http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/ Engadget Comments for Hands-on with HP's new HDX laptops and TouchSmart IQ800 http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/
And gloss? Get ready for the next line of Apple notebooks. They like their glossy displays.]]>Sep 16th 2008 12:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/
The only thing missing now is a good HP touchscreen DAP and a touchscreen phone....hmmmmmmmmmm

I think its time for the "Jornada Touch"]]>Sep 16th 2008 12:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 16th 2008 12:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/
So that Engadget wouldnt have pretend to be pissed off when Apple's touchscreen computer would have been exactly like this one.




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We need to move away from that ASAP.]]>Sep 16th 2008 12:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/
but in general i agree. i like matte displays, but both have their advantages. i just wish manufacturers would give consumers the choice.]]>Sep 16th 2008 12:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/When you compare a matte screen to a glossy screen, the glossy screen looks better, has better definition, and looks more stylish.

How do I know this? Because I work with those customers.]]>Sep 20th 2008 12:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 16th 2008 12:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 16th 2008 12:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 16th 2008 8:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/
mines impossible to clean, even with the supplied cleaning cloth]]>Sep 16th 2008 12:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 16th 2008 1:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 16th 2008 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/
The only problem I have with the glossy trackpad is that its hard to keep clean.]]>Sep 16th 2008 12:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 20th 2008 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 16th 2008 12:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 16th 2008 12:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 16th 2008 12:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/
(Yes I know HP is also at Cupertino, just a joke)]]>Sep 16th 2008 1:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 16th 2008 1:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/
Step 1) Start with a Windows operating system.
Step 2) Attempt to hide operating systems software deficiencies by creating a gaudy, half-baked and barely responsive interface overlay, forgetting of course that the fundamental goal of a user interface is simplicity, usability and intuitiveness -- not just aesthetically pleasing graphics.

This is what these companies aren't understanding. The appeal of the iPhone (and OSX for that matter) lies in Apple's focus on software usability, simplicity, and intuitiveness --- NOT just the eye-candy on top. Without the fundamentals in place, all the nice graphics and slick animation in the world won't help (read: TouchFlo).

I sure hope RIM has spent a lot of effort on the Thunder/Storm's touchscreen interface. I really want them to be able to compete with the iPhone, which will in turn force Apple's hand a bit.

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First off, the appearance. It's nice. Really nice. The touchscreen interface software is wonderful to work with and is very iphone'esque. While it's not as smooth as the iPhone, it's a good 2nd place in regards to elegant touchscreen interfaces. I'm loving it.

The tile system. It's awesome There's a couple stacks of tiles from what I remember which represent your desktop icons, music, photo's etc and is executed really well. Simply press or drag where and what you want it...extremely easy to use.

The screen, from what the rep told me, isn't touch based. Instead, there are lasers that follow the movement of your finger around the inner panel of the lcd display. It works nicely. Yes, there were a couple 1/2 second delays here and there, but nothing that ruined the experience. Screen feels nice and smooth to the touch. If I didn't know about the lasers, I would have assumed it was a touchscreen...cant really tell the difference.

To be honest, I wasnt expecting much at all other than something than pretty and glossy, but now I'm actually considering buying one to put in the kitchen as a media console because of what it offers.

Here's why I like it and what I plan on using it for:

-watch hdtv while eating at the table...yes, it has an hdtv tuner and tv recorder
-listen to music while cooking - it has great sounding speakers...I wonder how they did that. Also, it can play your itunes music from the hp touch music interface....awesomeness.
-no keyboard! It's ALL touch based
-me and my gf always jot down what we need to buy from the store and stick it on the fridge...theres an app included that is a sticky note and you can jot down what you need with your finger...pretty sweet. Especially since my gf doesnt want to stick anything on our new stainless fridge..she's a neat freak
-wireless, obviously

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Well, I'm pretty excited about it. I really didn't expect anything much at all but Microsoft really put more thought into the touchsmart software, cleaned it up and made it simple to use. It's really that good...

For those of you considering it, try it out at your local Fry's or Best Buy...you may change your mind. ]]>Sep 17th 2008 2:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 18th 2008 5:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 17th 2008 9:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 18th 2008 6:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 18th 2008 7:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/hands-on-with-hps-new-hdx-laptops-and-touchsmart-iq800/Sep 22nd 2008 12:05AM