HP's latest AIO is large,
encompassing, capable and entertaining.
As far as All-in-One desktop computers go,
the larger is certainly the better. And you can't just slap on the biggest
screen and claim the crown; you'd have to encompass every aspect that makes an
AIO a good AIO -- namely, the specs, audio and display quality. The HP Omni 27
tries all that, and what do you know? They mostly succeed.
The Omni 27 is huge -- you can't expect any
smaller when the screen comes in 27-inches. In spite of that, though, it's
rather gratifying to find that it's not a bulky, space-devouring machine when
placed on the desk. The display sits on a flat, matte stand and you can tilt
the screen 25-degress downwards. The combination looks good, in a simple way.
Definitely one machine to complement the room.
HP Omni 27
The design is otherwise pretty standard all
across. The power button sits at the top, while the side of the display feature
the more accessible USB3.0 ports, the card reader and auxiliary ports. The
remaining USB2.0's are placed at the back. As expected of AlOs today, the Omni
27 has in-built Wi-Fi and connects instantaneously with the wireless keyboard
and mouse bundled with it.
The 27-inch screen is an impressive one.
Not only is it expansive, but it's also qualitative; the colors here are crisp,
the images mostly sharp and it has good viewing angles, as well as managing to
handle dark images very well. The screen, however, is a little reflective. It's
rarely distracting, but you'd notice it if you're picky enough.
You'd probably want to the Omni 27 for work
and entertainment, and the specs can definitely provide it. It runs an Intel
Core ¡7-2600S processor (clocked at 2.8GHz), a hefty 8GB of RAM and an NVIDIA
GT 520M, which is well capable of handling work, HD playback and some gaming.
And yes, it features Beats Audio, as typical of HP. The speakers work
fantastically and loudly.
“The HP Omni 27 is a big machine with a
big heart. As a device of both work and entertainment value, it provides good
performance over a large, bright display and excellent audio. Truly, an
omnipotent All-in-One desktop computer.”
Most of the less-important ports are relegated to the back
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Detais
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Price
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$1373
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Manufacturer
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HP
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Info
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www.hp.com.my
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Specifications
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CPU
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Intel Core i7-2600S @ 2.80GHz
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RAM
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8GB
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OS
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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Display
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27-inch diagonal widescreen full HD LED
backlit display
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Storage
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2TB
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Connectivity
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bluetooth, wi-fi, 4 x USB2.0, 2 x USB3.,
ethernet
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Dimensions
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21.3 x 50.2 x 65.1cm
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Weight
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13.75kg
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Extras
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webcam, card reader, bundled wireless
keyboard and mouse
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Ratings
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Performance
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Features
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Design
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Value
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Large, brilliant display Great audio Good
performance - Rather reflective screen
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Benchmark results
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PCMark 7
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2,852 points
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PCMark 7(Productivity)
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2,142 points
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PCMark 7 (Entertainment)
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2,545 points
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PCMark 7 (Computation)
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4,355 points
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