HP Vectra
PC flexible for technical and
office users
If you require expansion capabilities
for technical or business applica-
tions in either standalone or
network configurations or are
migrating from HP Vectra
and
a flexible
PC
now
is
available.
Features and benefits
-
HP Vectra 38W
20 PC offers a
of
integrated options and room to
grow.
Super VGA, hard and
flexible disk controllers, two serial
ports, and one parallel port are all
incorporated on the PC system
board.
This
leaves the five acces-
sory slots free to accommodate
key accessories such
as facsimile
and modem cards. Four mass
storage shelves provide room for
data storage on 3%-inch and
inch floppy drives
as well as
space for tape backup of up to
830
on small computer
standard interface hard disk
drives.
-
Combination of
the
microcoprocessor
with
an HP-designed memory
cache controller, hard
with
less than 17
seek time, and the
integrated HP Super VGA control-
ler means that the HP Vectra
20 PC
in applications
such
as
Excel, and
The
performance was tested in a series
of independent tests
sioned by Hewlett-Packard.
or connected
to
a
network (LAN)
-This
expansibility potential
is
for users
who are not currently connected
to a
LAN. Built-in network
security features and optional
LAN accessories such
as
ROM offer easy integration to a
LAN.
designed fea-
tures
-
These include power and
reset buttons on the front of the
PC for easy access,
regulated fan that generates less
noise, and HP Super VGA
with
a
low-flicker screen refresh rate of
72
Hz that reduces eye strain and
fatigue.
Enhanced ease of setup and
provides
easy access to internal compo-
nents because no screws are used
to attach the cover. The
based setup program automati-
cally determines the amount of
memory and the type of mass
storage devices installed. The easy
access to parts and the setup
program reduce the time and
expense needed for setup and
service.
disk-based error utility
-
This reduces the cost of support
by allowing for early diagnosis of
problems without a technician.
The HP Vectra
PC now is
available from Hewlett-Packard
dealers and
a one-year
limited warranty, convertible to
three months
repair. For
Product
No.'
Description
HP Vectra
Model 50 PC,
1.44-Mbyte flexible disk,
52-Mbyte hard disk
HP Vectra
Model 120 PC,
1.44-Mbyte flexible disk,
120-Mbyte hard disk
HP Vectra
Model 1-3 PC,
1.44-Mbyte flexible disk, no hard
disk
HP Vectra
Model
PC,
1.2-Mbyte flexible disk, no hard
disk
When ordering any HP Vectra PC, a language
option must be specified.
The HP Vectra
Model 1-5 PC
is not available in Europe.
Lotus and 1-2-3 are
U.S.
registered trademarks
of Lotus Development Corporation.
is a
U.S.
trademark
Inc.
HP Vectra
PC
faster in
tests
Performance
is a critical factor for
those purchasing
To help in
the decision-making process,
Hewlett-Packard commissioned
independent performance tests for
the
Vectra
PC. The
results show that the HP Vectra
PC is consistently faster
in most areas when compared to
four similar
from other
manufacturers.
The tests were carried out by
Laboratories and National
Software Testing Laboratories
(NSTL). The products tested were
the HP Vectra
PC,
AST
Premium
Compaq
IBM
Model
and
more information, contact your
HP representative.
The conclusion reached by both
and NSTL was that the
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Update,
March 1992
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