Jan 4, 2011 08:13 GMT  ·  By

It really seems that HP and Lenovo are in a very serious competition for the public's attention, since both companies unveiled a bevy of new products at this year's CES, the former's lineup including quite a few new business-oriented desktop computers, released as a part of the company's Compaq family.

So, the company has just released the HP Compaq 8200 Elite, HP Compaq 6200 Pro, HP Compaq 4000 Pro and HP 100B All-in-One Business Desktops, that offer a choice of computing power and design that deliver the control, consistency, connectivity and commitment to environmental excellence business customers expect from HP.

The HP Compaq 8200 Elite is HP’s premium business PC, delivering up to 40 percent better performance and 15 percent faster hard drive access, while also being built with HP’s highest standard of desktop stability and manageability and including the second-generation Intel Core vPro processors.

A range of graphics solutions, including a new discrete graphics option on the compact Ultra-slim Desktop models, are also are available, offering up to 70 percent better graphics performance.

The HP Compaq 8200 Elite also offers customers the powerful HP ProtectTools network and data security software suite, Global Series models and a three-year business PC limited warranty.

Chassis options range from the unique HP Convertible Minitower for maximum expansion and deployment capabilities to the Small Form Factor, with an efficient design that has made it the top-selling desktop chassis, to the Ultra-slim Desktop, which delivers enterprise-class performance in a very small and stylish PC.

The HP Compaq 6200 Pro is the optimal choice for business PC customers looking for productivity, basic manageability and security features and is available in either a Small Form Factor or a Microtower chassis, not to mention the fact that it can be configured to meet the needs and budget of customers.

The HP Compaq 4000 Pro is designed for small to midsize businesses looking for a mainstream, cost-effective business PC and offers Intel processors delivered in an efficient Small Form Factor chassis.

This new business PC features legacy PC technologies such as PCI expansion slots, PS/2 device support and a standard serial port for maximum protection of existing technology investments, in addition to the input/output ports expected on current PC platforms.

The new AMD processor-based HP 100B All-in-One PC provides small businesses the essential technology they need, in the sleek, space-saving design they want, at a price they can afford.

Featuring a 20-inch diagonal LCD display console, the HP 100B All-in-One PC integrates advanced, high-definition (HD) graphics with dual-core processing in a flexible design that can be easily upgraded as computing needs grow.

The HP Compaq 8200 Elite starts at $679 and is expected to be available on March 7, while the HP Compaq 6200 Pro starts at $619 and is expected to be available on March 28.

Both the HP Compaq 4000 Pro and the HP 100B All-in-One PC start at $499 and are expected to be available next month.