http://www.windowsvista.com/getready for details. |
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Shipping and Handling charges may apply, depending on country and /or channel partner. Customers are responsible for any taxes, duties and customs/brokers fees. Limited time offer. Requests for the upgrade must be made by March 31, 2007. Proof of purchase required. Subject to change without notice. |
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