HP TouchSmart IQ506 Review

Reviews of the HP TouchSmart IQ506

7.2

CNET Review

June 25, 2008

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.

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9.5

alaTest.com

By alaTest | October 7, 2008

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 35118 other Desktop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.

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No Rating

pcworld.ca

By Ted Kritsonis | September 1, 2008

Review Summary: Sleek, classy all-in-one PC gets points for design, but it lacks the same wow in its performance.

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No Rating

digitaltrends.com

Review Summary: Want simple, touch access to information, social networks, music, photos, videos, e-mail, TV? The convenience of connecting via webcam? Check out the slim and stylish, next-generation...

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No Rating

pcadvisor.co.uk

By Darren Gladstone, | July 1, 2008

Review Summary: For the proposed premium price you get a classy design, the versatility to handle everyday tasks, and the ability to do some light multimedia lifting. The HP TouchSmart IQ506 doesn't have enough power to deal with more graphics-heavy activities. The Touch

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7.0

pcmag.com

By Joel Santo Domingo | June 26, 2008

Review Summary: The HP TouchSmart version 2.0 is a vast improvement over the previous model. It's sleeker, has a better, more intuitive interface, and is faster to boot. A few flaws keep it from the all-in-one crown.

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Manufacturer: HP

Part number: KQ437AA#ABA

General

Type Personal computer
Recommended Use Home use
Product Form Factor All-in-one
Built-in Devices Touch screen, Stereo speakers, Display, Infrared receiver, Camera
Width 21 in
Depth 2.6 in
Height 17.4 in
Weight 24 lbs
Localization English / United States
Desktop type Monitor included, All-in-one desktop system

Processor

Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5850 / 2.16 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
64-bit processor Yes
Installed Qty 1
Max processors supported 1

Cache Memory

Type L2 cache
Installed Size 2 MB
Cache Per Processor 2 MB

Mainboard

Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Data bus speed 667 MHz

RAM

Installed Size 4 GB
Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Memory speed 667 MHz
Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB

Storage Controller

Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated

Storage

Floppy drive type None
Hard Drive 1 x 500 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
Hard Drive (2nd) None

Optical Storage

Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA
CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD-R DL) / 6x (DVD+R DL)
CD / DVD rewrite speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

Optical Storage (2nd)

Type None

Storage Removable

Type None

Monitor

Monitor Type Flat panel display - TFT active matrix
Display (projector) diagonal size 22 in

Multimedia Functionality

TV tuner type Digital and analog TV
Analog TV system NTSC
Digital TV reception ATSC

Graphics Controller

Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS
Installed Size 256 MB
Max Allocated RAM Size 256 MB
Total Available Graphics Memory 2 GB

Audio Output

Type Sound card - Integrated
Sound card name Integrated Audio
Sound output mode Stereo
Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel

Input Device

Type Mouse, Keyboard

Keyboard

Keyboard connectivity Wireless

Mouse

Mouse connectivity Wireless
Mouse technology Optical

Audio Input

Type Microphone

Telecom

Modem None

Networking

Networking Network adapter - Integrated
Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Printer

Type None

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
Interfaces 1 x Audio - Line-in, 1 x Audio - Line-out, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire ( 1 in front ), 5 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Audio - SPDIF output, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output ( 1 in front )

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories Cleaning cloth, Remote control
Features TV tuner, 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN, Remote control, Bluetooth

Power

Power device type Power supply

Operating System / Software

OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Software Microsoft Works 9.0, Muvee autoProducer, Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days subscription), Adobe Reader 8.0