HP TouchSmart 600-1350 All-in-One Desktop PC

HP TouchSmart 600-1350 All-in-One Desktop PC (Black)

by HP

HP TouchSmart 600-1350 All-in-One Desktop PC

Without a doubt, this is one of the best investments I've made in a PC in a very long time. This HP All-In-One has both great power, a brilliant display, and that wow factor sure to make the Joneses want to keep up with you. In a nutshell, here's why you won't regret buying this desktop. 

1) Touchscreen. As a former employee of now defunct retail chain, I've played around with a couple of this desktop's predecessors. They were fun for a while but not practical because the operating system and desktop icons weren't quite made to make full use of a touchscreen. The same thing is true with windows 7 but HP's TouchSmart software make it more intuitive to handle movies, music, and other features from a center that's easier to use with a touchscreen than a mouse... think of a 23 inch iPad. 

2) Space. Lots of it. LOOOOTS of it. And I don't just mean the 1 Terabyte hard drive. I also mean the fantastic amount of space on my desk because I don't need a tower. The tower and monitor are the same thing; it means I get to fill it up with tons more unnecessary junk. 

3) Software Package. There is enough productivity software installed (and online) to make sure that the average consumer will be more than functional. Also, the installed Norton Anti-virus is comprehensive without being intrusive so I don't notice any slowness in system operation while I operate it. 

But I don't recommend it for high technical users who upgrade their computers to no end, nor do I recommend it for users who only have a computer for email. If you need a wild beast of a machine that handles Call of Duty 73 on its highest settings, don't get this. You can still run most games on moderate settings and enjoy it. Moreover, the power and functionality in this machine are simply too much for mere casual, intermittent use. This desktop is designed to both augment the computer experience as well as be practical. If you're ready to be blown away by this sleek machine, then shuffle over to checkout, put in your payment information, and prepare for the Best. All-In-One. Ever.

HP TouchPad Wi-Fi 32 GB 9.7-Inch Tablet Computer

HP TouchPad Wi-Fi 32 GB 9.7-Inch Tablet Computer
by HP

HP TouchPad Wi-Fi 32 GB 9.7-Inch Tablet Computer

Overview:
Easily connect, play, surf, and share1 with our TouchPad Wi-Fi 32GB. It works the way you do with no complications—just a seamless flow from one activity to the next.

Do more with HP webOS

Multitask: flip through multiple apps open at the same time; group them in card stacks

Use HP Synergy: automatically synch contacts, calendars, messages, photos, and e-mail from sources like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft Exchange

Just type to search the Web, update your status, or begin just about anything, all without starting an app1

Be notified: receive a snapshot of new messages, e-mail, and events without being disrupted1

Browse the Web at blazing speeds with support from the latest technologies, including Adobe Flash1, 2

Touch to share: receive text messages and answer calls on your TouchPad3, 4 or Pre 3 (not yet available) by bringing the devices together5

Print wirelessly with compatible networked HP printers6

Charge up while also viewing photos, calendar, and content7, 8 by placing on the HP Touchstone dock (sold separately)

Collaborate with colleagues using preinstalled Quickoffice, Google Docs, or Box.net1

Keep multiple e-mails open at once; see work and personal messages together or separately9, scroll your in-box in one pane while working on an e-mail in another1

Entertainment and more

Video chat: have face-to-face conversations on a large, vibrant screen10

Hear music the way artists intended with Beats audio

See photos from multiple apps all in one place, complete with friends' comments1

Download and watch movies from the HP MovieStore11, powered by RoxioNow

Download TV shows, play games, listen to music, view photos, and read magazines11

Reliable warranty and support

Use our free HP webOS butler service: get toll-free help with setup for 90 days

Get peace of mind with the one-year limited warranty

Find answers to product questions 24 x 7 on device and desktop chat support

1. Within wireless coverage area only. Actual speeds may vary. E-mail, mobile number, related info required for setup, activation. Required data services sold separately; unlimited plan recommended and may be required. Not all Web content may be available.

2. Supports beta of Adobe Flash Player 10.3.

3. Voice service requires separately purchased service contract. Availability may vary by carrier.

4. Within wireless coverage area only. SMS requires data services at additional cost.

5. Touch to Share capabilities require TouchPad with webOS 3.0 and Pre3 (pending availability) or Veer (requires future over-air update) with webOS 2.2 or higher and both products having same HP webOS Account. Viewing URL Web page content requires data connection via Wi-Fi or cellular connection.

6. WebOS print solution will support all network-capable HP printers that support PCL page description language in local LAN. These printers include new HP ePrint-capable printers—Photosmart, Officejet, LaserJet—as well as legacy printers approx. 5 years old or newer.

