HP's new TouchSmart 2 is a full touchscreen all-in-one that is fully portable and includes a DVD burner and optional TV tuner. It's essentially a media PC for the kitchen or the Build with a little twist – the touch screen.
Pricing for the base model HP TouchSmart IQ504 PC and TV tuner equipped IQ506 PC is expected to start at $1,299 and $1,499 respectively.
Both models should be available next month, and you can read the entire press release after the jump. Sorry, Multi-Touch fans: it's not here yet.
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HP today introduced a new generation of all-in-one PCs that are transforming the way people interact with their computers by making digital entertainment a truly compelling, hands-on experience.
The new HP TouchSmart PC family features HP software designed specifically for touch. A tap or swipe across the high-resolution screen provides quick access to information, entertainment, and social networking. Without a keyboard or mouse, consumers can play music and create playlists , zoom in or out on photos, quickly check the weather or watch TV.
Resembling the lines of a shoulder bag, HP TouchSmart PCs fit anywhere life takes place, whether it's in the living room for entertaining friends, in the study for a social hub, or in the home office. The simple yet sleek design and natural user interface lends everyone Place style and elegance.
"Our engineers have created a fun, engaging, and simple touch experience for the home that no one else offers today," said John Cook, vice president of marketing, Worldwide Consumer PC Business, HP speeds to an experience influenced by consumer trends and design that anticipates customer needs. The HP TouchSmart PC is about reinventing the PC experience.”
Digital entertainment at your fingertips
The HP TouchSmart IQ500 Series PC software takes photos, videos and music to a new level by making it easier for users to access and interact with their media. For example, consumers can organize a music collection by album art in a tile or fan view browse. Users can crop, edit, share, and upload photos directly from HP to Snapfish without using a keyboard or mouse.
Consumers can also watch and record their favorite TV shows,(1) burn personal videos with the built-in DVD burner,(2) upload videos they create directly to YouTube,(3) and enjoy high-quality sound with the premium built-in stereo speakers.The built-in Webcam and microphone help users stay in touch with friends and family anywhere they have Internet access through video chat and conferencing.(3)
“The introduction of a touch computer with such a strong focus on digital entertainment opens the door to a whole new way for consumers to interact with their content,” said Stephen Baker, vice president, industry analysis, The NPD Group. “HP TouchSmart PCs allow users to interact with their photos, videos, music and games in unique ways, and they do everything you would expect from a traditional PC.”
The stylish next-generation PC
Requiring only one cable to set up and operate, HP TouchSmart PCs combine a high-resolution(4) 22-inch diagonal widescreen display with a powerful, energy-efficient Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor(5) in a single, integrated design.The sleek, piano black finish with sleek espresso side panels makes a TouchSmart PC an attractive addition to any room in the home.
The slim wireless keyboard and built-in Wi-Fi(6) offer a truly wireless experience, and the adjustable screen tilts up and down for maximum viewing comfort. HP Ambient Light allows consumers to set a mood and see the keyboard in the dark.
In addition, HP TouchSmart PCs are ENERGY STAR® qualified and come in new packaging that significantly reduces foam cushioning. Other features include 4 gigabytes of memory, (7) a media card reader, and a high-speed, large-capacity hard drive.
HP's touch heritage
The HP TouchSmart PC is the culmination of 25 years of design and development of HP touch technology, first introduced in 1983 with the introduction of the HP 150 PC, a touchscreen computer that was way ahead of its time.
Today, HP uses touch technology in a variety of products, including the HP iPAQ rx5900 Travel Companion, the HP Pavilion tx2500 Tablet Notebook PC, select HP Photosmart printers, and HP Business Monitors.
The first generation HP TouchSmart PC shipped more than 17 months ago as the industry's first touch-based all-in-one consumer PC. Today's announcement of the HP TouchSmart IQ504 and IQ506 PCs offers consumers fun and exciting ways to embrace touch , like never before seen in an all-in-one consumer PC.
Prices and Availability
Pricing for the base model HP TouchSmart IQ504 PC and TV tuner equipped IQ506 PC is expected to start at $1,299 and $1,499 respectively.(8) Customers can purchase the new TouchSmart PCs by calling 1.800.230.5752 via chat. online or in specialist shops nationwide. The models are expected to be available in retail outlets on July 13th. For more information, go to www.hp.com/touchsmart.
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