HP TouchSmart tm2-2050us 12.1-Inch Riptide Argento Laptop

by Hewlett-Packard

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 9.1 x 1.2 inches ; 4.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003KN3IZI
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: WQ697UA#ABA
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #38 in Computer & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computer & Accessories)

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  Computer & Accessories > Laptops

• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 5, 2010

Product Description

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IDEAL FOR

Ultra portability. Get the HP TouchSmart tm2-2050us Notebook PC for a true tablet PC with an easy-to-use touchscreen. With this laptop PC, you can twist the screen 180° and fold it flat to sketch images and capture handwritten notes using the included pen. Plus, keep passwords and important data safe using the fingerprint reader located on the right side of the display.

SPECIFICATIONS

Processor Intel® Core™ i3-330UM Processor, 1.20GHz Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Display 12.1" diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView Touchscreen (1280 x 800) Memory (RAM) 4GB DDR3 Hard Drive 640GB (5400RPM) SATA with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Weight & Dimensions (w x d x h) 4.17 lbs; 12.83" x 9.06" x 0.96"/1.18" Battery Life Up to 6 hours Wireless Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN & Bluetooth® Video Graphics Intel® HD Graphics Finish Brushed aluminum finish with the riptide design in modern argento

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FEATURES

Fingerprint Reader Manage passwords easily by swiping your finger over the reader on the right side of the display Built-in HP Webcam Video chat live using your HP TouchSmart tm2-2050us Notebook PC 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader Transfer photos from a digital camera to your laptop PC without using cables Bluetooth® Save time with wireless synching and printing INCLUDED

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EXCLUSIVE HP SOFTWARE

HP SimplePass Identity Protection Keep passwords and important data safe HP TouchSmart Photo Share photos easily with your family and friends HP TouchSmart Video Watch, record and upload your home videos with the touch of a finger HP TouchSmart Webcam Add custom effects on the spot to personalize your videos HP TouchSmart Music Create and edit playlists of all your favorite tunes

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MORE INFORMATION

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Product Description

Put your world at your fingertips. Twist, turn, touch and take off the display of the thin, lightweight HP TouchSmart tm2-2050us Notebook PC, a true tablet PC. Access videos, games, music and photos using the 12.1-inch diagonal multi-touch LED display, plus write notes on the screen using the included pen. Video chat in low-light environments using the integrated HP webcam and manage passwords easily using the integrated fingerprint reader and HP SimplePass software. Powered by an Intel® processor, this HP laptop is great for working in multiple applications at the same time. Stand out from the crowd. The HP TouchSmart tm2-2050us Notebook PC shows off your sense of style with a brushed aluminum finish with the riptide design in modern argento. With a battery life of up to 9.75 hours, this HP laptop keeps up with your busy day on the go—without needing to be plugged in. One-touch keys and shortcuts let you do more in less time. Connect to the Web using built-in Wi-Fi, plus transfer photos from memory cards to your notebook PC.

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Customer Reviews

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The best tablet under $1000, June 18, 2010

By	C. M. Chen (LA CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: HP TouchSmart tm2-2050us 12.1-Inch Riptide Argento Laptop (Personal Computers)

First I should mention that I only use this laptop for about two weeks, and this is my first tablet PC. So be cautioned for my unintended bias.

Pros:
1. the price. You cannot find other tablets on the market with similar specs (e.g., cpu, HD, and ram) at this price range. Tablets from Lenovo or Dell would cost you double.
2. The cpu (i3-ulv) seems to be (or more than) powerful enough for most applications. I don't play computer games, but I do lots of cpu-demanding scientific computing. It turns our that this machine works pretty well, and the response is quick.
3. The metallic design looks modern and cool; the build quility is great.
4. Good battery life. I think it can run for 5, 6 hrs on battery (but I should confess that the estimate comes from one of the windows 7 desktop gadgets; i haven't empirically tested it myself).

Cons:
1. Maybe it's because of the 7200 rps HD, I can sense a constant vibration when I lay my palm on it while typing.
2. The static from the HD and fan (or something else?) can become a little too noticable in a quiet environment.
3. The air blown out of the vent can get warm under high CPU utilization. Right now it's not bothering me at all, but if I switched the cpu to i5 then the heat might be a point of concern.
4. The useable screen area is actully one inch less than the proclaimed 12.1".
5. The laptop is preloaded with too many bloatwares.

But overall this is a great tablet at an affordable price. Highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Investment!, August 21, 2010

By	bassgurl79 - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP TouchSmart tm2-2050us 12.1-Inch Riptide Argento Laptop (Personal Computers)

I love this laptop. I would pick this over a macbook anyday. My sister has a brandnew macbook and is jealous of mine. Only downside is no external disk drive but that isn't a big deal for me. You can flip the screen a million ways, use it completely as a touchscreen or use the touch screen and the key board, or use it as a normal laptop. The webcam is exellent, the 3 second count down is a plus. The screen is an ideal size, not to big but not a mini either. Very light and portable and the battery lasts the longest of any laptop ive even seen. (approx. 10 hours!) Also, it doesn't overheat, it does get hot if you leave it on a blanket or what not, but so does everything else. Barly any noise, volume is easy to control and the fingerprint scanner is just damn awesome! I would have prefered it to have been on the base of the laptop instead of the side of the screen but you get use to it. All the downsides are minor and could have been avoided if i read the whole description, but this is a great laptop.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great PC, August 2, 2010

By	Teresa Sue Frick (PERRYSBURG, OH USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HP TouchSmart tm2-2050us 12.1-Inch Riptide Argento Laptop (Personal Computers)

PC is great. Touch feature is amazing. Processor is good too. Would recommend to anyone.