Looking for someone to build your Enyo app?

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Looking for someone to build your Enyo app? 

Enyo has launched an Enyo developer directory. Companies from the USA and Europe are on the list:

Enyo Developer Directory | Enyo

And Enyo has made an announcement about it and more:

Announcing the Enyo Developer Directory

When we’re out and about, we tend to meet a lot of talented and successful developers doing great things with Enyo — and looking for opportunities to do more.

We also run into people who have great ideas (or pressing needs) for apps, but don’t have resources in-house to take on an Enyo project.

Being of the problem-solving type, we realized we could do something to bring these folks together. Here it is: the Enyo Developer Directory.

If you’re looking for a top-notch Enyo developer in Europe or the US, odds are you’ll find one here. And if you’re a developer who belongs on this list, please send us a note (enyojs@palm.com) to learn more.

P.S: While we were gathering contact info for the directory, we took the opportunity to collect some great new quotes from Enyo developers. Check them out on our updated Testimonials page!

Announcing the Enyo Developer Directory | The Enyo Blog

There is also a Enyo apps showcase here:

http://blog.enyojs.com/tagged/app-showcase

Germany: HP Discover 2012: Cloud -- Industry Trends. Video.

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Germany: HP Discover 2012: Cloud -- Industry Trends. Video.

Hear about the latest industry trends in the world of cloud computing as presented by Azeem Mohamad, Director HP Global Cloud Strategy -- live from HP Discover 2012 Frankfurt, Germany.

More information on: hp.com/go/cloud

The New HP Hotspot LaserJet Pro M1218nfs MFP is a 7 in 1 AIO with Wi-Fi, and ePrint.

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The New HP Hotspot LaserJet Pro M1218nfs MFP is a 7 in 1 AIO with Wi-Fi, and  ePrint.

HP launches a new multi-function printer with wireless Internet hotspot.

The new HP Hotspot LaserJet Pro M1218nfs MFP can address the needs of SOHOs, start-ups and small businesses

December 4, 2012, New Delhi: Hewlett-Packard India today introduced the HP Hotspot LaserJet Pro M1218nfs MFP, a 7-in-1 All-in-One printer with in-built wireless Internet hotspot. 

Besides print, copy, scan and fax capabilities, the printer also comes with the latest mobile printing technologies including HP wireless direct, HP ePrint and Apple AirPrint™.

The HP Hotspot LaserJet Pro M1218nfs MFP can help a SOHO start-up or a small business set up and run a fully-functional office.

Nitin Hiranandani, Director-Printing, PPS, HP India says, "The HP Hotspot is a new All-in-One+1 printer that completely redefines the role a multifunction printer can play in a SOHO or small business environment. 

We are confident that users will deeply appreciate the ability to print, scan, copy, fax and access Internet wirelessly, all through a single device that is incredibly easy to set up and use."

"At HP, we believe in constantly reinventing the printer and today's launch of HP Hotspot marks an important milestone in our innovation legacy," Mr. Hiranandani added.

Everything that a small business needs:

Designed specifically for SOHOs, start-ups and micro businesses with 1-9 employees, the HP Hotspot AiO+1 exceeds the traditional expectations for an AiO device through a host of innovative features:

• Inbuilt wireless hotspot that allows seamless, full Internet connectivity for up to eight users via any access device – including notebooks, tablets and smartphones

• Print from anywhere, wirelessly with HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™ and HP wireless direct – simply hit print from any mobile device

• Plug & Print functionality with HP Smart Install automatically installs printer within minutes, without the need for CD installation. Users need to just plug and be productive

Priced at Rs. 18,306, the HP Hotspot LaserJet Pro M1218nfs AiO+1 is available countrywide from today.

HP's LaserJet Innovation

The new HP Hotspot LaserJet Pro M1218nfs MFP marks another milestone in HP's legacy of innovation. HP's commitment to leadership and excellence has driven a series of world-firsts including the first inkjet and the first mass-marketed personal inkjet printer, smallest Laser color printer, the first web-connected printer, and the world's most energy efficient printer – HP Laserjet Pro 1108, which was launched in India last year.

