HP has now brought forth an innovative interactive device which has been called the DreamScreen and can be used as a digital photo frame. The device will be able to fetch social network updates and is being accompanied by an icon-based interface with a 18.5-inch touchscreen, which has been reported by ET. There are several functions which the DreamScreen will be able to perform in the presence of an internet connection like the fetching of status updates.
What you can do with HP DreamScreen?
It is a complete infotainment package with news, entertainment, religion, gaming, education and lot more apps built in. You navigate the device using touch based control or via controls built into the hardware. Applications include access to HP’s SnapFish online photo service; a custom version of Facebook for viewing friends, status updates, and photos; access to Pandora music streaming service; HP’s own HP SmartRadio service; and a clock. The device also runs on an OS specifically designed for the system. To overcome the language barrier, DreamScreen, allows users to choose the language (Hindi or English), they find comfortable.
The USB port allows you to connect a thumb drive or external hard drive. The DreamScreen can also play videos (MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, H.264) and music (MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV). Software for a PC allows you to add content to the frame.
Key Features:
Some of the key features of the HP DreamScreen device include its ability to provide service in the form of a Digital Frame, Internet Radio, Alarm Clock, Weather Report, Facebook Updates and even a Video player. Thus, the user will be able to load all the multi-media content and then enjoy them on the device as the device will serve as a touchscreen tablet.
“While the iPad is a more personal device, DreamScreen is more oriented towards a shared environment and designed for use by families,” said Sunil Dutt, HP India vice president and general manager (Personal Systems Group). According to Dutt, all the concepts and software including interface has been devised in India.
HP DreamScreen Pricing and Availability in India
The HP DreamScreen device is to offer IPTV service in India and is said to become available in the Indian market in about 60 cities from November 25 at a price of Rs. 19,999. For the purpose of Internet Connectivity Solutions, HP has even partnered with Airtel and Tata Teleservices. Apart from this, huge organizations as Apalya, Edurite, India Games, India Today, NDTV and Yatra have even raised a hand to provide content for this device. Seems amazing from the looks of it!
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