HP TouchSmart TX2-1340EA netbook with swivel touchscreen

The Product

Hewlett Packard has delivered a stylish and powerful, yet easy to use HP TouchSmart tx2-1340EA convertible notebook.  hp-touchsmart-tx2-2

The new HP 12.1 Touch screen laptop powered by AMDs 2.3 GHz Turion X2 Dual Core Mobile Processor has an array of the most advanced technological features and is an impressive product.  The processor comes with  many advanced system enhancements like Integrated HyperTransport, Digital Media XPress and PowerNow! Battery technology. With 4GB DDR2 RAM upgradable to 8GB, its as future proof a small laptop you can get.

Specifications

  • Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.6 cm x 22.4 cm x 3.9 cm
  • Weight 2 kg
  • Processor AMD Turion X2 mobile processor RM-77 / 2.3 GHz (Dual-Core)
  • Display 12.1″ TFT 1280 x 800 (WXGA) – BrightView
  • Cache Memory 1 MB – L2 Cache
  • RAM 4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) – DDR2 SDRAM (2 x 2 GB)
  • Supports up to 8 GB DDR2 memory
  • Hard Drive 320 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
  • 3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA port, 1 RJ45, 1 RJ-11 modem connector, Expansion Port 3, Headphone out, Headphone out w/ SPDIF Digital Audio on 2nd jack, 1 mic-in,
  • HP Pavilion Web cam with Integrated Microphone.VGA low-light
  • Altec Lansing speakers with integrated subwoofer and with Dolby Home Theater
  • 4-cell and 8-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery

Design and Display

The well designed high end touch screen display can be twisted to allow the user to use the digital pen for hand written notes, which are then automatically converted into typed text. Even finger movements are detected by the high-definition LED BrightView display to view program details and open files and folders.  The outer case of the monitor has a striking imprint pattern which is also replicated in the foam-like slip case, an optional accessory.

Features

The HP TouchSmart tx2-1340EA portable computer comes with state-of-the-art applications, tools and operating systems ensuring a fast and easy computing experience.  Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 7 comes loaded with several enhanced performance improvements.  Desktop display personalization, easy and quick access to pictures, songs, websites and documents are standard features that come with a touch of speed and accuracy.

No less impressive are the hardware features – a 320GB hard drive, 4GB memory, integrated Bluetooth wireless networking ,WLAN, Ethernet LAN, 8x LightScribe SuperMulti drive and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 graphics card and integrated web cam with microphone.

An onboard remote control provides you control of the content on the TouchSmart.  This handy accessory fits compactly into the ExpressCard slot when not in use, allowing uninterrupted access to your DVDs and music.  The MediaSmart feature, which is exclusive to HP PCs, netbooks and notebooks, serves as the ultimate mobile entertainment centre.

Graphics and Sound

The latest 3D Sound Blaster Pro card with SRS Premium sound speakers allows maximum sound clarity.  When used in conjunction with the VGA web cam and microphone you can have perfect chat sessions with family and friends.

Battery and Performance

A 4-cell and 8-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery ensures energy efficiency compliance rating the HP TouchSmart tx2-1340EA as Energy Efficiency Compliant.
The HP TouchSmart tx2 comes with high recommendation by users who finds it instantly user friendly.  The touch screen capability, digital pen and the advantage of writing notes straight on to the screen are time and energy saving features that are invaluable.

Improvements

The 12-hour uninterrupted battery life claim does not live up to expectations when doing anything half intensive.  The maximum was 6 hours in this case; maybe with power saving this could stretch to about 8 hours, which is still pretty good given the extra power requirements of the touchscreen.

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