HP : specifications

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

1. The indicated price is Maximum Retail Price for HP LaserJet Pro M1218nfs for consumers across India. The actual operating price in the market may be equal or lesser, and varies from region to region according to local taxes and levies

2. Introduced in 1984, HP Thinkjet was the world's first mass-marketed personal inkjet printer. For more details, please visit http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/abouthp/histnfacts/museum/imagingprinting/0011/index.html

3. Introduced in 2010, HP Laserjet Pro CP1025 was the world's smallest color laser printer at the time

4. HP introduced a new category of web-enabled printing solutions designed for the cloud in 2010. For more details, please see http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2010/100607b.html

5. Launched in 2011, HP Laserjet Pro 1108 consumed up to three times less energy usage, based on competitive TEC data found in energystar.gov, eu-energystar.org, the HP Carbon Footpirnt Calculator at hp.com/go/carbonfootprint and manufacturers' published data sheets.

© 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Open webOS: November Edition.

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From the Open webOS project Blog:

Open webOS: November Edition.

Warning this month’s post is pretty technical!

Back in September we announced a roadmap on what we would be working on next. The focus this month is on three significant SysMgr projects that will be completed in rapid sequence over the next month, plus one routine update.

Pluggable Keyboard Project

We have pulled the existing virtual keyboard logic out of “luna-sysmgr” into a new component “keyboard-efigs”.  This component supports either a tablet or phone-style virtual keyboard based on the familiar keyboard design for the HP Touchpad, supporting English, French, Italian, German and Spanish entry (hence “-efigs”)

This keyboard can be used as the basis for implementing different designs and locale support.  “luna-sysmgr” will be able to query multiple available keyboard modules and will select the best fit, based on the pixel dimensions of the display, the DPI and the locale.

This code change affected the following components and can be tested with the identified branches:

    luna-sysmgr      “unstable” branch

    luna-webkit-api “unstable” branch

    keyboard-efigs  “master” branch

We expect to complete our internal QA process by the end of November, and then we will roll over the “unstable” branches for “luna-webkit-api” and “luna-sysmgr” into the “master” branch, and switch the keyboard selection process over to this new method.

Qt 4.8.3 update

We are performing final testing on updating our Qt4.8.2 support to the latest upstream version of 4.8.3 and expect to post that before the end of November.

WebAppManager Separation Project

The existing “luna-sysmgr” component has two separate processes combined into one codebase, LunaSysMgr and WebAppMgr.  When LunaSysMgr loads, it currently immediately forks a copy of itself as WebAppMgr, and the two processes do different but complementary tasks, where WebAppMgr is responsible for running JavaScript applications and LunaSysMgr runs the rest of the system.  There are weird historical reasons for this and it greatly complicates the maintenance and enhancement of SysMgr components.

We have already completed the first phase of breaking out the WebAppManager codebase into the new component “webappmanager” and are now pruning the resulting obsolete code from “luna-sysmgr”.  This will still leave these two components with a significant set of common code, which we will progressively extract into a new shared library component “luna-sysmgr-common”.

Once the “unstable” branch of “luna-sysmgr” is released from the Pluggable Keyboard project, we will immediately reuse that branch for these changes and ensure their visibility and of the ongoing development of the new “luna-sysmgr-common” component.

This code change will affect the following components and will become testable with the identified branches:        

    luna-sysmgr      “unstable” branch

    luna-sysmgr-common “master” branch

    webappmanager  “master” branch

We expect to complete our internal QA process in early December and then we will roll over the “unstable” branch for “luna-sysmgr” into the “master” branch, and have a substantially reduced codebase for “luna-sysmgr” focused on the traditional responsibilities of the LunaSysMgr process.

Qt5/WebKit2 Upgrade for SysMgr Components Project

Early in December we will begin the complex process of updating the following SysMgr components from Qt4.8/WebKit1 to be based on Qt5/WebKit2 and we expect to complete the process by the end of that month:   “luna-sysmgr”, “luna-sysmgr-common”, “keyboard-efigs”, “smartkey-hun” and “webappmanager”.

We expect the bulk of the effort will be related to supporting Qt5 in the build system, updating the QPAs to work with Qt5, and of modifying “luna-sysmgr” and “webappmanager” to convert deprecated Qt4.8 capabilities to their Qt5 equivalents.

Once the WebAppManager Separation Project has reached a stable point early in December, and the “unstable” branch of “luna-sysmgr” has again been rolled up into the “master” branch, you will begin seeing the Qt5 conversion work appearing in the “unstable” branches of these five components.

Interested in contributing?

Join us in the forums, mailinglist or IRC to discuss these topics and many more. Of course you can also join the engineering team and get paid to work on your favorite open source project. Head on over to ourjobs page and browse through the great opportunities available.

