HPs Touchsmart all-in-one, launched earlier this summer, was a pretty good all-in-one PC, and now it got a few more features that sweeten the deal. The key updates for the Touchsmart IQ816 are that it now comes with a 25.5-inch LCD, Blu-ray drive and VESA wall mount capability.
Other new features include a drive bay for HP’s Pocket Drive line of portable hard drives, Nvidia GeForce 9600M video card and a multi-color light that illuminates the space under the computer for the keyboard (previously it was just fluorescent white). Other than that, the technical specs and touchscreen technology remain the same, as does the general design. Also available is the IQ804, which lacks the Blu-ray drive and NVIDIA 9600M.
The next-generation, touch-enabled PC combines a 25.5″ diagonal hi-def widescreen with a powerful energy efficient Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor in a single, integrated design. Includes HP Touchsmart software, webcam, media card reader, and premium speakers for fast, easy access to photos, videos, music and applications. HP recommends Windows Vista® Home Premium.
•Touch-screen technology puts your digital life at your fingertips with fast, easy access to info, entertainment and social networks.
•Next-generation HP TouchSmart software simplifies access to photos, videos, music and applications.
•Quick and easy touch access to your digital world.
•Sleek, next-generation design combines a 25.5″ diagonal hi-def1 widescreen with a powerful energy efficient Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor.
•Plug one power cord into the wall and you’re ready to go.
•Wireless keyboard and integrated WLAN30 offer a truly wireless experience.
•Low profile wireless keyboard stows away when not in use, freeing up valuable desk space.
•Colored HP Ambient Light lets you select a color lighting to set a mood, or see your keyboard in the dark.
•Sleek piano black design with elegant espresso side-panel highlights.
•Next generation HP TouchSmart software brings a new
level of fun to your photos, videos and music.
•Watch your favorite shows on the integrated 25.5” diagonal hi-def widescreen–makes for amazing slideshows too!
•Enjoy high quality sound through the integrated premium stereo speakers.
•Watch and burn your personal videos with the built-in DVD burner.
•Add an additional hard drive (HP Pocket Media Drive) easily and without any tools.
HP is committed to reducing our own environmental impact, as well as that of our customers, partners and suppliers. We do this by providing products and services that are environmentally sound throughout their lifecycle and by conducting our operations in an environmentally responsible manner.
Award winning service and support (touchsmart) HP stands behind our products and protects your investment with award-winning service and support available around the clock by phone, e-mail, and online. Every TouchSmart PC comes with special HP Total Care:
- 24/7 service and support for the first year via our North America call center.
- Dedicated toll-free telephone support at 1866.408.5408 in English and Spanish in the United States or English and French in Canada.
- Real-time online chat.
- E-mail, usually answered within one hour.
The Touchsmart IQ816 starts at $2100 while the IQ804 starts at $1900 and currently both are available.