Office 2007 HP unveils Web-connected printer

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Hewlett-Packard indication on the HP building. Hewlett Packard unveiled a printer on Monday having a built-in Net connection that permits printing right from the Web without having a individual laptop or computer.

Hewlett Packard unveiled a printer on Monday with a built-in Web connection that allows printing straight through the Net without having a personalized laptop or computer.

The HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart World wide web, explained by HP because the very first Web-connected property printer, will probably be available later on this yr and really should price all around 399 dollars from the U.s., the business stated within a declaration.

The inkjet printer capabilities a touchscreen panel which enables end users to connect and print immediately from distinct sites.

Among the internet sites presenting the print application will be the newspaper USA Today, Google Maps and Google Calendar, motion picture ticket support Fandango, Weathernews and Coupons.com,Office 2007, which presents retailer, restaurant and entertainment discounts.

The printer can also connect to a user's Snapfish account to view, print and upload images, the Palo Alto, California-based HP stated.

A organization spokeswoman mentioned HP planned to release a developers kit later on this yr which might permit other internet sites to supply the printing choice.

"Users is going to be in a position to browse and view common Net destinations and merely touch the app of their selection to start a Web page where they could customize and print material on desire in an easy-to-read format," the HP assertion said.

"We are benefiting from the digital content explosion to reinvent the class with an completely new printing platform -- powered by touch and empowered from the Net," mentioned Vyomesh Joshi, an HP executive vice president.

"By giving folks use of the content they need at the touch of a finger, the capacity to customize their printing encounter and generate their own apps, and enabling easy 'one touch' wireless setup, we're driving a substantial shift in how men and women will be printing in the future."

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