Decent specs, and a curve that all your friends will Envy

All-in-one PCS used to be as exciting as a three-day seminar on paint-drying techniques, but now there are stunning systems popping up all over. Case in point: the gorgeous Envy 34.

HP’S latest creation has got uber-minimal styling that could give Swedish design houses a real case of the köttbullars, but if that’s not quite enough for you, HP has taken its giant screen and added in some curves.

That giant 34in display sits on top of a base unit that looks simple but is actually pretty smart. It holds all the internal hardware plus a beefy set of speakers, and has a touch-sensitive volume dial built right into it. There’s even a wireless charging pad for topping up a compatible phone. It also hosts plenty of power and storage, and there’s ample connectivity around the back – maybe not what you’d expect, given the compact dimensions.

HP bundles in a fairly basic wireless keyboard and mouse, and neither are great, which lets the side down a bit. The thing is, almost all PCS come bundled with rubbish keyboards and mice. It’s annoying, but something you have to accept – just like paying taxes, or eating broccoli.

Curvy screen aside, the Envy 34 doesn’t do anything drastic, but it still makes a great impression. For sheer hardware specs, it falls somewhere in the middle of the pack… but if you’re after a system that makes a statement? Then this absolutely fits the bill.