Typical price: £1,600
What is it: Tablet PC with automatic screen brightness adjustment
What we think: The first of the third generation of tablet PCs has a lot to like, from its top-end performance to its nearly five-hour battery life
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 May 2005
Tags: HP, HP Compaq tc4200, hard drive, AC adaptor, security
We like:
Good performance and battery life; responsive keyboard; screen-brightness sensor
We don't like:
A little heavy for holding in one arm; no FireWire, parallel ports or optical drive
You might also need:
External optical drive; add-on battery pack
CNET UK judgement:
First of the third generation of tablet PCs, the HP Compaq Tablet PC tc4200 convertible has a lot to like, from its top-end performance to its nearly 5-hour battery life
Full review:
Completely new -- inside and out -- the convertible HP Compaq tc4200 tablet has a high-strength magnesium base and uses the latest Sonoma technology to deliver high performance with excellent battery life. On the downside, it will disappoint those looking for dedicated video memory, an optical drive and some vital business ports. Continue Reading...
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May 13, 2006
Posted by: John Cooke
"Much improved from previous model TC1100"
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