HP TouchSmart
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The Touchsmart 2 (shown) can be used like a traditional computer (left) or by using the touchscreen (right).
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HP TouchSmart is a series of tablet PC laptops and touchscreen all-in-one desktop computers designed by HP. It features various Intel or AMD processors and runs Windows Vista or Windows 7 as standard.
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[edit] HP TouchSmart All-in-One
[edit] Consumer version
[edit] HP TouchSmart Crossfire
 HP TouchSmart IQ770 |
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| Manufacturer | Hewlett-Packard |
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| Type | All-in-one |
| Release date | January 7, 2007 |
| Operating system | Windows Vista Home Premium |
| CPU | AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-52 processor |
| Storage capacity | 320 GB HDD |
| Memory | 2 GB SDRAM |
| Display | 19" Touchscreen |
| Camera | Yes |
| Connectivity | FM and ATSC HDTV tuners; Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g wireless, and gigabit Ethernet connectivity |
| Successor | HP TouchSmart IQ500 |
The HP TouchSmart was first introduced by Bill Gates on January 7, 2007,[1] becoming the first mass market touchscreen desktop PC.[2]
Also known as the "Crossfire", the HP TouchSmart IQ770 featured a 19 inch touchscreen, an AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-52 processor, NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600. It had a wide array of ports, including Ethernet, two FireWire, six USB 2.0 ports, one with HP printer power Y-cable connector, 5.1 + digital audio out, IR out, mini-VGA, FM coax, TV coax, ATSC, and two S-Video; however, the IQ770 did not have HDMI ports. PC World gave the machine a "very good" rating of 81/100, but noted that the use of mobile components slowed the computer[3]
[edit] HP TouchSmart 2
On June 10, 2008, HP unveiled their new HP TouchSmart IQ500 series. The series featured a 22-inch widescreen touchscreen display, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a 500GB disk, 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300 M HS HD graphics, and 802.11n WiFi, along with an Energy Star qualification.[4] The new TouchSmart featured a sleeker 2 inch profile in a piano-black finish.[5]
The IQ500 series was followed by the IQ800 series, featuring a larger 25.5 inch touchscreen. Other features included a TV tuner with remote, integrated webcam, Bluetooth, HP Pocket Media drive bay and an ambient light to illuminate the keyboard. The more expensive IQ816 featured a 2.10GHz T8100 Core 2 Duo on a 800MHz bus with a 3MB cache, Blu-ray drive / dual-layer burner, and a GeForce 9600M GS chip.[6] There is a choice of 640GB or 1TB hard drives.
[edit] TouchSmart 300
The TouchSmart 300 was released on October 13, 2009.[7]
[edit] TouchSmart 600
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard |
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| Type | All-in-one |
| Release date | October 22, 2009 |
| Introductory price | Starting at $1049 |
| Operating system |
Windows 7 or Windows Vista |
| Power | Energy star |
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo T7450 (2.13 GHz) |
| Storage capacity | 750 GB |
| Memory | 4GB DDR3 |
| Display | 23" |
| Camera | Yes |
| Predecessor | HP TouchSmart IQ500/800 |
The TouchSmart 600 was released on October 13, 2009.[8]
[edit] Business version
[edit] HP TouchSmart 9100
The HP TouchSmart 9100 is a business oriented all-in-one PC that bears a strong resemblance to its consumer counterpart, the HP TouchSmart 600.
[edit] Tablet
[edit] TouchSmart tx2z
Released in December 2008, the TouchSmart tx2 was touted as the first consumer notebook and tablet PC with on-screen multi-touch control. The TouchSmart tx2 replaced the older HP Pavilion tx series.[9]
[edit] TouchSmart tm2
The HP TouchSmart tm2 is a convertible laptop, with a multi-touch touch-screen. Converted into slate mode, the tm2 allows artists to draw using the included digital pen and also allows students to take notes in classes.[10]
[edit] TouchSmart Mini 5102
HP’s first touch-enabled netbook, enabling multitouch gestures and menus. It features an anodized aluminum case in black, red or blue and weights 2.6 lbs. It offers face recognition for easy log-on to Windows 7. The series features Intel Atom N450 CPU, mobile broadband, HP video playback and 10 hour battery run time.[11]
[edit] Slate
At CES 2010, in conjunction with Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, HP announced the Windows 7 HP Slate PC.[12]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Dybwad, Barb (January 7, 2007). "Microsoft announces the HP TouchSmart PC". engadget. http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/07/microsoft-announces-the-hp-touchsmart-pc/. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ^ Block, Ryan (November 30, 2006). "HP IQ770 "Crossfire" 19-inch touchscreen Vista PC revealed!". engadget. http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/30/hp-iq770-crossfire-19-inch-touchscreen-media-pc-revealed//. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ^ Perensen, Melissa J. PC World. Jan 7 2007. Accessdate = 10 August 2009http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/29673/review/touchsmart_iq770_pc.html
- ^ Hewlett Packard Development Company, LP (June 10, 2008). "HP Redefines Home Computing, Putting the Digital Lifestyle at People’s Fingertips with New TouchSmart PCs". http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2008/080610xb.html?mtxs=rss-corp-news. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ^ Ricker, Thomas (June 10, 2008). "HP slips into thin with TouchSmart 2 all-in-ones". engadget. http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/10/hp-slips-into-thin-with-touchsmart-2-all-in-ones/. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ^ Patel, Nilay (16 September 2008). "HP announces the TouchSmart IQ800 series". engadget. http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hp-announces-the-touchsmart-iq800-series/. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
- ^ HP http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2009/091013xc.html
- ^ HP http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2009/091013xc.html
- ^ Jackson, Jerry (22 December 2008). "HP TouchSmart tx2 Review". www.notebookreview.com. http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4741. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
- ^ "HP Unveils Touch-enabled Notebook and Minis in Stylish Designs". http://www.hp.com/united-states/personal_again/press/touch_mini_pr.pdf.
- ^ "HP Unveils Touch-enabled Notebook and Minis in Stylish Designs". http://www.hp.com/united-states/personal_again/press/touch_mini_pr.pdf.
- ^ "The HP Slate". http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/the-hp-slate/.
[edit] External links
- HP TouchSmart US microsite
- HP TouchSmart Australian microsite
- HP TouchSmart PC Community and Forum
- HP TouchSmart IQ770 Review (cnet.com)
- HP TouchSmart IQ506 Review EntireStore.net
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