HP to Adopt Quanta's Optical Touchscreen Technology

Focusing on applications of touchscreen technologies, HP, world`s largest PC brand, is going to widely use the newest optical touch technology developed by Taiwan-based Quanta Computer Inc, the leading notebook PC maker, in its touchscreen desktop PCs, according to industry sources.

Cooperating with system integration companies, HP recently launched a couple of touchscreen technology applications for use in interactive multimedia tours for libraries and hotels. In fact, the brand has actively promoted touch PCs for three years, and with Microsoft`s Windows 7 operating system to hit the market, plans to launch multi-touchscreen applications this year, according to Monty Wong, Vice President and General Manager of HP Taiwan`s personal system group

Over the past few years, HP has mainly used the multi-touch technology in the all-in-one PCs and tablet PCs. However, the brand has successfully applied the technology in LED-backlit screens for the first time, and is going to launch the application at the end of this month.

Noteworthy is that the brand will reportedly use Quanta`s independently developed optical touch technology in its PCs. Quanta noted that the technology is mainly suited for PC products with middle or large-sized screens, and will hopefully contribute considerably to HP`s business operations in the future.

Source: CENS