HP Pavilion TX1305US 12.1" Entertainment Notebook PC (AMD Turion 64 Processor TL-58, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Home Premium)

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HP Pavilion TX1305US 12.1" Entertainment Notebook PC (AMD Turion 64 Processor TL-58, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Home Premium)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
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Product Features:

Lightweight tablet PC with 180-degree swiveling 12.1-inch touchscreen, integrated 1.3-megapixel WebCam, integrated microphone, and integrated fingerprint scanner

64-bit 1.9 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-58 processor, 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM (4 GB max), LightScribe dual-layer DVD drive

54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g); Gigabit Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 graphics (up to 287 MB of available memory)

Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 ExpressCard 34, 1 microphone, 2 headphone (1 w/ S/PDIF out & 1 Stereo), 5-in-1 memory card reader

Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities) and HP remote control

ASIN: B000W14M6U
Release Date: 2007-09-30

Amazon.com Product Description

For multimedia mavens on the go, the HP Pavilion tx1305us tablet PC is light enough to take anywhere and is a great resource for showing presentations thanks to its 180-degree swiveling 12.1-inch touchscreen display. Weighing just 4.2 pounds, the tx1305us delivers the same screen resolution and performance as a 15.4-inch notebook, but weighs over 2 pounds less. This stylish notebook introduces HP Imprint--a durable high gloss finish with an exclusive inlaid design that also incorporates touch-sensitive media controls for easy and quick access.

Detailed look at the Imprint finish.

Protect your system and online accounts with your unique fingerprint for advanced security and peace of mind. The integrated 1.3-megapixel WebCam (and integrated microphone) provides easy video conferencing via VoIP and video IM chats. Optimized for mobile performance, it's powered by the 1.9 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-58 dual-core processor, which offers 64-bit computing capability and higher throughput for simultaneous computing tasks. Other features include a 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), built-in 54g Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g), multi-format/dual-layer LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard slot, NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 video/graphics card with 287 MB of shared video RAM, and Gigabit Ethernet.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics

Processor: The 1.9 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-58 processor offers a dual-core architecture, which delivers additional computing resources to help expand your PC's capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing--increasing your performance by up to 80 percent. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly thanks to the innovative Direct Connect Architecture. And it's designed to handle simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. You'll enjoy long battery life thanks to the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, which delivers performance on demand and can extend system battery life up to 65 percent. And the AMD Digital Media XPress technology delivers stellar multimedia performance and playback on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music.

The screen twists 180 degrees and conveniently folds flat.

Each processing core has a 512 KB L2 cache (for a 1 MB total), and this processor can deliver up to a 1600 MHz system bus for lightning quick computing reflexes. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
Hard Drive: The 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (2 x 512 MB DDR2) is a good start, but you'll want to add more RAM to handle today's demanding multimedia and productivity suites. It provides two DIMM slots and has a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity. To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.
DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.
This LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.
Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music and DVD).
Integrated Fingerprint Reader: A fingerprint reader offers advanced security by using fingerprints instead of standard passwords to access online accounts, such as banks and e-mail. To set up access, each fingerprint is associated with a password through Verisoft Access Manager. Verisoft Single Sign On (SSO) stores user names and passwords to an unlimited number of sites and automatically enters logon credentials. If more than one person uses the notebook PC, each can use a fingerprint to logon to a computer user account and access preset preferences and files.

Screen, Video & Audio
The 12.1-inch LCD screen can swivel 180 degrees, providing optimal angles for viewing DVD movies and business presentations, and it folds flat for working in tight travel spaces such as airplanes or trains. It has a 1280 x 800-pixel resolution. Video is powered by the integrated NVidia GeForce Go 6150 graphics/video card, which provides up to 287 MB of video memory shared with the system memory. It features NVidia's PureVideo technology--which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content--and full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 for stunningly realistic cinematic effects for all DirectX-compatible applications.

