The trigger has been pulled on a HP 2710p

I have been evaluating the HP 2710p for a few weeks as you know and it's been a surprisingly pleasant experience.  The 2710p comes very close to duplicating the experience of the venerable tc1100, something I thought impossible for a convertible Tablet PC to do.  It does that due to its thin form and clean design.  It is also surprisingly snappy even though it's only got a 1.2 GHz Core 2 Duo under the hood.  Of course the 2 GB of memory helps Vista along and the tightly integrated utilities and drivers that HP has put together no doubt helps in that regard too.

How impressed am I with the 2710p experience?  I just ordered one to use every day in my mobile lifestyle.  I can't remember when I've used a mobile PC for a few weeks and not found a single thing that frustrates me.  Usually the concessions that must be made to keep a device thin and light as possible end up causing me some grief at times but not so with the 2710p.  I ordered one configured exactly like the evaluation unit that HP sent me:

• 1.2 GHz Core 2 Duo
• 2 GB of RAM
• 100 GB 4,200 rpm hard drive
• 6-cell battery
• 12.1-inch WXGA screen (1280x800)
• 2 MP web cam
• Intel graphics
• Bluetooth
• WiFi a/b/g
• 3 year warranty

The HP store couldn't verify when this will ship so hopefully it will get here before the evaluation unit goes back.  I don't like thinking about the possibility of being without a 2710p, it's become that important in my work.

Comments

[Scott_H]

I look forward to your first "A typical day with my 2710p" post...

...and your first OQO review post.

:)

[Guy Adams]

That seals it then, the HP 2710P it is...

Now the only problem is getting hold of a decent model over here in the UK because currently we only have two different models. A 1.2 Core 2 Duo and a 1.2 Core Duo. Both with only a 1GB of RAM, both without a webcam, both with 80GB HDD's.

Any chance of posting me one if I pay you up front?

[Guy Adams]

Apologies, one has a 1.2Ghz Core 2 Duo and the other is a 1.2Ghz single core variant.

[James Kendrick]

Sorry Guy, I can't do that. If I did that for everyone who asked I'd be running an import/export business. Don't get a 1GB model though, Vista absolutely requires 2 GB in my opinion.

[Guy Adams]

PINGBACK: http://www.gnasupport.co.uk/blogs/

[Guy Adams]

Not only that I think HP would have something to say about the warranty should I ever need to claim on it. Glad your pleased with it, as Scott says, can't wait for the first 'day in the life'

Now... where did I put HP UK's number, I feel like another moan!!

[Kevin C. Tofel]

Was the 64 GB SSD option not enough storage capacity? I might have considered that since it should be available next month, but my storage needs are meager compared to yours.

[Charles Chandler]

Does the fingerprint scanner have the ability to function as a scroll control? I think I've seen mention of some fingerprint scanners that can do this, and that would do a little something to make up for the lack of a jog dial.

[James Kendrick]

Charles, no it doesn't. Where it's placed it wouldn't make a very good trackpad.

[Joshua Hall]

Have you evaluated the Fujitsu T2010. It is a similar size. The guys at GottaBeMobile have a good video review. I heard you have the express/32 Modem. It is a neat solution because you can use the pc card to express/ 32 adapter.

[Roger McIntosh]

Did you order this with Vista?

[Roger McIntosh]

Given your recent strongly worded post about the failings of Vista, I am curious why you would not have chosen XP Tablet edition. I am considering this package myself.

[James Kendrick]

I went with Vista Business because it runs well on the evaluation unit I have. Remember this is a Core 2 Duo with 2 GB of memory and it handles Vista very well.

[James Kendrick]

Joshua, I have not evaluated the T2010 so I can't compare it to the HP. I ordered the HP because quite frankly it's the best Tablet PC I have ever used because it fits my work style perfectly.

[James Kendrick]

Yes, I intend to get a ExpressCard to PC Card adapter so I can use the EV-DO modem in all of my devices with PC Card slots.

[lsbeller]

Are you replacing the 1610 with this unit?

[James Kendrick]

I don't intend to at this time. The 1610 is still the best knock around Tablet around, that small form is just so nice in the hands. :)

[Robin Capper]

Will be watching with interest. Just ordered one of these for use at work.