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Gift Guide: HP TouchSmart PC

by Jon Chase on November 15, 2008 at 12:01 AM



HP TouchSmart PC (Domestic God/Goddess, Under $5000)

Oh, Apple must be pissed -- HP put out the next-gen desktop that the iMac should've been. This all-in-one is a standout already, with its vast and thoughtful features list: a built-in TV tuner with full-size remote; an ambient light sensor that illuminates the wireless keyboard and mouse; a webcam and microphone for video chats; a full array of wireless options; integrated speakers; and a zippy processor with a giant 320 GB drive and tons of RAM. Basically a perfect media center for a dorm or office. But HP shot the moon with their 22-inch widescreen LCD, which happens to be a touchscreen, allowing you to scroll, zoom, draw and select through a host of media applications using your fingertips (basically a lot like the iPhone). It's totally cool, and the first PC that will have Mac fanboys question their loyalties.

Price: $1300

Tags: dg, hgg-2500, hgg-homebody, hgg5000

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