Hewlett Packard has a new multi-touch tablet PC.
The Touchsmart tx2 lets users select and drag files with their fingertips. HP's previous Touchsmart machines were desktops created as all-purpose family machines to check e-mail, leave messages, listen to music and view photos.
"Breezing through websites and enjoying photos or video at the tap, whisk or flick of a finger is an entirely new way to enjoy digital content on a notebook PC," said Ted Clark, the manager of HP's notebook group, in a press release.
The tablet also has a standard keyboard and mouse, and a digital pen to take notes directly onto the screen.
Early reviews of the machine are favorable. Gizmodo called it a "multi-touch wonder." LAPTOP magazine reported that while the touch screen isn't as user friendly as the iPhone, the experience is pleasant. And Stuff.tv praised the laptop's swivel display, "which lets you caress your snaps and flick through tunes without having to resort to the keyboard."
The new laptop comes at a time when HP is doing remarkably well, given the economic climate. HP's stock went up 14.5 percent yesterday, The Associated Press reported. The company also announced that fourth-quarter and 2009 results would be better than expected, according to the report.
The tablet is available beginning today starting at $1,149. To see a video demo of what it's capable of, click here or watch the following video:
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This laptop has some great features is definitely a step up from the Dell and has great features. It is definitely worth it if you have the money.
Why does the guy keep grabbing the screen with his left hand every time he touches the screen? Seems like there are some usability issues to be worked out yet...
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i need your information how to order this laptop!
i live in Greece!
I DONT LIKE TOUCH SCREEN. I GOT THE TOUCH SCREEN PHONE AND I DONT LIKE USING IT
LOVE MY NEW HP LABTOP THOUGH.
LOL ITS NOT TOUCH SCREEN BUT IT BETTER THEN THE VIDEO ONE LOL
Geia sou Anastasia!
I have the same problem as I live in Greece and I can not find a way to order it (from Europe). If you find something let me know...
how about yall find a person that can get the computer to work right on the first try!...THE DEMO SUCKED!
Where can I buy this Hp TX2 Touch screen laptop for $1,149, in Adelaide?
Thanks
Incredibly poor demo. Operator obviously inexperienced and had to hold screen everytime he touched it. I'll give them some time to get it right.
Simply, the lappy looks rly nice, NOT for everyday use but for artists and designers, I would only buy this to make onscreen sketches and drawings for my designs.
# Yes the operator in the video knows F~~K all about computers "... it has an ATI Dual Core Processor with 2 gigs of ram and a 250 gigabyte hard drive.. which is pretty good for 1149.."
Well let me tell you I can have a larger HDD, and more ram and still have the same price. So no, its not great value for money.
ATI Dual Core - i think he means it has an ATI GPU ; and an Intel C2D processor.. but he's so novice I cant make it out..
GREAT LAPTOP -- NOOB PRESENTER.
If this laptop gets defect its very difficult to repair.........
so please find the solution to do not to defect
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