Compare Prices : HP Compaq Business Notebook 2710p - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Will this make the tablet PC mainstream?

Pros: Great design, lightweight with good battery life

Cons: Not that powerful

Verdict: An impressive design with plenty of new features makes this a great example of a Tablet PC

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 ...

Review summary: 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 ...

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

Review summary: This tablet could be faster, but input is supereasy even in full sunlight, and battery life is top-notch.

Pros: Indoor/outdoor screen, Good docking and battery options

Cons: Unorthodox button placement

Verdict: The 2710p is not for people who need a powerful portable, but it's inexpensive considering that its $2328 price includes the notebook, the docking station, and the extra battery

Review summary: It was only a few months ago that an HP product manager remarked to PC Pro that the tablet PC was "dead" as far as consumer use went (web ID: 112623). As hard as Microsoft tried, the mass market never took to the idea of pen-driven, touchscreen ...

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