Sure, nobody uses discs these days, not frequently anyway. But optical drives are practically given away for free nowadays and, truth be told, we believe that most systems can benefit from them. Is it necessarily necessary? No, not really. What's the interesting part? Well, there's more than one, but you have to start somewhere and the DVD optical drive is as good of a place as any to do that. With this AIO touchscreen computer, the folk at HP are doing something interesting. AIO computers are not complete without integrated webcams, but this one also adds a pop-up shutter that you can use the hide the camera, knowing that no one can spy on you, even assuming that they can hack the system.īefore discussing the hardware, one interesting thing about this rig is the Intel® Optane™ system, learning and recording the user's computing patterns and adapting to his needs, making the system even more responsive than it is from the get-go. Also, custom-tuned by B&O Play, the model's speakers are excellent at separating lows, mids, and highs, making sure that the audio is coming out rich and layered.Ībove the screen is the webcam. Fabric-covered, these speakers provide noiseless acoustic transmission, keeping the audio output crisp and authentic. Flipping the screen, you'll find multiple ports, all strategically placed around the back so that you can keep the workspace neat and not cluttered.įlipping back, the front houses pretty impressive speakers. Pivoting towards the 'function' part, you can adjust the screen, tilting between -5 and +25 degrees and enabling comfortable viewing from any position.

Its ultraslim profile adopts a diecast aluminum frame, satin finish, and steel plate base, providing structural integrity and a sleek aesthetic.

A perfect blend of form and function, the model's looking awesome from all angles. When most AIO systems are choosing gray and black, this one, with its all-white housing, stands out from the pack, appearing much more elegant than its competition. The newest HP Pavilion AIO touchscreen computer is one executive-looking rig.

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