Reviews of the HP TouchSmart IQ770
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 61/100. Comparing these reviews to 58606 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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t3.com
Review Summary: The touchscreen adds to what's already a seriously desirable machine
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No Rating
gadgetspeak.com
Review Summary: The supplied TV card worked well and tuning within the media centre part of Vista was straightforward of course you do need to be close to a coaxial aerial. Of course there is a supplied remote control. The slot loading DVD supplied is LightScribe and ...
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reghardware.co.uk
Review Summary: According to the famous maxim, a camel is a horse designed by committee, and it's not hard to spot the hand of a committee in the design of the HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC.
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: RN635AA#ABA
General
- Platform Technology AMD LIVE!
- Type Personal computer
- Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Premium Ready
- Recommended Use Home use
- Product Form Factor All-in-one
- Built-in Devices Camera, Display, RF receiver, Touch screen, Stereo speakers
- Width 21.8 in
- Depth 11.4 in
- Height 18.9 in
- Weight 38.1 lbs
- Localization English / United States
- Desktop type All-in-one desktop system
Processor
- Type AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-52 / 1.6 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 1 MB
- Cache Per Processor 1 MB ( 2 x 512 KB )
Mainboard
- Chipset type NVIDIA GeForce Go 6100 / nForce Go 430
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
- Upgrade rule (RAM) Max 2 x 2 GB module
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 320 GB - Standard - Serial ATA - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM
- 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 19 in
- Viewable Size 19 in
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.285 mm
- Response Time 5 ms
- Image Brightness 300 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 850:1
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type Digital and analog TV
- Analog TV system NTSC
- Digital TV reception ATSC
- Radio tuner type FM radio
Graphics Controller
- Type Integrated
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600
- Installed Size 256 MB
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode 5.1 channel surround
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Stylus, Keyboard, Remote control
Keyboard
- Keyboard connectivity Wireless
Mouse
- Mouse connectivity Wireless
- Mouse technology Laser
Audio Input
- Type Microphone
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire ( 1 in front ), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 2 x Audio - RCA ( 1 in front ), 2 x Display / video, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 14 pin mini-VGA, 1 x TV antenna, 1 x FM antenna, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output, 1 x Remote control - Infrared
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Features Built-in camera, TV tuner card, Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN
Power
- Power device type Power supply
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Vista Home Premium
- Software AOL, HP PhotoSmart, Adobe Reader 7.0, Muvee autoProducer, Microsoft Works 8.0, Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator, Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days subscription)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days
Card Reader
- Card reader 8 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Microdrive, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro, CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 2.7
- Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
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