Still, the company ces stiff competition in the digital camera arena. According to analysis firm IDC, HP ranks sixth in the United States in terms of market share. Sony is tops, followed by Kodak and Canon.
On the printer side, HPs latest efforts are largely focused on photo printers and all-in-ones--machines that act as printer, scanner and copier. Many of the new printers feature small color displays to allow photo printing without connecting to a computer, according to a source miliar with the companys plans.
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Dell charges $1,399 for a 23-inch LCD TV and recently dropped the price of its 30-inch LCD TV by $300 to $2,499. Gateway charges $1,499 for its 23-inch model, $1,999 for a 26-inch LCD TV, and has also lowered the price of its 30-inch LCD TV to $2,499. Gateway offers two 42-inch plasma TVs: a $2,499 extended definition model and a $4,499 high-definition model. Gateway sells a 50-inch HD plasma TV for $4,999. HP is expected toHPs iPod to lead consumer push specify pricing on its models when theyre unveiled on Friday.
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The company could use some good news from the consumer front after adisappointing quarteron the business side. Lower-than-expected earnings prompted Fiorina to sack three top executives.
With its cameras and photo printers, HP is expected to tout the affordability of digital photography as well as its entertainment value. Two of the new printers are mobile devices that can be used at events such as a wedding or party. Adding an LCD screen to those models is intended to make printing easier.
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Thats especially key for HPs desire to sell things like televisions, where having an appealing brand matters. As for its televisions, HP is expected to introduce 42-inch plasma televisions in both extended definition (ED) and high-definition (HD) formats, along with 26-inch and 30-inch LCD televisions. HP also plans to introduce adigital storage consoleas part of the entertainment hub conceptFiorina outlined at the Consumer Electronics Showin January.
HP is also expected to unveil a set of new digital cameras that continue the companys departure from boxy, lower-end models. Theyve had really ugly products, said Paul Worthington, analyst with research firm Future Image.
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One product that wont be ready this year is the LightScribe technology Fiorina talked about in January. LightScribe uses a laser to etch a label directly on to a CD or DVD. The company has been signing up software, disc and drive makers to adopt the technology, but an HP representative said PCs and drives with LightScribe wont be available until early next year.
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Personally and objectively I would say that Light Scribe technology is a waste of money as it takes way too long for the label to be burnt onto the CD as a label.
The company also has improved models for its traditional photo printer line, expanding the use of a gray ink, which produces better black and white photos and also gives HP another ink cartridge to sell.
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There is nothing hipper and nothing cooler than an iPod, said Gary Peterson, an analyst with Gap Intelligence, a San Diego-based market research firm. They have to stop being a boring old printer and server company.
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The iPod, while expected to be similar to Apple Computers version, is important both as the companys entree into the music market as well as a part of HPs strategy to become cool enough to be allowed in the living room.
Hoping to make a big bang in consumer electronics, Hewlett-Packard plans on Friday to unveil its long-awaited HP-branded iPod, along with its first televisions, an entertainment hub and the usual array of new printers and cameras, sources said.Also among the dozens of new gadgets that HP CEO Carly Fiorina will introduce at a Miami press event is the companys first digital projector for consumers, a product the company has beendeveloping for some time. HP has been working on the projector, already a business staple, for more than a year.
Although camera phones produce relatively poor images, they are becoming increasingly common. Most importantly, people have them handy for such spontaneous moments as running into a celebrity, Peterson said. They are also popular for less savory opportunities, he said, such as cheating on tests and catching photos that people would rather not have taken.
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HPs chief technology officer, Shane Robison, talked briefly about the TVs at a conference this week in Aspen, Colo. On Thursday HP issued a media alert for the unveiling of new digital photography, music and entertainment experiences. However, the company declined to talk in detail about the new products that would be introduced on Friday.
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Positive news on the consumer front wouldnt hurt after a disappointing quarter on the business side. The iPod is important both as its entree into the music market and as part of HPs strategy to become cool.
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Bluetooth wireless is also a feature on more new models, with HP hoping that many people with cell phone cameras want a quick way to print photos.
HP will ce retail shelves already crowded by TVs from PC rivals. Gateway and Dell also sell several LCD TVs each. Gateway already sells plasma TVs, and Dell has said it will offer them later this year.
While the TVs and iPod-a-like may provide most of the flash at Fridays event, the mainstay for HPs bottom line will probably be its new crop of printers. The printing unit still accounts for the bulk of HPs income, led by the highly profitable ink and toner business.
HPs Photosmart R707 camera, introduced earlier this year, represents an attempt to change that legacy. The product, a 5.1 megapixel camera selling for $349.99, was built with the help of Texas Instruments and features a sleek design.
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They are working hard to introduce more stylish digital cameras with more advanced features, said Michelle Slaughter, an analyst at research firm InfoTrends.
HP has been waiting patiently to be able to offer its iPod. The company had originally planned to offer a model this summer based on Apples third-generation design. However, the company decided towait until Septemberto ship the iPod to use the new click-wheel design. HPs version is expected to be similar in price to the Apple models; the 20GB iPod sells for $299, while the 40GB model sells for $399.
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Fridays launch is part of what has becoming an annual tradition of launching the bulk of the companys consumer products at one event. The original Big Bang in 2002 showcased the revamp of HPs entire printer lineup, whilelast years sequelhad 158 new product introductions, including a see-through scanner and a 17-inch notebook.
Its definitely a new avenue for them to try, Peterson said. Any possible way they can sell ink, they are going to give it a spin.
These images, regardless of the ct they are naughty, these images have importance to store, to print and to share, Peterson said.
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