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HP and AMD Team to Offer Secure and Affordable Mobile Technology

HP launches full range of mobility products offering industry-leading security, ease of use and reliability

GENEVA, June 23, 2005 - HP today announced it has teamed with AMD to address the mobile market with the secure, powerful and affordable HP Compaq nx6125 Notebook PC, which incorporates AMD TurionTM 64 mobile technology and ATI PCI Express RADEON XPRESS 200M technology. HP now provides customers with a true technology choice in the mobile business market by offering multiple processor options including AMD's latest line of 64-bit technology designed for the mobile market.

Building on its declaration of 2005 as the "Year for Mobility," HP continued its momentum with the introduction of a range of mobility products, including the iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger, the HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC as well as the new mp2200 microportable projector, all of which provide ease of use and the reliability mobile professionals require to create an instant mobile office, whenever and wherever they need to conduct business.

"The synergy between HP and AMD's technologies offer customers an industry-leading technology choice and meets three key needs of today's businesses- security, mobility and outstanding value," said Alberto Bozzo, vice president and general manager of Commercial Products for HP's Personal Systems Group (PSG) in Europe, Middle East and Africa. "HP understands that companies are looking for ways to contend with security challenges as well as mobile solutions that increase worker productivity and business competitiveness."

"HP and AMD have teamed up to develop a truly mobile and secure solution to increase the productivity of business users on the road," said Alberto Macchi, vice president of Sales, EMEA,  AMD. "The AMD TurionTM 64 mobile technology enables thinner and lighter notebook designs with great performance, wireless compatibility, longer battery life and enhanced security."

"Thanks to the broad industry collaboration between HP, AMD and ATI, and the combination of an exciting array of mobile technologies, an exceptional business notebook solution has been created," said Peter Edinger, vice president EMEA and managing director, ATI Technologies (Europe) GmbH. "The HP Compaq nx6125 sets a new standard for flexibility and performance."

Affordable Security and Innovation

The new HP Compaq nx6125 Business Notebook's thin and light design meets customers' mobile needs by providing industry-leading security, ease of use and reliability while also offering outstanding value. The built-in HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor provides customers convenient, easy-to-use authentication that is more secure than passwords alone. Fully scalable desktop-like features and performance in a true mobile, thin-and-light design; "all-day-battery-life" experience thanks to HP Travel battery concept, AMD PowerNow! power management and ATI's Power Play technology; improved ergonomics; a variety of reliability and durability features including the HP Local Recovery Solution, HP scratch-resistant In-mold Lamination and HP's Panel Protection system all contribute to the nx6125's appeal.

The HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series integrates wireless voice, high-speed EDGE data networking and versatile GPS navigation technologies to meet global business and personal communication needs.(1,2,3,4) With a built-in keyboard to easily compose email, notes, text and instant messages and data delivery rates up to four times faster than dial-up,(2) the new iPAQ will allow users to quickly stay connected to vital business information.

The HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC is a full function tablet PC delivering performance and compatibility in an innovative convertible style. It provides convenient handwriting by using MicrosoftR Windows XP Tablet Edition operating system and features a 12.1-inch display, boasting a wide viewing angle on sparkle-free protective glass and a digital eraser pen.

Further mobilising the on-the-go professional, HP is also introducing the affordable and ultralight HP mp2200 digital projector.  This grab-and-go projector offers quick and easy setup and shutdown, best-in-class image quality and flexible connectivity to virtually any source.

About HP
HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters ended Apr. 30, 2005, HP revenue totalled $83.3 billion. More information about HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com.

About AMD

 
AMD (NYS:AMD) designs and produces innovative microprocessors, Flash memory devices and low-power processor solutions for the computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions for technology users, ranging from enterprises and governments to individual consumers. For more information visit http://www.amd.com.

About ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost visual processor unit (VPU) provider and is dedicated to deliver leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld markets. With 2004 revenues of US $2 billion, ATI has more than 2,700 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).