HP Spectre One: Not quite all-in-one

January 24, 2013

HP's Spectre One is in large part, a successful all-in-one design. But unlike some of the similarly-priced competition, it lacks a touchscreen and a TV tuner. The latter is a popular option for all-in-ones, which often double as entertainment centers in space-challenged abodes. That said, you can add TV via USB, and there's an HDMI input, so if you're not hooked on fingerprints all over your display, it could quite possibly fit your needs Display and Input Ergonomics The Spectre One's 23.1-inch display isn't best in class, but it's miles better than the 24-inch unit included with the recently reviewed Vizio C24T-A4. Videos and games look good, though the thick glossy overlay (which can fool you into thinking it's a touchscreen, and make you wonder why it's not) does cause some glare. Input-wise, the Spectre One ships with style-matched peripherals in the form of a wireless keyboard, touchpad, and mouse. The mouse with its sharp angles is a bit of styling stretch, but at least it's the same color. Edges on mice tend to dig into your hand over time, so call that unit less than optimal. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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