Typical price: £1,200
What is it: Stylish ultraportable with Tablet PC mode
What we think: Its stylish design is burdened by its heftiness and lack of standard 3G
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 January 2008
Tags: HP, HP Compaq 2710p, connectivity, ExpressCard, data transfer
We like:
Attractive design; available with Windows Vista or XP Tablet PC edition; excellent screen/keyboard light
We don't like:
Moderate performance; no optical drive; only two USB ports; no touchpad
CNET UK judgement:
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 buyers
Full review:
When Hewlett Packard restructured its laptop range earlier this year it came up with three groupings. So far, we have reviewed one laptop from the Performance range (the 8710p). Now it's the turn of the Ultra Light range, which starts at around £950. For this review, we've chosen a model that costs just around £1,200: the HP Compaq 2710p, a convertible Tablet PC. Continue Reading...
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