Hewlett Packard Compaq Notebook News

HP notebook batteries recalled over fire risk Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 9:32PMHealth Canada has issued a huge recall of lithium-ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers, over concerns that they can overheat, rupture and cause fires.
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100603/bc_battery_recall_100602/20100603?hub=BritishColumbiaHome
HP Expands Recall Of Notebook Batteries Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 12:19PMA large expansion of a prior recall of lithium-ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers is being implemented by importer Hewlett-Packard Company of Palo Alto, California, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission just announced. About 54,000—which is addition to the 70,000 units previously recalled in May 2009, is being implemented because the recalled lithium-ion ...
http://www.newsinferno.com/archives/20640
Notebook Battery Recall Expands Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 7:45AMWASHINGTON, D.C. – Hewlett-Packard is expanding a recall of lithium-ion batteries used in HP and Compaq notebook computers because recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. About 54,000 units have been added to the previous recall of 70,000 units announced in May 2009 . Since the May 2009 recall , HP has received 38 additional reports of batteries ...
http://www.cbs42.com/content/localnews/story/Notebook-Battery-Recall-Expands/JQnilxOpiUOirmhawM7pXA.cspx?rss=1659
H-P expands recall of notebook computer batteries Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 11:48AMSAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. is recalling another 54,000 lithium-ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers due to a fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday. The batteries, which are made in China, can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. Hewlett-Packard had recalled 70,000 units in May 2009 but since then has ...
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/h-p-expands-recall-notebook-computer/story.aspx?guid=%7B0913CFDE%2D9252%2D4C57%2DB2A8%2DE89F198114C4%7D&siteid=rss
Lifestyle laptops Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 11:05AMHewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd (HP Malaysia) recently unveiled a new range of notebooks that celebrates the ideals of individuality and diversity in life.
http://www.thesundaily.com/article.cfm?id=46822
China market: HP introduces cheap notebook to compete for market share Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 1:40AMHewlett-Packard (HP) recently launched a mainstream traditional notebook, the Compaq 516, with a price of 3,599 yuan (US$527), less than China's average notebook ASP of 4,500-5,000 yuan, to compete for market share, according to sources from notebook players.
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100211PD201.html
School Notebook: all Holbrook public schools closed on Nov. 11 Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 1:34PMAll Holbrook public schools will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The schools will also have an early release day on Nov. 25 and be closed on Nov. 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving vacation.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/holbrook/news/x1914250228/School-Notebook-all-Holbrook-public-schools-closed-on-Nov-11
Wal-Mart woos laptop shoppers Thursday, July 23, 2009 @ 4:53AMWal-Mart Stores Inc has expanded its laptop selection by 40 percent and will be aggressive in pricing the computers and the accessories to go with them as the discount retailer looks to win sales from frugal back-to-school shoppers.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090723/tc_nm/us_walmart_backtoschool_2
U.S. back-to-school; Wal-Mart woos laptop shoppers Thursday, July 23, 2009 @ 3:03AMWal-Mart will begin selling an exclusive Compaq Presario notebook computer that it developed in partnership with Hewlett-Packard Co for $298. A similar unit currently sells at Wal-Mart for $548.
http://www.ciol.com/Global-News/News-Reports/US-back-to-school;-Wal-Mart-woos-laptop-shoppers/23709122700/0/
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-07-23 05:16 US back-to-school; Wal-Mart woos laptop shoppers Wednesday, July 22, 2009 @ 9:50PMBy Nicole Maestri
http://www.iii.co.uk/news/?type=afxnews&articleid=7436624&subject=general&action=article
On Your Side: What to Do When Vox Won't Talk Wednesday, July 22, 2009 @ 9:19PMWe attempted to contact Vox Products (also known as Vox Inc. and Vox Digital Corp.) multiple times, but never received any response. We called the phone number on Vox's Web site and left two messages, but a full mailbox (most likely from other unsatisfied customers) prevented us from leaving more.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/22/AR2009072203653.html?wprss=rss_technology/personaltech
HP Recalls 15,000 Batteries in China Tuesday, May 26, 2009 @ 12:14PMHot on the heels of recalling 70,000 notebook computer batteries the U.S., Hewlett Packard is recalling 15,000 more in China due to a risk of overheating.
http://news.digitaltrends.com/article20027.html
Laptop battery pack recalled due to fire hazard Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @ 12:23AMHewlett-Packard is recalling thousands of rechargeable battery packs sold worldwide and used in laptop computers due to a potential fire hazard. The voluntary recall comes after the company received reports a fault in the lithium-ion battery packs could cause it to overheat.
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/world/57075/laptop-battery-pack-recalled-due-fire-hazard
Laptop Batteries Under Recall Tuesday, May 19, 2009 @ 9:22PMThousands of laptop batteries are under recall because they can overheat and catch fire.
http://www.nbc15online.com/news/local/story/Laptop-Batteries-Under-Recall/VUbUN7q7_0-55FFlMznS2A.cspx?rss=217
HP laptop batteries recalled for overheating Monday, May 18, 2009 @ 7:38PMHP has announced a recall on batteries included in 21 of its laptops sold between August 2007 and March 2008.
http://www.cnet.com.au/hp-laptop-batteries-recalled-for-overheating-339296507.htm?feed=rss
HP recalling 70,000 laptop batteries Friday, May 15, 2009 @ 8:44AMThe story that refuses to die gets another chapter this week, as Hewlett-Packard is recalling 70,000 notebook batteries due to a potential fire hazard. Two batteries in the recall pool have already gone up in flames, so this isn't a theoretical risk but one that should be taken seriously if you have an affected system. The packs were sold both bundled with new laptops and as aftermarket ...
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/142061
Recall Alert: Computer batteries Friday, May 15, 2009 @ 8:42AMPORTLAND - There is a recall of 70,000 lithium-ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers because they can overheat. There have only been two cases in which the batteries overheated, causing minor damage.
http://www.koinlocal6.com/content/news/topstories/story/Recall-Alert-Computer-batteries/1KigvBB_Yk65GuPolt3Y7A.cspx
Orange Joins Forces With HP to Bring the Internet to Everyone via Mobile Broadband Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 4:04PMPARIS, February 15 /PRNewswire/ -- - Strategic Partnership Signed Between Orange and HP to Drive Consumer Adoption of Mobile Broadband Across Europe Orange today continued its drive to give more mobile broadband customers Internet on the move, with a new partnership signed with Hewlett Packard.
http://www.itnews.it/news/2009/0215010201665/orange-joins-forces-with-hp-to-bring-the-internet-to-everyone-via-mobile-broadband.html
Orange Joins Forces With HP to Bring the Internet to Everyone via Mobile Broadband Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 4:01PM -
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/090214/ukf026.html?.v=1
Orange Joins Forces With HP to Bring the Internet to Everyone via Mobile Broadband Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 4:01PM Orange today continued its drive to give more mobile broadband customers Internet on the move, with a new partnership signed with Hewlett Packard. The deal means Orange and HP will co-distribute and market a range of consumer notebooks[1 ] and HP Minis with mobile and/or fixed broadband access.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/090214/3838370en_public.html?.v=1

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