MALAYSIA, Kuala Lumpur Nov. 29, 2011 – HP today announced the HP Slate 2 Tablet PC with expanded touch capabilities, enhanced multitasking performance and embedded security, providing added flexibility to mobile business users. The HP Slate 2 Tablet PC provides instant deployment for business and vertical markets such as automotive, telecommunications, banking, education, healthcare, government and retail, where jobs frequently take users away from a traditional desk.
The product was unveiled to audiences at Asia Rise 2011 in Phuket, Thailand -- a Microsoft Industry User Group event that brings together the industry’s top decision makers and leading experts for an in-depth analysis on the emergence of Asia as a growth engine for the use of IT in business. HP demonstrated the Microsoft Dynamics CRM cloud solutions for Automotive, Social CRM for Banking and Social CRM for Telecommunications all on the new HP Slate 2.
The HP Slate 2 Tablet PC features cutting-edge applications designed to optimise performance in an instant-on enterprise. It can be tailored to business needs through specific applications to enhance the user experience for customers and employees.
With a full-featured Microsoft Windows®(1) environment, the HP Slate 2 Tablet PC has a starting weight of 0.69-kg and provides professionals with the flexibility to create, edit and review content on a highly mobile and lightweight device.
The HP Slate 2 enables organisations to securely expose their existing Windows-based applications to a mobile platform and device. They also have the benefit of being able to develop their own mobile applications all while being confident that their current IT standards and security policies are being adhered to.
“HP is dedicated to the tablet PC category and continues to listen to customers and improve the product in ways that best address their business needs,” said Paul Donovan, VP and GM, Product Marketing of PSG, HP. “The HP Slate 2 includes the right mix of rich features, support for custom-built applications and the security needed for today’s highly mobile and rigorous day-to-day professional environment.”
Additional hardware and software enhancements to the HP Slate 2 Tablet PC’s security and experience include:
— A TPM Embedded Security Chip helps protects data – from email to information on the hard drive.
— Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools provides user control and management of the TPM chip to increase secure user authentication, improved personal secure drive integrity, secure email and support protected digital certificate applications.
— BIOS support for Computrace Pro(5) helps protect against data theft by allowing customers to remotely delete data at the file, directory or operating system level and keep confidential information more secure.
— Through a single user interface, HP Connection Manager offers easy control over wireless connections, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth® and optional integrated 3G Mobile Broadband(6) for convenient internet and intranet access from more places around the world.
For remote workers, a front-facing VGA webcam enables videoconferencing, and a 3-megapixel camera on the back allows for still image and video capture. SRS Premium Sound provides optimized audio settings for voice and multimedia applications and an SD card slot allows for expanded storage and sharing capabilities. The HP Slate Dock provides device connection via two USB 2.0 ports and an HDMI port.
Flexible HP Slate solutions for business
The HP Slate 2 Tablet PC comes with optional additional accessories and business solutions including the HP Slate Bluetooth® Keyboard and Case accessory. The new sleek, stylish executive-class carrying solution bundles the HP Slate 2, a rechargeable Bluetooth keyboard, HP Slate Digital Pen, and ID, business, or credit cards inside a single folio.
Pricing and availability(10)
— The HP Slate 2 Tablet PC starts at around RM2,299 and is expected to be available in Malaysia by mid-December 2011.
More information about the products, including product specifications and images, is available at www.hp.com/personal.
(1) Compatible with 32 bit software and applications only.
(2) Weight will vary by configuration.
(3) Battery life will vary depending on the product model, configuration, loaded applications, features, use, wireless functionality and power management settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage. Additional details are available at MobileMark07 battery benchmark: www.bapco.com/products/mobilemark2007.
(4) Comparison to HP Slate 500 Tablet PC.
(5) The Computrace Agent is shipped turned off and must be activated by customers when they purchase a subscription. Subscriptions can be purchased for terms ranging from one to five years. Service is limited, check with Absolute Software for service availability outside of North America. The Absolute Recovery Guarantee is a limited warranty. Certain conditions apply. Data Delete is an optional service provided by Absolute Software. If utilized, the Recovery Guarantee is null and void. In order to use the Data Delete service, customers must first sign a Pre-Authorization agreement and then purchase one or more RSA SecurID tokens from Absolute Software. Additional information is available at www.absolute.com.
(6) WWAN use requires a separately purchased wireless service contract. Check with local vendors for coverage area and availability. Connection and speeds will vary due to location, environment, network conditions and other factors.
(7) Internet access required and sold separately.
(8) HD content required to view HD images.
(9) Dual Core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology.
(10) Estimated Malaysia street prices. Actual prices may vary.
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