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HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series

Introduced in the middle of September 2008, the HP Touchsmart IQ800 Series is a high end series of media-centric PCs, intigrated into large 25.5" high definition, wall-mountable touchscreen monitors. Both IQ804 and upgraded IQ816 feature full 1080p resolutions of 1920 by 1200, Intel Core 2 Duo processors, TV tuners and all the extras such as a webcam, media card reader, large capacity, high speed hard disk, premium speakers, remote control, wireless stow away keyboard, ambient multi-colour mood lighting, and a slot loading DVD burner or Blu-ray drive. The MSRPs of the two models are 1899.99 and 2099.99 respectively.

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HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series
MSRP $1,800 - $2,100
Release date September, 2008
Brand HP
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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75
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8 positive
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0 negative

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Pros:
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good distinction between models and fair price increase (external drive, improved graphics, Blu-ray drive)
+9agreedisagree

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awesomely large touchscreen
+9agreedisagree

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good hardware and monitor for full high definition content
+8agreedisagree

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a fresh take on the PC, finally some competition for the iMac
+4agreedisagree

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potential for lower resolution gaming
+3agreedisagree

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simple, you can use the computer with just one wire (for the power)
+3agreedisagree

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Reasonably priced
+2agreedisagree

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very stylish
+2agreedisagree

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700 less than comparible Imac without the touch screen Blue Ray, or 25.5" 1080 HD Monitor
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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such a large touchscreen is cool, but not functional (especially if you mount it!)
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the cost of a Mac without the superior design, finesse, or high end software
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Copying a mac hardly makes it a "fresh take"
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Comes with Vista
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Details

Models (only the differences are listed)

  • IQ804: DVD Writer, Nvidia 9300M graphics (256MB dedicated VRAM)
  • IQ816: Blu-ray drive, Nvidia 9600M graphics (512MB dedicated VRAM), additional external disk drive

Features

  • CPU & RAM: Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB of DDR2 667MHz
  • Graphics: 25.5" LCD touch panel, 1920 x 1200 resolution, powered by the Nvidia 9300M with 256MB of dedicated VRAM (IQ804) or the 9600M with 512MB of dedicated VRAM (IQ816)
  • Optical: DVD Writer (IQ804) or Blu-ray drive (IQ816)
  • Storage: 500GB HDD, 7200RPM
  • Networking: Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n
  • Expansion: 5 x USB2, 1 x Firewire
  • Dimensions & Weight: 19.6" x 26" x 5.5" (H x W x D), 35.3 pounds

 

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Buy It

HP TouchSmart IQ804

• HP Touchsmart IQ804 25.5-Inch All-in-One Desktop PC (2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5850 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) Black

• TouchSmart IQ804 Desktop

UPC: 884420018438

EAN: 884420018438

MPN: KT457AA#ABA

HP TouchSmart IQ816

• HP TouchSmart IQ816 All-in-One Desktop PC (2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 750 GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Drive, Vista Premium) Black

• Touchsmart IQ816t Desktop

UPC: 884420205739

EAN: 0884420205739

MPN: FK783AA#ABA

Competitors

HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Desktops »
Apple iMac

Apple iMac

MSRP  $1,199.00    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • sleek all-in-one design saves space and looks very nice
  • everything required is included (monitor, computer, common peripherals such as webcam, mouse and keyboard)
  • more affordable 24" model
Cons
  • beginning to lag further behind cutting edge hardware - no quad core model, slower laptop memory and video cards
  • no shift in overall pricing strategy
  • not a major revision, performance is not all that different from the previous generation
ProSCORE
4 reviews
75
Vote! (3 votes)
vote HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series 33% vs. vote Apple iMac 67%
Sony VAIO RT Series

Sony VAIO RT Series

MSRP  $3,299.99    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • fully 1080p capable
  • has the connections the other series should (eSATA, HDMI output etc.. .)
  • can write to the newest optical media (many times the size of DVDs)
Cons
  • extremely costly
  • more advanced model CPU bump / double RAM is not worth $700
  • very poor 1-year limited warranty
ProSCORE
4 reviews
42
Vote! (3 votes)
vote HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series 33% vs. vote Sony VAIO RT Series 67%
Apple iMac (2007-2008)

Apple iMac (2007-2008)

MSRP  $1,199.00    Released  August, 2007
Pros
  • Sleek glass and aluminum aesthetic
  • Very clean aesthetic with very few cables and components
  • Thinner profile than previous generation iMac
Cons
  • Poorer viewing angle than previous generation
  • Not the best display quality on the market
  • Glossy screen too much reflective
ProSCORE
24 reviews
78
Vote! (6 votes)
vote HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series 50% vs. vote Apple iMac (2007-2008) 50%
Sony VAIO LV Series

Sony VAIO LV 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)
ProSCORE
3 reviews
44
Vote! (2 votes)
vote HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series 50% vs. vote Sony VAIO LV Series 50%
Lenovo IdeaCentre A600

Lenovo IdeaCentre A600

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
ProSCORE
4 reviews
33
Vote! (3 votes)
vote HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series 67% vs. vote Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 33%
Dell XPS One 20

Dell XPS One 20

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
ProSCORE
3 reviews
39
Vote! (3 votes)
vote HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series 67% vs. vote Dell XPS One 20 33%
Sony VAIO JS Series

Sony VAIO JS Series

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
ProSCORE
11 reviews
43
Vote! (1 vote)
vote HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series 100% vs. vote Sony VAIO JS Series 0%
Sony VAIO L

Sony VAIO L

MSRP  ($600.00)    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • large 24" 1080p capable multitouch touchscreen display
  • HDMI input for use as a TV with external devices
  • Blu-ray drive on all models
Cons
  • somewhat boxy looking - not as sleek as the iMac
  • touchscreen interface on the standard desktop monitor configuration is strenuous on the arms
  • all-in-one design makes self-service, upgrading or reusing major components impossible
ProSCORE
3 reviews
74
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Comments

1.  avatar vl said:

Freezes all the time. Poor HP customer service, they do not want to replace the computer. They could not fix on going same problem for 7 times. In 40 days I was able to use the machine just for 4 days. Tons of customers have the same freezing problems. Check out HP IQ 816 problems keyword.
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juggern4ut

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February 6, 2009
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Pros

  • 700 less than comparible Imac without the touch screen Blue Ray, or 25.5" 1080 HD Monitor

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

juggern4ut prefers HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series over Apple iMac (2007-2008)
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"Freezes all the time. Poor HP customer service, they do not want to replace the computer. They could not fix on going same problem for 7 times. In 40 days I was able to use the machine just for 4 days. Tons of customers have the same freezing problems. Check out HP IQ 816 problems keyword."
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mba28

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April 26, 2009
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Pros

  • good distinction between models and fair price increase (external drive, improved graphics, Blu-ray drive)
  • awesomely large touchscreen
  • good hardware and monitor for full high definition content
  • a fresh take on the PC, finally some competition for the iMac
  • potential for lower resolution gaming
  • simple, you can use the computer with just one wire (for the power)
  • Reasonably priced
  • very stylish
  • 700 less than comparible Imac without the touch screen Blue Ray, or 25.5" 1080 HD Monitor

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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