HP intros Pavilion tx2000 tablet, revamps monolithic HDX

by Darren Murph, posted Jan 3rd 2008 at 2:11AM

Survived the barrage of new HP desktops? We certainly hope so, as now the firm is hitting us up with a bit of news on the laptop front. Up to bat first is the 12.1-inch tx2000 convertible tablet (pictured), which presumably takes over for the tx1000 and comes bundled with the outfit's QuickPlay software, a webcam and an integrated microphone (beyond that, it's wait-and-see). As for the oh-so-intimidating Pavilion HDX, it will soon be available with a 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS graphics set, an optional Core 2 Extreme processor, Blu-ray / HD DVD support and a 20.1-inch WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) XHD Ultra Brightview display. Additionally, the workhorse will boast four Altec Lansing speakers and a built-in "subwoofer," an eSATA port, hybrid analog / digital TV tuner, room for two HDDs and a media remote to boot. As for pricing and availability, expect the tx2000 to start shipping as CES commences for $1,299 and up, while the newly pimped HDX will ship later this month and start at $1,999.

Update: Check out an incredibly boring demo video of the tx2000 after the break.

Filed under: HDTV, Laptops, Media PCs, Tablet PCs

Tags: Blu-ray, brightview, CES, CES 2008, Ces2008, geforce, GeForce 8800M GTS, Geforce8800mGts, HD DVD, HdDvd, HDX, HDX Dragon, HdxDragon, hp, pavilion, tx2000

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Chris @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:23AM

I'm sure feeling a little HP crazy today. What happened to Dell and Gateway, guess we'll have to wait till CES to see something new.

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Denver_80203 @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:33AM

Well, Gateway doesn't exist anymore so don't hold your breath too long there

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silverblackvoid @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:52AM

Gateway does exist. its a subsidiary of Acer now.

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Mobius_1 @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:00AM

HP is on fire!

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Naveed @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:11AM

all this HP news over the past few days is great but i hope HP hasnt forgotten about the 2510p(12.1" business class notebook with track point). Im hoping a revamped version of that laptop will come with all these new laptops.

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johnnychipface @ Jan 3rd 2008 9:38AM

All of this hp news isn't great, in fact it's kind of annoying to be honest. I'm happy to read it I just don't like it taking up 8 pages (that's a hyperbole btw). I would have been super happy if all of the articles were compiled and accessed through one link (which moved up the ladder each time a new item was added).

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Naveed @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:26PM

no reason to reply to me, I wasnt exactly commenting on the organization of engadgets stories one way or another

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Deputy Doffoos @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:28AM

All this news and NO SPECS for the tablet?¿?¿?¿?¿?

THIS IS USELESS!!!!!

This is Sparta!!!!!

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gfunk @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:17AM

Hopefully the QuickPlay on this one DOES work (unlike the tx1000 with Vista). The 1000 was an excelent entertainment laptop, and with the updates this is magic.

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Alexkass @ Jan 3rd 2008 5:11AM

Here the official specs:

• Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate
• AMD Turion ™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology Processors
• 12.1" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Touch-screen Display
(1280 x 800). Panel rotates 180° and folds flat. Built-in digitizer
for handwriting with battery-less rechargeable eraser pen (dockable).
• NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 graphics with up to 559MB shared video memory
• Up to 4096MB 667MHz DDR2 system memory
• Up to 250MB (5400 RPM) hard disk drives
• SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support (LightScribe optional)
• Up to Wirless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n & Bluetooth

at last! Wacom Digitizer!