HP embeds security, adds thin client

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Hewlett-Packard has launched new business desktop computers including one with HP's first embedded security chip option, and another that is its first post-merger thin client. The HP Compaq d530 desktop range features the optional security chip, developed with German chipmaker Infineon Technologies and following specifications set out by the security standards organisation the Trusted Computing Group. IBM pioneered similar chip-based encryption-decryption hardware in its notebooks and desktops, starting in 1999. The new security chip for the d530, dubbed 'ProtectTools', helps process algorithms used in public key infrastructure (PKI) and other encryption modes, according to Infineon. The chip works with built-in Windows security features, as well as third-party applications such as public key infrastructure suites and virtual private networks. For example, it can be used with Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes to help encrypt and decrypt email. The HP Compaq d530 starts at $599 (£363) and comes in small form factor, convertible minitower or ultra-slim desktop designs. Processors includes the Intel Celeron or Pentium 4 processors with the 865G chipset and speeds of up to 3.0GHz, up to 160GB hard drive, 4GB of DDR (double data rate) SDRAM, choice of DVD-ROM or CD-RW drives and Windows XP Professional. Meanwhile, the HP Compaq d330 is aimed at smaller firms and tighter budgets. Available in microtower, slim tower and desktop, a typical machine costing $799 includes a Pentium 4 2.66GHz processor, 40GB 7,200-rpm hard drive, 256MB DDR SDRAM, 48x CD-ROM drive, gigabit Ethernet port, six USB 2.0 ports and Windows XP Professional. The first all-HP engineered thin client, the HP Compaq t5700 is a small, solid-state device that connects to networks and drives local displays. Data is stored on the server and the unit contains no local drives or moving parts. Made for call centres, hospitals, and financial services centres, the tiny t5700 starts at $599 and features a 1.0GHz Transmeta TM5800 processor, an ATI graphics chip with 8MB dedicated graphics memory, up to 512MB DDR SDRAM, up to 512MB flash memory and the Windows XP Embedded operating system. Four USB ports are available for wireless, security and external storage options such as disk on key, CD-ROM drive, floppy and hard drives. An optional PCI slot allows additional graphics, internal wireless and wired connectivity hardware.

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