7. HP Touchstone sold separately.

8. Displayed preferences require user setup.

9. Within wireless coverage area only. Microsoft Exchange e-mail, contacts, calendars available for ActiveSync only; requires Microsoft Outlook using Exchange Server 2003 with SP2, Exchange Server 2007, or Exchange Server 2010.

10. Check with carrier for video calling availability and restrictions.

11. Third-party software available separately. Within wireless coverage area only. Requires data services at additional cost. Not all apps available on all devices.

General Features:

Operating System: HP webOS 3.0

Internet and communication:

Browser: Support for Adobe Flash Player and HTML5

Email: Microsoft Exchange with Direct Push Technology, POP3/IMAP

Video Calling and Messaging (IM, SAS)

Entertainment and Multimedia:

Movies and TV Shows- MovieStore powered by RoxioNow™, available through the app catalog.

Music- HP Play, iHeartRadio

Videos and Games- download from You Tube and APP catalog

Productivity:

Bundled Software: Use Quickoffice® to view Microsoft® Word, Excel, and PowerPoint® files, and Adobe® Reader® to view PDFs. Plus, collaborate with colleagues using Google™ Docs or Box.net

Productivity: Calendar, Maps, Memos, Text Assist, VPN

Data Transfer: Sync with your PC

Wireless Priniting: compatible

Display:

Size: 9.7 inch Diagonal LED Backlit multi-touch display

Resolution: XGA (1024 x 768)

Viewing Angle: IPS wide-viewing-angle technology

Material: Multi-touch glass display with a special coating for easier cleaning and abrasion resistance

Audio: Internal Stereo speakers and Beats Audio

Digital camera: Front Facing 1.3 MP camera and digital microphone

Wireless connectivity:

Wi-fi: Dual-band wi-fi 802 11 a/b/g/n with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication

Bluetooth: 2.1+EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support

Battery: 6300 mAH lithium-polymer battery

Supported Formats: 

Audio: DRM-free MP#, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAV

Video: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264

Documents: jpeg, gif (images), doc, docx (Microsoft Word), htm, html (web pages), pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat), ppt, pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint) , txt (text), xls and xlsx (Microsoft Excel)

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core APQ8060, Speed- 1.2GHz
Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno core

Storage: Storage 32GB, Memory 1GB

Input/Output:

Charge with microUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi speed

3.5mmStereo headset/headphone/microphone jack

Sensors: Light Sensor, accelerometer, compass (magnetometer), gyroscope

Finish: HP Gloss Black

Dimension: 9.45"- height/7.48"- width/0.45"- depth

Weight: 1.6 lbs

Warranty and Support:

HP webOS Butler Service- 90 day toll free setup assistance

90-day toll-free limited software support

24x7 Free On-Device and Desktop chat support

1 year Limited Hardware Warranty Support.

HP Care Pack services available via HP Care Pack app in App Catalog

HP TouchSmart 300-1020 20-Inch Black Desktop PC

HP TouchSmart 300-1020 20-Inch Black Desktop PC (Windows 7 Home Premium)
by HP

HP TouchSmart 300-1020 20-Inch Black Desktop PC

I'm not sure why everyone else's reviews are so negative. The machine boots up so quickly--it goes from asleep to functional in 5 seconds. Literally. I haven't played with the touch screen apps a whole lot but this machine does a great job ripping and burning media discs. It has a fast hard drive and optical drive and provides flawless playback of DVD movies. I haven't used the TV tuner yet but my sister has on her computer and loves it. DVR without having to pay a monthly fee! Windows 7 doesn't feel that different from Vista, and regardless of whether you like it or not, this is a great machine. My only real complaint is that the super-thin keyboard has a slightly different layout of the delete key (it's huge!) and it throws an experienced typist off for the first little while. Other than that, an incredible, relatively portable machine for less than a decent laptop. 

The days of people opening up their computers and tinkering with the parts inside have passed. I worked at a laptop repair facility for years and used to be a stalwart opponent of Macs, all-in-ones, and laptops for people who did not need portable computing. Recently, however, I have changed my mind--computers are so cheap and peripherals are advancing so quickly compared to the processors, RAM, etc. that computers have become replaceable as a unit and not cost-effectively serviceable with replacement parts. I bought this computer to replace my "serviceable" home-made unit and absolutely love it. It will get me by for the next 3-5 years, and then I will replace it as a unit instead of trying to "upgrade" it one part at a time. 

The real appeal of this computer, besides its looks, is that there is only one cord--a power cord. It has made my office much more tidy and pleasant to work in. I can move the computer to a different room in the house by unplugging its one cord and carrying it. The touchscreen is just an added bonus. 

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