Reviews of the HP TouchSmart IQ816
-
CNET Review
The Good: Largest screen among mainstream all-in-one PCs; unique touch-based interface; public TouchSmart development kit could expand touch software library; convenient expandable hard-drive bay.
The Bad: Weak audio output; performs like a $600 desktop; non-VESA-standard wall mount.
The Bottom Line: No other all-in-one PC can offer touch-based input or an LCD screen as large as that of the HP TouchSmart IQ816. It's hard to deny that those features make this a compelling desktop for families with a place to put it. Weak performance hinders its suitability for work, and it's not the best digital entertainment center, but we recommend this system to anyone looking to get in early on the touch-computing experiment.
-
alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 63/100. Comparing these reviews to 66198 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
-
pcworld.com
Review Summary: Functionally speaking, the HP TouchSmart IQ816 is one of the nicest all-in-one PCs we've played with. Though it provides slightly weaker general-purpose performance than do the best all-in-ones (let alone more-inexpensive desktop rigs), it makes up ...
-
askmen.com
Review Summary: Is the HP TouchSmart IQ816 really smart or does it just have a really misleading name?
-
pcmag.com
Review Summary: HP's newest TouchSmart is bigger and better, yet some quirks remain. If you want a huge touch-screen PC and are prepared to pay a premium, the TouchSmart IQ816 is worth a look.
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: FK783AA#ABA
General
- Type Personal computer
- Recommended Use Home use
- Product Form Factor All-in-one
- Built-in Devices Camera, Display, Touch screen, Stereo speakers
- Width 26 in
- Depth 5.5 in
- Height 19.6 in
- Weight 35.3 lbs
- Localization English / United States
- Desktop type All-in-one desktop system, Monitor included
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 / 2.1 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 3 MB
- Cache Per Processor 3 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
- 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 - Serial ATA-300
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type None
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 750 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 4x (BD)
- CD / DVD write speed 16x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type LCD display - TFT active matrix
- Diagonal Size 25.5 in
- Max Resolution 1920 x 1200
- Widescreen Display Yes
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 9600M GS
- Video Memory 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM
- Total Available Graphics Memory 2303 MB
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- 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 Bays Total (Free) 1 Pocket Media Drive bay
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 2 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x1, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16
- 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, 1 x Remote control
Printer
- Type None
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Cleaning cloth, Remote control
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, CyberLink Youcam, Muvee autoProducer, CyberLink DVD Suite, Microsoft Works 9.0, HP Total Care Advisor, 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, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro, SDHC Memory Card
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5
Product Photos
User Opinions
-
1 star rating
How would you rate this product?
-
Keep away from this HP! Tons of people have problems with it!
-
Buying Choices
TouchSmart IQ816 Desktop from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $2089.00
-
OfficeMax
$2099.99 |
In stock: yes
- California Computer Center $2089.00 | In stock: yes
Premier Vendor Content Whitepapers, webcasts & resources from our Power Center Sponsors
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online - Free Six-Month Trial for Eligible Organizations
-
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online provides fast online access, simple contact management and better sales performance for a low monthly cost - the best value on the market today.
- Learn more about the free, six-month trial offer>>
- The best support in the Linux business
-
If Linux is going to power your mission-critical applications, you'd better have the best support known to business. Novell was rated the top provider of Linux technical support.
- Learn more >>
- The best support in the Linux business
-
If Linux is going to power your mission-critical applications, you'd better have the best support known to business. Novell was rated the top provider of Linux technical support.
- Learn more >>
- The more you simplify, the more you save
-
When you transition from your existing Red Hat environment to SUSE Linux Enterprise from Novell, you can recognize dramatic cost savings, perhaps as much 50%
- Learn more >>
Meet Doc
-
-
Here to help you with your Document Management Needs
- Doc is an enigma. Born to a Russian ballerina and a German electrical engineer, he grew up in various locations in the United States. He’s seen the insides of more brands, versions, and generations of printer and printer-related hardware than almost anyone.
- To learn more about this mysterious figure check out his blog on ZDNet and his Workspace on TechRepublic. You’ll be glad you did.
-
Produced by
ZDNet and -
