HP's Envy 17 notebook lets you control apps with a wave of your hand

HP took the wraps off a raft of new Windows notebooks, tablets, and convertibles today, including the first computer to feature an embedded Leap Motion controller, which lets you manipulate interface elements with the wave of your hand. HP also announced new convertibles bearing its Pavilion and Spectre brands, and a new Bay Trail-powered tablet under the Omnibook brand.
The Leap Motion controller is embedded in the wrist rest on the right side of the computer, whose full name is the Envy 17 Leap Motion Special Edition. The controller was very responsive during a demo earlier this week, as Kevin Wentzel, HP’s technical marketing manager for consumer PCs, waved and twisted his hands over the sensor.

HP’s Envy 17 Leap Motion Special Edition has a sensor embedded in its wrist rest that allows you to control the computer using hand gestures.

The Envy 17 Leap Motion SE, which Wentzel described as a “power notebook” with a 17.3-inch display, will come with a handful of applications designed to take advantage of the controller, including a trippy animated drawing program, but it should also be compatible with any apps downloaded from Leap Motion’s Airspace store.
“We’re not suggesting it will replace your mouse or touchscreen,” said Wenztel, “but we’re looking forward to seeing where the technology takes us. It’s early days, but we’re enthusiastic.” Pricing for the Envy 17 will be start at $1050. It will be available for preorder October 16.

HP’s Kevin Wentzel demonstrates the accuracy of the Leap Motion controller.

 

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