Electronics

[HoosierGirl]

I am comparing HP Pavillion computers...one offered on QVC, (yesterday's TSV) and the one on HSN. 15.6" with touch screen, QVC, that one has AMD A10 processor, the other on HSN has Intel quad core. Is one better than the other? priced about the same, didn't see much other difference other than 4 cell battery in the QVC model.

Any thoughts on the touch screen computers?

I'd appreciate any input you might have.... please

[gabstoomuch]

Memory. The TSV from the Q had 8gb, HSN has 4 gb. Big difference for running Windows 8. That operating system takes more memory just to run the the operating system, which is why there are so many pc's being sold elsewhere (in addition to HSN) with 8GB memory.

4BG will 'run it', but it might be slower due to having to process slower.

The AMD vs intel is not enough of a big deal to be a game changer, they are the two leading processors in the industry. The speed of each in this case is such a slight pittance, you would not even notice.

My computer only has 4gb of memory and it drags so slow sometimes I want to kick it!

[HoosierGirl]

thanks, gabstoomuch, I thought that basically the processors are the same... I am not looking at the HSN TSV, I am looking at the one with 8GB memory that apparently was on earlier (during the Black Friday sale perhaps!)

anyhow, was wondering about the long term performance of the touch screen as well?

thanks for your response!

[Cats3000]

On 11/30/2014 HoosierGirl said:

thanks, gabstoomuch, I thought that basically the processors are the same... I am not looking at the HSN TSV, I am looking at the one with 8GB memory that apparently was on earlier (during the Black Friday sale perhaps!)

anyhow, was wondering about the long term performance of the touch screen as well?

thanks for your response!

We have an iPad; no separate keyboard, use the touch screen. After a while it looks like a fingerprint machine in a police station. Doesn't affect the performance but you have to clean the screen often to make sure you can see clearly.

As far as touch screens for laptops and desktops is concerned, I never understood the fascination. I'm using an iMac right now. I have a regular keyboard and mouse. Touchscreen has never even been on my radar.

[glb613]

I have a small touch screen Dell notebook/laptop computer. I don't use the touch screen on a regular basis because I use a mouse. I can see where you might use it if you only use the touch pad. For me, touch pads are such a pain, it would be easier to touch the screen. As posted, the screen gets so dirty when you use it.

[mima]

I have a touch screen all in one and use a mouse. I don't ever use the touchscreen. In fact I forget it is there. The mouse is easier and handier for me. If you think about it, which is easier? Holding your hand down on a table top/desk resting while using a mouse or dangling it in the air touching the screen? Picture it.

I just wanted to chime in on the touch screen part if you've never had one.

Of course using a tablet touchscreen is different. I use a Kindle touchscreen all the time. And yes, it is fingerprinted up too.

[Moonchilde]

HSN's computer is an A4 vs. QVC's A10. Google A4 processor and read a few of the entries. It is an 18 month old, slow processor. It would be merely adequate if all one did was surf the net and do emails. Much more and it would be slow.

[Lynnj]

If the HSN one you are asking anout was the one for $399, or something near that, what I noticed was that it was a Celeron quad core processor. At first, when I saw quad core for that price I thought it was a fantastic price, then when I saw Celeron I then knew why the price was so low. Celeron is an old model of the Intel processors. Intel now makes newer processors, the i5 and i7 may ring a bell with you. Intel now makes even newer processors than those. Celeron was before that, and on its way out...if not completely out already. You really, really have to read the specs that the home shopping channels are offering with their electronics. Often times the components used to make up the overall computer are low end and/or out dated technology. But they disguise that by putting one peice that is big, like a large hard drive, and people think they are getting a deal. Trust me when I say these channels are not offering a special offer. There is a reason they are so cheap as opposed to what you might see at a store.

[Lynnj]

Since my other comment got so long, I will comment on the Q computer here - that comouter had an AMD processor. While it did have the AMD 10, one of the higher capacity processors AMD offers, AMD overall makes a cheaper end processor as opposed to Intel who makes another version of processors. Personally I try to stay away from anything that I see has AMD processor. The electronic was always cheap, in terms of cost, and I never had long lasting good results with it. Intel is the way to go...but per my comment in above post, you need to make sure what you are buying is a recent Intel,processor.

[Buck-i-Nana]

On 12/1/2014 Lynnj said: Since my other comment got so long, I will comment on the Q computer here - that comouter had an AMD processor. While it did have the AMD 10, one of the higher capacity processors AMD offers, AMD overall makes a cheaper end processor as opposed to Intel who makes another version of processors. Personally I try to stay away from anything that I see has AMD processor. The electronic was always cheap, in terms of cost, and I never had long lasting good results with it. Intel is the way to go...but per my comment in above post, you need to make sure what you are buying is a recent Intel,processor.

The AMD processors actually rate a tad higher overall than the equivalent Intel processors, and rates significantly higher in handling graphics. The only processor I've ever found to be a complete dog was the Intel Celeron processor when it was first released.