Testseek.com have collected 16 expert reviews of the HP TouchSmart IQ506 All-in-One and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for HP TouchSmart IQ506 All-in-One.
September 2008
(78%)
16 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Cool touch interface, Many hardware perks, Nice looking GUI
Runs slow for general computing, No Blu-Ray media support, *
If only the TouchSmart IQ506 22-inch were a better desktop computer. Wed buy one, set it up in the kitchen, find recipes online, and live with the single-touch interface in hopes that the mouse would become a less vital part of our daily routine. And ...
Abstract: Eat your heart out, iMac: HPs one-piece, 22-inch PC is almost as sleek, with the added sizzle of a touch screen. The latter wont replace a mouse for most applications, but is nearly as much fun as an iPhone as you tap and swipe your way through HPs ...
Abstract: Hewlett Packard’s new HP TouchSmart PC offers up a complete redesign from the 2006 original. Gone is the connected and hinged look, replaced in favor of a deconstructed, iMac style that is much better suited to the philosophy behind HP’s all-in-one tou...
The iQ506 is the version that I described above and it is currently selling for $1399 at Amazon.For those that want save $200 you can buy the iQ504.This version does not have a TV tuner, discrete graphics card, or a remote control. It also only has a 3...
Elegant space saving design. Speakerbar produces booming lows and clear highs. Bright 22inch screen hides smudges and fingerprints. Integrated TV tuner adds living room chops. Blazing connectivity via gigabit ethernet and integrated 802.11b/g/n. 500GB har...
Not the smoothest touchbased interface. Handoffs between TouchSmart/Vista programs are slow and awkward. Very limited upgrade options. Midrange GPU puts a damper on hardcore gaming. Retractable bezel feels cheap and rickety. Sluggish processor given its a...
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Published: 2008-07-24, Author: Darren , review by: techworld.com
For the proposed premium price you get a classy design, the versatility to handle everyday tasks, and the ability to do some light multimedia lifting. The HP TouchSmart IQ506 doesn't have enough power to deal with more graphics-heavy activities, but i...
A lot less bloat/ads/crapware than previous HP machines. Improved touch-screen interface. 4GB of RAM. Integrated IR remote. Wireless everything. ATSC/HDTV tuner. "Ambient Lighting" lights your workspace. Energy efficient. EPEAT (silver) and Energy Star ce...
No Blu-ray. Internet Security is only 60-day subscription for live updates. Windows Media Center is a little slow to react. 64-bit Vista may be incompatible with your existing hardware and software. Still has some crapware. No back button on mouse. No poi...
The HP TouchSmart version 2.0 is a vast improvement over the previous model. Its sleeker, has a better, more intuitive interface, and is faster to boot. A few flaws keep it from the all-in-one crown....
Svelte new design; large, touch-sensitive display; easy to use, touch-friendly software, a lot of wireless connectivity options; underbody keyboard light.
Single-point, Windows-based touch looks dated next to multitouch iPhone; slower than other all-in-ones in its price class.
HPs new-and-improved TouchSmart all-in-one PC refines the touch-based concept it introduced last year. Faster all-in-ones, and Apples iPhone, make the TouchSmart seem a bit behind the times, but the convenient software and its kitchen-friendly design...
Abstract: HP TouchSmart IQ506 – Hands-On Posted on: June 11, 2008 The HP TouchSmart PCs (IQ504 and IQ506) are generating quite a buzz after they have been shown. We had the chance to play with one, and here are our first impressions. First of all, this is an evo...
