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HP today unveiled a new generation of all-in-one
PCs that change the way people interact with their computers by making digital
entertainment a truly compelling, hands-on experience. The new
HP TouchSmart family of PCs features HP software designed specifically for
touch. A finger tapped or swept across the high-resolution screen delivers
quick access to information, entertainment and social networks. Without using a
keyboard or mouse, consumers can play music and create playlists, zoom in or
out of photos, and quickly check the weather or watch TV.
HP
TouchSmart PCs are designed to resemble the lines of a messenger bag and to fit
wherever life happens, whether in the living room to entertain friends, in the
den as a social hub, or in the home office. The simple yet sleek design and
natural user interface adds style and elegance anywhere it is placed.
“Our
engineers have created a fun, engaging and simple touch experience for the home
that nobody else offers today,” said John Cook, vice president of marketing,
Worldwide Consumer PC Business, HP. “We’re changing personal computing from
just feeds and speeds to an experience influenced by consumer trends and design
that anticipates customer’s needs. The HP TouchSmart PC is all about
reinventing the personal computer experience.”
More product details and photos below.
Digital entertainment at the touch of a
finger
HP TouchSmart IQ500 series PC software
brings a new level of enjoyment to photos, videos and music by making it easier
for people to access and interact with their media. For example, consumers can browse
a music collection by album art in a tiled fashion or fan view. People can crop,
edit and share photos as well as upload them to the web directly to Snapfish from HP without the need to use a
keyboard or mouse.
Consumers also can watch and record their
favorite TV shows, burn personal videos with the built-in DVD
burner, upload videos they create directly to YouTube,
and enjoy high-quality sound with the integrated premium stereo speakers. The
built-in webcam and microphone help users keep in touch with friends and family
anywhere they have Internet access through video chat and conference.
“The introduction of a touch computer
with such a strong focus on digital entertainment opens the door to an entirely
new way for consumers to engage with their content,” said Stephen Baker, vice
president, industry analysis, The NPD Group. “HP TouchSmart PCs will allow
people to interact with their photos, videos, music and games in unique ways,
plus they do everything that you’d expect from a traditional PC.”
The stylish next-generation PC
Requiring only one cord to set up and power the
system, HP TouchSmart PCs combine a 22-inch diagonal, high-definition,widescreen display with a powerful,
energy-efficient Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor in a single,
integrated design. The
sleek, piano-black finish with elegant espresso side-panel highlights makes a
TouchSmart PC an attractive addition to any room in the home.
The
low-profile wireless keyboard and integrated WLAN offer a truly wireless experience,
and the adjustable screen tilts up and down for maximum viewing comfort. The HP
Ambient Light lets consumers set a mood and see the keyboard in the dark.
In
addition, the HP TouchSmart PCs are ENERGY STAR® qualified and come in
new packaging that greatly reduces plastic foam cushioning materials. Other
features include 4 gigabytes of memory, a media card reader and a large-capacity, high-speed hard drive.
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