Eurocom L390TP Uno

All-in-one has limited abilities, but needs little space, electricity



EUROCOM'S L390TP UNO is an all-in-one PC that spurns TV capabilities in favor of simple PC functionality. (A tuner is an option in other configurations; none was included in our $1,750 test model.)

The system's distinguishing feature is its 19-inch touch screen, but the screen's shortcomings make the Uno seem more like a tablet PC with desktop pretensions. For instance, you can use a finger to navigate the screen, but you'll find the system better suited to tried-and-true pointing devices.

Since the panel has no digitizer, you'll need practice to master the precise movements necessary. Plus, it takes quite a bit of force to activate buttons (and patience to cope with a jittery mouse cursor).

At 12.Sx18x2.7 inches (HWD), however, the Uno could be a space-saving option for those living in cramped quarters. It's also wall-mountable. Lightweight (20 pounds) and convenient to carry, it's easily transportable between rooms. Eurocom also touts the compact system as extremely energy-efficient and claims it pulls a maximum of just 70 watts of power.

The nun-of-the-mill components include a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD±RW drive, and an integrated Webcam; the OS is the 64-bit version of Windows Vista Business.



You do get lots of connectivity options: a multiformat card reader, an ExpressCard slot, USB, four-pin FireWire, HDMI, external SATA, and more. But the Uno's performance is mostly unexceptional, lagging behind HP's TouchSmart line of PCs, which feature a more exciting and useful implementation of touch technology. If space and power usage are concerns, the Uno might be sensible; just don't expect it to be a powerful, well-rounded problem solver. —M.M

Computer Shopper March 2009