HP TouchSmart 320

HP TouchSmart 320-1030

The HP TouchSmart 320-1030 ($749.99 list at Best Buy) is the all-in-one desktop to buy if you're considering your first touch-screen or all-in-one PC. It has the power to view photos, videos, and websites smooth and easily. It even has some graphics capabilities for light to medium gaming. The system features HP's TouchSmart software, which will help novice users get used to a touchscreen PC environment, a power saving yet powerful AMD A4 processor with built-in GPU, and wireless everything, with the exception of the power cable. The 320-1030 tucks all the PC's components, like CPU and hard drive, behind the screen, with an unusual twist. Many all-in-one PCs have a narrow stand, with the system's hinge in the middle of the back of the screen. On the 320-1030, the base is as wide as the monitor, and the tilt mechanism is built into the base. While it's not necessarily better ergonomically, it means that it's easier to tilt the top edge to move the system, rather than the sides or bottom. It can tilt back about 30 degrees. The hinge is stable and seems to exhibit less screen bounce when utilizing the touchscreen, unlike the Asus ET2410-06 ($899.99 list, 2 stars).