HP - TouchSmart All-In-One TV Desktop w/ Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor - Black
Model: IQ526
SKU: 9181743
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Customers consistently note the excellent graphics and large screen size of the TouchSmart All-In-One TV Desktop. The clarity and detail of the visuals are frequently praised, making it a visually appealing and enjoyable device. Many appreciate the screen's size and its impact on the overall viewing experience. The attractive design is also a frequently mentioned positive aspect.
The IQ526 is a new iteration of the second generation of HP Touchsmarts. As others have noted, it is a well designed, attractive and complete package for the home. It is the second computer we've had in our family room. The first, a mini tower model, looked like a computer in the family room. The Touchsmart actually looks like it belongs there. If you have ever tied component cords together with twistees or velcro straps and then struggled to hide them behind your desk, the set-up alone of the Touchsmart should be enough to sell you. Take it out of the box, pull out the stand, plug in the power cord, turn it on. One cord from the computer to the wall (two if you connect the TV tuner) is all there is. And the 526 went through its set up faster than any Windows computer I've ever had and it turns on quicker too. I am pleased HP was very light on the shovelware. Instead of lots of drive space taken up with stuff I don't want, I was pleased they provided seveal video tutorials on various aspects of the Touchsmart software. As this was my first experience with Touchsmart, I appreciated that. I was delighted to find the HP Elite Keyboard came with the Touchsmart. I use this same outstanding keyboard on my other computers as well. You may or may not like the wireless mouse. It is adequate. In addition to the major components you get with the 526, there are smaller delights: an excellent set of documentation, styrofoam free packaging, a limited load of trial software, and the keyboard light. I am also pleased to discover that HP has made regular updates and improvements to the Touchsmart software available to current owners.
Posted by randallintacoma
Purchased this about a month ago now so wanted to give it ample time to give a good review. Machine boots quickly, is very fast and I have experienced NO issues whatsoever. Easy, simple set up. You plug it in, connect it either via wireless or wired and your done. Wireless keyboard and mouse are an added bonus as in a wireless environment, you have one plug (power cord) and thats it. No wires to route or any of that type of stuff. Screen is perfectly clear and easy to read. I have not hooked mine up to a T.V. Antenna yet, but you can actually watch HD programming on this. Very quiet, no machine running noise at all. In a wireless environment, you could actually just plug this in anywhere and use it just like a laptop due to there being no wires other than a power cord. Great Idea and Machine. Would highly recommend! Price is a little high, but you can put this on your Best Buy Credit Card and pay no interest for 18 months. Thats free money there as your not paying any interest!
Posted by SBRENNAN007
Rite out the box it comes with all the instructions to set everything up. All you have to do is plug it up! lol Very powerful, you should be able to run 6 to 7 programs at once. Excellent graphics, essential for gamers. 650 GB HD that should be all the space you will need. HD screen, the visuals are very detail and 22' looks nice also. Works very well wit h Vista. So far no problems just make sure you get a good virus protection. You wouldnt want your nice computer to crash.
Posted by Damo