Fellow Tablet PC MVP Linda Epstein has posted a review of the HP tx1000 Entertainment Tablet PC on Tablet PC2.com. In case you don’t recall, this Tablet PC is powered by the AMD Turion 64 x2 Dual-Core chip. Her review confirms my suspcisions from my limited experience with it at CES. It is an intriguing [...]
PCWorld takes a look at HP’s newest touchscreen Tablet PC, the tx1000. The new HP Tablet PC doesn’t score that highly in their tests taking knocks for screen glare and poor battery life. They also make an interesting comment that the device does not ship with a stylus. I haven’t heard that before in the wake [...]
When Linda Epstein makes a statment (emphasis mine) like this: The HP tx100z is the first Tablet PC HP has designed for the consumer rather than the road warrior. With an AMD Turion 64 bit Dual-core processor, 2 gigs of memory and running Windows Vista™ Home Premium the HP ttx100 is the fastest Tablet Computer I [...]
We find this review of the HP TC4400, the Lenovo ThinkPad x60, and Toshiba Portege M400 Tablet PC’s from CRN (Computer Reseller News). While you may or may not agree with the findings, this article covers three of the newest and most popular Tablet PCs available today. “…All three convertible tablet computers impressed Test Center [...]
A loyal GottaBeMobile.com reader, Lars Goldenbogen from Munich, Germany, has shared this comparative review of several popular Core Duo tablet PC’s as published by CT Magazine of Germany. It is published in German and will be a great resource for our large and growing German readership. Included in the review are the Asus R1F, the Fujitsu T4215, HP tc4400, Lenovo X60, and [...]
When I was at my son’s Boy Scout meeting last night, I was talking with an upcoming Eagle scout about his 2007 college plans. He is attending Grove City College in Fall 2007 and is really, really excited about going, not to mention a very bright young man. Anyway, he knows my Tablet PC interests [...]
Star TechCentral has a great article on the process HP went through in designing the HP TX1000 Tablet PC and the new TouchSmart PC. Touch and aesthics played a huge role based on their survey and usage research. I take some issue with the statement below as ‘the industry’s first notebook with a “twist and [...]
BusinessWeek’s Stephen Wildstrom is high on Tablet PCs after seeing how Vista has greatly improved the Tablet PC experience. In addition to covering some of the improvements, Wildstrom also covers the newest tablet pcs – the Toshiba R400, the HP TX1000, and Lenovo’s X60. It is good to see the mainstream columnists start to get the [...]
The folks over at NotebookReview.com have gotten their hands on an HP TX1000 to review, and done their usual nice job of covering the machine. I really believe that this machine will be a success at retail when it arrives there, which I hope sincerely is very soon. The machine is scheduled to be available to [...]
While we are still trying to get our hands on a TC4400 to review ( hint, hint HP ), CNET has just published their review of the business class Tablet PC. They give it a 6.8 out of 10 based on weight, base configuration of RAM, and lack of FireWire and optical drive. They offer [...]
HP’s TX1000 began making a lot of waves when early reports of its existence began circulating the internet. In this InkShow, we sit down with HP at CES and take a look at the TX1000 and learn how HP plans on positioning this entertainment tablet pc. TX1000 Specs: Windows Vista 12.1″ Touch Tablet PC AMD [...]
This certainly doesn’t look mobile but it sure looks interesting. Engadget is reporting about what they call the first desktop touchscreen PC, the HPIQ770 Crossfire. According to the article it is targeted for a big splash at CES and the entertainment market. With what looks like a UI designed for touch it looks to come [...]
Well, the Tablet PC giveaways just keep coming. This time, PalmAddict is giving away an HP TC1100 and it is a breeze to enter. I just found out about it 5 minutes ago and I’ve already entered! Better hurry up – this contest ends in a day or so. Simple to win all I need [...]
