hp HP TouchSmart IQ500 series desktop computer Review

Want simple, touch access to information, social networks, music, photos, videos, e-mail, TV? The convenience of connecting via webcam? Check out our slim and stylish, next-generation TouchSmart IQ506 PC, designed to look "at home" in any room of your home. Once you start working, listening to music, editing photos and videos, checking e-mail, and watching TV from your kitchen or family room, you'll never go back.

Your digital life will be at your fingertips, literally.

Get quick, easy, touch screen access to information, entertainment and social-networking.

Simplify access to photos, music, videos, and applications with the HP TouchSmart Software.

You can...

"Plug and Play" with a single power cord.

Go wireless with the wireless keyboard and integrated WLAN.

Stow the keyboard when not in use, to free up desk space.

Tilt the screen for maximum viewing comfort.

Set a mood in the room and see your keyboard in the dark with the HP Ambient Light Feature.

Accent your decor with the slim and sleek, piano-black design, with espresso-toned side-panels.

Bring photos, music, and movie, to life.

Have ALOT more fun with photos, music and movies.

Hold video chats with the built-in webcam and microphone.

Watch, pause, rewind, and record live TV with the dual-format NTSC or over-air ATSC high-definition TV tuner (in select models)

Enjoy your favorite TV shows on the integrated 22" diagonal hi-def widescreen (also great for slide shows).

Get super sound through the integrated premium speakers.

Burn and watch personal videos with the built-in slot-load SuperMulti DVD Burner.

SOLID PERFORMANCE

Get premium performance, reliability, and enhanced security with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1.

Be productive with the 2.16GHz Intel Core2 Duo Processor T5850.

Store more on the 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive.

GOOD FOR THE ENVIROMENT

Reduce your impact on the environment with this ENERGY STAR® qualified, EPEAT registered system.

Cut your energy use up to 45% with HP's power-management technology.

Create less waste: this model uses 55% less metal and 35% less plastic than standard PCs and monitors, and comes packaged in a reduced amount of plastic foam cushioning.

These are just a few of many reasons why you should go with this computer if in the market for one today. I love this computer and will never go back to a "regualr" desktop computer.