HP TouchSmart Desktop Computer

A screen shot of a computer

Text, whiteboard

Thanks to HP, my home office has a new HP TouchSmart 320-1050 Desktop computer {6GB}.

Yet, unlike my previous desktop that got the almighty boot to make room for the new addition, the HP TouchSmart hasn’t a separate tower and only has one cord – just the power cord.

It’s an all-in-one PC, all the ‘innards’ tucked neatly inside the very flat monitor {say what?}. The side of the monitor has a slot-load SuperMulti DVD Burner and a SD card spot too.

So, what you see is the monitor {which could very well be mistaken for a TV}, and the wireless and sleek keyboard and mouse. That’s it.

With the previous monstrosity that called the desk home, with all the cords and bulky parts to it, we dared not move it from its place. There it sat heavily for years.

Yet, the HP TouchSmart is quite portable, there’s just the power cord, so it could easily be moved to any room of the house.

As well, I’m not a person to ever watch movies on a tablet or a laptop, there’s just no appeal to me with such a small screen size {unless when traveling, of course}.

Yet the generous 20” widescreen HD {LED backlit} screen is a different case, hello online viewing!

A girl standing in front of a television

A screen shot of a television

Navigation is fast, easy and effortless {by way of keyboard or touchscreen} for both daughter and I.

I have to admit, having used to a Mac Laptop for the last year, I’m loving Windows 7 – it actually feels so comforting and familiar cruising a PC again.

HP’s Magic Canvas software is a gem, just swipe your way through the the icons of programs.

Photos, videos, documents and notes – Magic Canvas allows for a fuss-free hub of programs.

Also fun and worth a mention: Dr Dre-endorsed Beats Audio for astonishing media entertainment.

With the HP TouchSmart Desktop you don’t need a separate photo editor, stocked is a program to fully edit all photos from desktop or a sharing site, right there.

Again, it’s a convenient feature that I use a lot for blogging and adding effects to my own photos without using a 3rd party editor.

A great addition to our home, we use this desktop for both business and for family entertainment.

Setup was a breeze, along with an ease of user-ability for even the kids. Encompassing so many features and for all the power and punch that a desktop provides, it also keeps up with the growing consumer need for a compact and ‘touching’ product. {heh}

A close up of a computer

***GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

Disclosure: I received product to facilitate this review, all opinions are my own.

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  1. I really need a new computer, and have been looking at HP models at London Drugs, and online. The one that particularly caught my eye is this one: HP TouchSmart 520-1070 Desktop PC (QP792AA)

  2. The HP ENVY 17 series laptop also looks amazing! I would love this desktop though!!

  3. I like the HP Photosmart Premium All-in-One Printer series – C309 these are suppose to be great!

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  5. With my lap top nearing its end, I am hoping to get to the new year with it I would love the HP ENVY 17-2100 3D Edition Notebook PC series

  6. I would also like the HP LaserJet Pro CP1025 Color Printer series

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  8. I honestly have NO idea what this is, but I am sure my computer/ music geek hubby would love it: HP Media Smart Server – sounds like just his thing!

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  14. Dec 16
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  15. Another product that catches my eye is the HP ENVY 17-2100 3D Edition Notebook PC series.
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  17. the HP Scanjet 8270 Document Flatbed Scanner – Overview and Features for sure caught my eye.

  18. That would be so Awesome to win, I am pretty sure our computer is on its last legs
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  19. I like the HP ENVY 17 – 2100 3D Edition Notebook PC Series..another awesome giveaway, thank you and Happy Holidays to you and yours!

  20. On HP Canada I love love love the HP touchpad, I love all of the accessories for it – it is very nice !

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  24. From the HP website, I like the Omni 220-1000 Desktop PC. I would like to replace the ancient HP desktop I have now that was worked so well for me.

  25. I shared this giveaway on facebook with my friends as Samaira P

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  26. This computer looked particularly interesting HP TouchSmart 520-1070 Desktop PC (QP792AA)
    Thanks.

  27. Another one that catches my eye is the HP TouchSmart 9300 Elite All-in-One … love how it looks, and because it’s HP I know I would love how it preforms

  28. my young teen who listens/sings along with music videos would love this notebook pc: HP Envy 14-2160 CA Beats Edition Notebook

  29. The HP ENVY 17 series laptop looks awesome!

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  30. I am also intrigued by the HP Pavilion dm4-2100 Entertainment Notebook PC series- Models

  31. My sister husband is the perfect recipient for the Rockin, Talkin Elf Hat and i’m sure it’s going to delight young and old during our Christmas dinner this year.

  32. Oh have envy. My poor desktop is chugging along and just not able to keep up with all the new things I would like to do online. HOWEVER I do cover the pavilion laptops as I miss being able to hide from my children and TRY to work

  33. WHAT a giveaway Tammi, how the heck…! I’m so excited to enter. I went onto HP’s website and spotted the 3D notebook sized laptop and decided that I kinda love it, it’s the: HP ENVY 17-2100 3D Edition Notebook PC series

  34. Trying as much as possible to win this giveaway. My PC at home is… dead. Has been for months, using a 7 year old laptop at home isn’t cuttin’ it! I followed ‘My Organized Chaos’ on FB, I’m Nancy H.

