The new model of HP's convertible mobile computer corrects some drawbacks of the tx1000 model, and it is quite interesting device.
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The Pavilion tx2000z, with 12-inch 1280x800 display, can be used as a standard notebook or it can be folded what turns it into a tablet. While the older brother has touch sensitive screen, this new model has the Wacom's digitising technology added. When you add Microsoft Vista handwriting recognition that is the much better combination for natural writing. Now the writing, drawing and sketching is much easier, with fewer mistakes along the way.
The heart of the Pavilion tx2000z is AMD's Turion 64 X2 dual-core processor and I find that a little bit disappointing because Intel has much more to offer in the field of mobile processors. Although 2.4 GHz AMD is fast, no doubt about it, I'd like to see a Core 2 Duo inside. That would result in less heat and more battery life: It is hard to get more than two hours of true mobile work, while Intel's low voltage processors can easily live four to five hours with no special energy-saving plans.
From the "manager on the road" point of view, a security via fingerprint reader is a very welcome option, and three USB 2.0 ports, an ExpressCard slot, an S-Video, a VGA, IR, and 5-in-1 digital media card reader give all freedom you may want. The wireless connectivity is standard as well as equipment for video-conferencing.
For the operating system you may chose Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Business (32 or 64 bits), RAM memory goes up to 4 GB, and chief of the graphic is NVIDIA's GeForce Go 6150. All your data will be stored on a 160GB or 250GB SATA Hard Drive, and if that's not enough for you, you can burn a DVD in its dual-layer DVD burner. All that packed together weight slightly over 2.5 kg which is not the lightest in the world, it definitely is mobile.
Finally, The Pavilion tx2000z is a nice device. With Intel's processor, less heat and weight, it will be near the top on our buy list. ■