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The '''"Troy" PC''' was a prototype personal computer developed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard] in collaboration with the [[Microsoft|Microsoft Corporation]]. | The '''"Troy" PC''' was a prototype personal computer developed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard] in collaboration with the [[Microsoft|Microsoft Corporation]]. | ||
Unlike the other PC concepts developed by HP and Microsoft, such as the [["Athens" PC]], the "Troy" PC did not include a specialized keyboard with built-in controls for media and other features; the controls | Unlike the other PC concepts developed by HP and Microsoft, such as the [["Athens" PC]], the "Troy" PC did not include a specialized keyboard with built-in controls for media and other features; the controls were instead integrated into the PC console. This decision was made in response to customer feedback.<ref name="Hachman, Mark.">Hachman, Mark. (May 4, 2004). [http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/56292-microsoft-hp-unveil-new-pc-designs/2 "Microsoft, HP Unveil New PC Designs"]</ref> | ||
According to HP's Brian Schmitz, the "Troy" PC would be the last major PC prototype unveiled before the company would release an actual product.<ref name="Hachman, Mark.">Hachman, Mark. (May 4, 2004). [http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/56292-microsoft-hp-unveil-new-pc-designs/2 "Microsoft, HP Unveil New PC Designs"]</ref> | According to HP's Brian Schmitz, the "Troy" PC would be the last major PC prototype unveiled before the company would release an actual product.<ref name="Hachman, Mark.">Hachman, Mark. (May 4, 2004). [http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/56292-microsoft-hp-unveil-new-pc-designs/2 "Microsoft, HP Unveil New PC Designs"]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 21:04, 20 July 2014
The "Troy" PC was a prototype personal computer developed by Hewlett-Packard in collaboration with the Microsoft Corporation.
Unlike the other PC concepts developed by HP and Microsoft, such as the "Athens" PC, the "Troy" PC did not include a specialized keyboard with built-in controls for media and other features; the controls were instead integrated into the PC console. This decision was made in response to customer feedback.[1]
According to HP's Brian Schmitz, the "Troy" PC would be the last major PC prototype unveiled before the company would release an actual product.[1]
Gallery
"Troy" PC prototype and Windows "Longhorn".
"Troy" PC and peripherals.
Close-up of the "Troy" PC.
The Windows Sidebar in Windows "Longhorn" displaying a tile flyout for the user to start a call.
"Kelly Blue" contact.
Recent communication history for the "Kelly Blue" contact.
Notification options.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hachman, Mark. (May 4, 2004). "Microsoft, HP Unveil New PC Designs"
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