Enyo 2.1.1

We are also pleased to announce the latest Enyo release. Version 2.1.1. offers Tier-1 support for IE 10 and Kindle Fire HD. This follow’s last month release of 2.1, which supports Chrome on Android and iOS 6. You can read more about 2.1.1 over on the Enyo blog.

Out and about

We are packing in lots of events to end the year. Come join us at QT developer days in Santa Clara Dec 5-7th. Our very own Chief Architect Steve Winston will be giving a talk on Friday about the importance of QT for Open webOS. We will also have a booth displaying some of the ports that community members have been working on. Also on the schedule is mHeath in Washington, DC from Dec. 3-5 where we will be talking about cross-platform design in healthcare. Enyo guru Kevin Schaaf will be giving a talk on Encapsulating the Web at dotjs in Paris.

As always we look forward to meeting you either online or in person and your feedback is definitely welcome.

Open webOS

HP ElitePad 900 Takes Flight with Emirates Airlines

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HP ElitePad 900 Takes Flight with Emirates Airlines.

Innovative business tablet powers Emirates Airlines’ in-flight crew and customer service application.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2012

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HP and Emirates Airlines today announced the HP ElitePad 900 tablet as the primary interface for the airline’s new Knowledge-driven Inflight Service (KIS), making the airline the first global customer of the tablet.

An innovative in-flight communication and customer relationship management (CRM) system, KIS on the HP ElitePad 900 enables Emirates’ pursers to work more efficiently with cabin crew to deliver the personalized service and attention to detail that the airline is known for.

“Emirates constantly seeks ways to enhance our customers’ experience,” said Kevin Griffiths, senior vice president, Cabin Crew, Emirates Airlines. “We selected the HP ElitePad 900 to power KIS because of its sleek design and light weight, which allows our staff to provide the highest levels of service to our customers, whilst maintaining the ruggedness and security measures needed from an Enterprise class device.”

Announced in October 2012, the HP ElitePad 900 is a true tablet for the enterprise that is tailor-made for Emirates’ KIS application. It balances a beautiful design with enterprise-grade features, serviceability and support. The ultrathin and lightweight Windows® 8-based tablet⁽¹⁾ will allow Emirates’ pursers and their crew to provide premium in-flight service to customers while protecting personal information with robust security protocols. 

The HP ElitePad 900 is expected to be widely available to customers in the United States in January.

“For its advanced KIS concierge service, Emirates Airlines needed an enterprise-grade tablet,” said James Mouton, senior vice president and general manager, Personal Computer Global Business Unit, HP. “In the HP ElitePad, it found a compact, powerful and stylish business tool ideally suited to meet the needs of its staff and customers, both on the ground and at 40,000 feet.”

Main features of the HP ElitePad 900:

• An ergonomic design featuring a 10.1-inch diagonal display, while weighing just 1.5 pounds and measuring 9.2 millimeters (mm) thin. This will allow Emirates’ pursers and their crew the agility to efficiently address customer needs throughout flights.
• Stylish, premium materials such as CNC-machined aluminum and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2 that look right at home in Emirates’ luxurious cabins.
• Engineering that meets military standard 810G testing for drop, vibration, dust, temperature and altitude,⁽²⁾ allowing it to stand up any travel conditions.
• Enterprise-caliber data, device and identity protection for Emirates customers with HP Client Security.

About Emirates

Since its launch in 1985, Emirates Airline has received more than 500 international awards in recognition of its efforts to provide unsurpassed levels of customer service.

Emirates is the world’s largest international airline in scheduled passenger kilometers flown.  Its all wide-bodied fleet of 189 aircraft includes eight freighters and is among the youngest in the skies. The airline plans to more than double its size by 2020.

Emirates operates services to 126 destinations in 74 countries in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Asia-Pacific.

Visit Emirates online at: www.emirates.com

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

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⁽¹⁾ Not all features are available in all editions of Windows 8. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows 8 functionality. Additional information is available at www.microsoft.com.

⁽²⁾ Testing was not intended to demonstrate fitness for U.S. Department of Defense contract requirements or for military use.  Test results are not a guarantee of future performance under these test conditions.

Video: HP ENVY 4 Touchsmart , Sound of Touch.

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Video: HP ENVY 4 Touchsmart, Sound of Touch.

Introducing the HP ENVY 4 Touchsmart Ultrabook™ It's the ultra-thin, ultra-light Ultrabook featuring Windows 8 and the power of Beats Audio™. Only from HP.

HP/Palm webOS Blog News: Upcoming App Catalog Payment.

