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HP TouchSmart 600xt

AbsolutelyGeek — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:40:45 +0000

HP TouchSmart 600xt, a high-flying touchscreen computer, proffers an incredible variety of media management options from HDTV to videos to photos, music and social networking. This gadget blends the quality of HDTV with a grand computer that holds the potential of multitasking. As compared to its peers, it is quite economical. Even though, the price increases, many customers will still opt to purchase this due to its enhanced performance. The investment is indeed worthy!

At a first glimpse, one might think that the gadget is a tiny, flat screen HDTV. As it is turned on, one can view the home screen, which is occupied by HP’s custom interface overtop of Windows 7 Home Premium. This device facilitates admittance to several web based applications such as: Hulu, Twitter and Netflix. Apart from its touchscreen characteristic, the most prominent and remarkable facet of the display monitor is that it is a complete HD, 1920 x 1080, i.e. 1080p, LCD display. There is an option of an integrated TV tuner, which helps one to watch live TV and can also be paused and recorded, similar as with a standalone DVR.

Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor is the processor of this computer with a clock speed of 2.2GHz. The other key feature of this device is its memory. Currently, HP is offering 6GB of RAM at the bottom cost. An additional cost can help one to acquire an extra up gradation to 8GB. The graphics card is the other vital factor that influences the performance of the computer. HP Touchsmart 600xt consist a NVIDIA GeForce GT230M that inserts1GB of devoted video RAM.

The integrated webcam is a special feature as it can be skewed up or down through a little lever in the vicinity of the top of the screen, for online video chatting. Overall, it’s an outstanding media center and a multitalented computer.

Specifications

Processor	Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-460M dual-core with Turbo Boost [up to 2.66GHz, 3MB shared L3, DMI 2.5GT/s] Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-520M dual-core with Turbo Boost [up to 2.93GHz, 3MB shared L3, DMI 2.5GT/s] Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-620M dual-core with Turbo Boost [up to 3.33GHz, 3MB shared L3, DMI 2.5GT/s] Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM quad-core with Turbo Boost [up to 2.8GHz, 6MB L3 cache, DMI 2.5GT/s] Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-740QM quad-core with Turbo Boost [up to 2.93GHz, 6MB L3 cache, DMI 2.5GT/s]
Memory	FREE UPGRADE! 6GB DDR3-1066MHz SODIMM [2 DIMMs] from 4GB 4GB DDR3-1066MHz SODIMM [2 DIMMs] 8GB DDR3-1066MHz SODIMM [2 DIMMs]
Hard drive	750GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive FREE UPGRADE! 1TB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive from 640GB 640GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive 1.5TB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive 2TB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
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Graphic card	512MB NVIDIA GeForce G210 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT230M
Speakers	No speakers 30% OFF! HP stereo speakers with subwoofer and remote 30W 30% OFF! HP stereo speakers with subwoofer and remote 50W
Primary optical drive	Slot-load DVD Burner with Lightscribe Slot-load Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner
Networking	Wireless-N LAN card and Bluetooth(R )
Front Productivity Ports	6-in-1 memory card reader, 5 total USB, audio
TV & entertainment experience	No TV Tuner TV tuner, ATSC-NTSC with PVR, remote
Sound card	Integrated sound
Keyboard and Mouse	HP low-profile, wireless keyboard and wireless optical mouse
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Type	Touch-enabled 23″ diagonal Full HD 1080p LCD PC
Usage	Business
Chassis	All-in-one, wireless keyboard and mouse, webcam
Memory card reader	6-in-1 media card reader, headphone port
Total memory slots	2 SoDIMM
Ports	5 USB (2 side, 3 back), game console input (HDMI, composite)
Total slots	1 PCIe (x16 graphics), 2 MiniCard sockets
Energy Star Qualified	Yes
Power supply	150 watts
Storage bay	No media drive bay
Dimensions	5.12″ (W) x 23.00″ (L/D) x 17.84″ (H) approx.
Modem	Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
Network interface	Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps (Ethernet)
Software kit	HP Pavilion bundle with TouchSmart Software Suite
Display	23″ Up to 1920×1080, 300nits, 5ms refresh rt, 1000.1 contrast
DVD/CD burner software	Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe
Tools	Desktop icon for built-in desktop Help and Support Center
Warranty	2-year In-Home limited hardware warranty
Support	1-year limited software, 2-year limited hardware support

The Bottom line

The heart of the computer, its processor, is the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which makes this computer speedy and pleasurable to use. It lacks solid graphic performance. If one is looking for a computer with a powerful multitasking ability, then HP Touchsmart 600xt will be an ideal choice.

