PALO ALTO, CALIF.: HP, a provider in IT products and services, today announced the introduction two new products under its notebook range.

The new HP ProBook 5310m and HP Pavilion dm3 expand the market for the category, an area HP pioneered earlier this year with the introduction of HP Pavilion dv2, said a press release.

Designed for mobile professionals, the HP ProBook 5310m is a 0.9-inch thin, 3.7 pound notebook sporting a 13.3-inch diagonal LED high-definition (HD) display and a standard voltage processor.

HP QuickWeb allows users to access the web in seconds when the notebook is shut down.

The application resides outside the notebook’s operating system, so there is no need to wait for the computer to boot up, users can simply push the dedicated button.

Additionally, HP QuickLook3 allows users to look up and respond to email, calendar and contacts without having to boot the notebook, said the release.

Integrated HP Mobile Broadband powered by Gobi allows users to conveniently access the Internet, company intranet, email, and mission-critical information in more places than ever before.

The new HP Connection Manager 3.0 simplifies and automates connecting users with their preferred network.
The HP Pavilion dm3 provides consumers with up to 10 hours of battery life via the standard six-cell battery,  an HD BrightView 13.3-inch diagonal LED screen and choice of AMD or Intel processors and discrete graphics to meet the multimedia needs of demanding consumers.

“Striking designs, impressive product features, outstanding value and a focus on computing performance add up to a mobile experience second to none,” said Ted Clark, senior vice president and general manager, Notebook Global Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP.

He further said that these new notebooks further validate their position as an undisputed leader in notebook design and raise the bar for the entire thin and light category.

The HP ProBook 5310m starts at $699 with an Intel Celeron dual core and $899 with Intel Core 2 Duo and is available immediately in the Asia-Pacific region with the Microsoft Vista operating system. The notebook is expected to be available for delivery in North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region on Oct. 22 with the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.

The HP Pavilion dm3 starts at $549 with an AMD processor and $649 with an Intel processor and is expected to be available for delivery worldwide starting Oct. 22 with the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, added the release.