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Not to be overshadowed by the slew of HP notebook and desktop news, HP just introduced the DreamScreen, a new “Wireless Connected Screen” (digital picture frame), available in two sizes, 10.2-inches and 13.3-inches and both feature the same resolution of 800 x 480.
Like many other frames, HP’s DreamScreen can do more than display photos. It has apps. You can access Snapfish, Facebook, Pandora, HP’s Smart Radio (access to Internet radio), alarm and world clocks, and a media player for pictures, videos, and music via the built-in Wi-Fi.
For controlling the DreamScreen, there is an included remote control or you can use the capacitive touch pad on the bottom right corner of the frame. When you tap that location, the controls light up.
The apps looked good from what we saw at HP’s sneak peek. The Pandora app was quite cool and the built-in speakers won’t rock the house, but could fill a kitchen with tunes. The frames include a headphone out jack so you can attach external speakers if you choose. Unfortunately there is no app store to modify what this frame can do (yet).
Pictures can be displayed via flash cards or via Wi-Fi. If you want, you can drag and drop photos to your DreamScreen using HP software that will work on PCs. The big downside may be the price. The DreamScreen 100 (10.2-inch model) is $249 and the DreamScreen 130 (13.3-inch model) is $299. Those prices may be too much when a netbook could be had for a similar price. The displays are large and the design is nice—maybe it can get traction.
Company Site: [HP.com]
Close up of the DreamScreen’s control panel
Pandora on the DreamScreen
The DreamScreen’s remote control.
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