HP announced the products in New York at an evening gala that coincided with the start of Fashion Week. Various athletes and models, including tennis champion Serena Williams, were expected to attend. Another feature of the evening was a gaming PC called the Blackbird 002, which features optimized airflow and an aluminum chassis. It will go on sale Oct. 1 for US$2,500 to $7,100.
This is the first time HP Blackbird 002 will be available in retail stores, making it more accessible to consumers and allowing them the chance to experience it up close and personal. The retail configuration will include the cutting-edge design and performance elements that set this machine apart from other desktop PCs in its class. The retail displays will include video demonstrations of the system and offer live game play.
Since its introduction, the HP Blackbird 002 with Voodoo DNA has attracted accolades for features including the ability to handle extreme computing challenges, from next-generation games to demanding professional applications, as well as its isolated thermal chambers, tool-free accessibility, and cable-free hard drive installation. Recognized for its ground-breaking design, the HP Blackbird 002’s attention-getting shape combines a stylish sensibility and cool practicality.
The HP Blackbird 002’s exclusive retail configuration is priced at $3,299,(1) and includes:
Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Q9450(2)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1(3)
Quiet, liquid cooled CPU
NVIDIA nForce SLI motherboard with RAID support
Dual SLI NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT graphics cards with support for Microsoft® DirectX 10
4,096 MB Corsair Dominator system memory with DHX technology(4)
500 GB 7,200 rpm SATA hard drive(5)
Five internal, hot-swappable hard drive bays
7.1 onboard HD audio
Concealed USB, FireWire® and audio ports, plus 15-in-1 memory card reader
900 watt power plant
One-year HP limited warranty and toll-free phone support(6)
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