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HP/Palm webOS Blog News: Upcoming App Catalog Payment.

From the Palm Developer Connection Blog Updates:

Upcoming App Catalog Payment

Who doesn’t love money? If you’re one of the many who have apps in the App Catalog and love money, you’re in luck! In order to perform some maintenance on the App Catalog we’re going to need to pay developer’s outstanding balances. This one time process will send out payments to developers who would otherwise not have been paid yet. Normally, the App Catalog sends out payments once the total owed is over $100 or 100 €. For this payment, all outstanding balances will be paid, regardless of amount. Consider it an early Thanksgiving gift.

Also note that the payments will be coming from the e-mail addresses webos.us@hp.com and webos.eu@hp.com. Be sure to update your mail rules so the notices don’t get lost.

HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call in Nov 20.

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HP to Present Live Audio Webcast of Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call in Nov 20.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 7, 2012

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HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call to review its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, 2012.

The call is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT and will be available at www.hp.com/investor/2012Q4webcast.

A replay of the audio webcast will be available at the same website shortly after the call and will remain available for approximately one year.

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

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© 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Editorial contacts: Michael Thacker, HP: corpmediarelations@hp.com

Movistar presents the Computer Workstation with Windows 8 Professional for SMBs.

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Movistar presents the Computer Workstation with Windows 8 Professional for SMBs.

 Movistar, Microsoft, Intel and HP have teamed up to launch a Computer Workstation to facilitate the work of SMBs. A simple and complete choice that offers the latest in computer equipment at the best price.

- This new technology solution provides the ability to choose the equipment that best suits the needs of each company, a full maintenance with 24-hour service and ease of payment by installments.

Movistar in collaboration with Microsoft, Intel and HP has launched a new range of Computer Workstation for SMBs in order to facilitate their access to the latest in technological innovation without having to worry about maintenance and to enable them to develop their business with greater efficiency and productivity. Includes payment formulas that allow companies to have art computer equipment without investment and will be commercially available from November 15.

Movistar thus continues its plan to support SMEs with the launch of this unique solution designed to renew their equipment in the most efficient and economical.

The computer workstation includes the latest equipment from HP with the new Windows 8 Professional Operating System, the electronic office productivity suite Office Home & Business and comprehensive maintenance of the same, all with the ease of monthly payment.

This new offering is designed to provide SMBs with a comprehensive management of the job and a full maintenance service with 24-hour service (both onsite assistance in remote) to any hardware and software problems, which also includes the replacement of replacement parts and equipment. The solution is designed for companies can focus on their business without having to worry about equipment issues, and without giving up their time to the best services and the latest technology.

All computers have Windows 8 Professional, the brand new Microsoft operating system that offers new possibilities for mobile productivity and even greater speed, reliability and security for enterprises. Also, have incorporated Intel ® Core ™ i5.

The offer gives the option to choose between different types of professional equipment, according to the specific needs of each company: HP EliteBook 9470m Folio Ultrabook ™ (48 € / month), HP ProBook 4540s (38 € / month) or permanent position HP Compaq 6300 Pro MT (30 € / month). These prices include the maintenance.

With this new initiative, Movistar responds to the idea that today more than ever necessary that small and medium enterprises have a technology adapted to their needs and to be more productive activity. SMEs are one of the main drivers of business employment in the Spanish labor market. To gain efficiency and compete in the current scenario is vital that they have solutions that allow them to adapt to the speed of technological change ever faster.

The evolution of operating systems and processors brings significant benefits for companies but also creates new needs for SMBs to be able to adapt quickly to these changes. Thus, Movistar is to promote small and medium enterprises within the current technological context.

 ADVANTAGES:

Easy payment: access to high-end professional equipment financed mode, no initial investment required. Monthly payment.

Comprehensive maintenance with a single point: that includes resolving possible problems (software, hardware, connectivity, security, etc..).

Warranty: all teams have 3 years warranty. Includes repair, replacement and home collection.

Movistar presenta el Puesto de Trabajo Informático con Windows 8 Professional para PYMES.

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Movistar presenta el Puesto de Trabajo Informático con Windows 8 Professional para PYMES.

- Movistar, Microsoft, Intel y HP se han unido para lanzar un Puesto de Trabajo Informático que facilite la labor de las pymes. Una opción sencilla y completa que ofrece lo último en equipamiento informático al mejor precio.

- Esta nueva solución tecnológica ofrece la posibilidad de escoger el equipamiento que mejor se adapte a las necesidades de cada empresa, un mantenimiento integral con atención 24 horas y la facilidad de pago por cuotas.

