HP TouchSmart 300-1020 20-Inch Black Desktop PC

5 Comments

1. Smilin Jim
   

   Everybody loves this computer! It is a real show stopper with the all-in-one design and the creative touches. The designers did a great job with this and all my friends insist on playing with it.

   I got the computer for my Mother-in-Law (whom I adore) because she has been a computer phobe and the touchscreen, the wireless keyboard and mouse, and the installed HP apps really lend themselves to breaking down some of those barriers.

   But, most of all, I love the support that I got from the HP techs on a networking issue that I had due to another product. These guys spent hours on the phone with me troubleshooting what turned out to be another manufacturer’s problem. They were incredibly knowledgeable on lots of aspects of the system and helped me for a long time on Thanksgiving evening.

   All that said, I’m still iffy on Windows 7.
   Rating: 5 / 5

2. T. Graham
   

   I’m not sure why everyone else’s reviews are so negative. The machine boots up so quickly–it goes from asleep to functional in 5 seconds. Literally. I haven’t played with the touch screen apps a whole lot but this machine does a great job ripping and burning media discs. It has a fast hard drive and optical drive and provides flawless playback of DVD movies. I haven’t used the TV tuner yet but my sister has on her computer and loves it. DVR without having to pay a monthly fee! Windows 7 doesn’t feel that different from Vista, and regardless of whether you like it or not, this is a great machine. My only real complaint is that the super-thin keyboard has a slightly different layout of the delete key (it’s huge!) and it throws an experienced typist off for the first little while. Other than that, an incredible, relatively portable machine for less than a decent laptop.

   The days of people opening up their computers and tinkering with the parts inside have passed. I worked at a laptop repair facility for years and used to be a stalwart opponent of Macs, all-in-ones, and laptops for people who did not need portable computing. Recently, however, I have changed my mind–computers are so cheap and peripherals are advancing so quickly compared to the processors, RAM, etc. that computers have become replaceable as a unit and not cost-effectively serviceable with replacement parts. I bought this computer to replace my “serviceable” home-made unit and absolutely love it. It will get me by for the next 3-5 years, and then I will replace it as a unit instead of trying to “upgrade” it one part at a time. The real appeal of this computer, besides its looks, is that there is only one cord–a power cord. It has made my office much more tidy and pleasant to work in. I can move the computer to a different room in the house by unplugging its one cord and carrying it. The touchscreen is just an added bonus.
   
   Rating: 5 / 5

3. Kenneth Staley
   

   I have this on my desk…and I’m using it to type this review. For me, it’s a great machine and does all that I could ask of it.

   HOWEVER, when you check with those who actually SERVICE computers, you’ll discover that the One Touch machines are considered LAP TOP machines. You cannot add to them. Not memory…or a card to receive television…so when looking, check this machine over carefully.
   Rating: 3 / 5

4. Rick
   

   honestly, I do not know if the problem would be the computer or Windows 7. while working, happens very often the applications freeze
   
   almost 100% of the time, when turning it off, becomes necessary to force shutting down of some aplications.
   
   I had some more expectations, but, anyway, it is nice to play with the touchscreen, even tough it is not pratical to be used as a work tool.
   Rating: 3 / 5

5. Melissa Carson
   

   I’m a mac person but I needed to test a touch screen computer for an expo where we will be using 27 of them. I absolute love this one, it almost makes having a PC okay.
   Rating: 5 / 5