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HP Introduces TouchPad Tablet, Pre 3, Veer Smartphones for webOS

By Clint Boulton on 2011-02-10



HP formally unveiled its long-anticipated HP TouchPad, a tablet computer based on the revamped webOS the computer maker acquired in its $1.2 billion acquisition of Palm last year. Slated for retail this summer (no pricing yet), the machine weighs 1.6 pounds, and is powered by a 1.2GHZ dual-core processor. The machine will come in 16GB or 32GB of internal storage as it seeks to challenge the game-creating Apple iPad and fleet of tablets based on Google's Android 3.0 operating system, as well as RIM's PlayBook. TouchPad wasn't the only new webOS device to appear. HP also flaunted the HP Pre 3 and the ultra-small HP Veer smartphones. Available this summer, the HP Pre 3 sports a 3.6-inch screen with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a 1.4GHz processor, as well as front-and-rear facing cameras for video calls. Available this spring, the Veer offers just a 2.6-inch touchscreen on a tiny handset that is 3.31 inches long, or the length of a credit card. HP's Touchstone software will connect the three webOS devices by allowing consumers to share a URL between a Pre 3 and TouchPad by tapping them together. Users may also start reading a website or blog on a TouchPad and then tap their Veer smartphone to take it to go. Channel Insider offers a quick tour of HP's new webOS gadgets in this slideshow.

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1) TouchPadThe TouchPad leverages "activity cards" that may be stacked for easy visualization, not unlike the format of Motorola's Xoom Honeycomb tablet. Users can flip between apps without closing a single one, all on the multitouch screen with a 18-bit color, 1024x768 resolution display.

2) KeyboardThe TouchPad keyboard looks crisp, easy to use for typing messages. Microsoft Exchange e-mail, contacts, and calendars are available for ActiveSync only and require Microsoft Outlook using Exchange Server 2003 with SP2, Exchange Server 2007, or Exchange Server 2010.

3) TypingUsers may just start typing to begin an e-mail without launching an app.

4) Video CallsThe 1.3 megapixel camera enables video calls.

5) PrintingTouchPad users may print wirelessly to compatible networked HP printers. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication, as well as Bluetooth 2.1.

6) MediaUsers may download movies or TV shows from the HP Movie Store.

7) GamingGames such as Armageddon Squadron II are also a big hook for the TouchPad, enabled by the accelerometer, compass and gyroscope.

8) TouchstoneThe Touchstone technology enables easy link sharing, as shown here. It requires HP TouchPad with webOS 3.0 and Pre3 or Veer with webOS 2.2 or higher, and both products must have the same HP webOS account.

9) AccessoriesPlus, you can get whatever you need to turn your TouchPad into a full desktop experience.

10) Pre 3The Pre 3 includes a 24-bit color, 480x800 resolution WVGA display, vertical slide-out keyboard, and 1.4GHz of processing power. The keyboard makes it not unlike a RIM Blackberry, offering easy text messaging, with Microsoft Exchange email with Microsoft Direct Push Technology.

11) Video CallingThe device also offers a 5-megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash, HD (up to 720p) video recording, and front VGA camera support video calling.

12) SoftwareInstant messaging, notifications and social networking are enabled on the Pre 3

13) AppsThe Pre 3 also offers several pre-integrated apps.

14) AccessoriesHere's a look at accessories for the Pre 3, including the Touchstone dock for connectivity to TouchPad and other webOS devices. Vehicle charger and Bluetooth headset are also available.

15) HP Veer Front The device offers notifications, display messages, reminders, and Facebook updates. Amazingly the small device also offers a full keyboard to go with the 2.6-inch multitouch screen with 18-bit color, 320x400 resolution.

16) Credit Card SizedFor perspective, here's the Veer next to a credit card. It's so small a user can pinch it between their fingers. For the record, the device measures 2.15 inches wide, 3.31 inches long and .59 inches thick, weighing only 3.63 ounces. There is also a 5-megapixel camera with video capture.

17) Tap to Call Users can place a phone call from messaging by tapping the header in the conversation thread.

18) Apps Choose apps from HP's App Catalog for the Veer.

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