HP's exceptionally fresh
EliteBook 2730p tablet was recently reviewed by the notebook mavens over at
GottaBeMobile, and right out of the gate, they delivered the line that tells all: "The HP 2730p EliteBook tablet is more than worthy of your consideration as your next or your first tablet PC." So, what did this thing do right in order to garner such a recommendation? Let's see -- overly satisfactory performance, an excellent design, smile-worthy battery life (4-hours in normal use on a single 6-cell), and perfectly implemented inking / tablet features. Granted, not everything was rosy, as the WXGA (1,280 x 800) screen left a little to be desired and the keyboard layout was similarly scolded. Overall, the unit still performed well enough to make it into their short list, but it sounds like you may want to try one in person before buying blind.
posted Oct 2nd 2008 11:47AM
Verryyyy niceee!! How Muchhh???
Starting at: $ 1,679.00
It's a gorgeous machine...But for the price, I think I'm happy with my tx2500z.
These just don't appeal to me. Guess i am just not an Elite Tablet kinda guy.
The "elite" moniker and the brushed steel look is the #1 thing turning me off this model.
What, like any Chinese product that has the word "Super" somewhere on the packaging?
This is what I wish Apple would do with a MacBook line. A tablet. Not in the sense of the ModBook. which is stupid because then you loose the whole keyboard. but a convertible tablet like this where the screen swivels around onto the keyboard.
It always seems like whenever anyone throws around the concept of a Mac tablet they always think of the modbook style.
If you need OSX that bad you could just dual-boot it and run windows on the side...
I want apple to do it simply because of the touchscreen patents they have. Seriously, they could do this very well. A 10" Widescreen with an integrated stand and a separate bluetooth keyboard. Or if you use it on your lap, some sort of other keyboard solution. Could be either a UMPC or a Laptop. They need to get on this one.
@Platinum_Skeet
Since when does OS X work 100% on a tablet pc? OS X doesn't run on ANY pc as well as is does on a comparable Mac.
A tablet without a matte screen and a digitizer would be HORRIBLE. Apple doesn't have the woreds matte and stylus in its vocabulary.
this needs I have a shootout with the new lenovo tablet, now!
Between this and the x200 tablet, it's getting kind of hard deciding which one to get. Here's hoping for another stimulus package. After all, tablets PC's are good investments right?
So, what are the differences between this one and the tx2500z? and is it worth it? (price wise)
I just got a tx2500z last week, but it was around 800$ after rebates! :)
The TX series is geared exclusively towards consumers and multimedia whereas this one is exclusively business oriented.
I like the TX series from HP, but really wish they had an Intel option.
I just got a tx2500z also and it was really poor. The building is very poor that the screen and the keyboard does not fit. I have asked HP for an exchange. Hopefully the new one would be great otherwise I would rule HP out of my option and stick back to Toshi
whoa. This is the first Dream tablet to win me over.
Even though I have little use for a tablet in my life, I guess I can find multiple uses for that one. Next, price? (hopes it's in the sub-$900 category)
If you find an HP coupon (400 or 500 off), then you can get a fully spec'd out tx2500z for around $900.
If you find an HP coupon (400 or 500 off), then you can get a fully spec'd out tx2500z for around $900.
Interesting.
I wonder what movies look like on that thing.
this is really cool... but i'd just end up watching movies on it.. or at least trying. what's cooler than being in that important meeting with your clipboard where you look busy but you're actually watching sfw porn?
Being in that important meeting with your clipboard where you look busy but you're actually watching NSFW porn. :)
@ SixWinged
What Porn isn't classified as NSFW? I mean shouldn't porn just be called "Porn" and not "NSFW Porn?" Please give me an example of porn that is safe for work? :-)
@SixWinged:
Your comment intriguingly implies that there exists safe-for-work porn?
yeah, if you work in the porn industry...
sfw-porn.com. enjoy. (nsfw)
I miss having a tablet after I broke my Toshiba. I would love one of these but there is no way I can afford one. Convertible tablets are crucial in meetings and out and about. You get used to the added functionality and it is hard to give it up.
just get a used one from ebay. I got my m200 for $325. The surface is a bit banged up and has scratches, but works fine. I upgraded the regular 512mb to 1.5gb and it's smooth so far. I love the 1400 by 1050 resolution too.
@qrius: That is the one I had. I got it for $350 a year or so ago and I love it. Then I broke it and I can't justify spending another $300-400 on a laptop at the moment (not in my current budget). I do love these used tablets though. They have the specs of a decent netbook (1.5ghz, 1gb ram, 64mb video card, etc) but add the tablet functionality.
Waiting for new MacBooks.........
And just like that, the site's database is busted and they're down. Engadget'd.
I purchased the tx1200 unit (predecessor to this line) just last year and it recently just stopped booting, not even to bios. Ram is ok, but mainboard has some issue. OF course it is now out of warranty so i am left with a $1100 paperweight.
HOPE that the new design is better as my issue appears to be somewhat common if you do a google search and power through some forum posts on various boards.
I really enjoyed my unit, but this failure and now in hindsight other clearly apparent hardware issues have left me untrusting.
engadget crushes another website
I'd be glad to trade my tx2000z for one of these :P
3.7lbs!!! That's waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to heavy for a tablet with 1.8inch HDD!! Even 2.7lbs is just okay
what are your legs made of spaghetti, emo?
Dead link.
Echoing Rhino's comment 3.7lbs is dang heavy!
Apparently the site is currently down for the day. I assume Engadget killed it.
Dammit HP! Stop putting intel C2D into business tablets and shove one in the tx2500 series!
Seriously though, this tablet is making me consider upping my budget.
Also giving the Lenovo x200t a look too.
Do these respond to finger touch, or stylus only? The specifications for tablets are very vague on the subject. I'd consider buying one if it could do both forms of input.
Yes, you can finger touch.
(Sigh) We are down for the day at GBM. Site issues with our publishing software, DasBlog. Apologies. We'll be back soon.
magna-doodle 10,000!
Wow. Using BumpTop beta on this would be awesome...
They're using touchscreen tablets in my doctor's office now.
instead of the nurses walking around with big files, theyre using tablets.
Its pretty sweet.
that looks helllaaa nice
I think that the HP 2730p computer is worth the money....but, I have been having the hardest time trying to buy one. I called HP and placed an order on wednesday and still getting the run around. Great product but crappy service.....if I can't order the computer by today then I am going to seriously reconsider buying from HP and maybe hold out for the Dell latitude XT2!???!!!!