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The HP TouchSmart 300 is an all-in-one desktop with touch screen properties that take full advantage of the new Windows 7. With two years of experience with touch screen PC's, HP's TouchSmart 300 is an innovative product loaded with touch-sensitive software that make it a very attractive desktop for consumers. RecipeBox is among the first touch programs for cooks; it allows you to enjoy hands-free cooking experience with recipes that respond to voice commands. Hulu Desktop and Netflix are both easily accesible by touch and, coupled with the TouchSmart 300 twenty-inch screen, a great movie experience awaits anyone with HP TouchSmart 300. HD TV tuners also allow consumers to hook up to the TV easily and save their favorite live TV shows on the TouchSmart's spacious 8 GB of RAM. Another unheard-of-feature is the tiltable installed webcam, allowing the user to be seen clearly while standing and walking around the room. In fact, the HP TouchSmart 300 is a PC well worth trying.
MSRP $799.99
Release date October, 2009
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Features:
- AMD Athlon(TM) II 235e dual-core processor (2.7 GHz)
- A 20" 720p HD widescreen with 16:9 aspect ratio
- Internal antennas for 802.11 wireless LAN
- A slot-loading DVD drive, 6-in-1 digital media card re
- Integrated premium stereo speakers for crisp sound
- A built-in, adjustable-tilt webcam and mic
- A wireless keyboard and mouse
- Removable feet for wall mounting (bracket and adapter sold separately)
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HP TouchSmart 300
• HP TouchSmart 300z Customizable Desktop PC
• TouchSmart 300z All-In-One Desktop - Customizable
UPC: 884962426258
EAN: 0884962426258
MPN: AW021AV#ABA
Competitors
MSRP $1,499.00
Released October, 2009
The Apple iMac is an all-in-one desktop with a sleek design and an impressive array of features. As Apple's flagship product, the Apple iMac comes with a magnificent viewing experience. The screen, 21.5 inches wide and LED backlit, provides a crisp, clear viewing that has a 178 degree viewing range. The 16:9 widescreen display, 2,560 x 1,440...
HP TouchSmart 300
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Apple iMac 21.5-inch 3rd-gen
MSRP $999.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- innovative 4-in-1 remote can be used in many different ways (as a mouse, VOIP handset or standard remote control for the TV tuner / DVD drive)
- highly customizable - many high end addon features are available
Cons
- no HDMI inputs for use as a TV
- most of the innovative/advanced features do not come standard
- single screen size is somewhat small
HP TouchSmart 300
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Lenovo IdeaCentre A600
MSRP $1,099.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- saves space and looks neater than a regular PC
- not skimpy on RAM or drivespace
- good PC alternative to a Mac at a similar price
Cons
- can't display full 1080p
(the main reason for buying the enhanced Blu-ray model)
- no video out for a second monitor
- still comes with Windows
HP TouchSmart 300
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Sony VAIO JS Series
MSRP $1,699.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- fully 1080p capable
- HDMI input allows you to use the computer monitor as a TV for gaming consoles and DVD/Blu-ray players
- stylish design is ideal for those who remain uninterested in getting a Mac
Cons
- HDMI in only
- discrete video cards are still less powerful than models found on Macs or HP TouchSmart models
- most expensive model is a complete ripoff ($900 for 500GB of storage and the ability to write to
Blu-ray discs)
HP TouchSmart 300
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Sony VAIO LV Series
MSRP $1,199.00
Released February, 2008
Pros
- includes some quality added technological touches: TV tuner, wireless n and bluetooth, 2MP webcam and microphone, 7200rpm drive
- a good alternative to the Apple iMac - includes similar specifications at a competitive price
- sleek and compact with enough performance for the majority of consumers
Cons
- difficult to upgrade or service yourself
- 20" model can only display 720p
- Dell's design/engineering is still inferior to Apple
HP TouchSmart 300
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Dell XPS One 20
MSRP $768.00
Released October, 2009
Pros
- includes everything required for a fully functional system
- capable full-power dual core processors, ample RAM and disk space
- space saving all-in-one design
Cons
- glossy enclosure - fingerprint magnet
- all-in-one design makes replacing parts, upgrading or re-using old components for a new build difficult or impossible
- Intel GMA graphics - worst of the worst, not capable of complex gaming / 3D rendering
HP TouchSmart 300
vs.
Dell Inspiron One 19
MSRP $899.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- powerful components - not a nettop - Intel Core 2 Duos, ATI Radeon 4570 graphics, ample RAM and storage space
- includes wireless peripherals
- option for Blu-ray drive
Cons
- processors and RAM are older and slower
- high price
- all-in-one construction hampers upgrades, repairs, re-using components, etc..
HP TouchSmart 300
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Asus Eee Top ET2203T
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Pros
- comes with everything required for a full PC setup
- 720p high definition touchscreen display
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers
- comes with Windows 7
- compact all-in-one design
- 16:9 aspect ratio is ideal for media playback, gaming
- ample RAM and storage capacity
- onboard ATI Radeon graphics - superior to Intel GMA
Cons
- 16:9 aspect ratio is not ideal (too wide) for web browsing, productivity software
- all-in-one design makes replacing, upgrading or re-using components difficult or impossible
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