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 PC Hardware : HP IQ504 TouchSmart PC (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) |
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Rating:  - I'm glad I didn't listen!
My Dell Demension 8300 was a great computer, but it finally gave up the ghost after 5 years. I went to the local computer store to look at replacement possibilities, and found the IQ504. I uncharacteristically bought the unit immediately and am very happy with it.
None of the complaints that I have read here have been an issue for me. The computer has worked perfectly since I took it out of the box. Maybe I'll discover something annoying in the future, but all is well now. DVDs play great, my music sounds wonderful, display is clear and sharp, touch screen operates elegantly. The only reason I penalized it one star is because it only has a 320 gig hard drive. These days every computer should have a 500 gig unit minimum. A 1 terrabyte external drive corrected that shortcoming.
If this thing continues to exceed my expectations I will probably buy another TouchSmart (the IQ516) to replace my television. I think it would make a nice centerpiece for a small scale home entertainment center.
I'm glad I bought this thing BEFORE reading the negative comments here!
Rating:  - Wow, easy to use and ready in seconds
I just bought this a week ago for my 70 year old mom. I was hesitant becasue it is a little more then I wanted to spend, but I love the machine. Large display but small footprint. My mom loves the touchscreen and learning to like it more every minute. I would recommend to everybody. I personnally like the tv tuner and the TIVO type of use, but doubt my mom will use it.
I will check back in several months to see if it hold up.
Rating: - Mostly Good
I got my Touchsmart about six weeks ago and like it pretty well. It is easy for my kids to use, which is one of the main reasons we got it. I also use it for our main TV just because its on the right level and easy to use there. One day the channel kept changing and we didn't know what was going on until my seven-year-old realized there was a fly walking around on the screen! No complaints about the sensitivity of the touch screen :) The biggest problem I've had with it is the TV tuner connector. I connected the coaxial cable to it and it never seemed to fit right, and it kept getting fuzzy because I couldn't connect it correctly. Eventually the TV tuner connectin piece broke lose out of the machine and was hanging by a wire out of the computer. It seems as if a piece is loose, or they need to include an adaptor that makes a better connection to regular coaxial cbles. It is off to HP today or tomorrow to get fixed under warranty.
Rating: - Very pleased with the HP TouchSmart
I've had many different conventional desktop and laptop computers in the last 20 years.
I've been using a Dell 17' laptop that I like, but I wanted a larger screen without the clutter of a conventional desktop.
The "all in one" computers offered everything I was looking for. I found four manufactures that offered "all in ones", Apple, Sony, Dell and HP.
I decided on the HP IQ506 TouchSmart and I am really happy with this unit. Extremely clear 22" display, wireless mouse and keyboard, built in speakers.
Clean look, the entire computer, display and speakers are one unit.
I have not used the touch screen feature much but may find it convient in the future.
I have recommend this computer to my friends.
Rating: - HP upgrade for me
Love it and thinking about buying the newest 800 series for my son's room. He would then have a tv, computer for his gaming and for his projects without too many electronic componenets. It took awhile to get all the updates(automatically of course), but once all were installed (about 2 days) all programs worked beautifully. I will still buy a new all-in-one printer, wireless of course, to complete my system.
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