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HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series
$1,249.00
Released September, 2008
The Pros:Good distinction between models and fair price increase (external drive, improved graphics, Blu-ray drive). Awesomely large touchscreen. Good hardware and monitor for full high definition content.
The Cons:Such a large touchscreen is cool, but not functional (especially if you mount it!). The cost of a Mac without the superior design, finesse, or high end software. Copying a mac hardly makes it a "fresh take".
Introduced in the middle of September 2008, the HP Touchsmart IQ800 Series is a high end series of media-centric PCs, intigrated into large 25.5" high definition, wall-mountable touchscreen monitors.
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Both IQ804 and upgraded IQ816 feature full 1080p resolutions of 1920 by 1200, Intel Core 2 Duo processors, TV tuners and all the extras such as a webcam, media card reader, large capacity, high speed hard disk, premium speakers, remote control, wireless stow away keyboard, ambient multi-colour mood lighting, and a slot loading DVD burner or Blu-ray drive. The MSRPs of the two models are 1899.99 and 2099.99 respectively.
Models (only the differences are listed)
- IQ804: DVD Writer, Nvidia 9300M graphics (256MB dedicated VRAM)
- IQ816: Blu-ray drive, Nvidia 9600M graphics (512MB dedicated VRAM), additional external disk drive
Features
- CPU & RAM: Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB of DDR2 667MHz
- Graphics: 25.5" LCD touch panel, 1920 x 1200 resolution, powered by the Nvidia 9300M with 256MB of dedicated VRAM (IQ804) or the 9600M with 512MB of dedicated VRAM (IQ816)
- Optical: DVD Writer (IQ804) or Blu-ray drive (IQ816)
- Storage: 500GB HDD, 7200RPM
- Networking: Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n
- Expansion: 5 x USB2, 1 x Firewire
- Dimensions & Weight: 19.6" x 26" x 5.5" (H x W x D), 35.3 pounds
User Reviews (12)
Pros & Cons
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good distinction between models and fair price increase (external drive, improved graphics, Blu-ray drive)
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awesomely large touchscreen
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good hardware and monitor for full high definition content
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a fresh take on the PC, finally some competition for the iMac
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potential for lower resolution gaming
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simple, you can use the computer with just one wire (for the power)
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2
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700 less than comparible Imac without the touch screen Blue Ray, or 25.5" 1080 HD Monitor
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such a large touchscreen is cool, but not functional (especially if you mount it!)
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the cost of a Mac without the superior design, finesse, or high end software
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Copying a mac hardly makes it a "fresh take"
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#hp_touchsmart_iq800_series Freezes all the time. Poor HP customer service, they do not want to replace the computer. They could not fix on going same problem for 7 times. In 40 days I was able to use the machine just for 4 days. Tons of customers have the same freezing problems. Check out HP IQ 816 problems keyword.
Jul 3, 09
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