Consumer vs Business Class Notebooks?
(recommended for education customers)

HP has distinct differences between the commercial computers (BUSINESS CLASS) and the consumer computers (BEST BUY & CIRCUIT CITY). While the consumer devices are designed for the single home user for entertainment and daily tasks, the business-class systems are built around security, reliability, manageability, and affordability with much longer, stable lifecycles. Below is a list of key differentiators between the HP Consumer and Commercial PCs.

Standard Warranty 1 year return to depot vs. 3 year next business day with on site capability Vista Home or Home Premium vs. Vista business. What is in Vista Ultimate that is not in Vista Business?

  Virtual PC Express
  Windows BitLocker™
  Media Center
  XP Home vs. XP Pro

Life time / life cycle: consumer 1year vs. 4 years. Professional Innovations Summary:

Reliability Testing and life testing. Designed for rigors of always being on. More rugged key boards, 3 D data protection hard drive systems.

HP Panel Protection System:
Soft rubber pads protect the display screen from being scratched by the keyboard or keyboard deck when the notebook is closed.

Touch-sensitive controls:
The intuitive, touch-sensitive controls are sleek and level to the surface, for a stylish yet durable design. These solid-state controls have no moving parts to wear out and are moisture- and particle-resistant, enhancing the notebook's reliability. They are also easier to use compared to standard buttons, as they don't require pressure and they light up when activated.

HP DuraKeys:
A clear coating applied over the notebook keyboard helps protect the finish and the printed characters on the keys. Tests show that keyboards with this feature are 50 times more resistant to visible wear than those without.

HP DuraFinish:
The HP In-Mold Lamination process creates a scratch-resistant surface that helps maintain the overall finish and appearance of the notebook. It protects the keyboard deck from normal wear and tear and keeps graphics and icons intact.

HP Spill-resistant Keyboard:
A thin layer of Mylar film under the keyboard helps protect sensitive electronics and key components from minor spills that might otherwise cause system failure.

Magnesium alloy support structure:
A durable, lightweight internal metal support structure helps protect sensitive components from damage.

Magnesium alloy display enclosure:
A durable, lightweight metal frame encloses the display, helping to minimize damage to the overall display assembly.

Metal alloy hinges:
Strong metal alloy hinges with hardened steel pin axles are designed.

HP DriveGuard:
Mounting the hard drive to the frame helps reduce shock, effectively alleviating the risk of data.

HP 3D DriveGuard:
Parking the hard drive at the first sign of a bump, drop, or other shock event helps limit the risk of losing your valuable business information. The system also helps protect your data by keeping the hard drive parked when you're on the move. No major competitor matches the level of protection.

HP 3D DriveGuard combines several active and passive design features to help protect your hard drive from shock and data loss.

  A rigid mounting scheme has been tested and proven effective in dramatically reducing shock transmission to the hard drive.
  Advanced power-management settings help ensure that the hard drive occasionally spins down according to manufacturer specifications.
  A three-axis digital accelerometer senses sudden movement and instructs the system software to temporarily park the hard drive.
  Whenever the notebook is in motion, the hard drive parks indefinitely?until the system is motionless for 20 seconds, the lid opens, AC power is connected, or the battery runs down (the hard drive is allowed to resume before the system hibernates).

No one else offers this level of protection.

HP Battery Solutions: Strict quality controls, extensive testing, and multiple redundant safety features help ensure that HP batteries provide consistent, reliable, long-lasting performance.

  Fire-retardant casing
  Insulating safety wrap
  Flexible circuit interconnects
  Barrier wall
  Conformal coating for PCA

Full magnesium alloy enclosure: A solid metal enclosure creates an incredibly strong case for rigorous mobile use.

HP Total Test ProcessS
HP Business Notebook PCs are subjected to the HP Total Test Process- 95,000 total hours covering 50,000 individual steps. This comprehensive, rigorous testing helps ensure superior quality and reliability in a wide range of applications and operating environments.

  Drop, shock, and vibration testing
  Hard drive testing
  Keyboard and button testing
  Display panel testing
  Electrical testing
  Mechanical testing
  Environmental testing

System Architecture
HP spends a considerable amount of time, energy, and resources on software and integration testing?approximately 2,500 man-hours. HP receives constant feedback from the field, and strives to improve software to make it more reliable and easier to use.

  Integration testing involves more than 30,000 steps and 120 industry-standard hardware and software products per operating system.
  Approximately 10,000 total docking tests are performed on each platform to ensure quality and reliability throughout the lifecycle.

Service and Support

  Field repair vs. return to store or depot
  Field ADP
  HP TOTAL CARE

With the unrivaled HP Total Care services, your business will benefit from our full circle of personalized services at every stage of your computing technology's lifecycle?from the initial purchasing decision through configuration, deployment, maintenance, and finally end-of-life transition.

HP Instant Support
The focus on quality does not end when the product is launched and shipped to you. HP eSupport solutions help you manage your technology and your business, delivering seamless support experiences that help you maximize your availability and your evolving environment.

Vista business standard on commercial.

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