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Very good

Reviewed by: Rich Brown

Reviewed: 6/25/08
Release date: 7/13/08
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The good: Svelte new design; large, touch-sensitive display; easy to use, touch-friendly software, a lot of wireless connectivity options; underbody keyboard light.

The bad: Single-point, Windows-based touch looks dated next to multitouch iPhone; slower than other all-in-ones in its price class.

The bottom line: HP's new-and-improved TouchSmart all-in-one PC refines the touch-based concept it introduced last year. Faster all-in-ones, and Apple's iPhone, make the TouchSmart seem a bit behind the times, but the convenient software and its kitchen-friendly design offer functionality that's unavailable elsewhere.

Specs: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5850 (2.16 GHz); RAM installed: 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM; Hard drive: 500 GB Standard  See full specs >>

Price range: $1,399.99 - $1,499.99

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9 out of 10
Spectacular
"Awesome all-in-one!!"
What an awesome computer!!! HP's software developed exclusively for the touchsmart is amazing!... (read more)
by Slowstick1, August 6, 2008
6 out of 10
Good
"Touch with finger sometimes hard - but an insect will get it's command..."
Only get this machine if you are in a insect free environment. I put the machine to sleep and got... (read more)
by betzzyb, August 3, 2008
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1 out of 10
Abysmal
"Great concept, however the technology is just not there yet for a desktop."
Great concept, however the technology needs to be refined. In a matter of two weeks I had... (read more)
by wtzhpnn, July 29, 2008
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