HP Compaq 6515b, 6715b Business Laptops Announced

Hewlett-Packard today announced its HP Compaq 6515b and HP Compaq 6715b business notebook computers based on AMD’s platform and incorporating a variety of connectivity features.

With expected starting price of $649, the 14.1-inch widescreen 6515b and the 15.4-inch widescreen 6715b will be configurable with AMD Sempron and Turion processors, including 64-bit dual core Turion X2, and with a variety of connectivity features.

“Ideal for mobile professionals looking for the freedom to work in or out of the office, the HP Compaq 6515b and 6715b Notebook PCs feature HP Broadband Wireless, next-generation Wi-Fi with 802.11n (draft) WLAN and Bluetooth technologies. Customers also have a choice of two supported WWAN technologies: EV-DO (with Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess service) and UMTS/HSDPA (with AT&T service)”, HP’s press release says.

Both laptops are based on AMD’s M690T chipset supporting up to 4GB of 677MHz DDR2 memory. It features integrated ATI Radeon X1250 graphics with up to 512MB of shared system memory and with S-Video output. There are also Gigabit Ethernet, a 56k modem, as well as four USB ports, PC Card slot and memory card reader in each model.

Regarding data storage, the HP Compaq 6515b and HP Compaq 6715b include SATA hard drives with choice of 80GB, 120GB, and 160GB 5400rpm units or with 80GB HDD at 7200rpm. These notebooks will ship with dual-layer DVD burners, including drives with LightScribe technology.

HP’s new business laptops provide enhanced security by using HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, optional Smart Card Reader, Kensington lock and optional HP Privacy Filter.

HP Compaq 6515b and 6715b weigh 5lbs and 5.7lbs respectively and come with Windows Vista or Windows XP operating systems.

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