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HP TouchSmart 610

HP TouchSmart 610
74 TECHNADO SCORE
CATEGORY: F3
AVERAGE: 81%
%POSITIVE: 67%

Consensus
The HP TouchSmart 610 is a good PC if you are in the market for a touch screen; however, everyday computer users may want to look elsewhere.
Critic Reviews






100%
Thanks to some amazing innovations, the quad-core-equipped HP TouchSmart 610-1065qd all-in-one desktop moves the touch screen from the novelty phase to the seriously usable phase, and that's worth full marks in my book....Go To Full Review

90%
Outstanding general performance and an excellent touchscreen help the TouchSmart 610 Quad stand out from the all-in-one crowd....Go To Full Review

86%
This powerful family PC has a slide-down touch screen that converts it into a huge tablet. The slider needs refining, but we saw little else not to like....Go To Full Review

85%
We recommend the HP TouchSmart 610q with few reservations thanks to its speed, its competitive pricing, and an innovative tilting case design that makes this a best-in-breed touch-based all-in-one....Go To Full Review

80%
Thanks to its ability to fold down to 30 degrees, here we finally have an all-in-one PC on which touch makes sense, and thanks to its gorgeous 23in IPS display it's a true pleasure to use from any angle....Go To Full Review

79%
HP’s TouchSmart 610 has few weaknesses. Its innovative design is paired with plenty of power, a fine screen and top-quality speakers. The extra inch of screen space and better software mean the Sony is still our favourite, but the HP still wins an award – and is a fine alternative if the VAIO doesn’t appeal....Go To Full Review

70%
It has a stylish design that is very minimal at the same time. The backside stand is also built quite sturdy and the unit didn't feel like it was in danger of tipping backwards while we were using the touch screen. The screen slides forward and down to make using it more comfortable....Go To Full Review

70%
The TouchSmart 610 sadly fails to make touch more than the novelty that it's historically been on the desktop. While innovations like the near-flat orientation of the screen and touch-specific versions of websites are appreciated, a heck of a lot more will need to be done to make the touch aspect of the TouchSmart more compelling....Go To Full Review

70%
While the design of the TouchSmart 610 is nice, we're still not convinced that users need a touchscreen interface for their home or office PC. It's fun to use the touchscreen at first, but eventually you get bored and revert to the mouse and keyboard....Go To Full Review