Tablet PC - HP tx1000 series: Just an additional feature
I’ve been reading reviews of the HP tx1000 series and most of them are good feedbacks. No complaints about its performance and design. And I myself is having a great experience using the HP tx1105au I have bought a couple of weeks ago.
But I have read reviews about this notebook and some are disappointed with its tablet pc feature. They are having a hard time using the touch screen. For the record, the tx1000 is not really a table pc. So don’t expect that it would be as easy as using a real tablet pc. The HP tx1000 series is not dependent with the use of a stylus. You may even use your own fingertips to click objects on the screen. So you don’t have to worry losing your stylus.
But the disadvantage of an stylus-independent touch screen is that you need to press harder for your action to be recognized by the notebook pc. So writing in it is a bit harder that an stylus dependent touch screen. Well, you would be used to it in a matter of time.
HP Pavillion tx1000z series
One of the best ultra-portable notebooks created by Hewlett Packard is the HP Pavillion tx1000z. It is lightweight and can be carried anywhere you want, in work or for any destinations where you would want to watch DVD movies from your notebook PC. With its integrated touch screen (optional) and its design where the LCD can be rotated of upto 180-degrees, one highligth of the tx1000 is it can be converted into a tablet PC in an instant.
Besides its cool design, it is built with powerful specifications. Designed primarily for Windows Vista, the tx1000z is powered with AMD Turion 64 x2 dual-core processors. It has a built-in 1GB DDR that can be expanded of upto 2GB DDR. Save more entertainment or work files in its hard disk of upto 200GB storage space.
This notebook also includes fingerprint sensor for better security. And for better communication, it has a built-in webcam and mic plus an Altec Lansing speakers. Be connected with its 802.11b/g wireless LAN or using its bluetooth, LAN card, or modem.
I would say that this is the best one I’ve browsed so far, considering the over all features (design and specifications). Of course there are lot more powerful laptops with better specifications.
Toshiba Satellite R25-S3503
Tablet PC’s are still trying to push their way into the marketplace, and Toshiba is one of those Tablet makers that is still trying hard. Their new Satellite R25-S3503 was recently reviewed by Laptop Magazine.
Toshiba’s Satellite R25-S3503 is a feature-rich Tablet PC that will appeal to students or businesspeople who want a keyboard and the option to jot down digital notes on a big screen. This versatile notebook packs in features that any buyer would appreciate: a dual-core processor, a spacious hard drive, and a DVD burner. However, a few design issues and a short battery life keep this convertible from being a top pick.
In the end, the relatively inexpensive tablet only received a three out of five due to battery life performance, as well as an over sensitive tablet latch. Check out Digital Advisor for more laptop and tablet reviews.
HP Compaq tc4400 Tablet PC Review
HP has released a new tablet PC of their own, the tc4400, and while it does not do as well as the Toshiba Portégé M400, that was reviewed a few days ago, it still has some good points to it.
Laptop Magazine put it through its paces and had this to say:
HP’s newest convertible, the Compaq tc4400, is out to prove that the age of the sluggish hybrid is over. Notebook functionality and performance now blend well with tablet PC functionality, so traveling power users can have the speed of a top-notch mainstream notebook and get tablet PC pen-style computing in one portable system.
The 12.1-inch display sits on a very sturdy swivel pin. We found the screen to be flatter and less vibrant than the display on the Toshiba M400 convertible we tested last month, as well as some of the slates we have seen from Electrovaya and Motion.
In the end they gave the tc4400 a three and a half out of five. They loved its speed, keyboard, and stylus performance, but found the LCD lacking, and the unit a bit too pricey.
Toshiba Portégé M400 Review
Laptop Magazine reviewed the Toshiba Portégé M400, a tablet PC with an optical drive. I am not a fan of tablets, but I think as technology gets better and better they will come into their own more and more.
While the Lenovo X41 ThinkPad tablet remains the best convertible available in the sub–four-pound class, the Toshiba Portégé M400 is as good a hybrid as you’ll find with a built-in optical drive. Toshiba delivers a strong laptop that will sometimes be used in tablet mode, but we expected a little more out of the company in terms of tablet ergonomics.
At 4.5 pounds, the M400 is very travel friendly. It’s 1.5-inches thick, but it feels solid.
The M400 earns itself a four out of five thanks to its excellent speed and strong stylus performance, but if you want something thin and light, you will have to look elsewhere as the M400 is a little thick.
Electrovaya Scribbler SC 3100 Review
Laptop Magazine has reviewed a tablet PC from Electrovaya, the Scribbler SC 3100.
