HP TouchSmart IQ506

October 21, 2008 12:36

5.0/5
GOT MINE FOR $1299 AT SAMS CLUB.COM w/ 500gb HD PLUS $60 GIFT CARD.HP KEEPS SURPRISING THE PEOPLE ONCE AGAIN.I WANTED A I-MAC 24' MONITOR BUT WAS A $1000 MORE.I SAW THE HP AND WAS HOOKED.ALL MY PRODUCTS ARE HP

- elperro

September 12, 2008 02:53

4.0/5
What the editor said in the video was totally out of line. The iMac can't even compare to this AIO PC or others nor does the iMac deserve a review. The iMac has less ram(which is used extensively during graphic, video, and audio production), it's got a faster CPU(YAY a whole 380mhz faster, utterly useless), smaller screen, no touch screen, no tv tuner, probably comes with a mighty mouse(YAY no right click), probably has no card reader period so there goes any ideas about easy transfer of photo's off your digital SLR, and less harddrive space.

So to recap what you're paying the $1300 for on the iMac, you're paying for a dual core CPU that's approx. 380mhz faster than the this one and 400mhz faster than one of the others, NO UPGRADE ABILITY WHATSOEVER, and of course like all of them, it comes with Mac OSX which is slower than even vista.

BTW, I purchased my IQ506 for $100 more than the iMac and I'll tell you now, it's worth every penny.

Oh, and if you want functionality, I dare anyone to try to setup a server on mac OSX. Have fun using the mac terminal because the mac UI restricts all access to the root system folders which contain most if not all the conf files needed.

So tell me again Mr. Editor what makes the iMac better ?
Tell me again what makes the iMac a better all around purchase ?

If you edit anything in this review or refuse to post it, I will post it on HP's site and I'm sure they'll be more than willing to post this because this doesn't have the load of crap that the editor spits out about the other AIO PC's.

- kefler

August 3, 2008 01:51

3.0/5
Only get this machine if you are in a insect free environment. I put the machine to sleep and got up a few hours later to find windows open and items in my "trash", commanded by a couple little flying things. So I've learned to turn off the touch capability, which is a shame because that is the primary reason- other than the HD TV that someone might purchase this machine.

- betzzyb

September 5, 2008 09:34

5.0/5

- jamie65

August 6, 2008 08:03

4.5/5
What an awesome computer!!! HP's software developed exclusively for the touchsmart is amazing! This is the best all-in-one computer on the market and great for the living room.

- Slowstick1

July 29, 2008 10:40
Terrible
0.5/5
Great concept, however the technology needs to be refined. In a matter of two weeks I had exchange up to four hp touchscreens and finally after each one crashed after the initial set up, I gave up!!!

- wtzhpnn

July 17, 2008 01:08

4.0/5
I bought this system knowing that it would fit my media and everyday needs. It multi-tasks very well and hardly runs into problems. Its great for those everyday users, but could prove to be worrysome for the hardcore gamers and users. The speakers are nice considering their size, but are not comparable to external speakers. Vista x64 is used to incorporate all 4gb of ram, but poses compatibility issues with some software. All in all its a great buy for $1500.

- adplaya

July 2, 2008 10:42

4.5/5

- lego10734