HP Omni 27

IPS panel; HP’s Magic Canvas

Expensive; gimpy volume control in HDMI mode; no Blu-ray drive

We used to get excited when HP would send us its latest all-in-one. Each new model seemed to add some cool innovation or new feature that no other manufacturer had. The Omni 27-1015T has us wondering if the all-in-one pioneer has tired of pushing the...

Big display; HDMI input; HP’s Magic Canvas

Absurd volume control in HDMI mode; integrated graphics; display lacks precision for critical applications

THE DISPLAYS IN HP’s TouchSmart series top out at 23 inches. To get anything bigger, you must move over to HP’s Omni all-in-one lineup. The upper limit here is a ginormous 27 inches, but you won’t get that slick touch user interface, and you’ll need to...

Excellent build quality and features ; Great screen, powerful specifications ; HDMI input (with Game mode)

Graphics card is mediocre ; Loaded with HP bloatware

If you love the look of a new iMac, but don't want to change away from Windows, HP's Omni27 is a near-perfect solution. It's big, pretty and powerful with few flaws.

Third-generation Intel Core i5 processor. Has a 27-inch HD display. Beats Audio. HDMI-in for expanded use. USB 3.0. Generous 15-month subscription to Norton Internet Security. A 2TB hard drive

No Blu-ray drive. Bloatware

The HP Omni 27-1015t has plenty of great features. Big screen, great sound, faster processor? Check, check, check. But, where's the Blu-ray drive?

Large, beautiful 27-inch screen ; Speedy, high-capacity hard drive

Reflects a lot of glare at certain angles ; Screen not touch enabled

The HP Omni 27 101-T is a great all-in-one for use as a media streamer or a makeshift HDTV, but don't expect much computing performance.

Attractive design ; Large display ; Excellent audio quality

Resolution is too low for the display’s size ; Limited video connectivity ; Poor performance ; Not a great value

HP’s TouchSmart line offers more functionality while the iMac is more powerful and more attractive. Given this competition, it’s hard to see where the big Omni fits.

If you want a large all-in-one for a relative budget price, the HP Omni 27 is a great choice. While I would have liked to have seen a full 2560×1440 panel, the screen will be more than enough for most, and HP’s partnership with Beat Audio means a sound...

If you're looking for a beautiful, big-screen all-in-one that's not a Mac, the HP Omni 27 is a very appealing choice