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HP Vectra 386~120PC flexible for technical and office users

Product No.' Description

D2512A HP Vectra 386~120Model 50 PC,

1.44-Mbyte flexible disk,

52-Mbyte hard disk

If you require expansion capabilities for technical or business applica- tions in either standalone or network configurations or are migrating from HP Vectra QS/16S and QS/20PCs, a flexible 386SX PC now is available.

Features and benefits

Expansibilitg - HP Vectra 38W

20 PC offers a con~binationof integrated options and room to grow. HP 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%-inchand 5%- inch floppy drives as well as space for tape backup of up to

830 Mbytes on small computer standard interface hard disk drives.

P d o m z a n c e- Combination of the 80386SX microcoprocessor with an HP-designed memory cache controller, hard dLsk with less than 17 ms seek time, and the integrated HP Super VGA control- ler means that the HP Vectra 386d 20 PC performs in applications such as LotusB1-2-3: mcrosoft Excel, and AutoCADTMThe performance was tested in a series of independent tests comrnis- sioned by Hewlett-Packard.

Standalone or connected to a local-area 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 boot- ROM offer easy integration to a LAN.

E r g o m i c a U g designed fea- tures - These include power and reset buttons on the front of the PC for easy access, temperature- regulated fan that generates less noise, and HP Super VGA with a low-flickerscreen refresh rate of 72 Hz that reduces eye strain and fatigue.

Enhanced ease of setup and serviceabilitg -l h s provides

easy access to internal compo- nents because no screws are used to attach the cover. The ROM- 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.

F l q q g disk-based error utility - This reduces the cost of support by allowing for early diagnosis of problems without a technician.

The HP Vectra 38W20 PC now is available from Hewlett-Packard dealers and carries a one-year limited warranty, convertible to three months onsite repair. For more information,contact your HP representative.

D2513A HP Vectra 386~120Model 120 PC, 1.44-Mbyte flexible disk, 120-Mbyte hard disk

D2514A HP Vectra 386~120Model 1-3 PC,

1.44-Mbyte flexible disk, no hard disk

D2515A HP Vectra 386~120Model 1-5'PC,

1.2-Mbyte flexible disk, no hard disk

'When ordering any HP Vectra PC, a language option must be specified.

The HP Vectra 386s/20 Model 1-5 PC is not available in Europe.

Lotus and 1-2-3 are U.S.registered trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation.

AutoCAD is a U.S.trademark ofAutodesk, Inc.

HP Vectra 386~120PC faster in pelformaneetests

Performance is a critical factor for those purchasing PCs. To help in the decision-makingprocess, Hewlett-Packard commissioned independent performance tests for the HP Vectra 386d20 PC. The results show that the HP Vectra 38W20 PC is consistently faster in most areas when compared to four similar PCs from other manufacturers.

The tests were carried out by Ingram Laboratories and National Software Testing Laboratories (NSTL). The products tested were the HP Vectra 38W20 PC, AST Premium I1 386SXi20,Compaq DeskPro 38W20,IBM PS/2 Model 40SX, and NEC PowerMate SX120.

The conclusion reached by both Ingrarn and NSTL was that the

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HP Computer Update, March 1992