Ah, the dream dies hard. Users have begged, pleaded, moaned, groaned, blogged, podcast, and goodness knows what else with HP to extend the life of the vaunted TC1100 Tablet PC. Now there is a petition on-line (Check it or sign up here on The Petition Site.com.) It has been said many times by many, HP really goofed [...]
GottaBeMobile.com forum member RecumboJumo posted a great link from TrustedReviews.com in the HP forum about some new Tablet PC concepts HP is touting. Not only are there some great Tablet PC mock-ups, but they also display wrist worn hubs, household appliances, roll-up displays, and more. Great find, RecumboJumbo. Picture courtesy of TrustedReviews.com Now, if HP [...]
I’m not sure if this is a first or not, but it may very well be and if it is not, it certainly is news to me. PCWorld’s latest list of Top Ultra-Portables actually includes a Tablet PC. That’s right. HP’s tc4400 convertible Tablet PC not only cracked the list but debuted at number two [...]
I came across this article on WashingtonPost.com about Bell South. The article has nothing at all to do with Tablet PCs, but the picture did. Apparently, Todd Smith is demonstrating some functionality at Bell South’s Home of the Future while using an HP TC1100. Have you ever noticed that when folks want to demonstrate stuff like Home [...]
In approximately August of 2002, I began a journey that would take me places I never dreamed. I came across some information about a new computing device called a “Tablet PC”, and the idea really appealed to me. I started looking around for more information, and eventually ended up in a web forum called, TabletPCBuzz.com. [...]
For those considering a Dual Core Tablet PC, HP’s TC4400 should be on your short list. Fortunately, Stephane Torres, a fellow Tablet PC MVP, has just published a thorough review of the TC4400, with plenty of close up pictures and details. I tried the TC4200 for about a week last year and was fairly impressed [...]
Laptop Magazine takes a look at HP’s Core Duo TC4400 Tablet PC. You can’t get the review on line in the July issue but you can pick it up on newstands. Some quick highlights from the review: Pros Superb speed excellecnt keyboard strong stylus performance Cons lackluster lcd pricey no internal optical drive and the [...]
Ah, to be a young Tablet PC in Paris! Well, maybe the quote does not quite fit, but this blog post from Tabletology is a good read anyway.Olga Kits of Tabletology shares about journeying to Paris with her TC1100 tablet: “In general, Paris is la cite de wifi gratuit – there are always a few [...]
As I cruise the internet, I like to highlight blogs I follow that have great potential (at least IMHO). I came across this blog today, Scarlet Umbrella, authored by Susy Doyle. Susy is blogging her Tablet PC experience. What I especially like about Susy’s experience thus far, is that she is making really great use [...]
In this video review, what we are now officially calling ““ Hardware InkShows ““, I take a look at the TC1100 Tablet PC. Since its intoduction in November 2002, the TC1x00 has maintained an almost cult-like following due to its design and flexability. The TC1100 has also been a favorite in Hollywood, being featured alot on [...]
Lora passed along this link about HP’s technology grant program. They awarded a total of 170 academic institutions: 5 Tablet PCs, 5 projectors, 5 all-in-one printers, software, and cash. Total value: $35,000 per team. For example, instructors at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Chandler, Ariz., will integrate HP Tablet PCs into a redesign of engineering and [...]
Craig Pringle, a fellow Tablet PC MVP from New Zealand, has published the first review on the Core Duo TC4400, which was officially announced by HP this week. Check it out
Warner Crocker took a longer look at the TC4400 specs and noticed some great specs on the battery. Hmm… I could live with 16 hours of battery life. Bump each of those hours down by a 1 to 2 hours and I think you probably have a more realistic battery expectations. Battery Life Primary Battery Up to [...]
I was just over at Small Laptops and Notebooks checking out some comments they made about the X41 tablet pc video and noticed their posting of HP’s TC4400 press kit, their refresh of the TC4200 Tablet PC. As I talked about earlier, the major improvements to the TC4400 is the addition of CoreDuo processors, fingerprint reader, [...]
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