HP TouchSmart IQ810 review

Typical price: £1,470

What is it: All-in-one PC with 25.5-inch touchscreen

What we think: Too expensive and fiddly for our tastes

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	HP TouchSmart IQ810	Acer Aspire iDea 500	Eee Top	Dell XPS 420
Review date	30 Dec 08	13 Jul 06	7 Nov 08	17 Dec 07
Editor's rating	7.0	9.1	8.9	8.8
Price range	£1,470
Review summary	We really like all-in-one PCs, but the IQ810 is rather pointless. Touchscreen displays don't really work on screens of this size because they make your arm tired from waving all over the place. If you want an all-in-one PC there are better designed options available Read full review	The Acer Aspire iDea 500 is the best Media Center PC we've seen. Aesthetically it's inspired by traditional AV equipment, so it'll sit alongside or replace your existing DVD player without looking out of place. It's not very upgradeable, but it's packed with just the right multimedia components to make the most of the Intel Viiv platform Read full review	It's gorgeous to look at, easy and fun to use, and is also affordable. If you're looking for a second PC for multimedia, Web surfing or general tinkering, we'd definitely recommend it. Keep in mind that it slows down when multitasking, but that's rarely a problem Read full review	The XPS 420 is fast, well-equipped and looks gorgeous. It's also the first desktop we've seen with a SideShow display. Don't be fooled though -- many of its features are ultimately just gimmicks Read full review
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