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June 2012
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The editors liked
Excellent build quality
Easily upgraded
Quality IPS screen
Very powerful
Bright and beautiful screen
User serviceable all-in-one. Good display
The editors didn't like
Lack of performance
No SSD as standard
Price
Inconvenient port placement
No touchscreen option
No high-end graphics SKU. Stand mechanism is clunky. Ports on the rear are incredibly difficult to get access to. Better performance on consumer all-in-ones for considerably less
Bright, 27-inch LED IPS display, Solid performance for content creation, Clean professional chassis, No bloatware
Last generation Bluetooth, Fewer USB 3.0 ports than some similar desktop models
There’s a lot to like about an all-in-one workstation. AIOs save space and reduce clutter in your work area. They’re also easier to move around – just pick it up and you’re ready to go. But maintaining and upgrading an AIO can be difficult, particularl...
Abstract: While consumers know HP for its substantial market share in the world of desktops and notebooks, perhaps more important to HP's bottom line is the company's server and workstation business. While we all know what servers do there might be some confus...
Abstract: Take a personal tour of the HP Z1 workstation with Curt Moreno. The HP Z1 is the world's first all-in-one workstation with a 27" (diagonal) display that snaps open to let you swap out parts and make upgrades. No tools required. (Sponsored by the HP ...
This computer is a fabulous choice for an office in need of massive displays and Windows 7 (or Windows 8 later this year). You’ve got a perfectly solid build, HP has made the entire structure out of high-end components, and you’ll be able to modify th...
Abstract: Perks Our Z1 came with CyberLink YouCam, an HD webcam! The ability to take a video of your computer is really handy. The webcam itself is nicely tucked away above the screen, with a tiny light to indicate function and recording. Troubleshooting is cle...
Published: 2012-07-18, Author: Charles , review by: zdnet.com
By way of comparison, a 2010vintage 12core Apple Mac Pro with a 30in. Dell monitor drew 133.5W when idling and a massive 379.2W running the Cinebench 11.5 CPU test, In use, the Z1 is impressively silent, despite the presence of fans for the CPU (2), GPU a
HP's Z1 Workstation is a well-designed, powerful and upgradable all-in-one PC suitable for a range of professional power users. A range of models are available on HP's website, from entry level to high end, and although not without its flaws, it's well wo...
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Published: 2012-07-07, Author: Art , review by: cadalyst.com
Abstract: The HP Z1 is a desktop workstation that provides familiar capabilities in an unfamiliar package: Its stunning display houses the entire system. Plug in the power cord, insert the USB dongle for the wireless keyboard and mouse, and you are ready to...
Sleek design, Professional-grade components, Easy-to-access internals for an all-in-one, Quiet operation
Rear ports are difficult to reach
Whether you view it as a remarkably sleek and slim workstation or an insanely powerful and reliable all-in-one PC, the HP Z1 is unique: it's the first 27-inch all-in-one workstation. Read More...
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Published: 2012-05-18, Author: David , review by: studiodaily.com
Equivalent performance to a minitower workstation; extremely quiet, even during graphics-intensive tasks; uses the same IPS panel that's found in HP's 27-inch DreamColor display; all the components are user replaceable
Can install only one 3.5-inch or two 2.5-inch hard drives; graphics upgrades would be limited to what would be available for an MXM module
