The Spectre XT TouchSmart 15-4010nr 15.6" Ultrabook Computer from Hewlett Packard features a 15.6" capacitive touchscreen so you'll be able to utilize the multi-touch gestures integrated in Windows 8 along with the traditional keyboard and touchpad. The screen also has an in-plane switching (IPS) panel for a 178° wide viewing angle. The display also features LED-backlighting for vibrant color and lower power consumption. The screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution supported by integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000.
The system is powered by a dual-core Ivy Bridge 1.9GHz Intel Core i7-3517U processor. It also has 8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM, a 500GB 5400rpm hard drive with a 32GB solid state drive cache, 2-in-1 digital media card reader, 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth with WiDi (Intel Wireless Display) and Intel Smart Connect Technology, an integrated webcam and a dual array of digital microphones. There are also quad built-in speakers with Beats Audio.
Windows 8 is the installed operating system. Windows 8 replaces the traditional Start menu with a redesigned Start screen. The Start screen features tiles that provide information, such as weather forecasts, sports scores and social network notifications, right in the icons. The tiles also update in real-time so you'll always the get the latest information without having to open the app. Windows 8 also focuses on cloud storage. You can save your personal preferences to your Microsoft account, which you'll be able to use to sign into another Windows 8 device with all your settings uploaded from the cloud. Also, Windows 8 provides you with the Windows Store for access to thousands of apps.