The next-generation, touch-enabled PC combines a 22-inch high-def screen with a powerful, energy efficient Intel Core 2 Duo processor in a single, sleek integrated design.

It's powered by the 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, in addition to excellent power management. It has a built-in webcam and microphone for video chats with family and friends, and it includes integrated stereo speakers that produce crisp, clear audio from DVD movies and downloaded video purchases. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of RAM (maximizing capacity), a dual-layer DVD±RW drive, the latest in Wi-Fi networking (802.11n as well as backward compatibility with 802.11b/g), Bluetooth wireless technology, Gigabit Ethernet, and an Intel GMA X3100 video card with up to 358 MB of total available memory.

The pre-installed 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1) includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

HP and the Environment
HP is committed to providing products that are designed with the environment in mind, and all HP TouchSmart IQ 500 series PCs have earned Energy Star and EPEAT Silver designations. They also use HP power management technology can reduce PC energy use up to 45 percent, and their chassis design uses 55 percent less metal and 37 percent less plastic than standard PCs and monitors. To top it off, the new packaging design greatly reduces plastic foam cushioning materials.

The Basics

• Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 processor has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

  With two computational execution cores in a single processor, it provides greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:

  • Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.
  • Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
  • Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.
  • Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.

• Hard Drive: The 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM) provides more than enough space for storing all your photos and home movies, your digital audio library, and downloaded movies and TV shows. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.

• Memory: The 4 GB of installed RAM (PC5300, 2 x 2 GB) maximizes the capacity for this notebook. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed and boosts the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this desktop's video card.

• DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 6x DVD±R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 8x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 6x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 24x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.

• Keyboard & Mouse: This TouchSmart PC comes with an HP ow-profile Wireless Keyboard with numeric keypad as well as an HP Wireless laser mouse.

The low-profile wireless keyboard stows away when not in use, freeing up valuable desk space.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated tri-mode Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in older home routers). You'll enjoy wireless connectivity to a wide range of peripherals with the built-in Bluetooth. This TouchSmart PC also offers ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000). It comes with the following external connectors:

• 5 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (2 front, 3 rear)
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 2 headphone jack (front
• 1 line-in and 1 line-out jack (back)
• 1 IR receiver
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
• 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit version) is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works 9, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (with 60 days of Live Update), Muvee Autoproducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe, Cyberlink YouCam (for easy uploading of personal videos to YouTube).

Dimensions & Weight
This desktop measures 21 x 17.4 x 2.6 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 24 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP TouchSmart IQ504 desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, and power cord. Every HP TouchSmart PC comes with special HP Total Care, which includes 24/7 service and support for the first year via HP's North America call center and dedicated toll-free telephone support in English and Spanish in the United States.
Product Description:
Stay connected to your world with the HP TouchSmart PC. Its new all-in-one design combines a 22" diagonal hi-def widescreen with a powerful energy-efficient Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz Processor in a single sleek piano black design, with elegant espresso side-panel highlights that's perfect in any room you want. The next-generation touchscreen technology puts your digital life at your fingertips and gives you instant access to info, entertainment and social networks. Be free from dangling cables with the built-in WiFi, wireless keyboard and mouse and sync to your gadgets wireless with integrated Bluetooth, the only cable you'll need is the power cord! Watch or burn your photos, personal videos, movies and music with the built-in slot-load SuperMulti DVD/CD Burner. Easily chat face to face online or capture quick photos and video clips, and feel more connected to friends and family using the built-in webcam and microphone. Listen digital music, DVD movies, and multimedia entertainment with the integrated premium stereo speakers that deliver exceptional sound quality. Whatever the day brings, the HP TouchSmart PC will deliver a new level of fun to everything you touch. Touch-enabled 22 diagonal Widescreen BrightView LCD with tilt adjustment Integrated Webcam with Microphone Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with 128MB dedicated with up to 358MB Shared Graphics Memory Slot-loading SuperMulti DL DVD+-R/RW Burner Integrated High Definition Audio with High-performance 2.0 Speakers Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n with built-in WLAN Antenna Integrated Bluetooth 10/100/1000 BaseT Network LAN 5-in-1 card reader - SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS Pro Front ports - 2 x USB, IEEE 1394, Headphone Back ports - 3 x USB, Digital Audio Out, Line-in, Line-out, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 21 (W) x 2.6 (D) x 17.4 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 24 Pounds

Customer Reviews Average rating - 3.5

Rating - 1 Date: 2008-10-06
Content: When bought this item and just started this item and after installation and completed, I found that the the touch screen is not working at all, I did all possible solutions but still not working. I bought this pc for its feature ( touchscreen) and not working. I will never buy from amazon.com because when any buys before you ship the item you should check if its working or not.
Summary: Bad Product

Rating - 5 Date: 2008-10-06
Content: We love the new all in one HP. Have had no technical problems as some reviewers have had. Unit looks sleek and modern, no trouble setting up or using Vista. Will probably purchase another when our older desktop needs replacing.
Summary: Very happy with new HP

Rating - 4 Date: 2008-10-06
Content: the computer is good so far... the thing is about the Amazon spec

as of Oct 6, 2008, the spec on this page says resolution is:
1440 x 900 pixels

however, the box printing says 1680 x 1050 and the hp.com spec says 1680 x 1050 also.

so that means the font will be smaller... I bought this computer partly based on the fact that IQ804 and IQ816 are both 25 inch screen and is 1920 x 1200. I thought this one is 1440 x 900 and therefore it is more comfortable for it being a touch screen computer. When the resolution is too high, the dot density is too high, making it less comfortable for using the finger to pinpoint something to "click" it.

Turns out that 1920 / 25.5 and 1680 / 22 give about the same dot density, as both are about 75 or 76.

Summary: computer good so far... Amazon spec is off

Rating - 1 Date: 2008-10-06
Content: I've had the computer just a few days and will spend the next few packing it up to return it. At first I blamed the looong response, freezes, and crashes on Vista, but friends using Vista don't seem to experience these.
When minimizing an application, my desktop turns into a bizarre jigsaw puzzle -- one that takes forever to correct itself. Meanwhile, I can't do anything but wait. Even without much software installed, the boot up is slooooow. I often have no control of my cursor and have had to unplug the computer just to unfreeze it. I've spent so much time looking at a totally black screen I think I'm in hell. I'm not a happy camper and haven't even installed all my software.
I intend to exchange it for a Joe 6-pack model; high-tech is slowing me down.
Summary: Totally frustrated with this computer

Rating - 5 Date: 2008-09-30
Content: First off nobody could beat amazon's price, and shipment was quick and on time so thanks to amazon.
Now for the computer it's great. I've been using it for a month now and i love it. I find myself not really using the touch screen very much but it works very well and it's a nice feature to have. My 2 1/2 year old likes the touch screen cause we can draw pictures on note pad. Just gotta make sure she ain't got boogers on her fingers. The computer seems to be very fast (compared to my old 512mb ram system). Still getting used to windows vista but no problems so far.
The only thing i was disappointed with was i thought I'd be able to move it around to different rooms of my house but it's rather heavy so it makes it less mobile. Plus all the wires in the back kinda make it difficult too. suppose i could switch to wireless but I'm too cheap.
All in all i love this computer and plan to use it for many years and would recommend it to anyone.
Summary: I love this computer