User: OKGguy

Well, I asked and this is what they said...

On: How HP Could Turn a Novelty Into a Revolution

Since I don't know anything about trust law, can someone tell me if there is an anti-trust issue here?

This is the question I sent.

Comments:
Sir/Madam -

I am interested in the TouchSmart. I read a blog post suggesting that you build a linux version of this device. Is this a possibility? For various reasons, I will not buy a Microsoft product and plan not to do so ever again. If there is no plan for you to provide some choice for this product, I can continue my search for an ideal device elsewhere.

Sincerely,

Here is the response that I received.

Dear :

Thank you for your interest in HP products.

Due to licensing agreements with Microsoft, HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario notebook and desktop PC series will ship with a MS Windows Vista operating system.

There is no option for any other operating system in any HP consumer model.

I apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced with this issue.

The CTO HP TouchSmart IQ506t and IQ506 / KQ437AA#ABA feature:

-Next generation touch computer

-22" diagonal Brightview widescreen

-Built-in web cam and mic for video chat and conferencing

-TV tuner, dual-format ATSC/NTSC, remote control

-Total memory slots: 2 SoDIMM

-5 in 1 memory card reader

-5 USB 2.0 (2 front, 3 back), 1 IEEE 1394 (front)

-Wireless, low-profile keyboard, wireless optical mouse

-Headphone (front), line-in (back), Digital Audio Out (back)

-256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS HD

-ENERGY STAR qualified and EPEAT registered silver level

-Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n & Bluetooth(R ) enabled

-10/100/1000BaseT network (Ethernet) interface

-Touch-enabled HP TouchSmart software bundle

-HP Pavilion software bundle and HP Total Care Advisor

-One-year limited hardware warranty. 90-day limited software support.

-HP Ambient Light for your workspace built in

-Integrated High Definition audio speakers (2.0)

-Cleaning cloth

Information on these products is located at the following websites:

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=desktops&a1=Category&v1=All-in-One+PCs&series_name=IQ506t_series

http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/rts_desktop/rts_desktop/1/storefronts/KQ437AA%2523ABA

You may purchase this product or other products directly from Hewlett-Packard. Please visit our web site at:

http://www.shopping.hp.com/

You may also call 1-888-999-4747.

To locate a Hewlett-Packard authorized reseller(s) in your area, please visit our web site at:

http://hp.via.infonow.net/usconsumer/index.jsp

You can also purchase an HP service agreement, known as a Care Pack. For more information and details about Care Packs, please visit our web site at:

http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack

The web sites above were sent out with no spaces in the addresses. They will sometimes arrive with spaces where they should not be, due to the way the email sends. You may need to copy the web site addresses, line by line, into your computer web address window and remove the spaces. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

I hope I have thoroughly answered all of your presales questions. Please reply to this message if we can be of further assistance.

For your convenience, you can also call our Presales Department at 1-800-752-0900 (8:30am - 8:30pm, Mon-Fri, and 10am - 7pm Sat, Eastern Time). Our Hewlett-Packard representatives are trained professionals who can help you decide