Hewlett-Packard facts for kids
Final logo used from 2012 to 2015, retained by HP Inc.
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HP's headquarters in Palo Alto, California, in 2013
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| Fate | Split into HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
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| Founded | July 2, 1939 |
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| Defunct | November 1, 2015 |
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| Products | List of Hewlett-Packard products |
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The Hewlett-Packard Company, often called HP, was a big American company. It was based in Palo Alto, California. HP made and sold many different computer parts and software. They also offered related services.
The company started in a small one-car garage in Palo Alto. It was founded by two friends, Bill Hewlett and David Packard, in 1939. At first, they made electronic tools to test things. The garage where they started is now a famous spot. It's called the "Birthplace of 'Silicon Valley'".
On November 1, 2015, Hewlett-Packard split into two new companies. The part that handled products and services for other businesses became Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The part that made personal computers and printers became HP Inc..
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HP's Early Days: A Garage Startup
Bill Hewlett and David Packard both studied electrical engineering. They graduated from Stanford University in 1935. When they decided to start their company, they flipped a coin. This coin toss decided if the company would be called Hewlett-Packard or Packard-Hewlett.
In 1942, they built their first real office building. It was located at 395 Page Mill Road. During World War II, HP helped the war effort. They employed 200 people. They made important tools like audio oscillators and vacuum-tube voltmeters.
Hewlett and Packard also worked on secret projects for the war. They developed technology to counter radar. They also worked on special fuses for artillery shells. This work was very important for the country.
What HP Made: From Printers to PCs
HP made a wide range of products for people and businesses. They were well-known for their printers and scanners. They also made digital cameras and calculators.
The company produced personal digital assistants (PDAs). These were like early smartphones. HP also made servers and powerful workstation computers. They created many computers for homes and small businesses too.
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The HP200A, a precision audio oscillator, was the company's very first financially successful product.
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Introduced in 1968, "The new Hewlett-Packard 9100A personal computer is ready, willing, and able ... to relieve you of waiting to get on the big computer."
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Hewlett-Packard Deskjet 3845 printer
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A sign marking the entrance to the HP corporate headquarters in Palo Alto, California, 2006
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iPAQ 112 Pocket PC from 2008
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A Hewlett-Packard Mini 1000 netbook computer, a type of notebook computer
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The research center of Hewlett-Packard in the Paris-Saclay cluster, France
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Hewlett-Packard 2014's desktop, monitor and laptop
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iPAQ h4150 Pocket PC from 2003
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An HP camera with an SDIO interface, designed for use in conjunction with a Pocket PC
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A Hewlett-Packard sponsored Porsche 997 GT3 Cup
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The company sponsored the HP Pavilion at San Jose (now SAP Center at San Jose), home to the NHL's San Jose Sharks.
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See also
In Spanish: Hewlett-Packard para niños
