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HP TouchSmart tx2z Series
$1,000.00
Released February, 2009
The Pros:Multi-touch touchscreen display. Convertible (into tablet mode). Active digitizer - can be used for precise pen input (writing, drawing, etc...)
as well as simple finger based multi-touch input.
The Cons:Reaches high temepratures. Fan is loud when active. No eSATA, FireWire or digital video out port (HDMI, DisplayPort, etc...).
The HP TouchSmart tx2z Series is a convertible tablet PC designed to be small and relatively lightweight. It is ultra-portabe, weighing 5.8 pounds with the AC adapter and measuring 1.5 inches high. It has a 12.1 inch screen, a 400GB 5,400rpm hard drive and 4GB of DDR2 memory.
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The processor is a 2.4GHz AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core ZM-86 and the operating system is Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit. The HP TouchSmart tx2z Series is less than half the price of the similar Dell's Latitude XT2 tablet, which is priced at $2,399. Compared to that and other tiny tablets on the market, the tx2z Series is much more reasonably priced. The HP TouchSmart tx2z Series has a glossy titanium finish with a imprint pattern. A touch pad is included in case the consumer doesn't feel like navigating using the touchscreen.
Features
- 2.4GHz AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core ZM-86
- 4GB, 800MHz DDR2 memory
- 400GB 5,400rpm hard drive
- AMD RS780M chipset
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 graphics
- Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (64-bit)
- 12 inches wide by 8.8 inches deep
- 1.5 inches high
- 12.1 inch screen
- 5.8 lbs with AC adapter
- Touchscreen
- Ultraportable
User Reviews (11)
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multi-touch touchscreen display
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convertible (into tablet mode)
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active digitizer - can be used for precise pen input (writing, drawing, etc...)
as well as simple finger based multi-touch input
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removable optical drive with replaceable weight saver module
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built-in media remote control
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docking station compatible
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impressive onboard AMD/ATI Radeon graphics - much faster than Intel GMA options
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Digital audio out through S/PDIF
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Reaches high temepratures
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no eSATA, FireWire or digital video out port (HDMI, DisplayPort, etc...)
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5.8 pounds with AC adapter
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lots of pre-installed bloatware
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Cheap build, squeaks and shakes everywhere due to plastic structure
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Thicker, heavier and larger than other 12.1 laptops
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Touchpad isn't the most intuitive and ergonomic.
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glossy plastic enclosure - fingerprint magnet
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Very Short battery life (at least on Vista)
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cannot play some HD movies smoothly (1440x1080 wmv movie files)
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