gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2015-01-22 07:05:46
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The HP Touchsmart 520-1130ea is a Windows 7 Home Premium desktop PC with an Intel Core i3 processor and 4GB of RAM and a 1 terabyte hard drive for storing files such as movies, music and documents. Other features and accessories include a wireless keyb...
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The pleasing display is one of the first things to sit up and take notice of. Its 23-inch full HD display looks great whatever the task. If you’re watching movies on it, you’ll find that’s when the HP Touchsmart 520-1130ea really shines. Colours are bright and sharp. The DVB-T tuner also lets you view Freeview TV channels to get even more from the HP Touchsmart 520-1130ea’s entertainment chops. S...
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Those looking for a powerful desktop PC would be advised to look elsewhere. While the HP Touchsmart 520-1130ea can handle all the basic tasks with ease, it still isn’t powerful enough to run the latest power-hungry games as well as others, and take on as much without a stutter or two.
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If you’re looking for a PC fit for work and the family, the HP Touchsmart 520-1130ea is ideal, but fans of high-end gaming, and processor intensive tasks should opt for something a little more powerful. HP TouchSmart 520-1130ea is tagged with HP, Touc...
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HP's all-in-one PCs typically occupy a competent middle ground - powerful enough to ensure that running multiple programs and keeping several browser tabs open at once won't be a problem, while still being sufficiently quiet and attractive not to look...
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Not the most exciting all-in-one, but it’s a well-made and reasonably priced living room PC...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2015-01-22 07:05:46
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The HP Touchsmart 520 is an all-in-one PC which, as its name suggests, has a touchscreen as an alternative to a keyboard and mouse. Even if you're not interested in the touchscreen, the Touchsmart is a less space-intensive alternative to a bulkier towe...
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Compact design; builtin TV tuner; useful Beats software...
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Lessthanperfect screen and speakers; poor performance for 3D games...
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Stuff magazine Fri, Feb 10 2012, 4:28PM HP has more experience with touchscreen all-in-ones than anyone else, and it shows. Its latest Touchsmart is a tidy package with an innovative hinged design that’s stable and easy to adjust, and the responsiv...
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A great design with top touch integration, but it’s let down by weak graphics and screen...
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channelpro.co.uk Updated: 2015-01-22 07:05:46
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Uninspiring design and a lack of power, but it’s a reasonable all-rounder for the priceRating: 4Average: 4 (1 vote) HP was an early champion of the touchscreen all-in-one, with its first TouchSmart model appearing in PC Pro back in 2007. These days, th...
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HP was an early champion of the touchscreen all-in-one, with its first TouchSmart model appearing in PC Pro back in 2007 . These days, though, the all-in-one market is largely dominated by the Apple iMac , and HP, Sony and the rest will be hoping Windows...
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Uninspiring design and a lack of power, but it's a reasonable all-rounder for the price...
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Touchscreen all-in-one PCs work well as home computers, as they're quieter, smaller and more attractive than the traditional whirring black box PC. HP's TouchSmart 520-1080uk is typically compact and almost silent, but it's definitely not one of the mo...
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The TouchSmart 520 is a fair all-in-one PC, but it's underpowered and has too few features for its price...
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For anyone who wants more than just a typical, boring old home computer, the HP TouchSmart 520-1010a is there for you. It's an all-in-one computer that's easy to set up and use, and it features a built-in 23in LCD touchscreen that gives you one more wa...
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Smooth 2-input touchscreen, All-in-one design, Full HD...
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Slow graphics performance, No digital audio out...
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The TouchSmart 520 is a capable computer system for everyday tasks, but its touchscreen offers a better way to interact with your content. Simply point to, drag or tap your files to let the magic happen. It's a very decent home machine that should go down...
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If you're in the market for an all-purpose all-in-one PC, look no further. HP has done a fantastic job on its HP TouchSmart 520 Big Screen All-in-One PC - it's got pretty much everything you need, including a Blu-ray disc drive and USB 3.0, and it's on...
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Despite the slightly blue, dim screen, we recommend the TouchSmart 520. It's decently priced - at £849 inc VAT - and it packs a nice assortment of high-end features, and it makes a decent Blu-ray machine...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2015-01-22 07:05:46
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Tweet Submit The TouchSmart series, in our view, has been a laggard for a few generations now; it's an opportunity that continues to be missed. Still, it holds interest for a specialised group of people, and HP continues to beaver away at its all-i...
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Decent size and performance for the price, Beats Audio does enhance the sound experience...
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No Bluetooth, Failure to innovate in the touch space, Infrared technology means multitouch is skittish, Magic Canvas interface is laggy when using touch...
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The TouchSmart 520 doesn't achieve anything that TouchSmarts before it haven't already. Still, unimpressive touch capability aside, it makes a decent all-in-one touch product worth checking out if the size and price fit your needs.
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T3.com
Updated: 2015-01-22 07:05:46
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We've already reviewed the HP TouchSmart 610-1030UK and the HP Touchsmart 600-1220. Both were great all-in-one multimedia PCs and now HP has released the TouchSmart 520 with Beats audio. Designed around a 23-inch touchscreen monitor, the TouchSmart 520...
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Curved, minimalist design, Beats audio technology, Built in TV card...
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Average keyboard, Touch no better than keyboard, Touch will be better on Win 8...
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We’re yet to be convinced that touchscreens are the way to go with Windows 7, especially with touch-focused Windows 8 just around the corner. But the TouchSmart still succeeds thanks to a bright, highly-detailed screen and a great audio performance.
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chip.com.my Updated: 2016-12-01 07:24:02
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The HP TouchSmart 520 is, quite rightly, the culmination of everything HP stands for. While the TouchSmart 520 is neither the most refreshing nor the most innovative thing from the long-standing, coveted company, every bit of it is so lovingly honed, ever...
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Great performance, Good display and audio, Surprisingly accurate touch screen...
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Screen a little too reflective, Touch screen functionality not perfect...
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The HP TouchSmart 520 is a product of experience – a finely tuned, well polished device that splendidly handles its multimedia roots, boosting it with great hardware performances and a touchscreen that actually works well. It's a computer that works as...
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