HP, soon after announcing it would be splitting into a two
businesses, one formed from its PC and printing groups, and the other
from its enterprise hardware and IT groups, is reportedly set to unveil a
new type of computing experience at its October 29 event in New York.
Sources
close to HP's plans tell Re/code
that the company will unveil the 'Sprout' computer at the event, an
assembled machine made out of a flat screen display with an associated
touch-enabled work surface, and an overhead projector combined with a 3D
scanner.
The Sprout's overhead projector beams an image on the
surface below, on which users can work. Users can either manipulate
images with their hands or through a stylus. Users will able to add new
elements by scanning them with the 3D scanner overhead. The report notes
the Sprout will initially run Windows OS, but in later iterations may
run Google's Chrome OS also.
Furthermore,
the Sprout team is reportedly headed by Eric Monsef, a former Apple
hardware executive. Sprout can be expected to release first for
businesses and high-end consumers. The pricing and availability remains
unknown, and it will probably be available at a per order basis.
HP
earlier this month announced it would split into two listed companies,
separating its computer and printer businesses from its faster-growing
corporate hardware and services operations. The printing and personal
computing business, to be known as HP Inc, will be led by Dion Weisler,
currently an executive in that division. HP's current chief executive,
Meg Whitman, will lead the new Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, which will
house the corporate hardware and services operations. She will also be
chairman of HP Inc.
Written with agency inputs.
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