Compare Prices : HP Compaq Business Notebook 2710p

Review summary: The look is striking, but still manages to feel like a business machine

Pros: Stylish and well built ; Great usability ; 3 year warranty ; Good battery life ;

Cons: No optical drive ; Low performance ;

Verdict: If you're seeking a Tablet PC with as much style as substance, you'd be hard pressed to beat the HP Compaq 2710p. This is a great laptop and only its low performance stopped it from winning us over completely

Review summary: A versatile and compact tablet PC with stunning battery life, but we do have a few usability complaints.

Verdict: The tablet features of the 2710p work well. The stylus, which can be tethered to the laptop via the included strap, pops out of the top left-hand corner of the chassis. The screen is responsive and smooth to work on, and Vista's much-improved-over-XP ...

Review summary: Mobile computing is changing and this is no more evident than in Tablet PC devices. Advances in battery technology and the controlling of voltages have had such an effect that machines are lighter than ever. The HP Compaq 2710p (£1267 inc. VAT) is a ...

Pros: Satisfyingly solid, Bright display, Good battery life, Comfortable to use

Cons: Slightly down on power

Verdict: A very impressive example of what the Tablet PC is capable of, even if it is slightly underpowered

Review summary: Business laptops can be clunky affairs, but the HP Compaq 2710p bucks that trend. It's far from the boxy design you get in most ultraportables and small enough to comfortably take on the road. With plenty of features onboard, it's a performing ...

Pros: Attractive design ; available with Windows Vista or XP Tablet PC edition ; excellent screen/keyboard light ;

Cons: Moderate performance ; no optical drive ; only two USB ports ; no touchpad ;

Verdict: The HP Compaq 2710p stands out by virtue of its stylish design. It's not the lightest ultraportable, though, and many mobile professionals will want to specify the 3G option. The lack of an optical drive and a touchpad may also bother some potential ...