Category Archives: TX1000

New Expert Zone Column on My Connected Home

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Barb Bowman

Microsoft has published my column on Vista computers and devices that all work together transparently on my home network. Technorati tags: Vista, Media Center, MCE, OCUR, DCT, WiFi, home networking

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Help Design HP’s Next Laptop

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Barb Bowman

I received an invitation, in part because of some reviews I’ve done as a blogger, to provide feedback and ideas to HP on what kind of laptop I’d design if I could do it myself. The sky is the limit … Continue reading →

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TX1000 – Much nicer wireless with 802.11 Draft N ExpressCard from D-Link

Posted on April 2, 2007 by Barb Bowman

One of my few complaints about HP’s TX1000 is the 802.11g performance with the embedded Broadcom radio. 802.11a on the same wireless radio is better, but the G side performance was not up to my expectations nor was it as … Continue reading →

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HP TX1000 – Get the Fingerprint Reader Option!

Posted on March 28, 2007 by Barb Bowman

HP’s TX1000 series Entertainment (Tablet PC Convertible) has one feature that deserves a post of its own. An embedded fingerprint reads (Authentec AES 1610) can be found on the left side of the screen, and coupled with the Bioscrypt Verisoft … Continue reading →

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HP’s TX1000 Entertainment Notebook – First Look Part 2

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Barb Bowman

The more I use the HP TX1000 (TX1001xx) convertible (tablet) entertainment PC, the more I think that this machine is a great all around choice for the mainstream consumer. It’s got just about everything, and the customization choices on the … Continue reading →

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First Look – HP Pavilion TX1000 (TX1001xx) Tablet PC

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Barb Bowman

A Tablet PC for Joe and Jane Sixpack as well as geeks? (HP TX1000 Product Review) HP and AMD were looking for non tablet users to evaluate a new “convertible” tablet pc and I raised my hand. I thought it … Continue reading →

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