Testseek.co.uk have collected 40 expert reviews of the HP TouchSmart 520-1xx Series All-in-One and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for HP TouchSmart 520-1xx Series All-in-One.
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The editors liked
Compact design
Builtin TV tuner
Useful Beats software
Curved
Minimalist design
Beats audio technology
Built in TV card
Full HD screen
Touchscreen interface will appeal to families
Capacious hard drive
Decent performance for office tasks
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
The editors didn't like
Lessthanperfect screen and speakers
Poor performance for 3D games
Average keyboard
Touch no better than keyboard
Touch will be better on Win 8
Uninspiring design
Touchscreen is imprecise
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
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
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.
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...
Abstract: 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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Published: 2012-01-20, Author: Mike , review by: alphr.com
Uninspiring design and a lack of power, but it's a reasonable all-rounder for the price...
Full HD screen, Touchscreen interface will appeal to families, Capacious hard drive, Decent performance for office tasks
Uninspiring design, Touchscreen is imprecise, Poor performance for 3D games
The HP TouchSmart 520 doesn't have the sharp looks to match an ultra-stylish living room, but it offers enough power and a screen that's good enough to keep most families happy....
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. ...
Published: 2011-11-01, Author: T3 , review by: T3.com
Curved, minimalist design, Beats audio technology, Built in TV card
Average keyboard, Touch no better than keyboard, Touch will be better on Win 8
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.