The Altec Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound, and a pair of stereo earbud headphones with volume controls is included. You'll be able to privately share enjoyment of multimedia with a friend via the dual headphone jacks. One of the headphone jacks is also compatible with SPDIF digital audio output for home theater surround sound.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. You also get super-fast wired connectivity, with a Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000). This notebook includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (though no standard PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get a good offering of connectivity options:

3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 VGA monitor port
1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV
1 ExpressCard 34
2 headphone jacks (1 with S/PDIF digital audio compatibility) and 1 microphone jack
1 notebook expansion port 3 (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)
2 consumer IR (infrared)--1 on notebook, 1 on LCD panel
5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)
Integrated 56K modem (V.90)

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Control content from up to 10 feet away with the HP Mobile Remote Control that can be stored in the system ExpressCard slot for convenience.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Muvee Autoproducer Basic Edition, Roxio Creator 9 Basic, PC Recovery, HP PhotoSmart Essentials, and Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update).

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measure 8.8 x 12.05 x 1.52 inches and weigh 4.2 pounds.

Power
This notebook is powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which offers up to 2 hours of battery life (dependent upon computing conditions).

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion tx1305us tablet PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control, earphones, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 30 days from date of purchase.

Product Description

HP Pavilion tx1305us Entertainment Notebook delivers the same viewable screen content and performance as a 15.4" system, but weighs more than 2 pounds less. Plus, the screen twists 180 degrees and conveniently folds flat. If you want advanced communication features (including a webcam), plus fast access to entertainment and applications, the HP Pavilion tx1305us Entertainment Notebook PC is a lightweight champion. Be productive with the 1.9GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology Processor TL-58, 512KB + 512KB of L2 cache, and up to 1600MHz of system bus. Surf the Web with the integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN modem and go WiFi wireless with the 802.11b/g WLAN connection. Share files with thumb drives, iPAQs, and cameras via the 5-in-1 digital-media card reader. View and record video and audio. Organize photos and videos plus edit, print, share, and store, with the included Photosmart Premier software. The tx1305us is more than a contender. It's a world champ! 12.1 WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Touch-screen Display (1280 x 800) High speed 56k modem Network Card Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g WLAN Sound Altec Lansing Pointing Device Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/34 Slot External Ports 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards; 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0; 2 Headphone out - 1 w/SPDIF Digital Audio & 1 stereo; 1 microphone-in; 1 VGA (15-pin); 1 TV-Out (S-video); 1 RJ-11 (modem); 1 RJ-45 (LAN); 1 notebook expansion port (requires optional port-replicator); 2 Consumer IR (1 on notebook & 1 on panel) Unit Dimensions 8.82 (L) x 12.05 (W) x 1.23 (min H) / 1.52 (max H) / Weight 4.49 lbs Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

Customer Reviews:

Not for serious users.......2007-12-30

I bought this the day after it arrived in stores. I needed a tablet in a hurry and had been shopping the major retail stores and the internet for two days before settling on this computer because of the perceived price/performance ratio.

Unfortunately the touch screen is pretty much useless. It does not track at all and constantly has to be re-calibrated. Forget about clicking and dragging anything.

The fingerprint reader is in a very inconvenient place for tablet style use. I frequently accidentally activate it causing an annoying beep and sending whatever program I am working on to the background.

There are some convenient controls on the screen for brightness and orientation but none for the sound control. To turn the sound on or off, up or down I have to move from tablet to laptop mode or open the long loading and cluttered software controls. The icon for the sound tends to blend in with the 10-15 other indispensable icons in the bottom right of the screen.

There is no way to hover over icons with the stylus to see what those icons actually are. Not that you could select the correct icon anyway as your screen once again needs to be re-calibrated.

IMPORTANT: If the laptop is closed before shutdown is complete the computer DOES NOT SHUT DOWN. Not only does your battery die but if you put it in a bag you risk damaging the components.

On the positive side this computer is an excellent entry level model for the casual home user who doesn't demand a lot from their computer. Maybe I will give it to my young sister or my grandmother.

great buy.......2007-12-28

I love my new computer. It's very light weight, easy to maneuver and carry around. The touch screen takes time to get used to. All of it's features are great. I have no complaints with this computer so far. I would recommend it to anyone!

