Product Description
For those whose active lives demand a device for note capture,
entertainment, communication and robust computing that's easy to carry
everywhere, the HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC delivers. The tx2
combines ultra-powerful computing with Tablet PC capabilities and
entertainment features in an attractive design light enough to go
anywhere. With multi-touch support within HP MediaSmart, it is the
first notebook PC for consumers that enables the use of two fingers to
navigate HP's entertainment applications. With AMD Turion X2 dual core
mobile technology and the same viewable screen content as a 15.4"
system, the tx2-1020us provides all the power and performance of a
mainstream notebook PC without the additional weight. 12.1 diagonal
WXGA (1280 x 800) BrightView Widescreen Touch-screen display, Panel
rotates 180 degrees and folds flat ATI Radeon HD 3200 with up to 1982MB
Shared Graphics Memory Built-in Webcam and Microphone LightScribe Super
Multi 8 x DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Bluetooth Fingerprint reader 5-in-1
Bridge Media Adapter - MMC, SD, MS, MS Pro, xD ExpressCard 34 Slot
Connections - 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone out (SPDIF Digital Audio);
Microphone-in, VGA, , RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions
- 12.05 (L) x 8.82 (W) x 1.52 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 4.65 Pounds
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #60 in Personal Computers
- Brand: Hewlett-Packard
- Model: TX2-1020US
- Dimensions: 1.23" h x
12.50" w x
8.82" l,
6.00 pounds
- CPU: AMD Turion 64 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4000MB DDR2 SDRAM
- Hard Disk: 320GB
- Processors: 2
- Display size: 12.1
Features
- 12.1" Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen
Integrated Touch-screen, Convertible Display (1280 x 800). Panel
rotates 180 degrees and folds flat. Rechargeable Digitizer for
handwriting capture included
- ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics with 64 Display Cache Memory AMD M780G
with 64MB GDDR2 (sideport memory) with up to 1982MB total graphics
memory
- LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
- 320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), 4096MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm); Max supported =4096MB
- Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN & Bluetooth
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
More than just a Tablet PC, the HP TouchSmart tx2-1020us laptop is the
world's first multi-touch consumer laptop, enabling the use of two
fingers to navigate HP's entertainment MediaSmart applications. You can
also surf the Web and use applications intuitively by touching the
screen with a finger. The tx2 is also a true Tablet PC, allowing you to
fold the display flat for writing and drawing with the included pen.
Twist the display up to 180 degrees to share content and watch films--or fold it flat for writing (see larger version). |
The
tx2 Reaction Imprint reveals an energized pattern inspired by the
circular elements found in audio equipment (see larger version). |
For multimedia mavens on the go, the tx2 tablet PC is light enough to
take anywhere and is a great resource for showing presentations thanks
to its 180-degree swiveling 12.1-inch touchscreen display. Weighing
just 4.33 pounds, the tx2-1020us delivers the same screen resolution
and performance as a 15.4-inch notebook. Dual headphone jacks enable
you to share films and music without disturbing others, and the
included HP Mini Remote Control can be stored in the ExpressCard slot.
This stylish laptop features a high-gloss HP Imprint finish, which is
more durable than traditional painted surfaces. The tx2 Reaction
Imprint reveals an energized pattern inspired by the circular elements
found in audio equipment. Protect your system and online
accounts with your unique fingerprint for advanced security and peace
of mind. The integrated 1.3-megapixel WebCam (and integrated
microphone) provides easy video conferencing via VoIP and video IM
chats.
Optimized for mobile performance, it's powered by the 2.2
GHz AMD Turion X2 ZM-82 dual-core processor, which offers 64-bit
computing capability and higher throughput for simultaneous computing
tasks. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed
RAM (8 GB maximum), quad-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g/n),
multi-format/dual-layer LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns
CDs), ExpressCard slot, ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics with up to 1470 MB
of shared video RAM, SRS Premium Sound audio, and Gigabit Ethernet. It
comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Service
Pack 1).
Mobility You Can Touch
With
multi-touch support within HP MediaSmart, the HP TouchSmart tx2 is the
first notebook PC for consumers that enables the use of two fingers to
navigate HP's entertainment applications. HP has developed a specific
set of gestures to help you get the most from the TouchSmart tx2.
- Single, Double Tap: Select objects by touching them once (single tap), or double tap to open objects/programs.
- Flick:
Scroll or pan within an application either horizontally or vertically.
For example, in MediaSmart Photo, flick your finger to the left on the
display and the inertia from your flick will move the photos leftward,
just as if you pushed a piece of paper to the left on a table.
- Press and Drag: Touch an object on the display and hold and drag it to the desired destination.
- Arc: Allows you to move tracks to/from playlists without having to make a straight line.
