Testseek.com have collected 36 expert reviews of the HP Omni 27 All-in-One and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for HP Omni 27 All-in-One.
April 2012
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The editors liked
The Beats Audio is excellent. The speaker emits a variety of lows and highs no matter what you're listening to
The 27-inch HD display is crystal clear and vivid
Large
Beautiful 27-inch screen
Speedy
High-capacity hard drive
Gorgeous screen
Fairly strong performance
Bright screen
Good productivity performance
Excellent audio
Upgradable
Huge screen. HDMI-in with "Game Mode". USB 3.0. Blu-ray. 15 month subscription to Norton Internet Security. Quad Core Multimedia performance. Beats Audio. Subwoofer option.
Large-screen PC at a relatively low price
Decent productivity performance
Third-generation Intel Core i5 processor. Has a 27-inch HD display. Beats Audio. HDMI-in for expanded use. USB 3.0. Generous 15-month subscription to Norton Internet Security. A 2TB hard drive.
IPS panel
HP’s Magic Canvas.
Attractive design
Large display
Excellent audio quality
The editors didn't like
For a computer with such an impressive display
The internal specifications are only average
To stream videos
Play games or multitask
You'll have to buy additional components
Reflects a lot of glare at certain angles
Screen not touch enabled
No touchscreen
No discrete graphics card
Lack of a touch screen makes a future Windows 8 upgrade less appealing
Blu-ray drive costs $100 extra
Competing Dell and Apple systems offer higher resolution
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920 by 1
080 resolution has fewer pixels than the 27-inch iMac. Bloatware
High-end configuration is pricier than similar Asus model
Large-screen PC at a relatively low price, Decent productivity performance, Excellent audio, Upgradable
High-end configuration is pricier than similar Asus model, Lack of a touch screen makes a future Windows 8 upgrade less appealing
Those looking for a big-screen machine at a relatively low price will find a lot to like with HP's Omni 27. But its lack of a touch screen will make an eventual Windows 8 upgrade less appealing. Read More...
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Published: 2012-04-04, Author: Darren , review by: newatlas.com
Clearly aimed at the consumer market after a PC with strong multimedia capabilities, the Omni 27 definitely hits its target. Although hard-core gamers and power users will want to look elsewhere, the unit provides impressive multimedia performance in a co...
Published: 2012-04-04, Author: Darren , review by: newatlas.com
Clearly aimed at the consumer market after a PC with strong multimedia capabilities, the Omni 27 definitely hits its target. Although hard-core gamers and power users will want to look elsewhere, the unit provides impressive multimedia performance in a co...
Abstract: HP’s made a name for its TouchSmart series of all-in-one desktops over the last few years, culminating in some quite desirable models as of late. But what about those consumers who want a large, stylish machine and have no particular need for expensive...
Published: 2012-03-13, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Huge screen. HDMI-in with "Game Mode". USB 3.0. Blu-ray. 15 month subscription to Norton Internet Security. Quad Core Multimedia performance. Beats Audio. Subwoofer option.
1,920 by 1,080 resolution has fewer pixels than the 27-inch iMac. Bloatware
The HP Omni 27 is an attractive all-in-one desktop with a huge 27-inch screen. It's perfect for watching both online and Blu-ray movies, and has the power to create those movies, if you have cinematic hobbies....
Decent processor power, Quiet, Low risk of overheating, Good quality keyboard and mouse
Not ideal for gaming (but see inset), Screen resolution far below the competition, Speakers and headphone signal in need of revision, Colours lack accuracy (delta E of 5.2)
With the standard specs reviewed here, the Omni 27 just looks like another 27" TouchSmart that can't compete with Asus' and Apple's models. Where the Omni 27 starts to get interesting is when you look into the optimised versions with added options. ...
