HP TouchSmart IQ810 Comments

Author Ardjuna Seghers
Published 7th Jan 2009
Manufacturer HP
Supplier HP Store
Price £1,275.65 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £1,467.00 (Inc VAT)
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Design Score 9 for Design
Features Score 9 for Features
Performance Score 8 for Performance
Value Score 8 for Value
Overall Score 8 for Overall
HP TouchSmart IQ810

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comment ffrankmccaffery said on 7th January 2009

what do they say about too many chefs spoiling the broth?

comment Eggburt1969 said on 7th January 2009

Hmm, I've never heard of a '3.5mm to composite audio cable', the signal from the analogue audio is not composite video? Are you referring to a RCA jack, i.e. a RCA phonograph connector, aka clinch connector, aka phono connector?

comment HSC said on 7th January 2009

what's missing here: any form of digital or even high-definition video input


well said TR - but i'd also add HD Video output as well as input
its the one thing holding me back buying one - it's especially annoying when you consider the motherboard inside has the connections (output), its just HP choosing not to implement it

comment Craig Turner said on 7th January 2009

I recently bought Sony's RT1SU, with a 25.5" screen. This really made a hit with me having a HDMI In & Out. Connecting the PS3 was a dream. This is where HP have let themselves down. A slot loading drive on the RT1SU would have been nice, but being Blu-Ray made up for it. Although I feel the TouchSmart is a little more attractive, the RT1SU is still the king in All-In-One's in my opinion. TR should get their hands on one asap!

Having said all that though, Sony's build quality is slipping. Had to send back because of a faulty fan of all things!

comment Ardjuna said on 8th January 2009

@ Eggburt1969: Yes, that's correct: phono/cinch. Thanks for pointing that out, sorry for the confusion.

@ HSC: IF I'd consider getting an all-in-one, it would be the main deciding factor for me too. But as Craig Turner mentions, there are some AIOs that do offer both.
@ Craig Turner: We got the RT1SU's lower-end sibling in recently, review coming soon. And yes, any Full HD screen (integrated or not) that doesn't allow you to plug in a PS3/X360 deserves to fry.

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