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Win an HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO Computer! (Giveaway ends 12/28/12) #HPFamilyTime

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HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO Computer

For the past couple of weeks I have been thoroughly enjoying my new HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO (All-in-One) Computer. I love, love, love my new computer! Every day I learn a little more about the awesome things I can do with it.

If you missed my initial review you can find it here,  (I shortened the link).

The HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO comes with Windows 8. I’m still trying to learn the “ins and outs” of the new Windows set up. I’m a “creature of habit” and sometimes it takes me a while to warm up to changes. I can see how it’s much more efficient then other operating systems. I absolutely LOVE how I can see what is happening in true time, especially on Facebook and Twitter, without having to visit both sites. Updates automatically appear on a tile on my home screen.

Another thing that is taking me a bit to get used to is that the monitor is touchscreen. I’m so used to using a mouse and a keyboard to do things online. I keep forgetting that I can simply tap or swipe my finger on the screen to accomplish many of the same tasks that I can do with the keyboard and/or mouse.

Screen

My kids keep fighting over who gets to use the new computer. Since it’s mom’s computer and on mom’s desk, mom always wins out. 🙂 But seriously, my kids love it just as much as I do. In fact my 13 year old keeps show ME how to do things and find things on the computer. He’s a computer whiz and he’s been having a grand time learning this new computer.

The HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO Computer is pretty much “plug and play”. When I was offered which delivery date I wanted (a Saturday or a Monday) I requested the Saturday because I knew my husband would be home (he’s a computer tech) and I wanted him to help me set it up ASAP. I have been so anxious to receive the computer that there was no way I could wait until he got home from work on Monday to set it up. Not only that, I wasn’t sure how long it would take and I know after work he’s often tired and the last thing he wants to do is see computers, let alone set one up. After seeing how quickly he set up the HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO Computer I feel a bit foolish. Even someone as “technologically challenged” as me could have set this up.

When it comes to “bells and whistles”, this computer has it all! From a great web cam with plenty of cool features, to the built in Blu-ray player (yes, you read that right – the computer plays Blu-ray discs!), and from the stunning quality of the images on the screen to the Beats audio speakers.

I should also add that the computer comes with a 1 TB (Terabyte) hard drive. I have a 500 gig external hard drive on my laptop that is over flowing with photos, music, videos and documents. There is so much stuff on that external that it’s hard to find anything. With everything on there I still have 248 gigs of free space. So can you imagine how much stuff you can put on a 1 TB hard drive which has 1,000 gigs of space?

Games

For those of you reading this post who want to know all the technical details about this computer, here you go;

    • 3rd  Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330S quad-core processor and 6 GB RAM (upgradable to 16GB).
    • 1TB hard drive. A LOT of space for photos, music, video, programs and documents.
    • 6-in-1 card reader, 2 USB3.0 (fast transfer speed), 4 USB 2.0 (to plug in more accessories) and audio (microphone and earphones) inputs. A HDMI input allows you to to connect to TV or external screen.
    • Optional TV. Watch TV from your computer.  You can even watch HD content.
    • DVD burner. This allows you to make copies of photos and videos that you can save or share with others.
    • HP wireless keyboard and mouse with Win 8 keyboard
    • All in one form factor with edge to edge sleek and modern design. You can use the monitor on a desktop or easily mount it on the wall.
    • HP Quick Launch
    • Optional Solid State Drive.
    • HP Connected Photo . This feature allows you to sync photos across your computer, tablet and smartphone.
    • HP TrueVision HD Webcam.
    • Beats Audio. This is a premium sound program.
    • HP Connected Music to manage music downloads, streaming services and Internet Radio.
    • Windows 8 operating system (built for touch) perfectly matched with a intuitive touch with 10-point multitouch technology that enables swipe and tap using all 10 fingers.

More information about the HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO is available at the HP Store. This computer retails for almost $1,100.00.

As a “technologically challenged” person I can’t tell you what half of this stuff means. All I know is that this computer ROCKS!

