October 13, 2009 | Posted At: 06:25 AM | Author: Brian Nadel | Category:
Hardware
I’ve used the first two generations of HP’s TouchSmart desktop PC, and the other day I saw the third generation. I came away convinced that it is not only a better school computer but it fits better in the classroom. It still is a high-performance PC with a 23-inch touch screen PC that’s only 5-inches thick. Its visual approach can make lessons less of a chore and put educational material in the faces of children. On top of mounting the Web cam on a swivel so it can be rotated up and down, the TouchSmart 600 series has a sturdier stand that is easier to adjust. The big change from an electronics point of view is the addition of the ability to connect an external device like a DVD player with a composite or HDMI input port. Look for it later this month when Windows 7 launches.
