HP have recently released a new workstation computer called the HP Z1. It was released in the last month and it is an all in one PC with a 27 inch screen. The reason this computer is going to be so revolutionary is because it contains all of the power of a machine with separate components, but it manages to bundle them all together into a compact case.
The workstation is very powerful and comes with an Intel Xeon processor operating at 3.5 gigahertz. It also comes with a graphics card and 16 gigabytes of RAM. It also has a very impressive storage capacity of 600 gigabytes, which is truly remarkable when you consider that all of the storage on-board is solid-state. There is also a Blu-ray drive in the computer and a DVD rewriter. The computer comes pre-installed with Windows 7 64-bit.
As you might expect for such an impressive computer, the price is very high. The model mentioned here retails for over £3500. However, if you are looking for a more affordable model, it is possible to get one for just under £1200.
The performance on the computer is excellent, the testing suggests that the amount of performance you get isn’t quite what you would expect from such a powerful machine. The display on paper also looks impressive, but there is a two millimetres thick piece of glass over the screen to protect it and this somewhat affects the visual experience of using the computer. It does add a good amount of durability, but it doesn’t make the computer particularly enjoyable to use.
Officials from the company said that the workstation will be compatible with touchscreen technology, and an upgrade is possible, although one is not currently available. However, for business users a touchscreen is probably not something they would use very much anyway.