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HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC

HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC
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Editors' Note: We have updated this review with results of our testing under Microsoft Windows Vista Premium.

This year may well just herald the rise of the touch screen. We've seen previous attempts at integrating a touch screen in an all in one PC, notably from Pelham Sloane and MPC, but those systems were more suited to dedicated duties like home automation, store kiosks, or receptionist terminals. Now HP brings the touch screen concept back to all-in-one desktops with its new HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC ($1,800 direct), which is being unveiled at this year's CES. Is it a successful all in one, or a mere waystation on the information superhighway? Click on, dear reader.

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Company

Hewlett-Packard Company

http://www.hp.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $1,800.00 Direct
  • Type: Media, All-in-one
  • Processor Family: AMD Turion
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Storage Capacity: 320 GB
  • RAID: No
  • Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce Go 7600
  • Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW
  • Monitor Type: LCD Widescreen
  • Screen Size: 19 inches

Bottom Line

HP is calling its new TouchSmart IQ770 PC a "perfect kitchen PC". While it is that, it also will fit well in the den, bedroom, or anywhere you use a shared computer.

Pros

Great all in one design with integrated touch screen. TV controls on the screen bezel. Wireless everything. Integrated IR receiver for MCE remote. ATSC/HDTV tuner.

Cons

No HD-DVD or other Hi-Def optical drive (yet). No internal CableCard support. Internet Security subscription is only 60 days. Wireless keyboard doesn't have pointing device.

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