HP Enviro Series

New laptop batteries, based on the latest Boston Power’s Sonata technology, are available now as accessories for 18 existing Hewlett-Packard notebook models.

Sonata Li-ion cells in the HP Enviro Series batteries are claimed to deliver sustainable performance for three years, which is “three times longer than most other notebook computer batteries”. HP is providing a three-year warranty on the batteries. In addition, the batteries are Ecolabel-certified.

The battery – Enviro Series NH493AA#ABA – is compatible with the following notebooks: HP Pavilion dv4, dv5, dv6; HP HDX 16; HP G50, G60, G61, G70, G71; and Compaq Presario CQ40, CQ45, CQ50, CQ60, CQ61, CQ70, CQ71.

The Sonata batteries for HP laptops are priced at $119.99. Later this month, the product will be available as a point-of-sale option for consumers buying new HP notebooks at HP.com.

HP Pavilion dv6z

Hewlett-Packard has launched the HP Pavilion dv6z notebook PC, featuring a 16-inch display and AMD’s processor technology.

Unlike the Intel-powered dv6t, the Pavilion dv6z uses the AMD Athlon or Turion dual core CPU. The laptop features the ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics or Radeon HD 4530/4650 dedicated GPUs, depending on customer’s choice. It comes with up to 8GB of DDR2 memory, up to 500GB of hard drive space, and a DVD buerner or Blu-Ray combo optical drive.

The display has a resolution of 1366×768 and optional Infinity glass for a frameless look of the LCD panel.

Other features of the notebook that runs Windows Vista OS include a built-in web camera, Altec Lansing stereo speakers, HDMI output, Wireless-G or Wireless-N card, optional Bluetooth and optional 56k modem, an Ethernet LAN port, four USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, 5-in-1 media card reader, and a Firewire port on models with discrete graphics.

The HP dv6z weighs 6.34 pounds with a standard 6-cell battery and comes in two designs: Espresso Black and Moonlight White.

It’s available now for a starting price of $599.99 at the HP online store.

HP Pavilion dv3t

Hewlett-Packard has launched the HP Pavilion dv3t, their new 13.3-inch entertainment notebook.

Unlike the AMD-powered dv3z, the Pavilion dv3t is based on Intel’s technology and features the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics or the NVIDIA GeForce G 105M 512MB dedicated GPU, as well as up to 8G of DDR2 memory, up to 500GB of hard drive space, and a DVD burner or Blu-ray Combo optical drive.

The display has a resolution of 1280×800 pixels and uses LED backlight.

The dv3t also includes a built-in web camera, Altec Lansing stereo speakers, HDMI and VGA outputs, optional fingerprint reader, Wireless-G or -N connectivity, optional Bluetooth, optional mobile broadband module for AT&T or Verizon network, an Ethernet LAN port, three USB ports (3rd shared with eSATA port), an ExpressCard slot, and a 5-in-1 media card reader.

HP’s new laptop weighs around 4.93 pounds with a 6-cell battery and optionally features a backlight keyboard.

Color choices are Espresso Black and Moonlight White.

The HP Pavilion dv3t runs Windows Vista OS and has a base price of 798.99 at the Hewlett-Packard online store.

 HP ProBook 4710s

Hewlett-Packard’s recently unveiled  HP ProBook 4710s 17.3-inch business laptop is now available for purchase.

The 4710s features the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 512MB dedicated video card, up to 8GB of DDR2 memory, up to 500GB of hard drive space, and a DVD burner or Blu-Ray Combo drive, depending on model.

The 17.3-inch LED-backlit display has a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels and a 16:9 aspect ratio.

The ProBook 4710s also sports a keyboard with a separate numeric keypad, an optional 2MP web camera, stereo speakers and an integrated microphone, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless, a Gigabit Ethernet LAN port, Bluetooth, optional 56k modem, VGA and HDMI outputs, four USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, and a media card reader.

The laptop starts at around 6.8 pounds and runs Windows Vista.

It can be ordered through HP’s website for a base price of $899.

HP ProBook 4710S PDF File

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Hewlett-Packard, yesterday announced a voluntary recall of Lithium-Ion batteries used in select HP and Compaq laptops.

The recall includes around 70,000 units that can potentially overheat, “posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers”.

HP-branded notebooks that can contain a recalled battery include the HP Pavilion dv2000, dv2500, dv2700, dv6000, dv6500, dv6700, dv9000, dv9500, and dv9700, as well as the HP G6000 and G7000.

Affected Compaq models include the Presario A900, C700, F700, V3000, V3500, V3700, V6000, V6500, and V6700, and the HP Compaq 6720s.

Batteries that can be subject to the recall have one of the following bar codes:

62940^^AXV^^^^ 65033^^B7U^^^^
65033^^B7V^^^^
65033^^BGU^^^^ 65035^^B7U^^^^
65035^^B7V^^^^
65035^^BGU^^^^
65035^^BGV^^^^ 67059^^V8U^^^^
67059^^V8V^^^^

The US CPSC says consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their laptop and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request a free replacement battery.

The laptops with the recalled batteries were sold at various stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through March 2008. The battery packs were also sold separately.

HP and CPSC are aware of two reports of batteries that overheated and ruptured, resulting in fire that caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.