With the release of Windows 7 looming, HP is certainly bringing out everything it has both for the new OS update and holiday shopping. First, there was the new Envy laptops, and now HP is bringing out new TouchSmarts. However, these new machines take advantage of much more than just the Windows 7 release. For more »

HP is taking advantage of Windows 7’s built-in multi-touch support with its new TouchSmart tx2-1377nr tablet PC. Here’s the rundown: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, fingerprint reader, it has a capacitive 12.1-inch touch screen that can take inputs from fingers and the included stylus and the screen can turn up to 180 degrees or be more »

Today, HP introduced a third TouchSmart, the 9100, and is calling it a “business PC.” It comes in either Windows 7 Professional 32 or 64-bit editions. Unlike the two other TouchSmart computers announced today, there won’t be any integrated web video here. However, there is a TV tuner and an optional Blu-ray drive to show more »

Alright folks, here goes. On Tuesday, December 16th, we will be announcing the winner of the HP Magic Giveaway. How do you enter? All you’ve got to do is create an account right here. Sign up for a Dabbledoo account/profile to enter! Also with that account, you’ll be able to comment without entering your information, more »

HP is rolling out their newest TouchSmart and it’s a Tablet PC. What’s the big deal? Well, Gadgetell got a chance to actually play with the HP TouchSmart TX2 and it is really something.

At first blush, the TX2 looks like a standard Tablet PC with a hinge that allows the entire 12.1-inch screen to be turned around and folded down for a slate style experience. The real fun is in the touch screen which is capacitive and not resistive; that means you don’t have to press the screen very hard for the computer to register inputs. A simple tap to the screen is enough for the TX2.

Multi-touch

The laptop supports multi-touch input as well. While Windows Vista doesn’t do multi-touch yet, HP has built this technology into the drivers. The multi-touch inputs are translated into keystroke commands so you can have multi-touch beyond HP’s MediaSmart software.

Plenty more including more pics and lots of specs after the break.

It was only a couple of months ago when HP released the first two models of the TouchSmart all-in-one PC, the 22 inch IQ504 and IQ506. Upon introduction of their TouchSmart line, HP received some negative feedback. In particular, some wanted a bigger screen and a more powerful PC. HP has responded by releasing two more »

HP recently made their new TouchSmart all-in-one PC available online, now they have also announced retail availability. While I can just imagine the grime that will be on these in-store display models, I suppose it would be kind of nice to purchase a TouchSmart PC in person, because when you think about it, the touch more »

Some of you might remember back when Disneyland had their “House of the Future”. I’m guessing it was located in Tomorrowland, and it featured such futuristic advances like speakerphones, big screen TVs, and microwave ovens. Most homes of the present have these devices now, but during the ten year period that the exhibit was open (1957-1967), this was the future.

Disneyland has just recently opened their new house of the future, otherwise known as the Innovative Dream Home. The 5,000-square-foot house has been built as a collaborated effort with HP, Microsoft, and LifeІware. Visitors can watch the everyday adventures of the fictional Elias family with their more modern advancements.

Some of Microsoft’s contributions include the ever-so-popular Surface, the Home Server, but it also has some advancements we are all familiar with, such as Vista, the Zune, and even the Xbox 360.

HP has just switched one of their two HP TouchSmart models to the in-stock and ships-same-day category. The HP TouchSmart IQ504 PC which retails for $1,249.99 is ready and available for order, the other model (IQ506) is still noted as being “out of stock.” But not to worry, because the IQ504 is still feature packed more »

HP boasts of putting our digital life at our fingertips through their latest offering – the TouchSmart PC.

Media manipulation on PC’s isn’t anything new – uploading home videos, editing photos and listening to music have been staples of most home PC’s for several years. Touchscreen technology has also enjoyed considerable interest, in light of Apple’s iPhone. Mix them together and package them as a “total home PC” and you’ve got yourself a winner.

HP’s TouchSmart PCs come with a 22-inch diagonal hi-def widescreen display powered with a “software designed specifically for touch.” A tap or sweep at the sleek piano-black finished screen gives ready access to hands-on digital entertainment.