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More than a few enthusiasts were gutted when HP exited webOS hardware before the Touchpad Go could even have the distinction of a press release. WebOS Ports’ Simon Busch can’t resurrect HP’s miniature tablet plans, but he can give us an inkling of what we missed with his new alpha port of Open webOS for the Nexus 7. The conversion is surprisingly complete given its basis on a related Galaxy Nexus edition: along with supporting core functionality like the accelerometer and WiFi, it at last cuts the cord and works independently of a PC connection. The only clear flaw is occasional lag. We’d still be cautious with a rough build of an OS that wasn’t ever intended for Google’s tablet; if that’s no obstacle, however, the Nexus 7 port is the next-best way to relive HP’s original vision for 2011.

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Huawei is definitely a growing force in the world of mobile, but the United States has always been wary of it, even if the White House says Huawei isn’t spying for China. Now there’s been a bit of funny business. According to Reuters, a close Huawei partner offered millions of dollars worth of embargoed HP equipment to Iran. More »

HP acquired Autonomy for $11.1 billion, only to take an $8.8 billion writedown due to alleged fraud on Autonomy’s part. HP states that Autonomy is guilty of “serious accounting improprieties,” and that it fraudulently inflated its apparent worth to make HP bid accordingly. Now the U.S. Department of Justice has gotten involved, opening an investigation in the matter.

The issue picked up speed fast, with HP getting slapped by a lawsuit via its shareholders. Both the auditing firms – Deloitte and KPMG – were listed as defendants for failing to notice red flags hinting at Autonomy’s skewed accounting. Also listed was HP’s executives, officers, and board of directors for negligence and breach of duty.

Rumors that Autonomy was up to no good were circling before HP acquired the company, and according to inside sources, HP wanted out of the deal. The company failed to find any evidence of fraud on Autonomy’s part, however, giving it no legitimate excuse to back out. HP is said to have been aware of the allegations about Autonomy’s “creative accounting” methods.

As for the DOJ investigation, HP both confirmed it and stated that it would fully cooperate. Meanwhile, Autonomy’s founder Mike Lynch has created a website where he counters HP’s claims, stating that HP has failed to substantiate its allegations, among other things. Lynch has also stated that Autonomy would cooperate with the Justice Department’s investigation.

[via ZDnet]

Department of Justice opens investigation of the HP and Autonomy acquisition is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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HP has announced the addition of the EliteBook Revolve, a tablet/laptop hybrid, to its business tablet offerings. Like many touch-enabled laptops appearing on the market, the EliteBook Revolve has a touchscreen that can be rotated and laid flat, effectively turning the notebook into a tablet. The device is slated for launch in March 2013 with an MSRP of $499.

The EliteBook Revolve offers an 11.6-inch HD display, and weighs in at a svelte 3lbs. Users can grab either a Windows 7 Pro or Windows 8 Pro version, although given the touchscreen, it’s probably best used in conjunction with Windows 8. The Revolve is constructed to be durable, and includes Gorilla Glass 2 cornering and a chassis made from magnesium.

As far as hardware goes, the EliteBook Revolve runs on an Intel processor, and features USB 3.0 and DisplayPort, a 256GB SSD, and a camera that can record in up to 720p HD. There’s a dual-microphone for high-quality audio, as well as DTS Studio Sound. There’s NFC tossed into the mix, and Intel Rapid Start, which allows the notebook to conserve battery life.

Vice President and General Manager for HP’s Commercial Managed IT Segment Dan Forlenza offered this statement. “Employees want computing devices that work the way they do – flexibly and able to adapt to any situation. HP is committed to ensuring its Elite portfolio of tablet solutions will provide customers the features their employees need for maximum productivity, with a design they’ll be proud to carry everywhere they go, all without sacrificing the enterprise services and protection that take the headache away from IT.”

HP adds EliteBook Revolve to its business tablet lineup is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Most all-in-one printers these days usually only come with print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities, which is more than what most users need usually, but HP launched a new printer today in India that also has a built-in WiFi hotspot capable of hosting up to eight devices. Apart from that, the new printer also supports Apple AirPrint, along with HP’s ePrint for wireless printing.

The HP Hotspot LaserJet Pro M1218nfs is the first of its kind to include a WiFi hotspot directly in the printer, and it’s aim specifically for small offices and home offices alike. HP’s Smart Install makes it easy to install the printer by letting you set up it up without the need to install any software.

Nitin Hiranandani, Director of Printing at HP India says that this new printer “completely redefines the role a multifunction printer can play in a SOHO or small business environment.” We have to agree with Nitin on that one — the built-in WiFi hotspot may sound like a weird feature to have in a printer, but in a business, you can never have too many hotspots.

The new printer is selling in India starting today, with a cost of 18,300 rupees (around $330). There’s no word on whether the printer will arrive stateside or even in other countries, but we’d be surprised if HP skipped over the US, simply because there are probably a ton of small businesses that could definitely use a printer like this.

[via The Times of India]

HP launches all-in-one printer with built-in WiFi hotspot is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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