On the software side, a 60-day trial of Norton Internet Security is preloaded, but HP's own integrated suite of small business security control modules is also an option. Users can request that a Kensington lock be installed on the machine's rear panel as well.

Energy Star-qualified models are available, as is optional HP Power Assistant software designed to help reduce PC energy consumption.

Best of all, from my perspective? The Omni Pro 110 gives buyers their pick of operating system, with a choice of , Windows 7 or--in some parts of the world--RedFlag , a Chinese distribution of the open source operating system.

Available soon through , the Omni Pro 110 is priced starting at $639, including a limited one-year warranty. For those in the market for a new machine, it's nice to see a new option that offers an alternative to life on the .

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