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The HP 200A Oscillator was the company's first product and it's main customer was the Walt Disney Company which purchased eight units. -
Hewlett-Packard was founded by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in a one-car garage in Palo Alto, California. -
During World War II, Hewlett-Packard grew significantly due to increased demand for its products. This marked the beginning of the expansion of Hewlett-Packard. -
Hewlett-Packard was incorporated with Dave Packard as president and Bill Hewlett as vice president. This established the corporate structure of the company. -
Bill and Dave's former Stanford Classmate, Barney Oliver was brought in to lead HP Labs. HP labs is the company's central research organization. Oliver's leadership is crucial for HP's innovation for the next 30 years. -
The HP Way is a famous corporate culture that emphasizes respect for employees, customer loyalty, and a commitment to quality. These principles set a precedent for many other companies in Silicon Valley. -
HP's acquisition of F.L. Moseley Company was the first time HP jumped into the field of graphic printing devices. This showed the strategy HP was choosing to diversify its product lineup and enter new markets. -
The 5060A Cesium Beam Time Standard set a new benchmark for precision in timekeeping. This highlighted HP's role in technological advancements. -
HP ventured into the computer industry which expanded its product range past measurement instruments. The computer was designed to complement HP's existing line of instruments. -
The HP9100A was the world's first programmable desktop calculator. This showed the power of combining calculators and computers and marked a major milestone for computing. -
The HP 35 was the world's first handheld scientific calculator. It had the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations and this made it a major success among engineers and scientists. -
The HP 3000 was HP's first computer designed specifically for data processing. This marked HP's entry into the business of computing. -
The HP 85 was HP's first personal computer. It integrated a computer, keyboard, and printer into a single unit. This showcased HP's innovation in personal computing. -
The HP 150 was a new device with touchscreen technology, which was one of the first in the personal computing space. -
The HP LaserJet revolutionized printing, and it offered high-quality, quiet, and fast printing solutions for businesses and eventually for personal use. This solidified HP's dominance in the printing market. -
Agilent Technologies was a spin-off of HP for its test and measurements, chemical analysis, and medical businesses. This allowed HP to focus on computing and printing. -
HP bought Compaq for about $25 billion which expanded HP's personal computing and enterprise services. This was pivotal for HP's move to dominate the global computing market. -
HP announced its division into two separate companies. HP Inc. focuses on personal computers and printers. Hewlett-Packard Enterprise would concentrate on corporate IT solutions.