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Acer America Corp. is a computer manufacturer of business and consumer PCs, notebooks, ultrabooks, projectors, servers, and storage products.

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333 West San Carlos Street
San Jose, California 95110
United States

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January 8, 2010 |

HP Touts New Mini and TouchSmart Products at CES

Hewlett-Packard’s TouchSmart tm2, Mini 5102, Mini 210 and Mini 2102, along with a host of accessories, take the mobility stage at the Consumer Electronics Show.

HP Touts New Mini and TouchSmart Products at CES

Hewlett-Packard’s TouchSmart tm2, Mini 5102, Mini 210 and Mini 2102, along with a host of accessories, take the mobility stage at the Consumer Electronics Show.

CES marked a launching point for Hewlett-Packard this week, as it presented its newest mobile products.

The HP Mini 5102HP TouchSmart tm2 is a convertible, touch-enabled notebook PC encased in a sophisticated aluminum design. The HP Mini 5102 is being billed by HP as its first touch-enabled netbook. HP says the Mini 5102 is “designed for students and mobile professionals alike.” These two products highlighted the mobile product rollouts from HP at CES.

It features an all-metal case in black, red, or blue and offers a range of features, including face recognition for easy log-on to Windows operating systems and password-protected Web sites.

HP TouchSmart tm2
Building on HP TouchSmart software innovation, the thin HP TouchSmart tm2 updates the tx2–what HP likes to call the “industry’s first convertible notebook PC with multitouch technology designed specifically for consumers.”

With the convertible tm2, customers can choose their product configuration. It also offers a keyboard and touch-enabled display for input. Converted to a slate, the tm2 morphs into a sketchpad with digital pen.

The light-weight capacitive multitouch display technology supports multitouch gestures, such as zoom, scroll, and rotate, accepting input from more than one finger at a time.

Featuring an “aluminum” design with “Riptide”-engraved illustrations, the tm2 employs the latest low-voltage Intel Core 2 Duo processors and optional high multimedia performance ATI Mobility Radeon discrete graphics upgrades.

The tm2 also provides up to nine hours of battery life via the standard six-cell battery and includes a fingerprint reader as well as an advanced thermal design for low-heat performance

HP Mini 5102
Available in the HP Mini’s broad range of color and design options, the HP Mini 210 and 2102 are affordable companion PCs that provide optional high-definition video playback and optional global positioning system (GPS) and mobile broadband connectivity.HP Mini 5102

Starting at only 2.6 pounds, the HP Mini 5102 features a sturdy, lightweight anodized-aluminum display enclosure with a choice of black, red, or blue brushed finishes. It also features an optional handle.

The HP Mini 5102 is available in either a standard or touch-enabled versions. Multitouch gestures, finger taps, and swipes across the screen enable users to navigate through applications and menus as well as provide access to information and Web sites.

The keyboard of the Mini 5102 produces a great typing experience for email, instant messaging and other text-driven applications.(3) The 95 percent of full-size QWERTY keyboard, plus a touchpad, compares favorably to smaller keyboards of competing companion PCs.

HP Face Recognition for Protect tools enable users to simply face a 2-megapixel webcam of the HP Mini 5102 to log in.

The HP Mini 5102 also features the latest Intel Atom N450 processor, multiple connectivity options–mobile broadband and a large 10.1-inch diagonal LED display available in either WSVGA or HD(2) resolutions. When equipped with the optional Broadcom HD video decoder technology, the HP Mini 5102 can play back high-resolution 720- and 1,080-pixel HD video content.

Customers can choose either a four-cell battery for lighter weight or six-cell battery for longer battery life. When configured with the optional six-cell battery, the HP Mini 5102 delivers up to 10 hours of battery runtime.

HP also is offering the HP Mini 5102 in a HP Student Edition. The Student Edition brings leading software to students, including Adobe Digital School Collection, which provides document management and portfolio creation tools for enhancing learning experiences in language arts, history, music and the sciences.

HP Mini 210 / HP Mini 2102
Starting at 2.69 pounds and measuring less than 1-inch thin, the HP Mini 210 is available in a choice of Black Crystal, Silver Crystal, Pacific Blue, or Sonoma Red HP Imprint finishes. The HP Mini 2102 sports a black design, which is also available for the Mini 210. HP Mini 210

With a 10.1-inch diagonal standard or optional Brightview Infinity HD LED widescreen display and an island-style keyboard, the new HP Mini 210 and HP Mini 2102 are designed for consumers and business professionals who surf the Web, listen to music, and need access to people–from anywhere. The PCs also have a built-in WLAN, webcam and microphone.

New software enhances the HP Mini 210 PCs include:

  • HP CloudDrive Powered by ZumoDrive–This enables users to access synchronized content from the cloud without having to store it on a local drive.
  • HP MediaStream–Users can stream multimedia content from one PC to another over the Internet without requiring data to be downloaded.
  • HP QuickSync–Also available on the HP Mini 2102, this automatically synchronizes files created or edited on the road with a home or business PC over a wireless connection when connected to the same network.
  • HP QuickWeb–This provides access the web without booting up the notebook by simply pushing a button.

Users can experience their own personal multiplex via an optional Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerator, which enables viewing of 1,080-pixel HD content.

The optional GPS software includes the HP Navigator mapping application.

The HP Mini 210 and HP Mini 2102 support up to 1 GB of memory and large hard drive options up to 320 GB. A convenient, built-in VGA port enables users to connect to an external monitor while a five-in-one digital media slot enables file transfer from various memory formats.

Powered by an Intel Atom processor N450 with 1.66 GHz, the HP Mini 210 and 2102 offer configure-to-order options on a number of features.

Accessories, Pricing, and Availability
The HP USB Media Dock combines the capabilities of a docking station, port replicator, and adjustable notebook stand. It reduces desktop clutter while providing versatile docking and high-quality audio and video features. Priced at $199 for the port replicator, stand, and speakers, the Media Dock offers USB connectivity.

The new HP Mini W40 Vehicle Power Adapter plugs into the lighter receptacle of any car, truck, or RV, enabling users to charge the battery of their HP Mini while on the road. The compact, lightweight portable adapter comes with an 8-foot cable to reach into the back of most cars. With a convenient Velcro strap for easy cable management, the W40 Vehicle Power Adapter is available for $49.95.

The HP TouchSmart tm2 is expected to be available in the United States on Jan. 17 in all colors with a starting price of $949.

The HP Mini 5102 is expected to be available in the United States this month with a starting price of $399.

The HP Mini 210 is expected to be available in the United States tomorrow with a starting price of $299 for Windows 7.

The HP Mini 2102 is expected to be available in the United States tomorrow with a starting price of $329.

Customers can reserve a tm2 or Mini 210 by visiting www.hpdirect.com/mini.


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