Man, HP really threw a curveball last year, right? They promised to be the pioneers with that fancy tech from Google Beam (remember when it was called ‘Project Starline’? Good times). Anyway — wait, where was I? — fast forward to now, and they’ve launched something called ‘Dimension’. And get this, it’s going for a cool $25,000 each. Yep, that’s not a typo.
So here’s the thing, HP Dimension with Google Beam is a bit of a show-off — with six cameras and some top-tier AI. The goal? Making video chats super realistic. You’re looking at a 65-inch screen where you see people like they’re right there. It even nails eye contact. Maybe it’s just me, but that feels like something straight out of a sci-fi movie.
But here’s the kicker: that price tag doesn’t cover the Google Beam license. Nope, that’s an extra cost. Seems a bit cheeky if you ask me.
Now, if we’re talking business (yawn), this gadget is totally geared towards enterprises. It gels with Zoom Rooms and Google Meet, letting you switch between 3D chats and those good ol’ 2D meetings. Imagine blending in cloud-based stuff like Teams and Webex, too.
Helen Sheirbon, bigwig at HP, had this whole spiel about how real collaboration hinges on real connections. It’s almost poetic, isn’t it? This tech supposedly bridges virtual and physical worlds, making digital chats feel as warm and fuzzy as real ones — or so they claim.
Here’s a flashback: Google Beam came onto the scene as ‘Project Starlight’ in 2021. It’s all about 3D depth with no awkward headsets. Just imagine chatting like the person’s right there, with no goofy gear.
During trials, HP says Beam helped people pick up 39% more non-verbal cues, improved turn-taking by 37% (not sure how you measure that, but okay), and boosted memory recall by 28%. Sounds impressive, but honestly, who keeps track of these things?
I mean, maybe it was planned. Or maybe I just zoned out at the stats. Either way, technology sure is a wild ride.