- Pinch:
Touch an object on the display once to select the item then place 2
fingers on opposite corners of the object, then move them closer
together to decrease the object's size or to zoom out. Move fingers
away from one another to enlarge the object or to zoom in.
- Rotate:
Rotate photos by touching the object once to select the item then use 2
fingers on opposite corners of the image and rotate the image either
clockwise or counter-clockwise.
- Launch MediaSmart: Touch the
screen with two fingers together and write the letter m on the display
to launch the MediaSmart Smart Menu.
The Basics
- Processor:
The 2.2 GHz AMD Turion X2 ZM-82 processor offers a dual-core
architecture, which delivers additional computing resources to help
expand your PC’s capabilities by providing higher throughput and
simultaneous computing--increasing your performance by up to 80
percent. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital
rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background
tasks seamlessly thanks to the innovative Direct Connect Architecture.
And it's designed to handle simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with
no degradation in performance. You'll enjoy long battery life thanks to
the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, which delivers
performance on demand and can extend system battery life up to 65
percent. And the AMD Digital Media XPress technology delivers stellar
multimedia performance and playback on digital entertainment such as
games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music. It has a 2 MB L2
cache, and this processor can deliver up to 4400 MT/sec. (An L2, or
secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can
help speed up your system's performance.)
- Hard Drive:
The extra large 320 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) offers a
wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia
collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive also
quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to
Firewire and USB 2.0.
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Spec Check
- 12.1-inch LCD screen
- 2.2 GHz AMD Turion X2 ZM-82 dual-core processor
- 320 GB hard drive
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB maximum)
- Dual-layer DVD±R drive
- Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
- ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics
- Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1)
- Weighs 4.33 pounds
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- Memory:
The 4 GB of installed RAM helps boost the amount of available video RAM
that's shared with this notebook's video card. This notebook has an
amazing 8 GB maximum RAM capacity (4 x 2 GB). To receive the faster
data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions
require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.
- DVD/CD Drive:
This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and
DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can
store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x
DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x
DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds. This
LightScribe DVD±RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text
and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work
together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After
you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your
label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.
- Keyboard & Mouse:
This notebook has a 101-key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button
and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes
two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music and DVD).
- Integrated Fingerprint Reader:
A fingerprint reader offers advanced security by using fingerprints
instead of standard passwords to access online accounts, such as banks
and e-mail. To set up access, each fingerprint is associated with a
password through Verisoft Access Manager. Verisoft Single Sign On (SSO)
stores user names and passwords to an unlimited number of sites and
automatically enters logon credentials. If more than one person uses
the notebook PC, each can use a fingerprint to logon to a computer user
account and access preset preferences and files.
The included HP Mini Remote Control can be stored in the ExpressCard slot. |
Write, draw and erase accurately with the included pen. |
Screen, Video & Audio
The 12.1-inch touchscreen-enabled WXGA high-definition LCD can swivel
180 degrees, providing optimal angles for viewing DVD movies and
business presentations, and it folds flat for working in tight travel
spaces such as airplanes or trains. It has a 1280 x 800-pixel
resolution. Video is powered by the ATI Radeon HD 3200 with RS780M
chipset, which features 64 MB of DDR2 sideport memory and up to 1470 MB
total graphics memory (as allocated by the operating system). The AMD
780 Chipset series lets you connect to a wide range of the latest HD
panels by supporting numerous display technologies. Take advantage of
ATI SurroundView to support up to four monitors. It also offers support
for Microsoft DirectX 10, providing compatibility with today's most
advanced and graphic-intensive games and applications. The Altec
Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound, and a pair of stereo earbud
headphones with volume controls is included. You'll be able to
privately share enjoyment of multimedia with a friend via the dual
headphone jacks. One of the headphone jacks is also compatible with
SPDIF digital audio output for home theater surround sound.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with this
notebook's integrated quad-mode Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n
Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and
twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also
backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home
routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a
higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office
environments). You also get super-fast wired connectivity, with a
Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000).
This notebook includes a
next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot),
which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion
cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and
security features. You get a good offering of connectivity options:
- 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- Analog video out: 1 VGA monitor port
- 1 ExpressCard 34
- 2 headphone jacks (1 with S/PDIF digital audio compatibility) and 1 microphone jack
- 1 notebook expansion port 3 (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)
- 1 consumer IR (infrared) for remote control
- 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)
- Gigabit Ethernet port for 10/100/1000 networking
- Integrated 56K modem (V.90)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (32-bit) is the operating
system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of
the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an
all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and
accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media
Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to
access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that
include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow
display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer
is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in
your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more
securely connect via Wi-Fi.