  35. I would love to get one of the HP Photo Printers so I can actually print my digital pictures at home – would make life much easier!

  36. I have been looking to get another computer since it seems like we are always fitting to get online. I have actually had my eye on this when I looked around the HP site.

    Thanks for the chance to win this.

    Happy Holidays

  37. HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf Multifunction Printer looks like a great unit – my Dad has had an HP all in one unit for over 6 years, and swears by its dependablity

    I sure hope I win this prize – would LOVE to own an HP computer!

    Merry Christmas!

  38. Like you on Facebook – also like the HP envy 14-2000 Beats Edition Notebook PC series.

  39. LOVE the HP Photosmart Premium All-in-One Printer series – C309! Looks awesome!

  40. the product that really cauhgt my eye was the hp beats notebook would be grreat for my music collection.

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  43. I visited HP Canada and another product that catches my eye is the HP Pavillion HPE h8-1100 Desktop PC Series although the HP TouchSmart Desktop Computer looks really interesting and I would really like to win one as my current HP computer is several years and needs to be replaced please and thank you.

  44. HP ENVY 110 e-All-in-One Printer looks real nice and sleek. We have a few iDevices in this household and it would be so nice to print from away from the computer desk with this AirPrint printer

  45. Cool looking HP. Its the only company that could take me away from Apple and your new one reminds me of the iMac. With that I wouldl give up apple for sure.

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  49. #9 this seems like an awful lot of entries i had to leave LOL I hope i did it right and didnt go overboard.

    Anyhow, if I won, I’d have to buy this great printer by HP. I have an HP now although I use Apple computers and prefer HP for printers but mine is ready to be updated

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    • Versatile wireless printer, scanner and copier
    • Detachable color touchscreen
    • Print/copy at up to 33 ppm black, 32 ppm color
    • Photos in as fast as 16 seconds
    • USB, wireless, memory card slots
    • 125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray

    this one is especially neat and the features are awesome

    Combine full Web browsing with high-performance printing, faxing without a phone line,8 copying and scanning. The detachable, 7-inch, full-color touchscreen doubles as a wireless digital companion and control panel for remote printing

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  54. I like all of their HP Envy series notebooks. Mostly because I feel envy that I don’t yet have one…;-) Actually I love HP in general and have never had a complaint about any of their electronics. Great company. Thanks to you and HP for the opportunity to win such an awesome prize!

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  57. I like HP EliteBook 8460w Mobile Workstation, seems perfect for my business When I am on the go!

  58. HP TouchSmart 9300 Elite All-in-One PC caught my eye on the HP Canada website! it looks great. Such a difference from my really old computer with floppy disks!

  59. ■Stumbled one of your non-giveaway posts {2 extra entries}

    i love your website. such great information and WONDERFUL contests. i really hope i win. this old floppy disk computer REALLY needs to go!! to be recycled of course!

  60. I visited HP Canada and another product that catches my eye is the “HP ENVY 17-2100 3D Edition Notebook PC series”

  61. HP is a really good brand – I would like to try their HP EliteBook 8760w Mobile Workstation- Models – a little pricey for me right now but I know I would get complete satisfaction 🙂

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  63. The HP 45/78 Combo-pack Inkjet Print Cartridges, Canada (C8788FC) caught my eye, because I always seem to need more ink!

  64. I really like the inkjet All in one printer (the C4700 series cuz its wireless!!)

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  66. I am in need of a printer/scanner/fax big time, so the HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw MFP Printer catches my eye!
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  67. I’d love any of the Envy laptops or the Envy printer. The new HP Spectre looks killer too 🙂

  68. I would love to have a colour laser jet printer! Our printer stopped working on us and I could really use a new one.

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  74. The HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One Printer series – C309 – is what interests me

  75. ok… So I would really really really love this! I wouldn’t mind a Tablet too! They look cool! But I need a new printer/scanner/copier for sure! I am following on google + and commented on two other posts there. Liked on FB, shared on FB and tweeted and I think I’m following with google reader… LOL I am really not to sure. I also added your button to my blog. Findingmysanity.blogspot! Fingers crossed I win! This would be a killer birthday gift for me this month!

  76. I like the HP All-in-One Home Desktop PCs series, I do not need the TouchSmart, although I will take it if given. I need to upgrade, but like the compact space.

  77. Jan 12
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  78. i would love to check out the Hp Envy 14, looks like a sweet laptop.
    Liked and shared too!

  79. already like on facebook, shared publicly on facebook, hope i googled this thing right, HP Canada would love the HP ENVY14 Beats™ Edition as I listen to a lot of music on computer.

  80. HP Envy NOTEBOOKS is my favourite but it really is so hard too choose, they all look like amazing computers!

  81. a netbook from their HP Mini 110-3700 PC series! perfect for dragging to the university! x

  82. One of the other items on HP Canada that interests me is the HP TouchSmart Elite 7320. There is no way that my husband would agree to that though, so I’d be tickled if I was the lucky winner! Thanks!

  83. daily tweet, would love to win!!!
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  86. I am a big consumer of HP products, If I have to choose a product that I want to have now, I go for the HP ENVY 17” 3D.

  87. I like the HP Photosmart C4700 All-in-One Printer series… maybe this could be a future giveaway? :o)

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