I-Heart-Radio

Speaking of “rock” (and roll!) I am loving the I Heart Radio application and being able to listen to holiday music all day with the crystal clear Beats audio system.

I’ve been sick with a stomach bug (blah!) and busy with the holiday and some last minute things before the end of the year, but I am slowly collecting family and friend’s Skype information so that I can try and connect with them during the holiday season. I’m especially anxious to chat with my cousins in the United Kingdom. The time difference is a bit of a problem, but I’m sure we’ll figure something out.

Other bloggers are enjoying their new HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO. You can read what they think about the computer on Twitter using the hashtag #HPFamilyTime.

Hold on to year seats because I have an AWESOME giveaway for a lucky reader.

HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO

One She Scribes reader will win an HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO Computer ($1,099.00 value), compliments of HP. THANK YOU HP! 🙂

This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on December 28, 2012 at 11:59 PM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via e-mail and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen.

To enter please comment on this post and tell me what feature you are most excited about with the HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart Aio Computer.

For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you MUST complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries will not qualify (I do check).

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Kimberly

*Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a program on behalf of HP and received an ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO as a thank you for participation. I also received a three month NetFlix subscription, however I am currently a NetFlix subscriber.

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  3. I like that it has 1TB of storage, and there’s no tower to deal with. My mom’s been wanting a new computer, so this one would be for her.

  23. The touchscreen monitor! I wanted to get one last time I got a computer several years ago, but I just couldn’t justify the cost.

  24. I think I would be MOST excited about the touch screen, although BEATS audio is a VERY close second 🙂
    Thank you for this AMAZING opportunity and I can only wish to be this lucky !!

  27. I love the touchscreen. For those who don’t know It it is quite like my moms phone the boxes and all she has a google phone. I also love the menus right their in boxes instead of having to search for it. Windows 8 Operating System. Love the fact that you can store so much on the hard drive. 6GB is a Great feature of memory to have and be able to upgrade If you want to play hardcore games on it, especially with kids. Thanks for offering the Giveaway!

  34. Windows 8 operating system (built for touch) perfectly matched with a intuitive touch with 10-point multitouch technology that enables swipe and tap using all 10 fingers. would love to see this new operating system!

  50. my own computer just died recently so i would love to have a new one to “play” with……so many exciting features on this one, but i think i would love most the idea of the touchscreen~~~and ANYTHING to do with photos. i am a addict when it comes to picture taking so this computer would be something i could only dream of owning!

  53. I am excited about the DVD burner. This allows you to make copies of photos and videos that you can save or share with others.

  54. I love that it is touch screen! 🙂 And the 6 G ram is amazing for something that has a touchscreen! Thank you very much for the chance!

  56. There are so many features tht I like; the large screen, the Optional TV feature, and the touch screen. Thank you for the fantastic giveaway and the chance.

  59. I like the 3rd Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330S quad-core processor. My computer is a dual core and hates me. lol I make it work to hard.

  66. I like the HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart All-In-One’s sleek and compact design for my small desk space.

  67. I like the size of it an that it can be a touch screen,this is someihing that ive never had before

  70. I like that it has windows 8 and i would just love owning a new computer.. Thanks for the giveway

  76. I’m excited about the DVD burner that allows you to make copies of photos and videos that you can save or share with others!

  81. There are so many things to like about the HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO Computer. I like that it has a 1-TB hard drive (you need it for all of the music downloads and pictures), a DVD burner, a wireless keyboard and mouse, the HP TrueVision HD Webcam, and Beats Audio for great sound.

  82. I like that it has a 1TB hard drive, my current computer just can’t handle all of my files and I have to download to flash drives just so I can keep using it. I also like that it has a wireless keyboard and mouse.

  83. There are so many things that I love about this computer, but I just love the HP wireless keyboard and mouse with Win 8 keyboard! I have a very old computer, and this computer is so nice! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  89. I love that it has Windows 8 and a 1TB hard drive. It would be great for all of our family photos.