Great 12 inch laptop, tons of features.......2007-12-28

My first laptop is an HP with a 17 inch screen running XP. It's size is OK in one location, but too large and awkward to move around. I had been wishfully eyeing the 12 inch laptops whenever I went into an electronics store and when Amazon had their recent contest which offered winning costumers the chance to buy a pre-selected item at a greatly reduced price and I was offered the (HP Pavilion TX1305US 12.1" Entertainment Notebook PC AMD Turion 64 Processor TL-58, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Home Premium), I bought one. Thank you Amazon!

This 12 inch laptop has the portability I was looking for. The screen is small and I must get very close to read it, but I wanted something easy to carry and the 12 inch screen is an acceptable tradeoff for me. I was not looking for a touch screen, but having one is a fun feature. The touch screen does not work with your finger the way a GPS with touch screen does, which would have been really cool. You must use the stylus.

Cons:
-I upgraded to VISTA on my PC and did not like it as much as XP so I went back to XP. This notebook PC has Vista installed and I will try to live with it and hope MS fixes problems quickly. One problem is my Sandisk flash drives with U3 will not work and neither MS nor Sandisk have yet to offer a fix although they know of the problem.
-This notebook came with 1 GB of RAM and my usage is often maxed out. Vista seems to use lots of RAM and rather than remove or turn off features, I will install 2GBs soon.
-I've had the computer for about 1.5 months and I'm getting somewhat used to the quirks of the computer. For example the fingerprint reader location is located in the middle of the left side of the screen. That is a good location for scanning my left thumb but this location gets accidentally touched and when I swivel the screen to use it like a tablet or rest what is now the bottom of the screen against my stomach. With the screen in tablet position I have also accidentally activated the small buttons located on two sides of the screen. Overall I like the location of the above mentioned and I am also learning to avoid accidentally touching them.
-This notebook runs longer than my HP laptop with a 17 inch screen, so I am pleased with battery life. I have not noticed how long recharge time takes. I did read where HP recommends unplugging power from the wall before unplugging at the notebook. That is a hassle. I would rather unplug at the notebook and keep the plug in the wall, as I do with my 17 inch laptop (the 17 inch has a different looking plug, but may have the same HP suggestion and I just have not read it.)
-The webcam is useless to me. Picture quality is poor.
-The mic sound level was too low at it's max level. After much searching I found a box to check for mic boost and volume is now acceptable at max setting. I can now use Skype without a headphone.

Pros
-One of the best features is the trackpad. The trackpad perforations and its location in a recessed area make it easy to feel for without looking for it. The trackpad also has a dedicated area for scrolling.
-dvd playback works fine. I played a movie first thing because I read a review stating problems viewing a DVD movie. Perhaps they had maxed out on RAM.
-The touchscreen was a little bit off (the point at which the screen recognizes the scribe) at first but when calibrated it was pretty useful. I did notice I had to recalibrate after changing screen orientation. I should have checked if that changed calibration in the previous screen orientation.
-light when carried
-I have seen fingerprint readers before and thought they were just a useless gimmick, but after using one I realized it makes signing in almost effortless.
-the speakers are great.
-battery sticks out in the back. This is great since it gives you something to hold on to when you pick up the laptop.
-stylus is conveniently stored on the front right of machine. The Stylus came with a srting, but I did not attach it, because I thought it would get in the way.

HP Laptop.......2007-12-28

I love my new laptop. The touch feature makes everything more fun and easy. The picture is great and so is the sound. It works very fast and efficient.

Laptop.......2007-12-28

Have been using this product for four days and love it. The only drawback I can find is the thumb print security. It's a great idea, only not precise. I'm sure in time this too will become easier. While some complained about the glare on the screen, I'm not finding that to be much of a problem any more than a regular computer. Overall, a great product. I'd give it 4 1/2 stars if I could.

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