And with Linux and AMD now starting to deliver a superior media centre solution than the Intel Viiv, Windows Media Centre offerings the chances are that within 18 months the HP device could well and truly be outdated as consumers move to media centres developed by Hi Fi and Video companies that have the skill set to deliver great sound and video output as opposed to more PC processing grunt.
The TouchSmart IQ770 (RRP $3,699) is an all-in-one, Windows Vista compatible, touch screen PC which delivers access to family schedules, television, music and a built-in photo kiosk designed to make printing digital family photos easy. It is also a full blown application PC so when one member of the family wants to watch a movie or TV on the attached touch screen no one else in the family can easily get access to their emails.
