Buying a new computer!!

[gigorga]

Ok well I'm finished with my piece of crap laptop. I was going to get this computer the HP TouchSmart 22" Desktop Computer featuring Intel Core 2 Duo T5850 2.16GHz (IQ506) - Bilingual. Here are the Specs :

Base Features   	
Processor Type 	Intel Core 2 Duo T5850
Processor Speed 	2.16GHz
RAM 	4096MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 	500GB SATA 7200RPM
Optical Drives 	Super Multi DVD Burner
Graphics 	NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS HD
Pre-loaded Operating System 	Windows Vista Home Premium With SP1

Graphics 	
Dedicated Video Memory 	Yes
Shared Video Memory 	2047MB
TV Tuner 	NTSC, ATSC High-Definition
Video Memory 	256MB

Display 	
HDCP Compliant 	Not Applicable
Native Screen Resolution 	Not Applicable
Screen Size/Type 	22" Touch-Enabled Widescreen LCD

Audio 	
Audio Output 	2.0 Speaker
Digital Input 	No
Digital Output 	Yes
Integrated Microphone 	Yes
Line Out 	Yes
Line-In input 	Yes
Microphone Input 	No
Sound Card 	Integrated High Definition Audio
Speaker Wattage 	Not Applicable
Speakers 	High Definition

Inputs/Outputs 	
Card Reader 	5-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Component Output 	No
Composite Output 	No
DVI Output 	No
E-SATA 	No
FireWire (IEEE 1394) 	1 - Front
HDMI 	No
Keyboard 	Wireless
Modem 	56K V.90
Mouse 	Wireless Optical
Remote 	HP Media Center Remote Control
S-Video Output 	No
USB 2.0 	2 - Front, 3 - Rear
VGA Output 	No
Webcam 	Yes

Computing Features 	
Available AGP Slots 	Not Applicable
Available Hard Drive Bays 	Not Applicable
Available Memory Slots 	2 Total (Occupied)
Available Optical Bays 	Not Applicable
Available PCI Slots 	Not Applicable
Available PCI-E Slots 	Not Applicable
Power Supply 	Not Provided By Manufacturer
Processor Cache 	2MB L2
Removable Storage 	Not Provided By Manufacturer
System Bus 	667MHz

I just wanted to know if it's worth the 1,599.99 dollars it cost. I want to know if it cost less in America? Also if it's worth it cause I'm getting a job paying 900 a month. To me this computer has awesome specs but it's cost is huge... But to me it's worth it. I just wanted to see other peoples opinions. Also this is the link for my future computer.

Also here's a more detailed picture of it.

 

[Rishwin]

Not worth it at all.

1. It doesn't tell you the GFX card, and from the look of that case, you cannot change it.
2. you are paying an extreme amount just for touchscreen.
3. it may aswel be a laptop with the limited expansion capabilities it has.

 

[lemonwonder]

To me, it looks to gimmicky. I would prefer my laptop really, 2gb ram and 160gb harddrive, not very big but its super fast (with vista ultimate) and yeah... really amazing, never had a problem, HP dv6500!

Don't go for gimmicks mate, go for performance and ease of use.

 

[gigorga]

Not worth it at all.

1. It doesn't tell you the GFX card, and from the look of that case, you cannot change it.
2. you are paying an extreme amount just for touchscreen.
3. it may aswel be a laptop with the limited expansion capabilities it has.

Ok thanks but I was going to "work" on it also as a Web Designer or Graphic Designer.

 

[Telemnar2]

But is it a desktop or a laptop? if it was a desktop, no never not gonna work, for a laptop it may even be reasonable, because i was wondering why put a 9300Mobile in a desktop?
are you sure its a desktop?

 

[gigorga]

But is it a desktop or a laptop? if it was a desktop, no never not gonna work, for a laptop it may even be reasonable, because i was wondering why put a 9300Mobile in a desktop?
are you sure its a desktop?

I'll check one second. I believe it's a desktop because it's in the Best Buys Desktop Computers column.

 

[Organic]

If youre gonna use programs like Dreamweaver and run lots of applications, get a better processor.
2.16 duo is a bit low

 

[themasher]

touchsmart pc's are the biggest waste of money. a desktop with laptop specs how do you think thats any good at all? "Web Designer or Graphic Designer." it will be horrible lol

 

[gigorga]

Ok well thanks I guess but any of you guys have a good idea on what PC I should buy? Cheap but good.

 

[blastoy]

Woah... SO COOL MAN!! That's awesome! I always wanted one of those.
I guess im sticking with my Inspiron 1520


[Edit] gigorga you should get an inspiron 1520 like me.. They are pretty cool and run pretty fast. Moderate yet cheap. I heard Dell is having a special sale that you should check out. I think original price of the Inspiron 1520 is like $499 (laptop). And they lowered it to like 20-30% off..