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Would you buy the new HP TouchSmart PC?

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teff torbes | 3 years, 4 months ago
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No.

I build my own computers which are better, and cost less. This has functionality more akin to a tablet laptop, so if I were interested in this, i would look instead at tablet PCs:

http://www.tabletpcreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1329

They are smaller, but this makes the touch aspect far more useful. Think about it - if you're going to sit down and use a PC in a normal desk, you may as well use a desktop PC, which is cheaper and more powerful.

The TouchSmart all in one design is kind of awkward. It has a big screen, so you can't just stick it anywhere - it'll probably stay in one place, so you're more likely to use it like a normal computer.

The tablet PCs, though, are big enough to do computing in a reasonable manner (Most have 12" screens, some are larger). You could bring it in the kitchen to use while cooking, watch TV with it in your lap, and still get all of the benefits of the touch screen - instead of having a laptop to carry around, it'd be a whole screen, and you can twist it back to normal and use it as a normal laptop when the time comes.

Think about it a bit - would you hang a PC on the wall? If you did that, it would be something you'd use standing up and not for long at all. If you had a tablet PC, you could get the same functionality wherever you were. If it's sitting at a desk with a keyboard/mouse, you're better served with that.

With a tablet PC, you'd get the best of both worlds. The desktop TouchSmart fits in to an awkward point, where it is expensive, and isn't going to be used in a manner that maximizes its usefulness.

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canuckmark | 3 years, 4 months ago
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I too build my own systems, and run a Samsung 2253BW and I constantly keep this thing clean and smudge free, I myself would cringe if I had to touch my screen in the first place, and would kill if any one touched my monitor screen, so this definately not for me.

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darth continent | 3 years, 4 months ago
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Nope, not for me.

I'd prefer THIS:
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laceysue | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

that's too cool!

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spoon | 3 years, 4 months ago
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While the TouchSmart PC is a neat little machine I don't think I would buy it for myself. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be a great machine for someone else to purchase, it just wouldn't be enough for me considering the type of work that I do.

Just in case anyone is not aware of what the TouchSmart PC is here is a picture and check out my source for more information on the computer.
http://www.likecool.com/Gear/Desktop/HP%20TouchSmart%202%20PC/HP-TouchSmart-2-PC.jpg

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williams | 3 years, 4 months ago
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ya them things are sooo cool! I love touch screen things I have an iPhone and it's the best thing I have ever bought. It just would need to be cleaned a lot from all the fingerprints, but I would so get it. Well I guess it depends on how much more it is than a regular computer?
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jasmine_in_the_morning | 3 years, 4 months ago
Buying a computer varies from person to person, first you need to figure out what you're going to use the computer for and figure out what prgrams you'll need (microsoft word, photoshop) and how much memory (RAM) and hard disk space you'll need, I'd also research the different processing speeds as well, try checking out Intel or AMD you'll most likely be looking for a dual or quad core processor. Also if you're a gamer you might want a good video card as well, again research what you think would be best for you.
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Try going to the official sites or googleing the names of what you are looking for, you can't go wrong with the official sites.

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