At their launch event today, HP came out swinging. They’ve brought together 3 devices running HP webOS which form a basic ecosystem which could be very attractive for consumers. The devices bring a fresh look at tablets and smartphones and provide a key piece that is still missing from the competitors.
HP Veer
The absurdly tiny HP Veer carries the tag line “Never before has a smartphone done so much and felt so small.” It packs all the punch of a high-end smartphone into a device the size of a credit card with a 2.6-inch multitouch display in vibrant 18-bit color, 320×400 resolution. Don’t worry, there is a slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard so you don’t need baby hands to text, email, and post Facebook updates.
HP Pre 3
The URL still says Palm.com, but there is no Palm branding anywhere else except for the page footer. The Palm…uh…HP Pre 3 is the new look of business. A work phone that you actually don’t want to leave at work. The device is smooth and sleek, also featuring webOS, a large WVGA display, vertical slide-out keyboard, and 1.4GHz of processing power. HP Synergy gives you the ability to combine your information from all the different places they reside online. View your personal and business information side-by-side for maximum efficiency, or keep things separate for when the boss is being nosy. The Pre 3 also features dual cameras for video calls.
HP TouchPad
The webOS interface comes to the big screen with the HP TouchPad. It features a clean and spacious workspace with the activity cards, providing an easy way to visually organize what you’re doing on the screen. You can switch between cards, stack related cards, or have them stacked for you. All the basics are here: gaming, apps, wireless printing, and more.
What’s most interesting about the TouchPad is in how it leverages TouchStone technology to integrate with the Pre 3. You can share a URL by bumping the devices together. Receive text messages and answer phone calls on your TouchPad, a feature I’m sure many tablet owners would love.
I think the interaction between the TouchPad and Pre 3 is something many Apple customers have been longing for. On the other hand, how many apps does HP really have for these devices?
What do you think about webOS?
via HP