The HP Envy Curved AiO 34 is a spectacular all-in-one that serves as the stage for the debut of Alexa in Windows

Gone are the days when talking about an all-in-one unit combining power and design was almost like doing it exclusively with a protagonist: the iMac. It's true that the iMac Pro is in another league, but we won't be getting into that battle right now.

On the side of computers with Windows there are more than outstanding alternatives to the iMac There is the Surface Studio to give an example of its own Microsoft, the Acer Aspire S24 and now comes another all-in-one that conquers just by looking at it.This is the HP Envy Curved AiO 34, a device that, along with a tall design, hides a surprise that makes it easy to use.

You can see the 21:9 screen

And the HP Envy Curved AiO 34 is the first computer with Windows that integrates compatibility with Alexa, the virtual assistant of Amazon. We already knew that Alexa was coming to Windows and this device is the first in which Alexa can compete face to face with Cortana.

In order to improve the use of Alexa, the HP Envy Curved AiO 34 is equipped with far-field microphones and even a light blue that serves as an indicative for us to verify that Alexa is indeed listening.

Of the rest of the specifications we must talk about a WQHD screen with a 34-inch diagonal with a 21:9 aspect ratio in which achieves a resolution of 3.440 x 1,440 pixels. Inside and as the team's engine, eighth-generation Intel Core T-series processors supported by Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 graphics.

To be able to interact with Alexa, the AiO 34 is based on a sound bar with four speakers created by Bang & Olufsen that seek Due to its design, it offers a clear and well-oriented sound to the user. For this they have the application Immersive Audio by HP and HP Audio Stream through which users can stream audio from their smartphones, which in turn can be charged simultaneously with the Qi charger integrated in the base.

Price and availability

The HP Envy Curved AiO 34 will arrive later this year with a price not yet announced, while a version with a screen The 27-inch smartphone that also supports Alexa is coming this month for $1,399 to the US market.

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