Intel Innovative PC Awards Honor The Best In Mobile, Business And Consumer Computer Designs
Hewlett Packard, IBM, Samsung and SOTEC Receive Design Awards
INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 27, 2001 - Intel Corporation today announced the winners of the Fall 2001 Intel Innovative PC Awards, which honor mobile, business and consumer computer designs that exemplify the best mix of performance, simplicity and individuality. For the first time, Fall 2001 Intel Innovative PC Awards implemented independent testing by PC Magazine PC Labs.
At a ceremony held during Intel Developer Forum, Fall 2001, in San Jose, Louis Burns, vice president and general manager, Intel Desktop Platforms Group, presented Innovative PC Awards for the HP Omnibook 6100*, HP Vectra VL800*, IBM ThinkPad A Series*, IBM NetVista X Series*, IBM TransNote*, Samsung Matrix II+GT-9000*, and the SOTEC PC Station E4150AV*.
"This year's award recipients were selected not only for their innovative features, but also for high test scores in ease of use," said Burns. "These mobile, business and consumer computing systems improve performance without sacrificing simplicity."
As part of Intel's PC ease of use initiative, the first innovative awards were given at IDF Fall 1999 to recognize PC designs that measurably improve set-up, use, expansion and maintenance. The awards have expanded to include mobile and business designs, and highlight the most advanced computing innovations available today.
HP Omnibook 6100
The HP Omnibook 6100 prevails in the mobile category. Its innovations include a dual pointing system, a one-touch presentation button that allows easy setup of VGA port, and presentation software. The 6100 comes with built-in 802.11b wireless Ethernet networking, an easy-to-find on/off switch and an LED indicator. The HP Omnibook 6100 also shares Media Bay components with other HP laptops in the Omnibook product family. The Omnibook 6100 is driven by an Intel® Pentium® III processor running at 1.13 GHz and backed by 128 MB of RAM.
HP Vectra VL800
The HP Vectra VL800 is a business desktop PC that offers innovative features such as Instantly Available PC, fast boot-up, a lockable tooless case, easily accessible front bays, and tooless PCI slots. The HP Vectra VL800 is designed for convenience and ease of use, with HP's TopTools software included to allow a quick overview of vital system specifics and information, as well as intrusion protection. The HP Vectra VL800 is powered by a Pentium® 4 processor, running at 1.7 GHz with 128 MB of RAM.
IBM ThinkPad A Series
Defying the trend of "less is more," the IBM ThinkPad A Series comes packed with innovative features. The ThinkPad A series has a large (15") video screen with UXGA (1600x1200) resolution, special keys to launch applications and retrieve e-mail, and a slide-out expansion bay to accommodate a numerical keypad or synchronizing cradle. The laptop also features fast wake-up from standby and an energy saving hibernate mode.
IBM NetVista X Series
The IBM NetVista X Series is a business desktop computer that presents a departure from the past. Its innovative features include an "all-in-one" design with a small footprint and half- height PCI expansion slots integrated into the back of the PC's LCD monitor. In addition, the Net Vista's CD ROM is integrated into the PC using a drop-down media bay. Although compact, the NetVista X Series doesn't sacrifice performance. It comes with an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor running at 1.7 GHz, with 128 MB of RAM.
IBM TransNote
The IBM TransNote is a combination computer and electronic notepad with built-in optical character recognition. The innovative IBM PC has multiple inputs from the keyboard, a stylus or a finger. This innovative PC can also record on its tablet when disconnected from the notebook. It features an LCD panel that is adjustable for viewing from the opposite side - for one-on-one presentations. It doesn't lack power with a high-performance Pentium® III processor running at 600 MHz with 64 MB RAM.
Samsung Matrix II + GT9000
The Samsung Matrix II + GT9000 is a laptop with style, class and incredible features. It combines true business features with biometric security, including built-in fingerprint reader to control access, a fast resume/wake-up system, and built-in 802.11b networking. The Matrix II+ also comes with a large screen size to complement the IEEE 1394 ports. When combined with available USB ports, this system is ready to tackle your various digital media tasks.
SOTEC PC Station E4150AV
The SOTEC PC Station E4150AV's metallic silver and blue case is pleasing to the eyes and captures attention. This stylish little PC appeals to the multimedia entertainment aficionado. The SOTEC PC station has a television tuner with a video remote controller, along with front panel USB, an (IEEE) 1394 port and an audio optical port to make this a self-contained entertainment center. The E4150AV's innovative combination of PC functionality and consumer electronics components makes it truly a PC designed for fun with a Intel® Pentium® 4 processor running at 1.5 GHz with 128 MB of RAM.
About the Intel Innovative PC Recognition Awards
The Intel Innovative PC Awards were first given at IDF Fall 1999 and have grown to receive worldwide recognition. As part of the Intel ease of use initiative, Intel works with the PC industry to make mobile, business and consumer PCs easier for people to use. The Innovative PC Awards are a way to highlight superior PC designs that measurably advance PC setup, use, expansion and maintenance. For more information about the Intel Innovative PC Recognition program, visit http://developer.intel.com/technology/easeofuse/index.htm.
About IDF
Intel Developer Forum is a worldwide program that gives developers the technical information and vision they need to succeed in creating innovative products for the Internet economy. The IDF Fall 2001 conference features a full slate of sessions and hands-on labs, along with numerous demonstrations of cutting-edge products and technologies. Industry participants include software and hardware developers of communications equipment, servers, PC and handheld clients. Visit http://developer.intel.com/idf for more on the IDF conferences (San Jose, Calif., Aug. 27-30; Tokyo, Sept. 26-27; Taipei, Taiwan, Oct. 22-23; Shenzhen, People's Republic of China, Oct. 25-26). For the latest information on technology developments throughout the year, visit Intel Developer Update at http://developer.intel.com/update.
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Editor's Note: High-resolution pictures of award winners are located at Intel's online pressroom at http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/photos/innovative_fall2001.htm
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