Movistar en colaboración con Microsoft, Intel y HP ha lanzado una nueva oferta de Puesto de Trabajo Informático para pymes con el objetivo de facilitarles el acceso a lo último en innovación tecnológica sin que tengan que preocuparse por su mantenimiento y  para que puedan  desarrollar su negocio con mayor  eficacia y productividad. Incluye fórmulas de pago que permitirán a las empresas contar con equipamiento informático de última generación sin necesidad de inversión y estará disponible comercialmente a partir del 15 de noviembre.

Movistar sigue así su plan de apoyo a la pequeña y mediana empresa con el lanzamiento de esta solución única pensada para renovar  sus equipos de la forma más eficiente y económica.

El puesto de trabajo informático incluye el equipamiento  de última generación de HP con el nuevo Sistema Operativo Windows 8 Professional, el paquete de productividad ofimático Office Home&Business y el mantenimiento integral  del mismo, todo ello con la facilidad de pago en cuotas mensuales.

Esta nueva oferta está orientada a  proporcionar a las pymes una  gestión integral del Puesto de Trabajo y un completo servicio de mantenimiento con atención 24 horas (asistencia tanto presencial como en remoto)  para cualquier tipo de problema hardware y de software, que además incluye el recambio de piezas y equipos de sustitución. La solución está pensada para que  las empresas se puedan centrar en su negocio sin tener que preocuparse por cuestiones relativas al equipamiento, y sin renunciar a su vez a los mejores servicios y lo último en tecnología.

Todos los equipos cuentan con Windows 8 Professional, el recién estrenado sistema operativo de Microsoft que ofrece nuevas posibilidades para la productividad móvil, así como incluso mayor velocidad, confiabilidad y seguridad para las empresas. Además, llevan incorporados procesadores Intel® Core™ i5.

En la  oferta se da la opción de escoger entre distintos tipos de equipamiento profesionales, según las necesidades concretas de cada empresa: HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Ultrabook™ (48 €/mes), HP ProBook 4540s (38€/mes) o Puesto Fijo HP Compaq 6300 Pro MT (30€/mes). Estos  precios incluyen el mantenimiento.

Con esta nueva iniciativa, Movistar responde a la idea de que hoy más que nunca es necesario que las pequeñas y medianas empresas dispongan de una tecnología adaptada a sus necesidades y actividad para ser más productivas. Las pymes son uno de los principales motores del empleo empresarial en el mercado laboral español.  Para ganar en eficiencia y competir  en el escenario actual es vital que cuenten con  soluciones que les permitan  adaptarse a la velocidad de los cambios tecnológicos cada vez más  rápidos.

La  evolución de los sistemas operativos y de los procesadores lleva consigo importantes beneficios para las empresas pero también crea nuevas necesidades para las pymes, que deben ser capaces de adecuarse con rapidez a estos cambios. De esta manera, Movistar trata de impulsar a la pequeña y mediana empresa dentro del contexto tecnológico actual.

 VENTAJAS:

 

• Facilidad de pago: acceso a equipamiento profesional de alta gama en modo financiado, sin inversión inicial necesaria. Pago en cuotas mensuales.
• Mantenimiento integral con un interlocutor único: que incluye la resolución de posibles incidencias informáticas (software, hardware, conectividad, seguridad, etc.).
• Garantía: todos los equipos tienen 3 años de garantía. Incluye reparación, sustitución y recogida a domicilio.

   

Snapfish by HP Expands Mobile Services with “Prints on the Go”.

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Snapfish by HP Expands Mobile Services with “Prints on the Go”.

New feature enables users to order prints directly from their iPhone for pickup at nearby retail locations.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 25, 2012

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Snapfish by HP today announced “Prints on the Go,” a new feature on the Snapfish iPhoneTM app that enables users to order prints directly from their iPhone and pick up their order at select retail locations.

“While taking photos with the iPhone camera is a great way to capture memories wherever you are, we know how important it is to many customers to be able to hold on to and share printed photos with friends and family as treasured keepsakes,” said Helen Vaid, general manager, Snapfish by HP. “With the new Snapfish print-to-retail feature, we’re making it easy and convenient to unlock and share those memories by giving our customers a convenient way to pickup prints in store.”

Users can now easily place an order to print their photos from their Snapfish app for iPhone. All they need to do is log in to their Snapfish account or create a new one, place their print order and pay upon pickup at retail locations including Walmart and Walgreens.

