Hewlett-Packard Omnibook XE3 -- THE Journal

- Starting Price: $1,125

- Processor: 850 MHz to 1 GHz Intel Mobile Pentium III processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology or an 800 MHz Intel Celeron processor

- Memory: 128 MB or 256 MB of 100 MHz SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB

- Screen: 13.3", 14.1" or 15" XGA TFT display; or a 15" SXGA TFT display

- Size: Ranges from 1.59" and 7.3 lbs. to 1.63" and 8 lbs.

- Storage: 10 GB, 20 GB or 30 GB Enhanced-IDE hard drive; floppy disk drive; CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or a DVD-ROM/CD-RW combination drive.

- Communications: Integrated 56K modem and LAN (Ethernet 10/100)

- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows 98 Second Edition

- Other: Four customizable one-touch quick-launch buttons; CDs can be run without powering up.

- Contact Information: (800) 752-0900, www.hp.com

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