Every edition of Windows Vista
provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you
whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless
network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include
new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before
you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista
editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and
monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging,
and other activities.
Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher
Edition (60-day trial), Muvee Autoproducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite, PC
Recovery, HP PhotoSmart Essentials, and Symantec Norton Internet
Security 2008 (with 60 days of Live Update).
Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measure 8.82 x 12.05 x 1.52 inches and weigh 4.53 pounds.
Power
This notebook is powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery,
which offers between 2 and 3 hours of battery life (dependent upon
computing conditions).
What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion TX2-1020US tablet PC,
rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control,
earphones, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited
warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well
as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also
covered for 30 days from date of purchase.
Customer Reviews
Works well for me
I'm pleased with it.
I'm a heavy Mac user; I purchased this to keep different parts of
work separate from one another, and to make it easier to work with
clients and students. I needed something small so I could carry it and
a 17" MacBook Pro.
RUNDOWN:
Bulk: It's thick for its size. BUT, most of the outlying thickness is due to the touchscreen. Tradeoff.
It doesn't have Firewire or HDMI. Don't know if either is common in SMALL notebooks. Tradeoff.
The processor speed seems fine to me. But I'm not trying to play first-person shooters or run Maya or Mathematica on the thing.
The keyboard is a real pleasure compared to a lot out there. I
wanted small, but mini-notebooks are too tiny for my paws. The trackpad
works nicely. The buttons seem a little misplaced, but I may just be
used to the over-sized one on the MacBook. YMMV. The fact that you can
manually lock out the trackpad is nice.
Sound volume gets loud enough, thank you. The DVD drive is
removable to cut weight. Sometimes DVD playback doesn't synchronize
video and sound, so you feel like you're watching a 70's Kung Fu movie.
(Waaatchah!)
Another reviewer complained about the battery jutting out from the
back. I find it useful, and I think it was done on purpose, because it
makes it easy to hold the computer when you're using it as a tablet.
Otherwise the screen would have to be small for the lid, or your thumb
would be on the screen at all times.
The screen image is very pretty. Sharp, bright. Good contrast. The
built-in software controls are easily accessed via a button on the lid,
so you don't have to go bird-dogging through Vista to chase it down.
The touchscreen is unresponsive on battery power if you're not using it
frequently. Also on startup. It is multi-touch, for what it's worth. It
took some getting used to. But if you don't have sausages for fingers,
you'll be fine. In fact, I enjoy it so much, I find myself jabbing in
vain at the MacBook's screen.
The fingerprint reader is annoyingly on the face of the lid (next
to the screen) instead of on the body in front of the keyboard as on
most laptops with these things. So you have to use your thumb. Since
mine's the size of a Norway rat, it's a little tough to hit the sweet
spot. But then, tradeoff. It has to be there to be accessed while in
tablet mode.
It can get cookin'. I use the Targus HeatDefense pad to perfect satisfaction.
Use OneNote instead of HP's drawing software if you ever want to get a usable file out of it.
The neck seems durable enough when you're doing the Exorcist thing with it.
I haven't been a WIntel user much since Windows 3.11, but I found
the Vista 64-bit Home Premium to be perfectly adequate and was glad to
have it instead of the 32-bit version. Not that I know the difference.
Goodies! Aside from the usual Mac-user whining about interface design,
poor organization, and the use of so many detailed icons it goes from
wayfinding to hieroglyphics, it's navigable enough. (Simplify! Use
color to organize, not to merely decorate!)
The big downside: battery life is miserably short. I suppose more
juice is going to the monitor than usual, but the 17" MacBook Pro's
battery is nearly 2 years old and it still outlasts this thing at least
by half. I hear there are better batteries out there, but that's the
kind of consolation prize you get when you buy a $1000 laser printer
and the salesmen tells you they went to the effort to supply you with a
tiny toner cartridge, instead of just producing more of the most common
one and charging you what it's worth. It's also environmentally
irresponsible.
Pleased with my purchase
I am generally pleased with this purchase.
Cons:
The only con I have come across has already been mentioned: the
huge amount of bloatware hp puts on the machine: it does impinge upon
machine performance.
Middle of the Road things:
1.) The screen would be the biggest thing. It is a little grainy
and reflective, but I am told that is normal with tablet pc's. It does
not bother me but it is noticeable.
2.) Second is the fan constantly running. It's also not so bad, but
noticeable. HOWEVER it should be mentioned that the heat control on the
tx2-1020us is the best that HP has been able to achieve with their
turion based tablet pc's. The other models were recorded as running
extremely hot. This one is normal, as far as notebooks go.
3.) Thirdly, the function keys ARE pretty small, but I have small fingers.
