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YES! YES YES! HELL YES!

I'm going to take tons of notes with this puppy. This is going to be amazing! I knew I was waiting for something to take that tablet form factor. So glad I didn't buy the tx2!]]>Jan 6th 2010 12:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Definitely 100% my next machine. Been using a Toshiba Tecra M7 for a year - chose not to buy the tx2 because the AMD processor seemed underpowered and inefficient.

Capacitive + digitizer Tablet + Discrete Graphics+ efficient C2D FTW]]>Jan 6th 2010 3:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
By up to 9hrs the really mean 3.5hrs of practical use.]]>Jan 6th 2010 3:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 11:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Details: http://bit.ly/hp-touchsmart-tm2-details]]>Jan 21st 2010 4:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Cool, but its seriously not a feature I care about on a laptop.]]>Jan 6th 2010 3:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
This press release from Wacom gives me hope. Notice the mention of HP near the end.

"Tokyo, Japan and Vancouver, WA – Jan. 4, 2010 – Wacom® announced today that it has begun production and shipment of its G6 multi-touch sensor system for integration with Windows® 7 PCs, featuring an improved controller circuit that realizes greater precision and space reduction. Wacom’s next generation sensor system will be on display and available for demonstration at the Wacom booth during the CES trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 7 to 10. Visitors to Wacom booth 31435, located on the upper level of the Center’s South Hall, will be able to put the multi-touch sensor capabilities to the test on one of the latest consumer notebook computers from HP, the first to incorporate the new sensor system into a mobile device."

There's also mention of pen input. I couldn't find a direct link to the press release but here it is on another site:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/EVENTS/ICES10/1262634106.html]]>Jan 6th 2010 2:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Maybe they'll have some compelling use of it when they announce it, but until then, I'm entirely unconvinced about an Apple tablet.]]>Jan 6th 2010 12:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Heck, add a high end GPU, and I'm willing to pay over 2k. I do 3D stuff and I would love to replace my 5 year old TC1100 with a tablet with some serious GPU power.

*Note, TC1100 is the best tablet design and I don't get why HP abandon it??? Apple?]]>Jan 6th 2010 1:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 3:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/how does high end Graphic Cards and mobile computing relate? What's the point of having a tablet that can't stay alive for more than a few minutes?]]>Jan 6th 2010 4:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Since this has a physical keyboard, and the convertible form factor has been making minor inroads over the past year or two, I expect that any slate form factor larger than a smart phone will be nothing more than a niche product, even from Apple.]]>Jan 6th 2010 10:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/]]>Jan 6th 2010 10:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 11:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Stick to male interviewers from now on.

Sincerely,
s2m0]]>Jan 6th 2010 12:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Female interviewers are fine, but this lady just seemed cold and demanding: "show me this, now that... make them swim faster!" Damn lady, where's your rapport?]]>Jan 6th 2010 12:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Aero Peek and/or minimizing or closing the TouchSmart app to get back to the desktop when the taskbar was within full view.

-and-

And how to go back in the browser...

Both had me thinking, "duh?"]]>Jan 6th 2010 12:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/I agree, don't make me listen to this woman's shrilly chilly voice ever again!]]>Jan 6th 2010 12:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 1:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
especially these touchpads! i fucking hate that damn hp touchpad on this thing so badly!!!

HP IF YOURE LISTENING... THIS TOUCHPAD IS WHY I DIDNT BUY AN ENVY AND WHY I WONT BUY THIS. STOP WITH YOUR SHITTY TOUCHPADS AND JUST PUT A DAMN NORMAL ONE! (...or better yet, a nub. but im sure im in the minority on that one)]]>Jan 6th 2010 4:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/It is a TABLET use the touch screen or an external mouse.]]>Jan 13th 2010 10:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Sounds like a great idea, HP should market that right on the box:

"Our touchpad sucks, (but it's pretty!) so remember to also buy an an external mouse for your input needs. Or, if you hate yourself, use the touchscreen for all of your input needs. Hell, might was well use the onscreen keyboard, too, while you're at it."]]>Jan 13th 2010 10:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Once you "get it" it is fantastic - best trackpad by far. But, you have to make that major mind shift first.

Think of it like a lady... well except for those that like it rough.
]]>Mar 5th 2010 11:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/ NTrig, and I recall reading that the cpu is 1.2ghz??? But hey, if they offer a faster cpu and bluray I'll consider it.]]>Jan 6th 2010 12:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
I am into playing games and into art and modding, GET A CLUE other competitors... Come on CES show me more please....]]>Jan 6th 2010 12:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
PS: I'm working on a project right now that would fulfill all your dreams. ;-)]]>Jan 6th 2010 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Well thats a interesting reply :) Lets hope its an NDA thats keeping you from spilling the beans of said project.
I hope your dreams are as big as mine....]]>Jan 6th 2010 10:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
I must have this! Any word on availability?]]>Jan 6th 2010 12:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 5:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/Jan 6th 2010 12:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Touch screen laptop is an oxymoron. There is no use for this damn thing outside of making a few geeks drool -- HP is just throwing shit at the wall to see what sticks. I like to remind people that HP tried low-res touchscreens on displays in 1983. The whole thing was a dismal failure then, and it's still a fail now because the gimmick value wears off quickly and people feel stupid using their fingers to do what a mouse or trackpad does 10X better and faster.]]>Jan 6th 2010 10:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
I hope that one day custom built mobile computers will be a reality. ]]>Jan 6th 2010 12:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/hp-touchsmart-tm2-convertible-tablet-slims-down-and-spruces-up/
Portable optical drives can be had for well under US 50.00 these days, and I've seen BD units for around US 100.00 on eBay that are hardly larger than a CD case.

Problem Solved!]]>Jan 6th 2010 1:06AM