HP TouchSmart 600 with Windows 7 - Review - HotHardware

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[barkway2]

I got this PC for Xmas 2009 and already have had repeated problems with it. Everything from TV tuner issues, to support updates not downloading properly, to it tellingg me my copies of Windows is not valid, and the latest, it just shuts itself off for no reason (not a "shut down" but it blips off like we've had a power failure) and I changed nothing on the computer. This is the third HP computer we've had issues with. Fool me once......guess I should have learned.

[HotHardwareVids]

@barkway2 - if you're getting messages saying your copy of Windows isn't valid, then you didn't validate the installation on line with Microsoft in time before the 30 day grace period expired. This could also explain why the machine randomly shuts off, although that sounds indicative more of something like a power savings mode kicking in.

[MarzxBlackmon]

@barkway2 when i got mine i had the same problems as you so i took it back and got a different one and it worked perfect

[iiTudy]

Is it just me or does the touchscreen interface lagg? .. Especially when he plays with pictures and the browser... WTF?... There are phones that do touch sensing better and a fullblown awesome pc can't ? o.o'...

Or maybe it's just me but....really....seriously...l­agging?

[femurlemur]

Hp TouchSmart 600t VS. Gateway One ZX6900-01e?

[meac0004]

@ItsAlban You know where you can open it on the left back side and there's the ports for internet and speakers? Right above that is where the HDMI port is. There's a separate piece that you can pull off. It if doesn't come off easily like the other, you don't have an HDMI port. I learned that the hard way. I pried it open and scratched up my $1000+ computer.

[meac0004]

@barkway2 --IDK why it would say your copy of Windows is not valid unless it's not valid. Anyway, HP has really great Customer Service who have the ability to take control of your computer wirelessly and figure out what is going on. If that doesn't fix it, your Touchsmart comes with a 1 year warranty and if you recd it last Christmas, you should still be covered under warranty. They'll send someone out to your house under warranty to fix it.

[TheTwillightAssasin]

If you buy it does it come with windows 7?

[Alise219Alina]

Thanks for the review!

[lizaisamonster]

Is this computer good for a student? Does Microsoft work well and the Internet? Also is this good for gaming and music?

I'm planning on buying one and most the reviews dont like the computer for the fact of its not so much business stuff like photography or whatever. I just want to know if its a good home/student computer.

[darkseedfromuk]

Hi, can you capture/record from (tv programs or av source) using the in built digital tv or do you need an extra capture device (prob usb!) also, is the memory upgradeable (accessable) as I do alot of 3D stuff in blender? Thanks for a great vid ;)