HP intros Pavilion tx2000 tablet, revamps monolithic HDX

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.

[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.

[Denver_80203 @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:33AM]

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

[silverblackvoid @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:52AM]

Gateway does exist. its a subsidiary of Acer now.

[Mobius_1 @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:00AM]

HP is on fire!

[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.

[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).

[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

[Deputy Doffoos @ Jan 3rd 2008 3:28AM]

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


THIS IS USELESS!!!!!


This is Sparta!!!!!

[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.

[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!

[Intrepid @ Jan 3rd 2008 6:56AM]

If the tx came with an Intel Core 2 Duo I'd grab one and take it everywhere, but sadly I find the Turion 64 X2 to be a turn-off.

...Unless someone can prove to me that they are as good as the Intel chips...

[Alimo @ Jan 3rd 2008 8:45AM]

Erm... With regard to the HDX, aside from the new graphics card, every other option listed above is ALREADY available on HDX's and has been for 2 months now!!

[James Grinter @ Jan 3rd 2008 11:42AM]

I had a go on an earlier model one of these recently.

Is the "cheese grater" touchpad design to encourage you to use the touch screen?

[Rainier @ Jan 3rd 2008 12:19PM]

I believe it allows you to use the trackpad even when your fingers are wet or oily. Personally, I like the "dots" design better.

[Brian @ Jan 7th 2008 6:52AM]

When this table Pc will be available on stores

[Brian @ Jan 9th 2008 12:08PM]

When this table Pc will be available on stores

[mutley @ Jan 13th 2008 11:25AM]

i have a tx1000 i hate the heat it produces w turion chip


also touch screen sucks big time

[s w i f t @ Jan 30th 2008 5:50PM]

you'll be seeing alot from Gateway and their FX series...believe me...