Microsoft, HP team on voice and video
C|Net | at | by Mike
Hewlett-Packard has teamed up with Microsoft to improve the communications features for PCs, capitalizing on an emerging industry trend. The two companies are working on a device--code-named Agora--that improves the real-time communications features of PCs, such as video conferencing and voice telephony. A prototype of the device is in the early stages of development.
HP is focusing on the hardware, which includes a flat-panel monitor, speakers, and modular bay and expansion ports. It will also have wireless networking capabilities. HP demonstrated the device at Comdex last week, but the company does not plan on selling it until 2004. It has not announced pricing plans.