HP has launched the 2nd generation of its touchscreen PC range, boasting bigger screens and double the RAM of their predecessor.The second-generation Touchsmart models, dubbed the IQ504 and IQ506,
feature a thinner chassis, 22in widescreen display and 4GB of RAM, supported by Windows Vista 64-bit.
The announcement increases the momentum of PC touch technology, coming just weeks after Microsoft announced the new multitouch interface for the forthcoming Windows 7
The two models will feature an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and 320GB or 500GB hard drive, depending on whether you go for the IQ504 and IQ506.
Alongside this you'll also get an integrated Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, DVD burner and 5-in-1 memory card reader. Customers opting for the IQ506 will also get a dual-format ATSC TV tuner.
The new TouchSmart PCs will launch in 17 countries in July, including the US and UK.
