HP Envy 34-inch Curved All-in-One Computer with Amazon Alexa, Intel Core i7-8700T, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB Hard Drive, 256 GB SSD, Windows 10 (34-b110, Silver)

I replaced my 5 year old Dell XPS 27 AIO with the wide screen Envy and I like this computer but the Alexa implementation is awful. I had hoped that Alexa built into the computer would be an upgrade from my Dot, but after three weeks I have plugged the Dot back in an turned Alexa on the Envy off. It just simply didnt work. If I was shopping for a computer again I would buy this computer again. I like the wide screen and the pop up camera. It was easy to set up and has integrated well to my home network. The mouse was a disappointment and has already been replaced but generally this is a very nice machine, just leave out the Alexa until improvements are made.

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This review is on the all-in-one computer and monitor. I will not delve into Windows 10 and its issues and bloat. The huge draw for this machine is the gorgeous 34-inch curved screen. It is truly a fantastic Monitor. Colors are bright and clear and text is sharp. At the base of the Monitor is the case that holds the guts of the computer. It has a generally small footprint but it encompasses some really good features. The system boots quickly thanks to the primary 256 GB SSD drive. Additional storage is provided by a 1 TB hard drive. HP has provided on-Monitor set up walk-through that is highly effective. Time from first boot to ready for use is less than 20 minutes. The wireless keyboard is well-designed with great tactile feel. The wireless mouse is okay, but not great. Features that I like include: ++ Five USB 3.0 ports in the base ++ A Thunderbolt 3 port also in the base ++ A multi-card reader for most cards except CF. ++ Both HDMI-In as well as HDMI-Out ports ++ An HDMI button that allows switching between external HDMI source and PC output. ++ A 1/8th headphone/microphone combo jack ++ A security cable slot ++ An RJ-45 (Network) jack ++ The sound from the Bang & Olufsen speakers is excellent ++ A Touch volume control is flush on top of the base ++ A wireless charging capability on the top of the base for android phones. A few things that I am not excited about: -- the wireless charging for phones is not compatible with iPhones -- there is virtually no printed manual, instructions, or other documentation except for a quick start guide. -- the Alexa capability is it not fully up to speed yet. It needs some improvement. -- the power cord includes a very large brick in the line rather than just a straight cord from base to PowerOutlet. Overall, Hewlett-Packard has designed an exceptionally nice all-in-one Computer with a fabulous curved screen and superb sound output. I feel that the price/value ratio is exactly right. Watching videos or editing them on the screen is fantastic. There are some niggles that need to be overcome, but overall this is a strong four-star recommendation. To be fair, I am primarily a Mac user but need the use of a number of windows-based programs. It would be unfair for me to comment on my opinion of Windows 10, but for what I need a Windows computer for, this computer is fantastic, and I am happy to honestly give it a solid recommendation.

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