HP to launch new notebooks in Asia Pacific to regain marketshare

Inventec, Arima Computer and Asus are expected to gain more notebook orders from HP, DigiTimes wrote, as it's expected HP will launch more limited models aimed at the Asian-Pasific region.

These new models will target specific market segments and will feature slim profiles and built-in multimedia capabilities.

Last quarter HP's notebook market share dipped to 12.3 percent in Asia Pacific, while Lenovo bumped its share to 19 percent.

Two days ago HP launched the new Compaq Presario B1800 series notebook and the new iPAQ hw6515 PDA. Here's a look at the specifications of these two devices:

HP Compaq Presario B1800 specifications
Item	detail
CPU	1.5 GHz Intel Celeron-M 370/ 1.73 GHz Intel Pentium M740
Display	12.1-inch WXGA
HDD memory	Up to 60 GB
Weight	1.6 kg
Price	NT$39,900-47,900 ($1,250-$1,500)

HP iPAQ hw6515: Specifications
Item	Detail
CPU	312 MHz Intel PXA272
OS	Windows Mobile 2003 SE for PPC
Network	Quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900)
Built-in camera	1.3-megapixel
Display	3.5-inch 63,356-color TFT transflective
Memory	Up to 60 GB
Expansion slot	SDIO/ Mini-SD
Weight	1.6 kg
Price	NT$22,900 ($720-

More details at DigiTimes