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DarkStar02

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Looking for a tablet PC. I've been looking at a used 2740p but I'm still undecided. I'd like it to have a full voltage CPU if possible. Suggestions?
 
The x220 that just came out today has options for full voltage i3, i5, and i7 processors. However, are you looking for a slate, or a convertible tablet?
 
Taikero said:
The x220 that just came out today has options for full voltage i3, i5, and i7 processors. However, are you looking for a slate, or a convertible tablet?
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If it's a slate I need for it to have a laptop attachment or something like the Lenovo U1 hybrid or something that would make typing possible in class if needed.
 
DarkStar02 said:
Looking for a tablet PC. I've been looking at a used 2740p but I'm still undecided. I'd like it to have a full voltage CPU if possible. Suggestions?
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2740p .... Love it, non-ULV , and still get 8-12 hours bat life on it

it is tied only with Lenovo's offerings (dell's is excluded since last I looked they had yet to refresh it from the C2 series CPU), and one or two Fujitsu model's
 
The HP TM2 is pretty well regarded, and it has a good discrete graphics card in it (I've got the predecessor, the TX2).
 
Trimlock said:
Their hardware is good but they suck at cooling their hardware, and suchk at a customer support level.
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which is why my recommendation is for the 2740p......shit, i fold on mine w/o issue
 
I have the TM2, the Core2 version, not the i3/i5. This machine has never gotten hot. The TX2, did get pretty toasty though.

The 2740p has a much nicer display than the TM2, but the price difference is pretty significant. About $600 between the two.

I have the TM2 with the switchable graphics and 4GB of RAM and it's a terrific convertable laptop. It even handles EverQuest 2 shockingly well.

Battery life on the version I have is extremely good.

It's only weak point IMHO is that the screen is a TN panel, so it doesn't have the viewing angles that the 2740 has which can be a deal breaker for many, but I only paid $900 for mine,

Right now, my Asus ep 121 is my primary note taking and surfing device. I have no problem throwing my Bluetooth Keyboard in my bag for the rare occasion that I need to use a keyboard. The downside for this device is the lower battery life. 3 to 4 hours with general usage.

If it were me...

If Money were no object, I would go the Thinkpad Tablet. ($1800)

If on a budget, the TM2. Best gaming option if it matters, as it's the only one with the option of non-intel graphics. ($900)

If you want the best windows slate go for the EP 121. Best Screen IMHO. ($1100)

And if you don't mind paying a fair amount more for a better screen than the TM2, 2740. ($1500)
 
DarkStar02 said:
I've heard HP consumer level laptops are crap. Can anyone else comment on this?
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I think their cheap laptops are crap. Their higher end stuff all seems pretty good. I think the mass of $300-$600 laptops keeps their reliability ratings down.

I've had my TX2 for 2 years without issue, and it was a display model!

BTW: My TX2 runs much cooler now with an Intel X25-M in place of the old 320GB HDD.
 
Thinkpad X201T with 16:10 IPS screen (instead of the lesser useful 16:9, in newer gens).
If you can still get one, it's the laptop of the Gods.
 
scanido said:
just got this tablet and it has been great
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if you look at his specs, he is looking for a Tablet/Convertible device, not a BB Playbook....that will not fit his requirements


OP- i still think you should take a look at getting a 2740p, rock solid device for me with the IPS...plus full power i7 CPU :D
 
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