Dubbed as the two-in-one entertainment and work notebook, the HP Tx1000 surely delivers what it promises to be. I've been using this notebook for over a month now and I must say its performance surpasses my expectations.I waited for a month to write a review about my new notebook since I did not want to write pre-mature impressions that would have eventually changed over time. One impression that did not change though is how the notebook's physical appearance appeals to me. The HP Tx1000 is set in a glossy black cover with silver inlaid finish. The swirling silver lines seen on the notebook's cover gives it a more friendly look compared to the usual all black or silver finished notebooks that suggests a business and serious outlook. All in all, the HP Tx1000 looks like a high-end and stylish yet user-friendly notebook.
Tablet PC
Another notable physical feature of the HP Tx1000 is the rotating screen. It can be converted into a Tablet PC by turning the screen 180 degrees clockwise and folding it flat against the keyboard. The screen orientation automatically changes so that I can carry the notebook in my arm in an upright vertical position. However, I can easily change the screen orientation by just pushing a button located at the side of the screen. The button is very useful especially if I want to watch movies on my notebook and for left handed persons too.
The HP Tx1000 uses a touch screen aside from an active stylus screen which is preferable if I loose my pen. My niece was first to find out about this feature when she tried to use her nails to click on an icon. A Tablet PC is supposed to function like pen and paper but the only way I can do this on my HP Tx1000 is by writing very slowly than usual. I abandoned using this feature since I don't really need to write on it. However, if you are looking for a really functional Tablet PC perhaps you should try if the HP Tx1000 will work for you.
Specifications and Features
The HP Tx1000 proudly uses the 64-bit AMD Turion Dual Core T-60 processor otherwise known as the AMD Turion 64x2 Mobile Technology. I don't know much about processors but I do know that I am using one of the high-end processors available on the market, plus I've tested my notebook for a whole month so I know what they all say about its performance is true.
The HP Tx1000 is very handy and easy to carry but it does sacrifice its screen size and image quality. The 12-inch screen has an average image quality compared to other high-end laptop displays. However, I am pretty comfortable just the way it is. I can watch DVD movies on it without being annoyed with the screen size. I guess one reason I don't complain is because of the NVidia GeForce 6150 graphics chip that the HP Tx1000 carries. It allows me to watch DVDs without any trouble at all. However, my notebook does have an expansion port that can be used for high-end video cards.
The sound quality of my notebook is also acceptable for my specifications. It has two Altec Lansing speakers attached to the screen that provides me with enough clarity and volume for movie watching or listening to music. The location of the speakers is also a plus so the sound goes directly in my direction whenever I use the notebook in Tablet mode. The notebook also amazingly has two headphone jacks so two persons can listen at the same time without sharing ear phones.
Also among the HP tx1000's features is a built in 1.3 megapixel camera which proves to be very useful for me. I can easily hold video conferences with my friends, clients and especially with family without having to deal with messy wires that comes with external webcams. But like most webcams, the resolution do suffers during low lighting conditions. In addition to its features are the control buttons that have been successfully reduced to 
match its size. The keyboard however is full-sized save for the right SHIFT key which was a little annoying at first. It is just as small as most of the keys compared to the usual rectangular shape. But over time, I guess I just got used to its size. The touch pad also features an unusual design that I think would work just fine for me. With my old HP laptop, I had to use an external mouse, but with my new Tx1000, I'm going to stick with the touchpad. It is made up of depressed dots with a separate set of dots for scrolling. And lastly, my notebook amazingly has a remote control for its DVD-RW (yes, its a removable RW drive with lightscribe!) drive.
match its size. The keyboard however is full-sized save for the right SHIFT key which was a little annoying at first. It is just as small as most of the keys compared to the usual rectangular shape. But over time, I guess I just got used to its size. The touch pad also features an unusual design that I think would work just fine for me. With my old HP laptop, I had to use an external mouse, but with my new Tx1000, I'm going to stick with the touchpad. It is made up of depressed dots with a separate set of dots for scrolling. And lastly, my notebook amazingly has a remote control for its DVD-RW (yes, its a removable RW drive with lightscribe!) drive. All theses features though are conveniently incorporated into the notebook that it remains amazingly lightweight. In fact, I can just carry it around on my arm unlike my old HP laptop. Its dimensions is 1.5"H x 12"W x 8.75"D and is only more or less 5 pounds.
Powersupply and Heat
My HP Tx1000 came with two batteries so I can use it for a whole day without charging. I use a 4-cell and a 6-cell battery. The latter type is much bigger and extends over the back for a full inch but I don't mind since it gives me more time on my notebook.
There are two exhaust vents on the upper right corner of the HP Tx1000 that really works to cool the notebook down. I use my notebook for long hours and I have no complain for its performance. My only complain though is that the area gets too warm so I can't put the notebook on my lap. However, if it's in Tablet mode and I carry it around on my arm, the heat is not a problem. The internal fans automatically turns on and off to adjust to my usage. During heavy use, I actually hear the fans but the sound does not distract me. It guess I could say that the notebook keeps its noise in a non-distracting level.
Overall, my HP Tx1000 just matches my usage. I can conveniently use it for both work and entertainment. Its look also just matches the outlook I want to project-a writer with the right gadgets and one with a serious yet friendly outlook.
