HP TouchSmart
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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.
HP TouchSmart All-in-One
Consumer version
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]
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.
TouchSmart 300
The TouchSmart 300 was released on October 13, 2009.[7]
TouchSmart 600
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard |
|---|---|
| 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]
Business version
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.
Tablet
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]
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]
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]
Slate
At CES 2010, in conjunction with Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, HP announced the Windows 7 HP Slate PC.[12]
References
- ^ Dybwad, Barb (January 7, 2007). "Microsoft announces the HP TouchSmart PC". engadget. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ^ Block, Ryan (November 30, 2006). "HP IQ770 "Crossfire" 19-inch touchscreen Vista PC revealed!". engadget. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ^ Perensen, Melissa J. PC World. Jan 7 2007. Accessdate = 10 August 2009 http://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". Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ^ Ricker, Thomas (June 10, 2008). "HP slips into thin with TouchSmart 2 all-in-ones". engadget. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ^ Patel, Nilay (16 September 2008). "HP announces the TouchSmart IQ800 series". engadget. 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. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
- ^ "HP Unveils Touch-enabled Notebook and Minis in Stylish Designs".
- ^ "HP Unveils Touch-enabled Notebook and Minis in Stylish Designs".
- ^ "The HP Slate".
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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