  93. I like that it comes with Windows 8. It looks like a more attractive interface than the Vista I’m using now.

  96. I love that it has a webcam! I have been wanting to get one so that we could keep in touch with my niece & nephew and “see” them more. They live in another state, they are grown & in college.. but my kids adore them and miss them.

  105. I like the option of being able to use the touchscreen OR the keyboard and mouse; having 1TB hard drive would be fantastic also!
    blondie_31971 [at] yahoo [dot] com

  111. I love the 1TB hard drive! I run some pretty big programs with lots of info for our business. I’d love to know I’ve got space for everything!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  112. There are so many neat features to be excited about. I would have to say I am most excited about Windows 8.

  118. What i really love is the touchscreen. My beautiful grown children, who were once teenagers,I still have a few gray hairs from that experience, gave me a kindle fire for my 50th birthday and I adore it for the touchscreen, and also the music that i can download. Which is another feature i love about this system, i have read quite a bit about how impressive the sounds are with Beats audio and i love good sound. I had a beautiful system but unfortunately i lost all my things in a fire. At the time of the fire I was starting to write a book that would inspire women who are going through hard times, of which i have had many. But now another to conquer, i am a positive person so i will power through. Thank goodness all my children are living on their own, i am also an empty nester, and i was a single parent as well. And thank goodness me and my dog were not hurt , and i have a wonderful brother who thought nothing of taking me in. SO i have many things to be grateful for. I would really appreciate winning this computer system since i can then continue with my book and collect more photos of my beautiful grandchildren! And by the way, I love your blog and have read it for inspiration many times. Especially the part about raising teenagers, at one time i had five teens in my house, and i will be writing about that as well! LOL!

  137. I like that this computer has a very fast processor! The 3rd Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330S quad-core processor has to be faster than mine because my computer is so slow!

  141. I cant tweet about the giveaway! There’s something wrong with Rafflecopter! please let them know its not just on your giveaway its on a lot of giveaways .

  142. I’m most excited about “3rd Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330S quad-core processor and 6 GB RAM” , our family computer has been running too slow for my daughter to do homework on for a long time.

  143. I love the whole touchscreen concept, interacting with tools will never be the same. ‘Go beyond the keyboard and mouse to get more from Windows 8. Swipe and tap using all 10 fingers on the Full-HD[2] display. It gives “hands on” a whole new meaning.’

  160. I like the HP Connected Photo feature since my pictures are extremely important to me. thank you!!

  163. I don’t have s DVD burner now so I’d be very excited to have that lot!! Thanks for the chance 🙂

  165. I’m most excited about the touchscreen – I love it on my phone – couldn’t imagine on a desktop!

  174. i know it sounds cheezy but all of the TECH’s about it make me really excited about it, it looks amazing ive been wanting to try out windows 8 and its on this amazing computer thanks for the chance!!

  178. I am excited about the HP TrueVision HD Webcam and the touchsmart 🙂
    ericka082 at gmail dot com

  200. WOW..this is an amazing Giveaway!! How exciting for all of us!! This would be so incredible to win!! E.X.C.I.T.I.N.G…! Yahoo

  210. I’m most excited about the HP Connected Photo feature that allows you to sync photos across your computer, tablet and smartphone. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  211. I like the HP wireless keyboard and mouse with Win 8 keyboard

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

  225. The 3rd Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330S quad-core processor and 6 GB RAM (upgradable to 16GB). for speed and convenience.

  226. I think the Optional TV. (HD even! ) looks great. More and more we’re watching shows from our computer and I ‘d love to not have to hook it up to the TV to get HD quality!

  233. The touchscreen, definitely – I haven’t used a mouse in years because I prefer trackpads – so having the whole screen be touchable would be a real mindblower!

