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Reviews of the HP TouchSmart IQ506

  • 6.0

    wired.com

    By Terrence Russell | August 25, 2008

    Review Summary: . The problem is that no one has perfected the recipe. HP garnered some fanfare a year ago with its flagship kitchen computer, the TouchSmart IQ770. Since then all-in-one contenders like the Dell One and iMac have risen to power. So, here's the ...

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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 ...

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  • 8.2

    pcworld.com

    By Darren Gladstone | June 26, 2008

    Review Summary: Paying the $1500 price buys you a system with classy design, the versatility to handle everyday tasks, and the ability to do some light multimedia lifting. It doesn't have enough power to deal with more graphics-heavy activities. The TouchSmart is ...

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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 Camera, Display, Touch screen, Stereo speakers, Infrared receiver
  • Width 21 in
  • Depth 2.6 in
  • Height 17.4 in
  • Weight 24 lbs
  • Localization English / United States
  • Desktop type All-in-one desktop system, Monitor included

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

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental standards EPEAT Silver

RAM

  • Installed Size 4 GB
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM
  • Memory Speed 667 MHz
  • Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
  • Form Factor SO DIMM 200-pin
  • 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 LCD display - TFT active matrix
  • Diagonal Size 22 in

Multimedia Functionality

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

Graphics Controller

  • Type Plug-in card
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS
  • Video Memory 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

Keyboard

  • Keyboard connectivity Wireless

Input Device

  • Type Mouse, Keyboard

Mouse

  • Mouse connectivity Wireless
  • Mouse technology Optical

Telecom

  • Modem None

Audio Input

  • Type Microphone

Networking

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

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
  • Interfaces 1 x Headphones - Output ( 1 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 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 - Line-out, 1 x Audio - Line-in, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output

Printer

  • Type None

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Cleaning cloth, Remote control
  • Features 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN, TV tuner, 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 Adobe Reader 8.0, Muvee autoProducer, Microsoft Works 9.0, Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days subscription)

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Card Reader

  • Card reader 5 in 1 card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro, SDHC Memory Card

Sustainability

  • EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5

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HP TouchSmart IQ506

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TouchSmart IQ506 Desktop from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $999.99

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