Using location-based technology, the app automatically detects the nearest participating retail locations where users can pick up their 4-inch x 6-inch or 5-inch x 7-inch prints on the same day. The upgraded Snapfish iPhone app also makes it easier to browse and organize photos within an account.

The Snapfish app can be upgraded or downloaded at no additional cost at the Apple App Store and is supported by iOS 6. Snapfish app customers can save valuable phone storage space when using Snapfish albums, which offer instant uploads from the iPhone camera roll to safeguarded, unlimited photo storage.

Additional information about the Snapfish iPhone app and mobile offerings, including upgrades and downloads, is available at www.snapfish.com/snapfish/mobile.

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

CES2013: LG and Gram are hoping to show off the Open webOS LG TV .

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CES2013: LG and Gram are hoping to show off the Open webOS LG TV .

According to webOSNation Gram (HP Palm webOS Open Source company) is working with LG on an Open webOS TV. The project of porting Open webOS to the big screen has been underway for several months.

Headed by HP's Leonid Zolotarev, with Keith Weng leading program management and former Motorola project manager Thom Davis in charge of engineering, the Open webOS porting project has aimed to bring the user interface of webOS to the television, replacing LG's aging NetCast smart TV platform.

There's one hitch the Gram team working on the TV project is working hard to overcome, and that's boot speed. 

HP signed an agreement with LG in June around this project. LG's also had multiple engineers sent to Sunnyvale to work with HP's webOS engineers. They've also sent multiple LG L9 motherboards (L9 being LG's dual core chipset made specifically for their smart televisions).

As for why LG is opting to pursue Open webOS for the smart television lineup, webOSnation have  been told that they aren't comfortable with Google's terms for using Google TV (let alone the adoption rate of Google TV) and fear what Apple could accomplish if they were more aggressive in the TV market. So while Open webOS may not be LG's property, it's something that they can do with as they please, and with the willing assistance of HP/Gram.

LG and Gram are hoping to show off the Open webOS LG TV at CES 2013.

HP announced pricing and availability of its Windows 8 notebooks, all in one and business PCs.

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HP announced pricing and availability of its Windows 8  notebooks, all in one and business PCs.

HP Delivers Comprehensive Windows 8 PC Portfolio.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2012

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HP today announced availability and pricing details for its new lineup of consumer and business PCs that are designed to work with Windows 8.

The new HP products, ranging from stylish notebooks and desktops to a tablet, leverage premium materials and a purposeful design philosophy to deliver a distinct HP look and feel.

Unique form factors, including a hybrid PC with a detachable screen, a business tablet with functionality-boosting HP Smart Jackets and an ultrathin all-in-one (AiO) desktop, enable users to take advantage of Windows 8 along with HP innovations such as HP TouchSmart technology. They also offer HP Connected Photo powered by Snapfish by HP⁽¹⁾ and HP Connected Music powered by Meridian⁽²⁾ for convenient access to photos and music.

“HP’s portfolio of ultrathin notebooks, sleek all-in-ones and high-performance business PCs is designed to meet the needs of customers anticipating the release of the Windows 8 OS,” said James Mouton, senior vice president and general manager, Personal Computer Global Business Unit, HP. “Consumers and organizations now can choose from a broad range of HP PCs featuring multitouch displays, versatile form factors, sleek designs or customizable solutions that address their needs.”

HP consumer notebooks⁽³⁾

The HP consumer notebook portfolio featuring Windows 8 includes a hybrid PC and notebooks with slim and sophisticated designs, multitouch display technology, strong performance and great value.

