I can understand Macintoshes with FireWire, due to Target Disk Mode,
but I've never used a Firewire port in Windows - I did all my video editing
on a Mac and it made more sense just to use USB for external hard drive
connections.
Hewlett-Packard has unleashed a slew of upgrades their desktops today, plus a few new additions to their collection. The most notable touch-up is integration of Intel Core i3 and i5 processors into the TouchSmart 300 and 600 PCs.
First, let’s quickly look over the machines that have gotten revamped a bit. The TouchSmart 300 and 600 PCs have the option for either Core i3 or i5 processors plus some new software, including a studio recording type of program named “Beats Audio.” These now cost $799 and $1099, respectively.
Then there are the debuts, and there are several of them so let’s break it down:
HP All-in-One200 (pictured above)
- Windows 7 OS
- 21.5-inch HD LED display (1080p resolution)
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- SuperMulti DVD writer
- MediaSmart software suite
- Built-in webcam and microphone
- Stereo speakers
- Optional wireless keyboard and mouse
- Base price: $699
- Availability: Now
HP Compaq 6005 Pro Ultra Slim
- ATI Radeon 4200 graphics
- DirectX 10.1
- DDR3 memory
- Dual-monitor support
- Ten USB ports!
- Mini PCIe x1 slot
- Measurements: 10 inches high x 2.6 inches wide
- Base price: $599
- Availability: April 26
While not mentioned in the release, Hot Hardware is also reporting about a new AMD-powered Pavilion desktop:
HP Pavilion Elite HPE-210f
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- AMD Phenom II 945 Quad-Core 3.00GHz CPU
- 8GB of DDR3 memory
- 1TB hard drive
- Blu-ray drive
- ATI Radeon 5450 graphics with 512MB of DDR3 graphics memory
- 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
- 15-in-1 card reader
- Connectivity: Seven USB 2.0 ports, FireWire, DVI and HDMI outputs
- HP USB keyboard and optical mouse included
Amazon already has this last one listed for $879.99 and ships now.
