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HP Pavilion Touch Screen tx2510us 2.1 GHz AMD Turion ZM-80 Ultra Dual Core Laptop

HP Pavilion Touch Screen tx2510us 2.1 GHz AMD Turion ZM-80 Ultra Dual Core Laptop

Windows Vista Home Premium - 250 GB Hard Drive / 3 GB RAM / 12.1 in. Display - DL DVD±RW Drive

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I'm looking at buying a laptop but I've always used desktops. What brand of laptop would you recomend I buy? A friend of mine said stay away from Dell but I don't know. What do you think?
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Pros:

conversion (2)

  • ...typing with all fingers and without cramping. * script to font conversion is good , and better than any other machine I have used. * screen resolution...[0.9]
  • ...how well it worked. Handwriting training also helped minimize conversion to text errors, which was impressive . Surprisingly, graphics were much improved as some (but not...[0.7200000000000001]

eraser (2)

  • ...anything. The wacom technology & pressure sensitive pen (with eraser) are really nice and the handwriting recognition is really groovy once you train...[1.0]
  • ...curl up somewhere and read the news, which I really like. The eraser function on the pen is cute . The pen also has a little button on the side that simulates...[0.7200000000000001]

feature set (4)

  • ...down to about 5 picas easily. * microphone and webcam/cam app features make it easy to make sound and video files to embed into PDF. * feels as...[0.9]
  • ...under it and it says cool all the time now. The pen tablet is a nice feature , and I'd personally like to use it more, but my husband always...[0.8]
  • ...has the WACOM tablet, the processor is MUCH faster, and it has great features . I recently used it to take notes in a week-long training class...[0.8]
  • ...shaped and just perfect laptop ive ever seen.it has a lot of nice features and programs,but when i started to use it,it turns that it has a lot of problems...[0.4]

fingerprint reader (2)

  • ...tablet hardware * Supports pen pressure and has an eraser. * Good Fingerprint Reader module * Great software bundle, e.g. Corel Painter 4 Essentials...[0.8]
  • ...use despite being smaller than traditional laptop keyboards. Cons: I wasn't able to get the fingerprint reader to work on either of my HP tablets. I also heard this frustration...[-0.6400000000000001]

handwriting analysis (1)

  • ...fiance with his bigger hands has no trouble with it, either. The handwriting analysis is incredibly good . It had my handwriting down from the get-go, and has only gotten...[1.0]

handwriting recognition (2)

  • ...especially when compared to my previous 17 inch HP pavilion dv8213cl . The handwriting recognition is very good and i believe it is supposed to get better with time.The display...[1.0]
  • ...save handwriting and search for it! This laptop has one of the best handwriting recognition software I've ever seen. So you can use it in tablet mode all...[0.8]

pens (3)

  • ...haven't lost anything. The wacom technology & pressure sensitive pen (with eraser) are really nice and the handwriting recognition is really groovy once you train...[0.8]
  • ...to tablet-Acrobat integration: * finger touch or digitizer pen make it very easy to flip pages in Acrobat full screen mode * writing onto any...[0.8]
  • ...every way - it's so versatile I can use it nearly anywhere. Pros: This tablet is pen enabled, need I say more? When frustrated or needing a break...[0.6400000000000001]

price (4)

  • ...time delivery. Ordered 2 units for myself and a friend. A very good buy and top among tablets....[1.0]
  • ...processor and is pretty fast. As the title says it's the most affordable tablet around. Yes it does get warm and I position the air outlet...[1.0]
  • ...A very good price for a more than adequate Tablet PC. It does not excel in any...[1.0]
  • ...I ordered the larger battery for more juice. Overall it's a good buy but the price could come down more, especially on accessories. ...[0.5]

tablet pc (2)

  • ...with more bells n whistles than a traditional laptop. In fact, I would recommend this tablet PC to ANYONE seeking a traditional laptop PC. The price is reasonable...[0.9]
  • ...away from this product. If you can live with it, this is the best tablet PC you can get for <$1K. ...[0.8]

tablets (3)

  • ... Love this tablet to the fullest. Highly equiped, true mobility, on-time delivery...[0.8]
  • ...cooling fan under it and it says cool all the time now. The pen tablet is a nice feature, and I'd personally like to use it more, but my husband...[0.8]
  • ...time and I think the HP Pavilion TX2510US is one of the best. Pros: * High quality Wacom 'Penabled' tablet hardware * Supports pen pressure and has an eraser. * Good...[0.6400000000000001]

working (3)

  • ...times during this process. OneNote that comes with this laptop works great with pen. It can save handwriting and search for it! This laptop...[0.9]
  • ...Fast working time. Processor and memory do not max out easily. Great for work and entertainment! Note that the AMD Processor generates a...[0.8]
  • ...notes in a week-long training class and I was amazed at how well it worked . Handwriting training also helped minimize conversion to text...[0.8]

Cons:

default performance settings (1)

  • ...It will need some configuring for smooth performance. First, the default performance settings are awful . Before I figured that out, the computer would lag and freeze...[-1.0]

os (2)

  • ...and gave remote access to which I was told it was "fixed" and OS was fine but restarts still occurred. Also, laptop runs extremely hot! I...[0.45]
  • ...doesn't just look awful, nothing works properly, it runs Vista - the worst OS ever conceived......[-1.0]

reliability (15)

  • ...item that raises the laptop and allows airflow underneath it works perfectly . 2.) The glossy screen takes some getting used to, but most...[1.0]
  • ...with other keyboards -- but my fiance with his bigger hands has no trouble with it, either. The handwriting analysis is incredibly good...[1.0]
  • ...in tablet mode all the time. Wireless 802.11b/g/n connection is stable . Vista is very nice connecting to the network, so you shouldn...[1.0]
  • ...Vista is very nice connecting to the network, so you shouldn' t have any problems . On the negative side, this laptop is manufactured in China...[1.0]

screen (5)

  • ...offering extra protection against the stylus scratching the screen. The screen is fantastic for watching movies, however. 3.) It will need some configuring...[1.0]
  • ...completely by fingers as well. Fit and Finish Overall the screen is very bright and has good resolution. The cover is susceptible to fingerprints...[0.9]
  • ...in just a few cases, if you do not need it go to traditional screen that is too much brighter and friendly to the user. Also the machin is very...[-0.5]
  • ...overheats and I mean it gets REAAAAAALLLY HOT (I thought the screen will melt) - overall performace is very poor and slow. You can not multi task (can't play music while brwosing...[-0.6400000000000001]
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