Computer hardware major Hewlett-Packard launched the HP DreamScreen, a digital device with an icon-based, touch interface, in New Delhi on Thursday. Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty graced the launch.
HP DreamScreen enables users to access news, music, movies, education, video chat, browsing and temple darshans among other things. An HP press release said the company has tied up with India Today for media content and an e-book on wedding fashion. It has also tied up with Music Today for music content, said the release.
Speaking on the occasion, HP Global Market Development Strategic Advisor Satjiv S. Chahil said, "A tap of a finger takes the families to the information, education and entertainment they seek. With such an easy way to access the Internet, Indian families will now be able to fulfill their aspirations and be a part of the digital age."
HP Asia Pacific and Japan Senior VP Jos Brenkel said that the DreamScreen model will "empower non-PC owners to adopt technology and leverage it in day-to-day life".
The company also announced its partnership with iSKIP, a social venture that aims to instill economic security through skills training and facilitating enhanced access to livelihood opportunities.
Information on the HP DreamScreen will be accessible in Hindi and English allowing the user to choose the language they are comfortable in. This will be rolled out in other Indian languages in the future, said the company press release.
The HP DreamScreen will be available beginning November 25 in India at Rs 19,999 plus taxes, said the release.
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