Reviews of the HP TouchSmart tx2-1275dx
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CNET Review
The Good: Good price for tablet functionality; multitouch gestures are fun; flashy but not garish design.
The Bad: Poor battery life; mediocre application performance; weighted down with bloatware; a tad heavy for a 12-inch ultraportable.
The Bottom Line: A fair price, an attractive design, and multitouch support may allow tablet shoppers to overlook the HP TouchSmart tx2-1275dx's middling performance and poor battery life.
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: NV175UA#ABA
General
- Recommended Use Home use
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Width 12 in
- Depth 8.8 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 4.6 lbs
- Localization English / United States
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor AMD Turion X2 mobile processor RM-74 / 2.2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 1 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
- Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features LED-backlit
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 3200
- Total Available Graphics Memory 1982 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards SRS Premium Sound
- Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad, Digitizer, Touch-screen
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Remote control - Infrared, 1 x Docking / port replicator
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Features Power-on password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
- Software Muvee Reveal, Microsoft Works, CyberLink DVD Suite, HP Help and Support, HP MediaSmart Suite, HP Recovery Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Total Care Advisor, Microsoft Office OneNote, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5
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