4.) Finally is the battery life. It is not bad, but not great. With
the 6 cell battery I can eke out about 3 1/2 hours of battery life from
the machine with the screen at full dimness and simply doing word
processing. (The 8 cell battery could probably get you somewhere
between 5-6 hours.) Part of the reason for this battery life I
attribute to HP not developing some good power management software for
their machines.
Before I mention the pluses I should mention that I did not
purchase this unit for using the touchscreen. I purchased it for its
use as a tablet pc. I also find the touchscreen features to be
difficult, but for me that is not an issue simply because I don't plan
to use it. When Windows 7 comes along ... who knows?
Pros:
1.) As a tablet this machine works very nicely indeed. I used it
with Microsoft OneNote and the pen works very well indeed. I really
like the screen controls on the "frame" of the screen itself when in
tablet mode. Very convenient.
2.) The overall look of the machine I find very pleasing
aesthetically - but I have liked the tx tablet series overall "look"
for some time now.
3.) The notebook itself is made of strong material, and the
keyboard is a delight to type on. I use an external wireless mouse, but
I like the trackpad as well. It functions nicely and normally, as one
would expect. It is a little heavier than most tablet pc's comparison
wise, but for me it is not bad at all. (My previous machine was a 15.4"
screen laptop weighing a little over 8 pounds.)
4.) The cpu and 4gb of RAM have been sufficient to handle any tasks I have thrown at it thus far and in good time.
5.) The wireless card works very nicely - and I appreciate the a/b/g/n compatibility. Bluetooth works fine as well.
6.) The speakers of the machine are the best I have had on a laptop
- and while I know laptop speakers are never amazing things (unless you
pay through the nose for premium stuff), still, these speakers are very
decent in my opinion.
7.) The expandability of the machine to 8gb of RAM is also nice for future upgradeability.
8.) One thing I have especially appreciated, however, and which is
something that should be mentioned, is the compatibility of the version
of Vista Home Premium 64 bit with 32 bit applications. I am a sys admin
of a small office and one member recently purchased another hp laptop
with the Vista Home Premium system OS on it. I ran across some programs
that would not install on it. However, when I tried to do these same
programs on the tablet pc they installed without a hitch. I believe HP
did something to the OS to make it more compatible with 32 bit
software, possibly because some of the tablet based pc software they
include with the machine is 32 bit based. The end result, however, is
the advantage of 64 bit processing without the difficulty of 32 bit
programs resisting install.
Conclusion:
I would recommend this as a tablet pc to anyone who does not mind
the average to slightly above average battery life of the machine.
Ultimately that to my mind is the only thing that would be a serious
hindrance in purchasing this machine.
Overall I like this machine and would purchase it again.
Postscript notes:
Finally, a few things that were delightful surprises from amazon.
In purchasing this machine the cpu was listed as an Turion ZM-80. When
my machine arrived in the mail it was actually a Turion ZM-82. A nice
unexpected bonus of a little more speed than I thought I was paying
for. Also, I chose the Super Saver option from amazon. It said it would
be shipped in over two weeks. It shipped out the next business day (a
Friday) and arrived at my door the next business day after that (a
Monday). So I basically got free 2 day shipping!
Good machine, poor durability
I was very excited about my purchase. The machine specifications
are really very good for the price. When I got it, I was satisfyed: the
computer is beautiful, stylish, fast, etc. The display appearance is
OK, the touch screen works perfectly, more than I expected, and the pen
is amazing (even if you are 2-3cm from the screen, it gets your
position, so you know exactly where you are going to click when you
touch the screen. Very good for drawing non-professionally). The
keybord is good, with a good size. The screen frame is thicker than
other computers, so I think that, although it's a 12''laptop, it has
the size of a 13'', which reflects in a normal-sized keyboard.
Now, the cons: in the third day of use, the screen started to show
a very unpleasant malfunction. When the computer gets hot and you
rotate the screen, it starts to blink, turning on and off. You have to
find a position that works, but it's generally an uncomfortable
position. Besides, the computer is not finding the fingerprint reader
anymore. I am in contact with HP to find out what to do. Detail: I
purchased the computer in US, but I am not there anymore, and HP
haven't released the TX2 series in my country. I don't know if I will
get warranty assitance.
Another thing: I intended to use the SPDIF connection, but HP
doesn't show, anywhere at all, that the SPDIF connection is optical
(not coaxial), which doesn't work for me. They don't have this
information ANYWHERE (manuals, website, forums, etc). I had to find out
by testing.
For what I read about the computer before purchasing it, it shows a
lot of deffects. People complain about screen and keyboard malfunction
mostly. So, my advice is: it is a good and stylish machine, but be
prepared to use the warranty, because it has a lot of malfunction
problems.
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