| Whether your company is a small home business or a | | | | more efficient, while saving you money. |
| Fortune 500 company, HP laptop computers can help | | | | But Isn't Faster Better? |
| you and your employees work more efficiently. | | | | Computer performance is not always the most |
| Providing your employees with laptop computers can | | | | important factor and every employee won't have the |
| allow them to: | | | | same needs. Let's look at the profile of a fictitious |
| * stay productive when they travel. | | | | company |
| * telecommute to save money and the environment. | | | | * 50 salespeople who travel a lot. They use Microsoft |
| * access their data at customer sites. | | | | Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. |
| * participate in online meetings anytime, anyplace. | | | | * 3 graphic designers who telecommute. They use a |
| However, all HP laptops are not created equal and | | | | graphics program and frequently open multiple |
| choosing the right laptop can be difficult. HP has | | | | windows. |
| laptops ranging from inexpensive mini netbooks to | | | | * 4 video producers who need to shoot video at |
| their ENVY line of sleek, high-powered notebooks. | | | | customer sites. They use video production, animation, |
| When selecting a laptop computer, you need to | | | | and graphics software. |
| answer these questions: | | | | * 5 accountants. They use an in-house accounting |
| * How much RAM? | | | | program and handle lots of confidential data. |
| * How much hard disk space?* Does the laptop need | | | | * 4 executives. They travel a lot, handle sensitive |
| a single-core, dual-core, or quad-core processor? | | | | data, and use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. |
| * Is a large screen important? | | | | Would you buy the same HP laptop for everyone in |
| * Is battery life important? | | | | the company? Could you answer the questions in the |
| * How much can the laptop weigh? | | | | list for each type of employee? Now think about the |
| * Do all employees need a laptop or would some be | | | | profile of your own company. Do you have |
| better off with an HP business computer? | | | | employees who would be more productive if they |
| That's a lot to think about. And if you're like many | | | | had a laptop? |
| business owners, you have a lot of other worries | | | | Which Model Should You Buy? |
| too. | | | | By sitting down with a professional who understands |
| Fortunately, there are people who make it their job | | | | the HP product line, you can make the right choice. |
| to understand which HP laptop computer will best | | | | The consultant will ask you questions about your |
| meet a company's computing needs. These | | | | business and the way your employees use their |
| professionals can use information you provide about | | | | computers. They will then be able to provide you |
| how your employees use their computers and make | | | | with the most affordable plan to optimize your |
| recommendations that will make your employees | | | | employees' efficiency. |