HP Dimension is a 65-inch monitor with Google Beam 3D conferencing tech, price is just $25000

India Today

12-06-2025

HP has become the first company to showcase hardware utilising Google Beam, the 3D video conferencing platform previously known as Project Starline. The newly revealed device, named HP Dimension, incorporates a 65-inch light field display and six high-speed cameras embedded within its frame to deliver highly realistic, three-dimensional video calls. Google recently rebranded Project Starline to Beam, announcing its plans to open the platform to third-party hardware manufacturers, with HP being its inaugural partner. The HP Dimension is specifically designed for enterprise environments and comes with a price tag of $24,999 (around Rs 21,40,400).advertisementNotably, the cost excludes the necessary software for video conferencing, businesses must acquire a separate Google Beam licence to access services such as Zoom and Google Meet. Pricing details for these licences remain undisclosed.
Unlike traditional video conferencing systems, the HP Dimension eliminates the need for headsets, glasses, or additional equipment. It allows participants to experience conversations as if they are physically present with their colleagues. Beau Wilder, HP's Head of Future Customer Experiences, explained that even dedicated rooms are unnecessary, though he advised that a white backdrop would provide the 'optimal' experience.
'We're not trying to put a caricature in a small box across the table from you,' Wilder stated. 'We want you to walk into the room and instantly make eye contact without even thinking about it," he added.advertisementWhile Dimension users can connect with individuals on other video conferencing platforms, full 3D interaction will only be possible when both parties are using Beam-enabled hardware. Without compatible devices on both ends, the immersive three-dimensional visuals will not be available to either side.The HP Dimension also boasts several features aimed at enhancing visual realism. Its adaptive lighting system automatically adjusts to surrounding conditions, casting natural shadows on facial features and preserving accurate skin tones, contributing to a more lifelike interaction.Complementing the advanced display is an equally sophisticated audio system. HP has equipped the Dimension with spatial audio that, according to Wilder, 'never separates the voice from the body.' The system includes HP's new Poly Studio A2 table microphones and four speakers mounted behind a curved, acoustically transparent mid-wall, ensuring sound travels 'in a direct path to the ears.'During the official briefing, Andrew Nartker, General Manager of Google Beam, emphasised the ultimate objective of the technology. 'The ultimate goal of Google Beam, and it's manifested on HP Dimension, is to feel like you're there,' he said. 'You feel just like you're there at the table working together It's all meant to bring us together and ultimately feel like we're completely physically present.'advertisementThe HP Dimension is scheduled for release later this year across multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan. Several major corporations, such as Salesforce, Deloitte, and NEC Corporation, have already committed to integrating Google Beam into their office infrastructures.With the introduction of Beam-powered hardware, HP and Google are taking a significant step towards redefining the future of remote collaboration, aiming to bridge the physical divide with cutting-edge technology that brings an unprecedented sense of presence to virtual meetings.