New HP Touch Screen Laptop
The HP TX2000 is unique in entertainment touch screen laptops in that it is the only touch screen laptop to have a digitizer display. It's distinction from the previous TX1000 model is a handful of system updates and improved functionality in full tablet mode.
This laptop looks a lot like the past model but the body of the laptop is a little more consistent with the color and added arrows to show the swivel direction of the screen. Outside of those minor changes, the look remains sleek and attractive.
There are a handful of design ingenuities that users could appreciate off the bat. One of them being the placement of speakers on the hinge which makes media viewing in tablet mode ideal since it points at the user unlike standard laptops that point away.
Despite being a touch screen laptop, it will still work in standard laptop mode most of the time. For this reason the keyboard will still be used heavily and users can look forward to the same smooth tactile feedback keyboard. The only problem is the noise of the keys which will wear down with some use.
On the networking front this laptop comes with a network interface card that supports a, g, and b WIFI standards. There is also built in Bluetooth connectivity and a 5-in-1 card reader. For universal device connections the laptop has three USB 2.0 ports as well as S-video.
With a 12.1 inch widescreen, the laptop offers a native 1280x800 resolution which isn't exceptional but very comparable for a screen of its miniature size. The clarity is acceptable but off angled viewing is poor. One improvement HP has made over the last model is the brightness of the screen which is a nice welcome. The glossy screen is also very reflective making the laptop almost useless outdoors.
A 4.26 pound laptop sounds light but for a 12.1 inch, it really is on the heavier side. Most of the extra weight comes from the added tablet mode functionality. For an entertainment focused machine its speed is average and graphics is below average.
The fan is built under the base of the laptop which is a great noise reduction design during normal use. Once in tablet mode, however, heat becomes an issue. Especially when used on a lap the fan blows hot air directly onto the user's leg.
The dual node display and sufficiently enduring battery life make this laptop a deal considering the price to feature ratio. The biggest thing to look out for is the recognition software of the on screen digitizer being off accuracy. Kind of defeats the features of being a touch screen laptop.