HP IQ506 TouchSmart Desktop PC Review

"I am very happy with the HP IQ506 PC. I bought it because it is an All in One and I don't use it as a touch screen. I played with the touch screen and it seems to work fine with the limited software provided.The screen is bright in all lighting conditions and looks very good.The built in wireless N works well. "

"With the 500 GB 7200 RPM Hard Disk, 22" Screen, 5 USB ports, and 4 GB memory it is a very good value."

"I didn't expect much of the touch screen and wasn't the main reason I purchased it. With that being said, I will say that so far I am impressed with the touch screen. The comments about the screen being jerky and slow seem to be overblown - I didn't experience this. In fact, I was quite surprised when I used IE and browsed with just my fingers on the screen. It worked really well - with the 22" monitor the links were large enough that I clicked correctly on the link most times."

"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 cables. It is off to HP today or tomorrow to get fixed under warranty."

Portions of actual user comments on Amazon.com

Product Report
HP IQ506 TouchSmart Desktop PC
	HP IQ506 TouchSmart Desktop PC Technical Details: * All-in-one multimedia PC with integrated 22-inch touchscreen for living room or kitchen * 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5850 processor, 500 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM (max), dual-layer DVD-R drive * NTSC/ATSC TV tuners, PVR capability, Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS HD graphics (up to 2047 MB total memory) * Tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, 5 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 ExpressCard, 5-in-1 memory card reader * Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit version); includes wireless keyboard and optical mouse Price: $1,198.63 on Amazon.com
Feedback & Overview
	Actual Customer Feedback: "I am very happy with the HP IQ506 PC. I bought it because it is an All in One and I don't use it as a touch screen. I played with the touch screen and it seems to work fine with the limited software provided.The screen is bright in all lighting conditions and looks very good.The built in wireless N works well. " *"With the 500 GB 7200 RPM Hard Disk, 22" Screen, 5 USB ports, and 4 GB memory it is a very good value."* "I didn't expect much of the touch screen and wasn't the main reason I purchased it. With that being said, I will say that so far I am impressed with the touch screen. The comments about the screen being jerky and slow seem to be overblown - I didn't experience this. In fact, I was quite surprised when I used IE and browsed with just my fingers on the screen. It worked really well - with the 22" monitor the links were large enough that I clicked correctly on the link most times." "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 cables. It is off to HP today or tomorrow to get fixed under warranty." Portions of actual user comments on Amazon.com Pros: - The 22" touchscreen display is extremely bright, vivid, and crisp. - Very easy to install and very practical - Computer boots very fast - Everything is wireless: keyboard ,mouse ,a built in internet wireless card - Great looking design - Has FireWire - Great graphics with Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS HD graphics (up to 2047 MB total memory) Cons: -Multi-touch only works on Windows 7, and is limited to the included HP software
Product Details
Company Info:	www.hp.com
Product Specifications:	# Product Dimensions: 21 x 2.6 x 17.4 inches ; 36.6 pounds # Shipping Weight: 21 pounds
Price:	$1,198.63
Return Policy:	30 days money back guarantee if package is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes.
HP IQ506 TouchSmart Desktop PC On Amazon.com