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Shops and Shopping - HP TouchSmart IQ816 All-in-One Desktop PC (2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 750 GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Drive, Vista Premium) Black
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List Price: $2,479.00
Our Price: Too low to display
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
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Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Color: Black
CPU Manufacturer: XXX
CPU Speed: 0
CPU Type: Intel Xscale PXA255
EAN: 0884420205739
Feature: All in One PC with 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 with 3MB L2 Cache
Hard Disk Size: 0
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Hewlett Packard
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Model: IQ816
Processor Count: 0
Publisher: Hewlett Packard
Studio: Hewlett Packard
System Memory Size: 0
System Memory Type: SIMM
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Features
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All in One PC with 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 with 3MB L2 Cache
4GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory (2x2048MB), 750GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
NVIDIA GeForce 9600 M GS HD graphics module with 512MB dedicated video memory and support for Blu-ray, and Microsoft DirectX 10
Slot-load Blu-ray player and SuperMulti DVD burner, Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n with built-in WLAN antenna and Integrated Bluetooth
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, dims in inches: 26.04" (W) x 5.47" (L/D) x 19.63" (H) approx., 35.28 lbs approx.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Stay connected to your world with the HP TouchSmart PC. Its new all-in-one design combines a 25.5" diagonal hi-def widescreen with a powerful energy-efficient Intel Core 2 Duo Processor in a single sleek piano black design, with colored HP Ambient Lights that lets you select a color lighting to set a mood, or see your keyboard in the dark. The next-generation touchscreen technology puts your digital life at your fingertips and gives you instant access to info, entertainment and social networks. Be free from dangling cables with the built-in WiFi, wireless keyboard and mouse and sync to your gadgets wireless with integrated Bluetooth, the only cable you'll need is the power cord! Watch movies in High Definition with the built-in slot-loading Blu-Ray Player. Easily chat face to face online or capture quick photos and video clips, and feel more connected to friends and family using the built-in webcam and microphone. Listen digital music, DVD movies, and multimedia entertainment with the integrated premium stereo speakers that deliver exceptional sound quality. Whatever the day brings, the HP TouchSmart PC will deliver a new level of fun to everything you touch. Touch-enabled 25.5 diagonal (1920 x 1200) BrightView LCD with tilt adjustment Integrated Webcam with Microphone NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS HD with 512MB Dedicated Graphics Memory Slot-loading Blu-Ray Player/DVD+-R/RW DL Drive NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner High Definition Audio with Integrated Speakers 802.11b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth 10/100/1000 BaseT Network 5-in-1 card reader - SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS Pro and xD Front ports - 2 x USB, IEEE 1394, Headphone Back ports - 3 x USB, Digital Audio Out, Line-in, Line-out, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 26.04 (W) x 5.47 (D) x 19.63 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 35.28 Pounds
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Overall Happy
Comment: Good computer... received my HP IQ816 factory direct about 3 weeks ago, so I'm still learning more about it as I go. I find that the computer looks great, although it took some time to get use to the "bigness" of it. The TouchSmart application is just OK, you can't use it for web browsing, just for things like thumbing through pictures or music. I find myself resorting to the keyboard and mouse much more than going for the Touchscreen.
Things I like:
1.) Blu-Ray DVD player
2.) Ease of setting up
3.) No tower
4.) No cords (or at the very least only a few cords)
5.) Plenty of convenient ports on the side
Things I dislike:
1.) A bit sluggish
2.) Can't get used to the remote control, also hard to operate without looking at it directly
3.) Resolution of some movies grainy
4.) SD card got stuck, pulled GENTLY and STEADILY to get it out
5.) Many HP technicians do not speak English as first language
6.) Poor speakers, very weak sound, MUST have separate set of speakers to be at all happy with your viewing experience (speakers, when plugged in, are conveniently controlled through keyboard- and remote-control mechanisms)
I would not buy this computer strictly for its' touch screen function, it really isn't that useful for everything you need to accomplish on the computer.
IF you buy your computer from HP, they WILL price match (must purchase computer first). I found the identical computer from www.greatpricenow.com for $1,499.00; HP DID PRICE MATCH so I got this computer for 1499.00.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Computer, Horrible Operating System
Comment: I purchased this computer about 5 days ago and loved the beautiful touch screen, the integrated TV tuner, the Blue Ray disc player, and the processing power. It is able to multitask very well without slowing down the system.
The problem is the Windows Vista OS is the worst operating system ever. And I do mean EVER. I am an advanced user and have built computers and used many operating systems in the past but the Windows Vista that comes with the computer is the 64 bit version which is supposed to make it have greater memory handling capacity. However, the system is full of bugs, typical Microsoft quality. It crashed on me over 5 times within the past five days and there are many software programs that are not compatible with the 64 bit version of the Windows Vista, I did not know this prior to buying the system. Also, the computer is very sensitive and unstable and keeps coming up with driver conflicts that rendered my Blue Ray-CD drive and flash drive inaccessible. The Windows start menu also malfunctioned many times causing me to be unable to open applications or to even shut down my computer without pushing ctrl-alt-del. I had to solve the driver conflicts by using the system restore function and has already needed to restore my system 3 times in 5 days. I tried reinstalling the driver but Windows kept saying the drivers are good and up to date. The problems with the 64 bit version of Windows Vista has so consumed my daily use of the computer that it has completely distracted me from how great the computer system actually is. It is very unfortunate because clearly HP has put out a great product but the people at Microsoft continue to put out very poor software full of bugs and has held PC makers and users captive. This is what happens when a company has a monopoly. Overall, the computer is excellent but the operating system makes the computer useless and a hassle. Because of this, I am planning on returning the computer soon and hope they will eventually have a version of Windows that can actually work. It truly is a crime that Microsoft can put out and charge money for defective and useless products.
Zero stars for the Windows Vista 64 bit that comes with the computer
Five stars for the computer hardware
Customer Rating:
Summary: Wonderful Computer
Comment: This computer is awesome, plenty fast, and the touchscreen is a lot of fun. It has loads of cool features and the screen size is huge!!!!HP TouchSmart IQ816 All-in-One Desktop PC (2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 750 GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Drive, Vista Premium) Black
Customer Rating:
Summary: Complete Home Entertainment Center
Comment: After my 10 year old computer exclaimed "Capt'n,I'm giving her all she's got and she's not giving anymore!!!" I knew it was time to invest in a replacement! I am amazed at all the features this unit offers. Wires?? What wires? With the exception of one cord (power of course) this unit does not ensnare you with any wires or cords. You can turn the keyboard anyway you want and position the mouse without having to untangle anything...it's great! The entire family loves the size and the clarity of the 25.5 inch screen. The best part is that there is no CPU, it's all contained in the monitor housing. I certainly won't miss kicking the CPU under my desk! Windows Vista is easy to navigate. I consider myself fairly adept at PC usage and this unit gives me all I need and will serve me well for many years to come. Sorry Gamers, I can't give you any feedback on gaming...We use the TV for that. The only drawback is that the touch screen is fun, it also gets the screen dirty...so have sreen cleaner nearby and use the polishing cloth frequently! I would definitely mark this as a good buy!
Customer Rating:
Summary: glossy much of the same
Comment: beautiful screen cool apps but still the same malfunctions that my old windows machines had. Maybe the operating system still has bugs to be dealt with.
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