ASUS ET2400XVT – All-In-One Desktop PC

AbsolutelyGeek — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:42:18 +0000

Overview

ASUS has unveiled a new line of ET2400 series, which will bring high definition video viewing, large displays and powerful processors to its customers. There are seven models each with a 23.6-inch display screen with full HD at 1920 x 1080 pixels, as well as a Blue-ray drive or DVD burner. More specifically, it also includes USB 3.0, Bluetooth 3.0 and TV tuner for you to choose.

The latest model of ET2400 series is ET2400XVT, which is powered by Intel’s Core i7 CPU and comes with NVIDIA 3D Vision and 120Hz 3D display technology. The ET2400XVT features a removable panel to facilitate memory (RAM) upgrades, making it the first all-in-one Desktop that users can upgrade on their own.

Features

The ASUS ET2400XVT features the exclusive SonicMaster Technology for pure audio reproduction. This technology replicates the experience of listening to a surround sound system and has a volume range, which is wider than ordinary all-in-one Desktops. It uses the best codecs to deliver an audio experience with maximum clarity across a wider audio spectrum and minimum noise distortions. It reproduces more distinct and richer vocals at a broad frequency spectrum, while bass enhancement at the lower end of the audio range delivers deeper and richer bass. So whether you are playing games, listening to music or watching movies, it delivers the appropriate aural experience.

The ASUS All-in-One ET2400XVT uses NVIDIA 3D Vision technology to deliver movies and games in Full HD 3D. A library of over 400 NVIDIA 3D Vision-compatible Desktop games ensures that the enjoyment never ends in this virtual gaming world. It also comes with an optical touch screen, which lets users easily scroll through WebPages, rotate images, or zoom in and out with their fingers.

The ASUS Super Hybrid Engine Technology works in tandem with the latest Intel processors to enhance system performance by up to fifteen percent with just a press of a button. ASUS also offers several solutions, which can be put under viewer’s curiosity with the technology. You can watch news, TV shows, your favorite talk show, or sport matches directly from your PC, since it is integrated with TV tuner card.

Technical Specifications

LCD	23.6 inch 120 Hz 3D panel
Display	1920 x 1080
Operating System	Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Touch Screen	Multi Touch
CPU	Intel Core i7 – 740QM
Cores per processor	4
Operating Frequency	1.73 GHz
Chipset	Intel HM55 Chipset
Memory	DDR3 1333 MHz 2GB SO-DIMM x 4 slot, 8GB max
Hard Disk	1 TB SATA II 7200rpm 3.5 inch
Optical Drive	Tray-in Blue-ray reader
Graphics	NVIDIA GTX460M 1.5G (3D)
Build-in Camera	1.3M
LAN	10/100/1000 Mbps
Wireless	802.11 b/g/n
Audio	ASUS SonicMaster Technology
Side IO port	USB 3.0 x 2 SD/ SDXC support Headset x 1 Microphone x 1
IO Port	Power Input x 1 USB Ports x 4 LAN Port D-sub input X 1 HDMI-Input x 1 TV Jack x 1
Power Supply	230W
Dimensions	582(W) x 495(H) x 50(D)
Net Weight	Less than 13 Kg
Keyboard + Mouse	Eee Wireless Keyboard
Color	Black
Accessories	Keyboard AC Adapter Power Cord Manual Warranty card Remote control(Bundle with TV) 3D Glasses x 1

Comparison with Dell

Specification	Dell Inspiron One 2310	ASUS ET2400XVT
Processor	Intel Core i5-460M	Intel Core i7 – 740QM
Chipset	Intel H57M	Intel H55
Graphics	AMD Radeon 5470 1GB	NVIDIA GTX460M 1.5GB (3D)
Memory	2x 2GB Nanya DDR3-1066, 1x4GB Hynix DDR3-1066 7-7-7-20-1T, 4GB max	DDR3 1333 MHz 2GB SO-DIMM x 4 slot, 8GB max
Hard Disk	Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM	1 TB SATA II 7200rpm 3.5 inch
Dimensions	570 (W) x 420 (H) x 90 (D)	582(W) x 495(H) x 50(D)

As you can see that ASUS have high performance and also provide more features than Dell.

The Bottom Line

The ASUS All-in-One PC ET2400XVT has technologies that deliver unprecedented levels of performance and speed, which changes the way you play and work. Enjoy the ultimate Full HD home entertainment experience through ET2400XVT’s 6:9 aspect ratio and 23.6-inch Full HD display. In addition, it can be placed in anywhere thanks to a VESA wall mount. They are designed to lure you into an immersive multimedia world with surround sound system and HDMI compatibility.

It is an advanced All-In-One touch screen Desktop dedicated to entertainment media. This product will be particularly appreciated by those at home, who have little space and are looking for a compact and comprehensive, more versatile and practical than a traditional desktop PC.