New Line of HP AIOs Has "Something for Everyone"
Despite the uncertainty of its Personal Systems Group, HP has revealed seven all-in-one (AIO) touchscreen PCs, offering a little something for everyone with a huge range of customizations to fit your budget.
While unnamed sources claim that HP approached LG, Samsung and other companies about selling off its Personal Systems Group as far back as last year, the company is clearly still on track to saturate the PC sector with its notebooks, desktops and all-in-one computers. Wednesday the company revealed its largest investment in the all-in-one desktop PC market to date, spanning seven models with starting prices as low as $399.99 USD.
"The popularity of the all-in-one form factor continues to grow, and HP’s contribution to this market is significant," said PSG executive vice president Todd Bradley. "We continue to expand our portfolio to remain the global leader in Windows-based all-in-one PCs, introducing innovation that matters to business customers and consumers alike."
Given that each model has various configurations, here's the list of all seven basic models with a (very) brief description of each, their starting prices and estimated release dates:
HP Omni 120 PCs
September 21, starting at $399.99
20-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Features an elegant easel design that integrates up to 750 GB of HDD space and a choice of the latest AMD or Intel processors. Users can stay connected with friends using the built-in webcam and microphone.
HP Omni 220 PCs
September 11, starting at $799.99
21.5-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Offers a streamlined cantilever design whereas select models offer Beats Audio and second-generation Intel quad core processors and graphics. As with the prior model, users can stay connected with friends using the built-in webcam and microphone.
HP TouchSmart 320 PCs
October 2, starting at $599.99
20-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Features a free-standing, tilt-enabled display, the newest version of HP’s exclusive TouchSmart software, integrated Beats Audio technology and support for HP LinkUp. Magic Canvas expands the desktop horizontally as you open more content, so you can conveniently scroll through your programs. This model also sports a Blu-ray disc player.
HP TouchSmart 420 PCs
September 11, starting at $699.99
21.5-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Similar to the 320 and features a free-standing, tilt-enabled display, the newest version of HP’s exclusive TouchSmart software, integrated Beats Audio technology and support for HP LinkUp. Magic Canvas expands the desktop horizontally as you open more content, so you can conveniently scroll through your programs. This model also sports a Blu-ray disc player.
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HP TouchSmart 520 PCs
September 11, starting at $899.99
23-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Similar to the 320 and 420, offering a free-standing, tilt-enabled display, the newest version of HP’s exclusive TouchSmart software, integrated Beats Audio technology and support for HP LinkUp. The optional HP Pulse Subwoofer adds depth to music, movies and games, filling the room with penetrating bass. Seemingly identical to the 420 and 320 save for the larger screen size.
HP TouchSmart Elite 7320 PCs
September 21, starting at $849.99
21.5-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Offers a choice of second-generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, and includes the HP TouchSmart Suite. It also provides access to the HP Elite Premium Support program, delivering 24/7 Elite-accredited support to maximize return on investment for growing businesses.
HP Pro 3420 PCs
October, starting at $599.99
20-inch 1080p Full HD widescreen
Designed for small businesses with demanding workloads looking for a versatile PC. This AIO includes the latest Intel Core i3 processors, up to 8 GB of memory and up to 2 TB of storage. It also offers the easy-to-use HP ProtectTools security suite to help secure access and communication of confidential information.
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wintermint bak0nWhere's my ATI crossfire? I guess it doesn't have something for everyone after all.Reply
Ever tried putting your hand where the hot air vents out? -
captaincharisma if anyone is interestedin these jump on these quick cause you know 3 weeks later there just going to discontinue themReply -
nikkidpartypooper At least they have wide enough LCD screens,but to tell you the truth I wouldn't touch these HP gear with a bar of soap. They usually last only for their warranty period & than start to fall to bits if your lucky.Reply -
tuch92 archangeOversized stationary tablets.That's like saying a desktop is an oversized stationary laptop. Everything has it's pros and cons.Reply -
dickcheney tuch92That's like saying a desktop is an oversized stationary laptop. Everything has it's pros and cons.Reply
No a tablet is an oversized phone that cant make calls. -
sileb13 I just wanted to note that there is incongruency between your source (presumably the newsrelease here)and the specs listed on some of the HP pages. From what I found the Omnia 120 (difference in HDD capacity and screen resolution), Touchsmart 320 (difference in screen resolution and no Blu-ray drive), Touchsmart Elite 7320 (includes choice of Pentiums in addition to i3, i5, and i7), and finally HP Pro 3420 (also features Pentium and Celeron).Reply
I was unable to find such pages for the Omni 220 and Touchsmart 420 so I'm not sure about their specs. But I would like to note that I did not see the mention of "Beats Audio" on any of the pages, which is odd considering how much HP likes to advertise that.