HP Compaq 2710p tablet PC gets FCC approval

Just as we mentioned in May, the HP Compaq 2710p Tablet PC is definitely on its way, having just received FCC approval. The 3.6-pound, 12.1-inch tablet runs on an Intel Core 2 Duo ULV, features Bluetooth, 802.11/a/g/n, and offers an integrated EvDO or HSDPA broadband module, thus making it seriously enticing to anyone looking for an ultralight with some real connectivity options. Check the link for many, many pages of sweet FCC testing documents.

[Via PCJoint]

[jaalin @ Jul 3rd 2007 10:32AM]

i see the eraser, but wheres the touchpad?

[Vinay @ Jul 3rd 2007 10:49AM]

No touchpad, but it has a 'trackpoint' device. With practise, it is easier and more accurate in use than a touchpad. But because it is somewhat difficult to use initially, barely anyone uses it. Most manufacturers started to favour the touchpad over this wonderful device, as a result.

[Nicholas Moline @ Jul 3rd 2007 10:51AM]

Looks to use a trackball not a touchpad.

[Vinay @ Jul 3rd 2007 10:50AM]

Okay, reading that again, you saw the 'eraser'. So you know...



...damn.

[trev @ Jul 3rd 2007 11:33AM]

Who cares about the lack of a touchpad, between using it in tablet mode and with a regular mouse I think you will live.

Anyway! Its great to see so many new tablets this month, I should be able to afford a decent one in a month or two, bring on working from the pub!- muhawhaw! =D

[Yojimbo @ Jul 3rd 2007 12:10PM]

I am still confused as to why HP, after finally building a PC empire and conquering Dell, has decided to use the Compaq name. Anyone who remembers the days prior to their absorption into HP knows what crap they were and how the two computers to always avoid, especially in an enterprise setting were Compaq and Packard Bell. Just stick with HP! Diversifying your brand like that is just poor marketing... especially with a historically BAD brand's name.

[Kenundrum @ Jul 3rd 2007 12:39PM]

They're using Compaq because Compaq made awesome tablets... I'm using a TC1100, which is the bet tablet ever made... it has some faults, but it's a slate hybrid... it's half an inch thick, the size of an 8.5x11 piece of paper and i can use it with no keyboard if i want, or i can add a keyboard and add some weight to it if want... the best part is the keyboard is integrated into the design- there's a special docking port for it and it folds back like normal convertible notebooks do today... i wish they brought this configuration back, but with upgraded internals... alas, no one will- and it's all either pure slates with junky keyboard attachments or convertible notebooks that you have to lug around even if all you need is the screen.

[barlo.mung @ Jul 3rd 2007 12:58PM]

I will have to second that the tc1100 slate hybrid is the best form factor. I wish they would update and release a new version.

[wingman @ Jul 3rd 2007 3:16PM]

I also have a TC1100. Added new 7200 HD and 2 gig, and installed Vista. Awesome! It is the perfect design by far. Bring back the TC1100 with decent graphic and I'll buy!!

[Rob @ Jul 3rd 2007 1:17PM]

Anybody know a release date for this?

[XSportSeeker @ Jul 3rd 2007 2:57PM]

Is that the complete version of the tablet?
Maybe only the pictures, but it looks like some kinda old frying pan or something. :P
Apart from that, it looks really nice. Is that monitor detachable? o_O
Dicreet graphics on this? no?

[Trevor Bommersbach @ Jul 3rd 2007 5:12PM]

When its come to notebooks, Compaq was always the more business orientated line of notebooks in the HP/Compaq family, where HP where more consumer centric. Warranties and support varied greatly between the 2 brands. Compaqs also generally had more to offer as far as enterprise accessories.

One of most important feature I see on this Compaq is the real docking station connector. I f'ing hate when notebook companies companies leave this out. HPs idea of docking stations via their "expansion port" (super easy to break cable that plugs on the side of the notebook and into the docking station) flat out sucks. I've passed on plenty of great HP notebooks because of their crappy "expansion port" idea.

In fact, it looks to me like this notebook has the same docking station port as my Presario 2800T (from year 2002), so I might be able to use my 3 docking stations and power adapters I already invested in. I loved Compaqs docking station / power adapter solutions. They made 1 docking station and power adapters that worked with hundreds of different notebooks / over the span of 5 or so years. Their mobile expansion bay accessories (DVD drives, HDD drives, extended batteries) also worked in their docking stations. They had stand alone battery chargers (just like walkie-talkie charging stands) so you could always have 2 to 4 fresh batteries available. IBM was the only other company that offered similar stuffs but at much higher pricing.

[Scott @ Jul 3rd 2007 7:41PM]

Chalk up another TC1100 user here. It only collects dust now though, as I've graduated college and built a new desktop. For sale :P

[Don't Panic! @ Jul 3rd 2007 9:58PM]

Sounds heavy. 3+ Pounds on your wrist!

[kev @ Jul 4th 2007 10:26AM]

It's not meant to be held like that, cradled if anything.

[Fred @ Jul 14th 2007 4:18PM]

OK...It is mid-July 2007. Hurry up and start selling the thing, will you, HP?