HP TouchSmart
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Founded | January 7, 2007 |
| Founder | Hewlett-Packard |
| Products | Tablet PC laptops, touchscreen all-in-one desktop computers |
| Parent | Hewlett-Packard (HP) |
HP TouchSmart represents a lineup of tablet PC laptops and touchscreen all-in-one desktop computers developed by HP. These devices incorporate a range of Intel or AMD processors and operate on either Windows Vista or Windows 7 platforms.
HP TouchSmart Crossfire
Unveiled by Bill Gates on January 7, 2007, the HP TouchSmart marked the debut of the first widely available touchscreen desktop PC.
Commonly referred to as the "Crossfire," the HP TouchSmart IQ770 came equipped with a 19-inch touchscreen display, an AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-52 CPU, and an NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 graphics card. It provided a broad array of connectivity options such as Ethernet, two FireWire ports, six USB 2.0 connectors (including one with an HP printer power Y-cable), 5.1 channel plus digital audio output, IR output, mini-VGA, FM coaxial input, TV coax, support for ATSC, and two S-Video inputs. Notably, it did not include any HDMI ports. The IQ770 earned an "very good" rating from PC World, scoring 81 out of 100, though it was noted that the use of mobile components constrained its performance potential.
HP TouchSmart 2
On June 10, 2008, HP launched the HP TouchSmart IQ500 series, featuring a 22-inch widescreen touchscreen paired with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. This model included a 500GB hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9300 M HS graphics with 256MB memory, and 802.11n WiFi connectivity, all while meeting Energy Star standards. Its design was characterized by a slim profile measuring just 2 inches in thickness and finished in piano black.
The IQ500 was followed by the IQ800 series, which offered a larger 25.5-inch touchscreen and added features such as an integrated TV tuner with remote control, webcam, Bluetooth support, an HP Pocket Media drive bay, and keyboard ambient lighting. Specifications included a Core 2 Duo T6600 processor, 4GB of RAM, DVD drive, and either a 640GB or 1TB hard disk utilizing Intel integrated graphics. The top-tier IQ816 variant upgraded to a 2.10 GHz T8100 Core 2 Duo processor, included a Blu-ray dual-layer burner, and featured GeForce 9600M GS graphics.
TouchSmart 300
Released on October 13, 2009, the TouchSmart 300 came equipped with an AMD Athlon II X2 235e dual-core processor clocked at 2.7 GHz, with an option to upgrade to the Propus Quad Core Athlon II X4 605e. Its principal specifications comprised:
- 4GB DDR3 RAM
- 500GB hard drive
- 20-inch touchscreen display (1440 x 900 resolution)
- Windows 7 Home Premium operating system
- WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
- ATSC TV tuner
The system utilized integrated ATI HD 3200 graphics with shared memory dynamically allocating up to approximately 3GB when using updated drivers. Additionally, it supported an MXM 3.0 Type-A slot for external graphics cards; installing an MXM Nvidia GeForce G210 (512MB DDR3) disables the onboard GPU. BIOS updates extended processor compatibility to include revision C3 quad-core CPUs. Although HP officially supports up to 8GB of RAM (two modules of 4GB each), the hardware can accommodate up to 16GB DDR3 (two modules of 8GB), though larger memory sticks may not be recognized by the BIOS.
TouchSmart 500
The TouchSmart 500 series consisted of touchscreen PCs operating on either Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows 7 Home Premium. This series introduced a tilt mechanism allowing screen adjustment up to 30 degrees forward or backward. Key specifications featured an Intel Core 2 Duo T5850 processor running at 2.16 GHz, accompanied by 4GB of RAM and a glossy 23-inch touchscreen display powered by either an Intel GMA Mobile 965 GPU (models released before late 2009) or Nvidia’s GeForce 9600M GS (models after late 2009). The higher-end HP TouchSmart 520 model included an Intel i3 processor, maintained the same RAM capacity at 4GB, and offered a larger storage capacity with a 1TB hard drive.
TouchSmart 600
Introduced on October 13, 2009, the TouchSmart 600 was an all-in-one desktop computer with a starting price of $1049. It came equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo processors (either the T5850 or T7450), 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and offered storage capacities of 500GB or 750GB. The system featured a 23-inch screen and operated on either Windows 7 or Windows Vista, while also holding an Energy Star certification.
HP TouchSmart 9100
Designed for professional environments, the TouchSmart 9100 served as an all-in-one PC tailored to business users, sharing many similarities with the consumer-oriented TouchSmart 600.
TouchSmart tx2z
Launched in December 2008, the TouchSmart tx2 was the pioneering consumer notebook/tablet hybrid to incorporate on-screen multi-touch functionality, succeeding the HP Pavilion TX1000 Series Tablet PC.
TouchSmart tm2
The HP TouchSmart tm2 is a convertible laptop that combines a multi-touch screen with a digital stylus, making it particularly suitable for creative professionals and students requiring drawing or note-taking capabilities.
TouchSmart Mini 5102
HP's initial touch-capable netbook, the Mini 5102 supports multitouch gestures and includes facial recognition technology for Windows 7 login. It features a durable anodized aluminum chassis available in black, red, or blue finishes, weighs just 2.6 pounds, and is powered by an Intel Atom N450 processor. Additional features include mobile broadband support, video playback capabilities, and up to ten hours of battery life.
Slate
At CES 2010, HP unveiled the Windows 7-powered HP Slate PC in partnership with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.