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New Laptop - Tablet PC

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 2:34:16 AM

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Been surfing PC specs and prices for quite a while now, so I thought I'd share which computer I decided to get.

I realized what I really wanted to spend my money on was a PC I could use like a tablet. Most of what I do with a PC, such as internet stuff, writing, art, pictures, work, email, etc doesn't require a super high end monster system. ... So after some extensive shopping and agonizing, I went with the HP tx1000 / tx1000z ...

Been surfing PC specs and prices for quite a while now, so I thought I'd share which computer I decided to get.

I realized what I really wanted to spend my money on was a PC I could use like a tablet. Most of what I do with a PC, such as internet stuff, writing, art, pictures, work, email, etc doesn't require a super high end monster system. So I figure that if and when I replace my main PC (used for gaming, video editing, etc) and I discover that the tablet doesn't have enough "oomph" I can always just use virtual desktop to get the convenience of the tablet and the workhorse ability of my main PC.

So after some extensive shopping and agonizing, I went with the HP Pavilion tx1000 customizable Notebook Tablet Entertainment PC (GD617AV?).

"Our ultraportable, lightweight (~4 pounds / 1.8 kilograms), and powerful new HP Pavilion tx1000z Notebook PC features a high-definition, diagonal 12.1" BrightView display that opens for standard use or conveniently twists for viewing files and movies in cramped spaces."



As of Tuesday September 18 2007, that product page lists it as "Out of stock" and the base price as $1,000 after rebate.



I really wanted to get the IBM/lenovo X61 (ThinkPad x61 with MultiView + MultiTouch), but the price worked out to be $2,520 for the lenovo and about $1,350 for the HP, so I really couldn't bring myself to pay another $ 1,200 for the lenovo, even if it is a better product.

Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
Turion 64 X2, 2.2 GHz TL-64 (2.2 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache )
1280 x 800 "Touch Screen" (tablet, kind of) 12.1" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display(1280 x 800) with Integrated Touch-screen
2 GB DDR2 (2 Dimm X 1024 )
nVidia GeForce Go 6150 nVIDIA GeForce Go 6150
integrated webcam HP Imprint Finish + Webcam + Microphone
802.11n capability + bluetooth 802.11a/b/g/n (draft 802.11n) WLAN and Bluetooth
160 BB drive (= 149 GB , 5400 r.p.m.) SATA;
LightScribe DVD Burner, DVD+RW/-RW LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
smaller battery




(last updated or modified: 12.Nov 2007)

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Comments

chaitanya krishnanchaitanyak Sunday, October 14, 2007 5:01:10 PM

hi, i'm a cg artist i do a lot of 3d and 2d work. i recently upgraded my home and studio workstations to decent specs for 3d work and gaming. I'm now looking to buy my first mobile pc. i'm not looking for something that can handle the latest games or 3d programs or anything( i have realistic expectations) but i am interested in a tablet/convertible notebook for 2d painting..

hence my question, hows the calibration and sensitivity of the pen on your tx1000z ? non of the hp showrooms i went to had any pro painting software installed for me to try out. so i figured i'd ask anyone online who might have tried.

Liberto MLiberto.M Wednesday, October 17, 2007 3:51:18 PM

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I've been struggling with getting used to the pen. I'd recommend you look for a Tablet that uses the pressure-sensitive type of pen (Wacom 'electromagnetic resonance' technology) -- these types of tablets also provide a button on the side of the pen for things like right clicking, and also sometimes include an end with a virtual eraser.

It appears that this pen/tablet technology is more geared toward just using the pen or your fingernail instead of a mouse, and handwriting.

Liberto MLiberto.M Wednesday, October 17, 2007 8:36:31 PM

(Oct 01 2007) - Stumbled across a page I created in 2003 but never posted for some reason. Updated it a little and posted to the lyberty.com site:

• Wacom Cintiq - How Precise?



chaitanya krishnanchaitanyak Saturday, October 20, 2007 1:27:39 PM

cool
thanks for the advice. ive seen the cintq, its perfect for my needs but a bit pricey which was why i figured on just getting a tablet pc.... costs just a little more than the cintiq but is mobile..

too bad about the pressure sensitivity of the HP tx1000 sad
do you know anyone who has tried out the HP Pavilion TX1201AU ?
( http://www.cyberindian.net/2007/09/07/hp-pavilion-tx1201au-notebook-pc/ )


Liberto MLiberto.M Saturday, October 27, 2007 2:18:14 AM

The tx1201au is the same thing as the tx1000z: the only difference is that the "1201au" is a specific configuration (processor, ram, etc) of the "1000" line. (The "tx1000z" is the generic name for any custom configuration.) HP does have a model that is not a "touchscreen" - that is, is a Wacom-based model, but it's more expensive: Compaq tc4400 If you have a PC already, you should think about trying a Wacom tablet! They're relatively cheap (and the only difference is you don't write on the screen; you just write on the tablet, which is plugged in via USB): http://www.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/list.jsp?list=brand_cathome&brand_id=257 ---- Notes and links Wacom competitors: Stylo ($50 : 800 dpi); ACECAD DigiMemo L2 - Letter Size Digital Notepad with 32MB Memory and Tablet Combo ($140) "The DigiMemo L2 is a stand-alone device with storage capability that digitally captures and stores everything you write or draw." -- Why does HP want almost USD$2,000 for its [Compaq tc4400] when the (maximized) tx1000z costs only USD$1,400 ?

XP Tablet Edition
Intel Core2 Duo Processor T7200
2 GB DDR2 RAM

Is it because they know businesses will overcharge? --- asus tablet (active digitizer): NEW Asus R1F-K018E Tablet PC laptop computer + CASE : USD$1500 on ebay {http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=asus+tablet} > (newegg.com): ASUS R1F-K049E Tablet PC Intel Core 2 Duo t7200 (2.00 GHz) 13.3" Wide XGA 2GB DDR2 667 120GB 5400rpm DVD Super Multi Intel GMA950 - Retail : USD$1,800 > Asus R1F K018T 13.3" Tablet PC T5500 1.66 GHz : USD$1,550

chaitanya krishnanchaitanyak Saturday, October 27, 2007 11:33:14 AM

woah! thats a really long comment! thanks man. really appreciate it.

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