They do seem to have been very innovative, and have had a very good work culture. They also had a huge impact on the Silicon Valley startup scene.
Some products they are known for:
- oscilloscopes
- Atomic clocks, notably highly portable ones, see e.g. Video "Inside the HP 5061A Cesium Clock by CuriousMarc (2020)"
- pocket calculator
HP Origins promotional documentary by HP (2006)
Source. A bit too star eyed, but gives some good ideas.In a way, Agilent represents the most grassroots electronics parts of HP from before they became overly invested in laptops and fell.
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Hewlett-Packard (HP) is an American multinational information technology company founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. It's known for its wide range of products and services, including: 1. **Computers**: HP produces personal computers (PCs), laptops, and workstations for various consumer and business needs.