The SC 3100’s upgraded 1.6-GHz Centrino CPU is very snappy when working with the 768MB of system RAM. Intel’s accelerated graphics push windows around the screen without lag or shadowing. The 5,200-rpm 60GB hard drive keeps up with the rest of the hardware by loading even weighty graphics programs quickly. Like most tablets, the SC 3100 couldn’t run our MobileMark 2005 benchmark, but in terms of real-world performance this slate proves that the bad old days of sluggish tablet performance are long gone.
As the UMPC tries to position itself as a tablet replacement, I am still unsure about the long term success of either platform. I do find though that the larger screen of the tablet PC would be much nicer for a wide array of uses. Laptop Magazine seems to agree with me, and gives the SC 3100 a four out of five as well as an Editor’s Choice rating.
Acer C200 Series Tablet PC Review
I love seeing technology from other perspectives, and how people have adopted technology to suit their needs, and that is never more true than when you have a physical limitation that you have to work around, as David N. Wallace does, being a C4 Quadriplegic. David is a creative writer and IT professional, who combines his talents to utilize technology as part of his “work arounds”. He recently reviewed the Acer C200 Series Tablet PC on TabletPCReviewSpot.com.
Now, none of [the specs] really concerns me directly and in no way was I remotely interested in reviewing the Acer for what it has under the hood. The sole reason I was so wanting to get hold of one of these was the form factor and the way everything was laid out. Particularly the fact that a) the keyboard was right at the front most edge of the unit and b) somewhat consequently, there was no touch-pad for navigation.
In short, for me, operating a computer as I do with a disability layout and positioning is everything, well the absolute first priority overriding all other considerations anyway. If I can’t reach it with my mouthstick, leave it in the box! So the Acer really grabbed my attention.
In the end he says that if he had to buy a Windows based machine, he would go out and grab this Acer C200 Tablet, but right now, he’d rather stick with OS X.
Lenovo ThinkPad X41 Review
You are all going to start thinking I love Lenovo with all the posts about it lately, but that is honestly not really the case. I just have been running into many articles about the company as they release new models and update the old ThinkPad line with new processors and whatnot, also like Pocket-lint, they are just getting around to being able to review the X41 tablet.
Getting a rating of eight out of ten, the X41 seems like a pretty solid bet, if you are looking for a tablet PC, but they do say that the price is a bit high. They put the battery life in their “good” column, but I think it could be a little bit better, atleast with the stock battery that it comes with, as three hours is reasonable, but not great.
Lenovo is quickly switching their machines over to the new Intel Core Solo and Duo processors to be part of the “in” crowd, but as the reviewer remarks, sticking with the Pentium M actually has not been a bad thing for the ThinkPad line:
While it seems the world is switching over to Intel’s Core Duo chip, Lenovo’s current chip of choice is the ultra-low voltage Pentium M, in this instance the 758, which is backed by 512MB of DDR2 memory. You won’t find this the fastest machine on the market but it’s quick enough to handle office tasks with ease. The pay off comes in how quiet and cool the unit runs in use, so you’ll be able to carry it around without it getting too warm to the touch.
I totally agree with that, as my ThinkPad T43 has done very well for not getting too hot to handle.
Fujitsu LifeBook P1510D Review
MobileTechReview has a review on the LifeBook P1510D from Fujitsu.
When do you pay more to get less for your money? Notebook computers. Subnotebooks and ultralights are hot commodities for those always on the go and the Fujitsu P1510D makes most subnotebooks look like mammoths. The P1510D and the Toshiba Libretto are the smallest, lightest notebooks marketed in the US. Though the Libretto is just a bit smaller, the Fujitsu’s touch screen and more usable display and keyboard make it one of the coolest and most usable pieces of technology we’ve seen. The price tag is modest for a device that’s a feat of engineering miniaturization: it sells for approximately $1,500.
In the end the tablet PC makes away with a rating of four out of five, the last point lost due to the lack of an optical drive no doubt.
Panasonic CF-18 Toughbook Review
Pocket-lint reviews the Panasonic CF-18 Toughbook, a tablet that can handle being dropped in mud.
The armoured-body measures 271mm wide, by 216mm long by 49mm deep and weighs in at 2.1kg. To keep the weight down, the outer shell is constructed from a magnesium alloy, 20 times harder that standard ABS plastic.
All the standard ports are sealed with rubber-bung style plugs to prevent the dust and moisture from the outside, getting inside. The larger doors, that cover the 6.5hour battery, PCMCIA and SD slots and removable hard drive have a locking mechanisms that would sub-mariners envious and extra work has gone into the construction of the high stress areas of the tablets screen hinge and main release catch, both looking like they’ve been designed with roadies in mind.
In the end they gave the CF-18 a reasonable seven out of ten. If you need a specialized machine such as this, you might not have a choice, but be warned that the price is high, it lacks an optical drive, has a compressed keyboard configuration, and has some unresponsive tablet function buttons.
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