Temperamental touch capability, Multitouch is token only, Low battery life, No Bluetooth, Rightfacing hot air vent, Noisy when under load, Tinny speakers, Greasy looking screen, Inlaid screen makes touch difficult in the corners, Tiny function keys
HPs TouchSmart tx2 is its next-generation tablet PC, stuck in last generations body.
Temperamental touch capability, Multi-touch is token only, Low battery life, No Bluetooth, Right-facing hot air vent, Noisy when under load, Tinny speakers, Greasy looking screen, Inlaid screen makes touch difficult in the corners, Tiny function keys
HPs TouchSmart tx2 is its next-generation tablet PC, stuck in last generations body. ...
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Published: 2009-04-28, Author: Darren , review by: pcworld.co.nz
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