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Congrats!
Finally, the model is available to pre-order, the sales person told me it will be available next week, i have already placed an order through telephone, too bad i can only use 10% discount code, but anyway, can't wait to get it!
January 16, 2009 11:30 PM
So what's new in the IQ820? I just bought an IQ815 a month ago, so I'm always curious to know how obsolete I've become.
January 17, 2009 12:41 AM
Hardware specs are a little different (following the technology curve in general) and the 820 has the Spring version of the software, I believe.
January 17, 2009 7:49 AM
The main difference is the CPU, it's a newer CPU with faster front bus, it also mean they have change the motherboard as well since the older motherboard only support 800MHz.
January 21, 2009 1:55 PM
Probably to address the cause of the constant freezes, which I'm more and more convinced is down to poor design causing lack of airflow..
If every single 81x user isn't offered this upgrade free of charge with a free delivery and removal of the old machine, HP will have a PR nightmare on heir hands..
wu5262 said:
The main difference is the CPU, it's a newer CPU with faster front bus, it also mean they have change the motherboard as well since the older motherboard only support 800MHz.
Probably to address the cause of the constant freezes, which I'm more and more convinced is down to poor design causing lack of airflow..
If every single 81x user isn't offered this upgrade free of charge with a free delivery and removal of the old machine, HP will have a PR nightmare on heir hands..
January 21, 2009 5:15 PM
I've never had my 815 freeze since I disabled the Touchsmart software, which is a MASSIVE resource hog. Since that's been disabled from auto-running, the machine flies, and KNOCK WOOD has never crashed since.
January 22, 2009 1:21 AM
AndyB said:wu5262 said: The main difference is the CPU, it's a newer CPU with faster front bus, it also mean they have change the motherboard as well since the older motherboard only support 800MHz.Probably to address the cause of the constant freezes, which I'm more and more convinced is down to poor design causing lack of airflow.. If every single 81x user isn't offered this upgrade free of charge with a free delivery and removal of the old machine, HP will have a PR nightmare on heir hands..
I don't think that is going to happen, since they not only change the CPU in new machine, but also the motherboard, so it diificult for them to do the exchange
btw, the IQ820 has been delay for a few weeks....
January 22, 2009 5:27 AM
Done that, removed norton, rolled back updates, folowed every bit of advice but it still freezes up far too often.. I do think it's getting too hot. I had to clear a load of fluff from the tiny little fan intake but that did nothing either.
technabob said:
I've never had my 815 freeze since I disabled the Touchsmart software, which is a MASSIVE resource hog. Since that's been disabled from auto-running, the machine flies, and KNOCK WOOD has never crashed since.
Done that, removed norton, rolled back updates, folowed every bit of advice but it still freezes up far too often.. I do think it's getting too hot. I had to clear a load of fluff from the tiny little fan intake but that did nothing either.
January 22, 2009 5:28 AM
Not really, they can exchange the whole machine.
wu5262 said:
I don't think that is going to happen, since they not only change the CPU in new machine, but also the motherboard, so it diificult for them to do the exchange
btw, the IQ820 has been delay for a few weeks....
Not really, they can exchange the whole machine.
March 5, 2009 4:35 PM
updated: March 5, 2009 5:12 PM
Lucky you & congrats too & it was good you knew it was on per order too which is great from the off.
when i order mine on 13th feb for the HP IQ810 and they could not do it for me but offed me the HP IQ820 on 19th feb but at the price i firsted paid on line with 10% off I was more then happy but not only did i save there but they knocked off £400 for the trouble is had caused me,
but they forget to tell me it dose not come out till the 10/3/09 & i only found out on play it com tonight, & i saw your posting on the web too
I so pleased i saw your posting out here tonight. i just wish HP could have told me first then i placed my order with them & not emailing me to say we are sending it out too and you & you will have it by 6th of march 09
Now i know its on a per order for every one i am cool with it & More then happy to wait for it lol like the rest of you.
hope you get your soon and it brings you lots of fun from it.
Keep rockin
March 5, 2009 6:54 PM
i actually have the IQ820 in front of me right now, i still got the pre-order from HP website, cos i only pay for around £1100 for it (they list the price wrong at the time). I get my unit from PC World, which is £1600. here is the link:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@08508726...
March 16, 2009 12:33 AM
Can I get this IQ820 in Australia? If so when will it be available & will it be called the IQ820?
March 16, 2009 12:46 AM
I finally bought the computer touchsmart iq 816, American version arrives next week, with some upgrades, I am excited and happy and I hope to fulfill what I'm looking for and is actually useful..and, anybody here use or know about the software ArtRage and I'm interested to learn more because I love of drawing and painting, any opinion or help from someone who used to be very grateful, thanks.
View unverified member's comment - posted by SCOTTYPOPS
May 28, 2009 5:32 PM
updated: May 28, 2009 5:36 PM
let hope the American version is better then the UK version, i've had two HP IQ820 & both have gone Wrong within a month of owning them.
I ve had it from chashing to blue srceen of death & the web cam sticking on & if this was not bad enough after it went to standby the only way for it to work afterwards was to swich it off from the plug & then re touch the start buton, This is not want i was looking for at the Price i have paid to own one.
I am now waiting for a full refund from hp after being told i have to wait 5 working days from the day they get the pc back 22 may 09
I do miss the size of it, But wish i never gone in for one
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