HP introduces power saver desktops

HP, on Monday, introduced two new desktop PCs packed with smart ideas like built-in power management tools, which help customers reduce their energy consumption for lower operating costs and environmental impact.

The HP Compaq dc5850 Business Desktop PC blends performance and value by featuring, for example, high-end integrated graphics technology and standard support for dual monitors in an affordable, mainstream PC, the company stated.

Sporting a modern design with glossy finishes and metal surfaces, the full-featured HP Compaq dx2450 Business Desktop PC is reliable and powerful enough to enable quick and efficient completion of daily tasks.

In addition to integrated ATI Radeon 3100 graphics with support for DirectX 10 technology, the new Desktop offers standard support for RAID technology with data mirroring features to help minimise computing disruptions and protect critical data.

These performance and productivity features are coupled with new AMD Cool’n’Quiet 2.0 technology, which enables independent frequency adjustments to each processor core for a quieter, more energy-efficient PC, HP said.

Along with high-end capabilities, the dc5850 supports next-generation AMD Business Class processors, including the AMD Phenom processor. This option provides an excellent upgrade for power users who want multi-tasking and multi-threaded application performance.

AMD’s Desktop Corporate Vice President Greg White said that by including AMD Business Class processors with HP’s power management tools, HP is able to extend the range of its high-performance products so that customers can save energy and lower IT costs without compromising performance.

In line with HP’s corporate-wide commitment to green computing, the dc5850 is Energy Star 4.0 qualified and Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Gold registered, the company claimed.

Energy-conscious businesses can further reduce their power consumption by opting for features such as HP Power Manager and Verdiem Surveyor.

The Power Manager takes enterprise-wide power management one step further by promoting energy-efficient habits for individual users, allowing them to choose the optimal mix of performance and conservation to proactively manage and reduce their PCs’ energy usage and environmental impact.

The dc5850 also features access to HP Client Manager, which offers a variety of manageability options that help streamline PC management.

Client Manager also helps protect physical assets and critical business data with security features like the embedded TPM 1.2 security chip and HP Backup and Recovery Manager.

The dc5850 also will be available with the optional HP ProtectTools Security Software Suite, which includes Credential Manager, Drive Encryption and Device Access Manager.

With at least 12 months of lifecycle stability, the dc5850 allows IT managers to purchase systems with the confidence that they will last longer and provide the computing power necessary to run feature-rich applications today and more complex offerings in the future.

Targeted at business users with everyday computing needs, the HP Compaq dx2450 Business Desktop PC dx2450 delivers reliable technology and functionality at an affordable price.

It makes previously high-end features, such as NVIDIA and ATI graphics cards and memory expansion capabilities, compatible with everyday computing environments.

Customers also can take advantage of optional pre-installed business applications and other HP approved and tested options to maximise the performance of their PCs right out of the box, the company stated.