  238. I like how you can use it on a desktop or mount it on the wall – that’s awesome! Thanks for a fun giveaway!

  241. Oh, wow! Where do I start. I think I’m most excited about the space this computer offers. I’ve already run out of space on my Dell Mini. 🙁 I’ve even deleted big apps like iTunes just to see if it will run faster. It doesn’t.
    I think the touch screen feature is soo cool! It would make my year to win! Both finger’s crossed! 🙂

    Thanks for the opportunity.

    -Adella

  247. Love the all day radio! My 1 yr old grand daughter loves to dance and we can rock and roll all day lol!

  255. It seems much more kid friendly, which might not be a good thing lol, but my daughter uses the computer more and more.

  259. I would say that what i like about it best is that it has an i5 processor. That’s really good an should be able to handle lots of applications at once. Thank you

  278. I like 3rd Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330S quad-core processor, it will work so fast! thank you

  283. Great review! My favorite thing I would like is the touch screen. I’m constantly trying to tap and swipe on my desktop monitor and it’s not a touch screen. I think sometimes I hear it laughing at me lol

  292. I love the 1 TB hard drive, I hate deleting photos of the family! Also the windows 8 program and the fact you can even mount the screen on the wall so kids dont knock it over!

  295. I love the 1 TB Hard Drive so I can store LOTS of pictures without making my computer so S L O W !!!! (Like the one we have now………lol) With 4 kids, I love having my pictures stored on our computer so I can get to them quickly!

    Would love to win! We need a new one because ours has been acting up for over a year now! I have to restart it multiple times a day and it’s a pain. Our kids need a computer to use for school work and this would be a dream come true! Thanks so much for the chance!!!

  305. My PC is 10yrs old and would put this to good use. I like the fact that it;s all in one.
    Takes up a small part of my desk.

  309. I think the HP Connected Photo…I am a bit lazy about transferring photos from computer to phone or vice versa.

    wolverina401 at gmail dot com

  310. Silly, I know, but I love the idea of the Beats Audio…we listen to a lot of music as a family and this sounds like our music would sound better!

  315. I’m most excited about the HP Connected Music feature, which would be awesome for organizing my collection of downloads and streaming content!

  322. Love the Touchscreen feature! With so many other touchscreen devices I often forget my computer isn’t one. Ha!

  348. Love the sleek design, you can use the monitor on a desktop or easily mount it on the wall.

  350. I love the touch screen. I think it would be really nice to have a touch screen computer

  354. I love the quad core processor and the huge hard drive! Plus that it doesn’t have a tower to worry about and can double as a tv for Netflix & Hulu, etc

  356. No tower to deal with! The twoer takes up a lot of space on my very small desk, and I am using two monitors. One sits up on top of the printer just so I can have room. haha The one TB hard drive also sounds awesome! 🙂

  363. Oh gosh, everything about this computer would be exciting for me, but I think the fact that it has 6 GB of ram and is expandable to 16 GB is AMAZING!

  372. I am most excited about the touchscreen I have looked at them at the store a lot and have always wanted one

  373. I love that it is an All-In-One computer – we need something that doesn’t use a lot of space.

  376. The 3rd generation Intel quad-core processor and 6 GB RAM and the 1TB hard drive is what I really like and need the most!!

  403. The 1tb hard drive and the fact it doesn’t take up a lot of space. Our computer is old. No flat screens here.

  414. 6-in-1 card reader, 2 USB3.0. OMG, My husband would just flip. Thanks so much for the most amazing giveaway.

  417. Thank you so much for the contest!

    There are so many features on this TouchSmart, I don’ t know where to begin with a favorite. The touch screen alone is a real novelty. And I love the update feature on the main screen (tile). How kewl is that? Crossing my fingers I might win.

    Blessings, and wishing you everything great for the New Year!
    Keta

  418. Since my HP Laptop died while I was in the hospital where I spent the bulk of my year and now my HP Desktop is on it’s last legs, I love the fact that this one is NEW so it probably still works! 😉

    Happy Holidays! 🙂

  423. The touchscreen and the 1TB harddrive! I’ll never have to worry about running out of space!h

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