Hewlett Packard TouchSmart IQ770 PC Desktop

Pros: Gorgeous 19-inch touchscreen all dressed in black, TV/DVR capability, cordless keyboard/mouse.

Cons: Keyboard and mouse regularly get all stuttery; retailers aren't discounting yet.

The Bottom Line: I'm very pleased with this HP hybrid desktop/notebook PC. It's my main-use PC now and I look forward to using it every day. Highly Recommended.

Review: I received my HP Touchsmart IQ770 PC, via Ebay, on May 22nd since I was pretty sure there'd be no Memorial Day discounting anywhere, which was right. So I wanted to be sure to get this review posted in time for Father's Day to help ensure you're making ...

Pros: Unusual design is a circus of fun. A media center with great bells and whistles.

Cons: Unusual design. Ordinary displays. Poor support.

The Bottom Line: An early adopters joy. It's still quirky and unproven, but the next version will be great.

Review: This touchscreen is an unlikely "Kitchen Computer" (HP's term), but it does have enough new features - including Vista - to interest almost anyone. The dongles in and widgets out promise the fun of a new erector set. The hardware, dual processor and ...