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December 2008

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HPATV Newsletter

HP is committed to developing products, services and information that are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities or age-related limitations.  A cornerstone of our commitment is our work with key assistive technology vendors – companies like yours – to bring innovative solutions to market.  HP Assistive Technology Vendor News highlights how we can better work together for the benefit of our mutual customers.


In this issue


» HP at CES 2009
» HP TouchSmart -- The Touch Revolution
» HP Opens Up TouchSmart to Third-Party Developers -- Win a TouchSmart PC and trip to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
» Customers can find you via the HP Accessibility Web site
» Sell your products/solutions to HP customers through HP DSPP

HP at CES 2009


HP, world’s largest consumer retail technology company will again exhibiting at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, 8-11 January 2009. http://www.cesweb.org

Come be our guest and see HP's latest and most exciting portfolio of products including printers, handhelds, notebooks, PCs, gaming, software, digital entertainment, storage, calculators, environmental, support and services.

We have many new products designed to give customers a great experience. And HP products along with our Assistive Technology Vendor partners’ solutions offer customers a compelling and unparalleled offering.

The attached PDF describes how to get your FREE PASS to attend CES -- we hope to see you there.

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HP TouchSmart – The Touch Revolution


HP TouchSmart is the new offering from HP that allows Assistive Technology Vendors a revolutionary new platform for your solutions to provide access to individuals with disabilities or age-related limitations.

The new HP TouchSmart allows you to enjoy your digital life wherever it happens. Put our sleek, all-in-one, next-generation TouchSmart IQ504t PC in any room you want. Work, listen to music, edit photos and videos and check e-mail.

You'll have simple, touch access to entertainment and social networks (Internet access required.), and you'll be able to stay connected with people using the integrated webcam and microphone.

FEATURES:
  • Next-generation, touch-enabled PC with 22" or 25” diagonal widescreen brings your digital life to your fingertips
  • Clutter Busting slim, stylish, all-in-one design with integrated webcam and mic
  • Music, photo/video editing, checking e-mail and weather, --all with one touch
  • Quick, easy, touch access to information, entertainment, and social networks

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HP Opens Up TouchSmart to Third-Party Developers – Win a TouchSmart PC and trip to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)


Assistive Technology Vendors, show us your best TouchSmart application on HP's TouchSmart and get entered to win your very own 25.5" TouchSmart PC and a chance to show-off your application at CES 2009 in Las Vegas!

Through December 19th, submit your application to TouchSmartCommunity.com to be considered for the TouchSmart Application Development contest and to showcase your application to the TouchSmart PC community. Authors of winning submissions will be notified by December 20th.

HP recently released TouchSmart Application Developer Guidelines for third party developers, allowing anyone to create touch-friendly applications that integrate and run within the TouchSmart Software suite on the popular HP TouchSmart PCs. As part of the release, HP is supporting the TouchSmart Community with an environment for TouchSmart developers to interact. This site also allows TouchSmart developers to upload and share their creations with TouchSmart owners in a central location.

First, join the TouchSmart Community absolutely free. Simply upload your application to TouchSmartCommnuity.com here to be eligible for the contest. On December 20th, we'll announce one (1) Grand Prize Winner and two (2) Runner-Ups! Details are located at: http://www.touchsmartcommunity.com/contest.

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Customers can find you via the HP Accessibility Web site


Where do the thousands of HP customers go to find assistive technology products and solutions?

If you haven’t visited the HP Accessibility Web site lately, we encourage you to do so. You’ll notice that we’ve organized the site so that customers looking for your products can easily find your company.

When you view the Accessibility home page, you’ll see that we’ve made the section to “Find the technology, tools and services you need” very prominent on the page. Customers can navigate through the “Selecting Assistive Technologies” page to find listings of assistive technologies sorted by impairment type, product type, or by vendor name.

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Sell your products/solutions to HP customers through HP DSPP


The HP Developer and Solution Partner Program (DSPP) strives to provide program benefits that help you grow your business. Here are a few ways that you can promote your products and solutions and connect with HP customers.

Partner products & services catalog. As a member of DSPP, you have the opportunity to add or update your company’s information in the DSPP Products and Services Catalog. This ensures HP customers can find your solutions quickly and easily, increasing your sales potential. Catalog entries include a link to your website and you may include additional information such as a product datasheet. The catalog showcases your company and solutions to HP customers, HP sales representatives, HP channel partners and other application and services partners; it is also publicly viewable. Note that HP reviews all submittals before publication.

Free membership in Connect. An HP user community, Connect is an independent membership organization formed from the consolidation of former HP user groups, including Encompass, ITUG and HP-Interex EMEA. The Connect community represents active and engaged HP business technology professionals united in their desire to achieve organizational and personal objectives by maximizing the ROI attainable from various HP technologies. Connect educates through online resources, in-person training at conferences, webcasts, and more. Joining the Connect user community enables members to connect to others who have a shared interest in HP business technology products and services, whether it's online, locally, or at the annual events. Connect influences future HP products and services through the Community Voice Program.

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