• The HP ENVY x2 is a powerful, ultrathin hybrid PC that delivers the power of a notebook and the freedom of a tablet in one stylish, lightweight device. A notebook that doubles as a tablet, the HP ENVY x2 has a detachable screen that becomes a full tablet when separated from the keyboard via a seamless magnetic latch. The HP ENVY x2 includes a vivid 11.6-inch diagonal high-definition (HD)⁽⁴⁾ touch display,  Beats Audio, an HD webcam plus an 8-megapixel camera, and near field communication (NFC) technology that lets users share content, including photos, contacts and URLs, with a simple tap. Expected to be available in the United States on Nov. 14, starting at $849.99.
• The HP SpectreXT TouchSmart UltrabookTM is a premium Ultrabook featuring a 15.6-inch diagonal multitouch Radiance Full HD⁽⁴⁾ IPS display, strong performance and a sophisticated all-metal design. Measuring 17.9 millimeters (mm) thin, this Ultrabook is HP’s first notebook with Intel® Thunderbolt technology,⁽⁵⁾ providing blazing-fast transfer of music, movies and data to external devices. Expected to be available in the United States in December, starting at $1,399.99.
• The HP ENVY TouchSmart Ultrabook 4 features a 14-inch multitouch HD⁽⁴⁾ display, a booming subwoofer with Beats Audio and optional AMD graphics with 2 GB of graphics memory. Currently available for preorders in the United States, starting at $799.99.
• The HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14 and Pavilion Sleekbook 15 PCs are available in sparkling black and ruby red and provide the performance and easy applications consumers need every day—now in an ultrathin style. Currently available in the United States, starting at $499.99 and $579.99, respectively.
• The HP ENVY m4 notebook PC delivers the perfect balance of mobility, performance and entertainment in a thin and light package. Currently available in the United States at Best Buy, starting at $899.99.
• The HP Pavilion dm1 now offers up to 200 MB of free data per month for two years of fast 4G mobile broadband service operating on the T-Mobile network—all with no contracts or commitments.⁽⁶⁾ Currently available in the United States, starting at $499.99.

HP consumer all-in-one PCs and consumer desktops⁽³⁾

HP’s new consumer desktops include AiO and tower PCs featuring the latest multitouch technology and offering head-turning designs and powerful performance.

• The HP ENVY 23 and ENVY 20 TouchSmart AiO PCs deliver 10-point multitouch technology, 23- and 20-inch diagonal HD⁽⁴⁾ displays, and excellent performance for working, playing and staying connected. The HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart and HP ENVY 20 TouchSmart AiO PCs are currently available in the United States, starting at $999 and $799, respectively.
• The HP SpectreONE is a thin and elegant AiO PC featuring a 23.6-inch nontouch flush-glass full HD⁽⁴⁾ display, a unique curved back and NFC technology, making it an entertainment powerhouse. Expected to be available in the United States in November, starting at $1,299.
• The nontouch HP Pavilion 20 AiO delivers performance, an attractive space-saving design and intuitive features to keep users connected to family and friends, all at a great value. Currently available in the United States, starting at $449.
• The HP ENVY Phoenix h9 desktop PC delivers a powerful computing experience for users who enjoy creating digital content and immersive gaming. Currently available in the United States, starting at $899.

HP business PCs⁽³⁾

Delivering outstanding performance, versatility and value, HP’s business PC portfolio maximizes productivity for businesses and government organizations of any size.

• The HP ElitePad 900 is a true tablet for business that balances a beautiful design with enterprise-grade features, serviceability and support. The ultrathin and lightweight Windows 8-based tablet⁽⁷⁾ also features optional HP ElitePad Smart Jackets,⁽⁸⁾ which add connectivity options and longer battery life along with specific add-ons that customize the tablet for specialized uses. HP ElitePad 900 customers also receive a free 50GB Box account, to make it simple to share, access and collaborate with their files.⁽⁹⁾ Expected to be available in the United States in January 2013. Pricing will be announced closer to the commercial availability date.
• The HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Ultrabook is ultrathin, lightweight and efficient. With enterprise docking capabilities and a swappable battery, the EP EliteBook Folio is built for the on-the-go professional. The HP ElitePad Folio 9470m Ultrabook is expected to be available in the United States on Oct. 26, starting at $1,049.

HP announced touch-enabled notebooks on Aug. 30,  AiO and desktop PCs on Sept. 20, additional consumer notebooks and commercial PCs on Sept. 20, and an enterprise-ready tablet on Oct. 1.

HP support

HP is providing customers an array of simple and easy-to-access support tools and resources to help customers. They include:

• HP Support Assistant is an on-product tool that provides a one-stop shop to help maintain the PC and avoid or resolve problems using automated updates and self-help options. 
• HP is creating a designated web support page for its Windows 8-based devices. Customers can easily upgrade their Windows 7-based HP devices to Windows 8, obtain necessary drivers for their HP products as they become available and seek answers to their other Windows 8 support questions related to HP devices by visiting www.hp.com/go/win8support.
• Printing-related instructional videos are available at www.youtube.com/hpprintersupport and computing-related videos are available at www.youtube.com/howto4u.
• The HP Printer Install Wizard will be available for a majority of consumer printers and will help customers select and install their print drivers. The HP Printer Install Wizard is expected to be available at the support landing page.
• HP will host a free Expert Day on the HP Consumer Support Forums on Nov. 28 to answer any questions specific to Windows 8 compatibility with HP laptops, PCs and printers.

