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HP Touchsmart TX2z Review

Mini Tablet PC — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:03:55 +0000

The Hp touchsmart TX2z is one of the very Tablet pcs that offer on-screen multi-touch control. Over are the days requiring a touchpad or mouse. You simply touch or drag what you want on the screen exactly like on an ipod. Let’s review this baby a bit more.

This diamond is quite solid and sturdy and the design is beautifully made. With its glossy ‘’Reaction’’ Imprint Finish, you can bet that you will be simply mesmerized by its beautiful look but don’t Touch! The glossy finish is simply a magnet for your greasy finger smudges. The weight would be approximately 4.5 pounds which is light but it might be a hassle and a burden for people that intend to commute or move around often while carrying their Tablet Pc. Even with the multi-touch control , the Tx2z still posses an active digitizer that enable you to write on your computer as if you would on plain old paper. The keyboard on the Hp touchsmart TX2z is solid with no signs of flex . The keys are responsive and accurate and quite a pleasure to type with. The touchpad is still of the same perforated design and also posses the ‘’Reaction’’ Imprint Finish that you can see on the back of the Tablet Pc.

Anything found on the screen might be a bit hard to read under powerful lighting or according to certain angles but if you love high-gloss screens, you will simply adore the 12.1 inch one of the Hp touchsmart TX2z. A downside though would be that Hp did not include all the same apps found in Mediasmart because of a smaller screen. The variety and number of ports is somewhat lacking compared to some larger Hp notebooks. Also , you will not find any Firewire or HDMi openings which is a big con for many of us but instead you get a dedicated docking station which is primordial for users that use Tablet Pcs in replacement of a desktop PC.

With the 2.1GHz Turion X2 RM-72 dual-core processor , running apps and programs couldn’t be easier and you could have easily run high-quality videos with this baby but you probably won’t do it with the lack of High screen resolution and of HDMI ports. The multi-control touch action can be easily disabled with the press of a button which is great for consumers who want to keep using their external mouse.

The Hp touchsmart TX2z is a machine which I have mixed feelings for the sleek design and great performance are definitive positive aspects but the fact that some installed softwares like Bloatware might prevent you from using your Tx2z properly and that no Firewire or Hdmi ports are available is somewhat of a downside. Overall, the Touchsmart is a great Tablet Pc despite its slight signs of heat and noise. If you are a student or an office worker, you will definitely enjoy this product, but I don’t suggest purchasing it as an entertainment station.

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HP Pavillion Tx2500 Review

Mini Tablet PC — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:52:29 +0000

Hp finally listened to the customers and decided to give a much needed and appreciated upgrade on the TX2000 Tablet Pc with the creation of the Hp Pavillion Tx2500. With a sleek brand new design and an added AMD puma processor and ATI radeon HD 3200 , computer geeks and users will probably take a liking to the new Hp product. Let’s continue with the review of this baby so you can keep drooling on it!

Tx 2000 users or previous owners will be probably familiar with the Tx2500 which use a similar glossy finish and overall design. Look but don’t touch! Or you might put the grease of your fingers on this jewel’s back and screen. The Hp Pavillion Tx2500 is approximatively 4.5 pounds in weight which might be a bit heavy to carry around too much but if you are simply working at a desk to take notes or work on projects, you will definitely appreciate the Tx 2500 which also include a touchscreen and active digitizer useable with a pen or your finger. Don’t go in a room with too much light though with this laptop or you might end up being frustrated with a screen where you can barely see anything .

The HP pavilion TX 2500 is a great buy for gamers or people that tend to abuse their computer’s performance since it possess the AMD “Puma” platform and the ATI Radeon HD 3200 . You can play several 3d video games with reasonable frames per second ( FPS).

The pen is your basic but solid tool. Using Wacom technology , remember that you can’t just remove your pen or the touch feature will be active and any other objects on the screen might leave an impression or a scribble which can be a nuisance. The keyboard is sturdy and can be typed on with accuracy and speed and have a finish that prevent greasy spots due to your unclean fingers. The tx2500’s touchscreen and active digitizer basically enables you to write down notes as if you were writing on plain old paper.

The 6-cell battery included with the HP Pavillion Tx2500 tend to stick out a little but it wasn’t that much of a bother and it makes a pretty good handle. High performance mode basically gives you 1 to 2 hours of activity with the back-light and Wi-fi on. Normal usage procures you about 3 hours and Power Save mode would be about 5 hours but take note that you can’t use that much of your resources and the screen is somewhat plain and straining.

With no problem in wireless connectivity and great speakers power, I would say that the TX 2500 is an impressive display of CPU performance with a sleek and sturdy design that makes a great laptop for students or someone looking for entertainment. The touchscreen and active digitizer are always fun and innovative ways to interact with your machine while the AMD Puma processors gives you a great frame rate for video games and enables you to surf the web faster.

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HP Elitebook 2730p Review

Mini Tablet PC — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:49:49 +0000

Choosing a good Tablet Pc can be quite a hassle so I’ll be reviewing an interesting model that could suit nicely your tastes for luxury and design: The Hp Elitebook 2730p .

This 12.1 inch tablet posses a great and sleek design that is bound to satisfy the most demanding users in terms of appearance. The chassis is sturdy and resistant to damage and you will also notice that the machinery also has both the touchpad and the pointing stick. If you aren’t a big fan of the stick like me , you will definitely appreciate the fact the Hp Elitebook 2730p possess a touchpad even if it is a bit on the slow side and if you want to use only the nub , you have to find the settings to disable the mouse pad. The keyboard is also a great asset to this baby and had no signs of flex at all but a downside was that the keys were somewhat not responsive.

The weight is about 3.7 pounds which is pretty light and convenient for commuters , students and workers on the go. The pen included with the Tablet has the same feeling as the real thing and is quite comfortable to hold. Taking notes with the 2730p is a breeze and always a pleasure to do so. Although I consider that 2 USb ports is quite enough for me , some may disagree , but the pros far outweighs this small con for now. The 2730 p has basically the quantity and variety of your average and simple business Tablet Pc so you might have to think about it twice if you rely heavily on the use of ports when using your notebook.

The displaying of images and videos is simply fabulous and is also quite clear. No color bleed could be found with the digitizer display. You can easily watch your screen from all angles without any digression of visual quality. The anti-glare enables the users to be able to watch the display under bright sunlight which is quite a plus for me.

With a 1.86GHz Core 2 Duo processor, the 2730p is quite the nifty little tablet that enables you to run multiple applications at once while continuing to be able to surf the web quite easily and quickly. Even at full power , you will not notice any signs of heat , noise or discomfort if you are holding your machine on your lap . The wireless signal strength is also very powerful to boot!