HP TouchSmart IQ816

Introduced in the middle of September 2008 and released to the public in mid October, the HP Touchsmart IQ816 is a high end media-centric PC, integrated into large 25.5" high definition, wall-mountable touchscreen monitor. Featuring the same processor, RAM, screen, storage drive, and connectivity/ports, the main differences between it and the lower IQ804 model are the stronger video card, Blu-ray drive and the included external hard drive. For more information see the HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series report.

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HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series
MSRP $2,099.99
Release date September, 2008
Brand HP
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70
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1 negative

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has a gaming grade mobile video card that can play recent games on lower resolutions
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awesomely large touchscreen
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a fresh take on the PC, finally some competition for the iMac
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good hardware and monitor for full high definition content
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good "kitchen PC"
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has a Blu-ray drive - but not digital outputs for a larger TV or better audio system
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such a large touchscreen is cool, but not functional (especially if you mount it!)
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Features

  • CPU & RAM: Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB of DDR2 667MHz
  • Graphics: 25.5" LCD touch panel, 1920 x 1200 resolution, powered by the 9600M with 512MB of dedicated VRAM
  • Optical: Blu-ray drive
  • 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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This report was started September 22, 2008 at 9:17 pm by Yale
with the last edit occurring May 2, 2009 at 6:54 am by Wanda Bennett
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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

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Comments

1.  avatar catdo said:

Technologically, The HP IQ816 has eveythin except the HDMI output which is now a standard for video and audio output. I hope HP will correct this default for the next version.
Nov 01, 2008 3:52pm
2.  avatar Wanda Bennett said:

bought the touch screen tv and computer and no technician from the store has been able to make the TV work. Now they say I cannot return it because there is nothing wrong with the computer. The fact is that I spent so much money to have TV and computer and they were suppose to know how to install it and they have not been able to do it after I pay the extra amount for installation. Now I will loose the installation fee I paid plus and extra $300.00 because they have been taking turns in trying to fix the problem.
May 02, 2009 1:24pm
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Wanda Bennett

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May 2, 2009
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"bought the touch screen tv and computer and no technician from the store has been able to make the TV work. Now they say I cannot return it because there is nothing wrong with the computer. The fact is that I spent so much money to have TV and computer and they were suppose to know how to install it and they have not been able to do it after I pay the extra amount for installation. Now I will loose the installation fee I paid plus and extra $300.00 because they have been taking turns in trying to fix the problem."
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October 14, 2008
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Pros

  • has a gaming grade mobile video card that can play recent games on lower resolutions
  • awesomely large touchscreen
  • a fresh take on the PC, finally some competition for the iMac
  • good hardware and monitor for full high definition content

Cons

  • has a Blu-ray drive - but not digital outputs for a larger TV or better audio system
  • such a large touchscreen is cool, but not functional (especially if you mount it!)

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Yale

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September 22, 2008
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4 pros
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Pros

  • has a gaming grade mobile video card that can play recent games on lower resolutions
  • awesomely large touchscreen
  • a fresh take on the PC, finally some competition for the iMac
  • good hardware and monitor for full high definition content

Cons

  • has a Blu-ray drive - but not digital outputs for a larger TV or better audio system
  • such a large touchscreen is cool, but not functional (especially if you mount it!)

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touchsmart4life

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March 14, 2009
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Pros

  • has a gaming grade mobile video card that can play recent games on lower resolutions
  • awesomely large touchscreen
  • a fresh take on the PC, finally some competition for the iMac
  • good hardware and monitor for full high definition content

Cons

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catdo

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October 28, 2008
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Cons

  • has a Blu-ray drive - but not digital outputs for a larger TV or better audio system

Comments

"Technologically, The HP IQ816 has eveythin except the HDMI output which is now a standard for video and audio output. I hope HP will correct this default for the next version."
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mba28

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April 26, 2009
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Pros

  • has a gaming grade mobile video card that can play recent games on lower resolutions
  • awesomely large touchscreen
  • a fresh take on the PC, finally some competition for the iMac
  • good hardware and monitor for full high definition content
  • good "kitchen PC"

Cons

  • has a Blu-ray drive - but not digital outputs for a larger TV or better audio system

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