HP and Toshiba recently released new Tablet PCs, both of which offer unique features. Which model did we find most appealing?
| Toshiba Portege M700 |
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 Toshiba introduced the Portege M700 in December as the first tablet PC to use an LED display, and now that we've had a chance to examine it in person, we can say we prefer this display over an LCD screen. Tablet users are often using their notebooks in real-world situations -- doctors checking medical records, salesmen taking inventory, etc. -- and the LED display eliminates the "display angle" problem that all LCD screens have. If you're looking to getting a tablet, the Portege M700 is worth a look. Release: December 2007. Price: $1450.
Pros: LED display
Cons: Slightly more expensive than comparable models
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| HP Pavilion tx2000 |
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 Just as CES was set to kick off, HP announced an updated version of their 12.1-inch convertible tablet, the Pavilion tx2000. The big change from the tx1000 is the addition of a Wacom digitizer, which has quickly become the standard for touch-input screens in the tablet world. Adorned with HP's "Echo" inlaid design, this sub-5-pound tablet, along with Dell's recent entry into the tablet market, is a sign that first-tier OEMs are taking tablet design seriously. Release: January 2008. Price: $1700.
Pros: Added Wacom active digitizer
Cons: May be heavier than other tablet PCs
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