Jayne Augoyewrites on a generation of computers that do not require the use of a mouseamong other features.AS laptop and tablet manufacturers continue to battle for a share of the Computer market, desktop makers have also been busy seeking further relevance. In terms of overall sales, laptops and tablet computers have never had it so good when placed side by side desktop computers. In fact, reports have it that the demand for desktop computers has substantially declined.In response to the challenge, however, the traditional PC has undergone a facelift with the arrival of the all-in-one (AIO) PC. In simple terms, just as its name implies, AIO refers to a device which has the monitor and computer unit wrapped in one package. Today, the AIO market is being dominated by models from big players in the PC world, including Apple with its Imac, HPs touch-input TouchSmart models (including its latest, the reclining-screen TouchSmart 610), and SONY VAIO models.With AIO, a greater emphasis is placed on style and design, with the in-thing being touch screens. The HP TouchSmartIQ500t and Dell Studio One 19 both have multi-touch displays, which let one use two fingers at a time to pinch, push, rotate, and scroll items on screen.It is also appropriate for use by small business owners who are seeking to make the most of limited space and electricity resources. For these entrepreneurs, the attraction is that the computer screen is thinner, more energy-efficient and more multimedia-savvy. They are also compact in size and have many additional features such as speakers, Web camera (the Lenovo has a 2-megapixel camera with VeriFace recognition log-in software, for instance), and wireless networking.The HP TouchSmart, on the other hand, was first introduced by Bill Gates on January 7, 2007. It became the first mass market touch screen desktop PC. With one touch on the screen, you can check the weather, download your e-mail, or watch your favourite TV show. It is also designed to maximise energy, with a power-saving Intel Core 2 Duo processor and advanced power management technology.It also has side-panel highlights, and the HP Ambient Light which lets one see the keyboard in the dark. The built-in TV tuner and personal video recorder (PVR) also enables one to watch, pause, rewind, and record live television. It also comes with a remote control for easy access to music, movies, photos, TV shows, or radio programmes.It also incorporates a Blu-ray drive that is compatible with this high-definition DVD disc format. The user can also easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner.The TouchSmart IQ816 comes with an array of special software features that make computing life a breeze - including TouchSmart Video and Photo for quickly sharing snapshots and videos to the web, TouchSmart Calendar for helping ones family manage its busy, overlapping schedule, and TouchSmart Notes for both text and voice notes right at ones fingertips. And it comes with a wireless keyboard and wireless optical mouse to help the user stay organised.The SONY-VAIO L Series All-in-One Touchscreen allows access to the internet, movies, and music. One can also watch and record live television programmes, including local and over-the-air HD channels with the built-in TV tuner, or enjoy a favourite high-definition movies on the Blu-ray Discoptical drive.It also has a robust computing and gaming features and a 500GB hard disk drive which offers ample space for storing your photos, movies, games and more.With the devices Bluetooth technology, it is a lot faster and easier to connect to the advanced wireless communication and stream CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth via the enabled speakers or headphones. Of course, the Picture in Picture feature allows you to watch TV and use your PC at the same time while connecting a cable or satellite set-up box via the HDMI input.Finally, its multi-touch screen allows for simple, intuitive touch access to internet and digital TV, social networks, photos, movies and more. The user can easily scroll, zoom and rotate by flicking, pinching, twisting and tapping.Toshiba is also making a debut show in the AIO market with the DX1215 series. Information from the organisation indicates that its device serves as a home media hub with generous storage for photos and videos and easy connectivity options. Via the HDMI port, users can also connect to a gaming console and enjoy the latest games on the PCs bright and responsive display.The DX1215 also includes a premium audio system that provide users with unparalleled performance, delivering sound that is louder, clearer, fuller and more intelligible Toshiba boasts.The All-in-One comes equipped with a 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor and a 1TB 7200 RPM hard drive. Other features include the built-in Sleep & Music, which enables users to take advantage of the speakers even if the PC is off and Resolution+ video upconversion technology that seamlessly adjusts colour, brightness and contrast in real time to give video a more high definition look and feel.The PC will also come with a pre-paired Bluetooth wireless keyboard with 10-keypad and media buttons and wireless mouse.On a final note, the Apple iMac features nearly twice the processing speed and advanced graphics. It has a sleek design that can configure iMac with the fastest processor available-the Intel Core i7. This means the new iMac performs nearly twice as fast as the previous generation, adding a new dimension of speed to everything you do. And since Mac OS X is designed to take advantage of each core, it captures every last bit of performance from the processor.With the device, the latest Intel Core architecture puts the processor, cache, memory controller, and graphics engine on a single chip. Since data does not travel too far, you get faster performance and greater efficiency. And With faster access to memory, each core gets right to work on your data, rather than waiting.Tips on how to take care of your computer-Browse the Internet responsibly, visiting only websites you trust and downloading files and programs only from reliable distributors.-Keep your computer area cleandont eating, drink or smoke in the same place you use the computer. Cigarette smoke can clog your computer hardware. In the case of Apple computers, it can even void your warranties.-Keep your operating system, anti-virus software, firewall, spyware and other security programs up to date, as new viruses and security leaks appear all the time.-Keep your warranty information handy and up-to-date so that if anything out of your control happens to damage your computer, you can get help from the manufacturer or distributor.source-ehowhow.com
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