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

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⁽¹⁾ Snapfish by HP mobile app download and Snapfish membership required. Internet service required and not included.

⁽²⁾  Availability of features varies by country. Streaming services may require a paid subscription. May not be compatible with all music files. Not compatible with DRM tracks. Internet access is required and not included.

⁽³⁾ Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary. Not all models available in all regions.

⁽⁴⁾ High-definition content is required for high-definition images.

⁽⁵⁾ Thunderbolt is new technology that requires installation of driver updates for the product before use. Thunderbolt cable and Thunderbolt compatible device required and sold separately. Additional information for determining whether a device is Thunderbolt enabled for Windows 8 is available at https://thunderbolttechnology.net/products.

⁽⁶⁾ Registration required for service. Service starts on date of hardware purchase and is not available everywhere. 4G connection speeds will vary due to location, environment, network conditions and other factors. Available in the United States only.

⁽⁷⁾ This system is Windows 8 certified and supports the new Windows Store user interface. The integrated display resolution is below the threshold for Snap, a Windows Store interface feature that allows two Windows Store applications to be viewed simultaneously. This feature may be enabled by attaching an external 1,366 x 768 or higher resolution display.

⁽⁸⁾ Sold separately or as an optional feature.

⁽⁹⁾ Internet access required and not included. 50GB free individual Box account. Subscription required for additional storage space.

HP Announces Support Tools Lineup for Its Windows 8-based Products.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

HP Announces Support Tools Lineup for Its Windows 8-based Products.

HP support tools designed to help customers easily migrate their HP devices.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2012

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HP today announced its lineup of support tools to help customers easily transition to new HP Windows 8-based products and upgrade existing HP devices to the new operating system.

By providing a variety of simple and easy-to-access support tools and resources, HP is helping ensure that customers can take full advantage of its Windows 8-based products.

“When it comes to setting up and upgrading their HP products, our customers expect fast, simple support offered in the way they work best, whether on product, online or via phone,” said Enrique Lores, vice president, Customer Support and Services, HP. “We are ready to deliver and help our customers optimize their HP Windows 8-based products. Our goal is to not only answer customer questions, but introduce them to everything that is possible with these new products.”

New on-product support tool designed with Windows 8 in mind

HP Support Assistant is an on-product tool that provides a one-stop shop for customers’ HP support needs. It offers easy self-help options, deploys automated updates and tracks issues so customers don’t have to identify them on their own. The latest version of HP Support Assistant will come preinstalled on all HP and Compaq computers sold featuring Windows 8. The new version of HP Support Assistant will be available in 36 languages. Additional information is available on the HP Support Assistant home page.

Multiple online support tools

HP has created a designated web support page to address questions and help solve issues for HP Windows 8-based devices at www.hp.com/go/win8support. The support page allows customers to easily upgrade their Windows 7-based HP PCs to Windows 8, obtain necessary drivers for their HP products and find out more about optimizing their Windows 8-based HP devices.

HP also has created multiple videos that instruct users on specific Windows 8 topics, such as navigating Windows with Touch, and helping customers quickly become more productive on their HP Windows 8-based products. Printing-related videos are available at www.youtube.com/hpprintersupport and computing-related videos are available at www.youtube.com/howto4u.

The best of both worlds—seamless HP printing experience for Windows 8

More than 450 HP printer drivers come preloaded on HP PCs featuring Windows 8. When connecting an HP printer, the new operating system will detect those drivers and load them automatically. For printers that require new drivers, The HP Printer Install Wizard will be available for a majority of consumer printers and will help customers select and install their print drivers, making sure they can print what matters most to them. The Printer Install Wizard will be available at the support landing page on Oct. 26.

Windows 8 agent training and online Expert Day

All of HP’s 14,000+ commercial and consumer support agents around the world have been trained on HP Windows 8-based products, ensuring customers will get the help they need to effectively use or upgrade their devices.

In addition, HP will host a free Expert Day on the HP Consumer Support Forums on Nov. 28 to answer any questions specific to Windows 8 compatibility with HP laptops, PCs and printers.

Value-added services

HP SmartFriend Windows 8 Quick Start package provides basic training for HP customers to help them get the most out of their new Windows 8 system. This 45-minute tutorial gives customers one-on-one training with a live premium support technician on new HP notebooks or desktop PCs running Windows 8. It is delivered with phone support over a remote access connection on a customer’s Windows 8 system.

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.