jkOnTheRun video- HP tx2051 Entertainment Notebook
When I first saw the HP tx2000 earlier this year I was impressed with the improvements made over the original tx1000 model. HP has incorporated a dual digitizer that provides an excellent touch experience along with a great inking experience with the pen. The tx2051 covered in this 20 minute video is a powerhouse that is easily the fastest Tablet PC I have used. Take a look and see why I feel this is a good value for those who want a good notebook with occasional inking. In the video I show how good the touch experience is on the tx2000. It is easily as good as the touch I have seen in videos of the Dell XT with the capacitive digitizer. Enjoy the show.
http://www.youtube.com/v/Ui_i4p4WHlA&hl=en
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James I saw one of these in the shops and I found the screen very grainy even with the brightness turned right up- how does it compare to other screens to you.
If you get a chance I would like to see a comparison in size between this and the mini note, as this would give me a better idea just how big the mini notes is. As a tip for the future I’d recommend doing size comparisons to other objects, as I find it very difficult to get a feel for the size of things on video
thanks
Do you use a video monitor to see what you are recording when you do these presentations?
I think I can speak for nearly everyone when I say that we appreciate you and Kevin doing them for us.
Thank you.
Hi, James. What’s the name of that rainy screen saver?
Sorry, wallpaper :)
Very nice video. Obviously you are happy thus far.
Is heat a concern? Have read that it gets fairly warm. Also, does the bump beneath the 8-cell assist in getting a good grip on the device? It looks like it would make a good hand-hold if you position it to sit in your left hand & orient the screen accordingly.
With the prices now as they are on this machine, I simply can’t justify spending more on the Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium. The HP looks like a better bet, especially given the power this little demon has!
Thanks again for taking the time to enlighten us.
Wow! That is one sweet tablet PC! I really would like to see one in person before buying it… but I’m starting to get impatient so maybe I’ll just buy it the day I got some cash to spare. ;)
Great video review, James! It is a shame that the nice graphic on the lid didn’t show through although I watched your video using the high resolution version on YouTube. But, maybe someone can find another photo of the lid somewhere on the intarwebs? :)
scoobie, the screen is OK to me, not the best viewing angles around but I don’t find it bad.
Travis, I use my MacBook Pro as a video monitor when recording these videos.
Nansong, the rainy wallpaper comes with DreamScene. It has no name just a number.
Iron-Hide, it can get a little warm while plugged in but not terribly so. It’s not warm on battery though. Check the video where I show the battery being a hand grip that works nice.
Question for all: which is the better OS for Tablet PC’s – XP Tablet Edition or Vista Home Premium??
Thanks for the response JK!
With regard to the battery being used as a hand grip; have you tried swinging the device around so that you are gripping the battery with your left palm cupping the bulge & the body of the device along your inner forearm (did I explain that properly)?
In the video, you are using the battery as a grip & the body of the device is away from your body.
I’m just trying to get an idea of the most comfortable way of carrying it while doing a presentation, for instance.
Unfortunately, I am in the Caribbean & that particular model has not graced our shores yet. So I am unable to physically play with the device!
It can be held the way you describe too, probably better for longer sessions.