Leading commercial notebook brand, HP India, has announced the launch of its `business rugged’ HP Elite Noteboook PC series designed to withstand dust, vibration, altitude, and high temperature while helping the user to remain connected wherever and whenever required.

The series comprising six business notebooks — 2530p, 2730pm, 6930p, 8530p, 8730w and 8530w — encompassing the professional (p) and mobile workstation (w) class notebook series, brings alive minimalist design and maximum durability.

“HP has incorporated the right amalgam of hardware and software features to deliver dependable business notebook that delivers enhanced security and improve ease of use in a stylish new package,” said Anurag Arora, country manager, business notebooks, personal system group, HP.

The shock-resistant hard drive and spill resistant keyboards helps protect confidential data residing in the notebooks against bumps, drops and spills. Frequent travellers can take the advantage of the optional ultra-slim battery accessory that offers up to 15 combined hours of battery life.

HP Duracase is a brushed anodized aluminium exterior casing, combined with magnesium alloy chassis, which ensures the notebook continues to look new. The series incorporates Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processors, solid state hard drives and the latest Qualcomm’s Gobi technology.

The series is available within a price range of Rs 75,000 to Rs 1 lakh plus taxes.