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THE GOOD
Takes advantage of Windows Vista's touch screen capability with useful, easy-to-use software; combines with HP printers to become an at-home photo kiosk; contains all of the features you've come to expect from a modern digital media-oriented home PC.

THE BAD
Pokey performance for systems in its price range; fixed configuration; no HD optical drive option.

THE BOTTOM LINE
HP's new TouchSmart PC IQ770 is not as fast as Apple's iMac, nor does it have the same clean-lined elegance. It makes up for those problems with intuitive touch screen software you'll actually use and a comprehensive lineup of features. If you're looking for a home PC to organize your family's schedule, or serve up media in a kitchen or another small room, we know of no other system suited so well for the task.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 7.0 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. January 22, 2007 07:46

    4.5/5
    When I first saw this design on a blog last month, I liked it immediately. As I already have several HP systems, its quality is not in question. The only mistake they've made with the IQ770 was their decision to use the Turion processor which has ...  read more »

    - mustangj36

  2. January 22, 2007 01:10

    3.5/5
    HP wins points for being unique, no doubt. Featuring a touchscreen, wireless mouse and keyboard, a stylus and a big 19" widescreen LCD. This overpriced oddity doesn't seem to be worth it's $1800 price tag. For that price, one would expect HP to give...  read more »

    - wizwaz3

  3. June 6, 2008 02:10

    3.5/5
    I love my touchsmart computer but, the wireless keybaord and mouse eats up batteries even when the computer isn't in use. It is also a bit slow in loading all the programs and I haven't added much from the purchase. I would though recommend this t...  read more »

    - KingRanch6666


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