HP TouchSmart tx2-1270us 4GB Memory 12.1" 1280 x 800 Tablet PC Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit

Pros: Keyboard is amazingly easy to use, when needed. The pen is just plain wonderful. Surprisingly decent sound. Not too kludgy once the bloatware is removed, even with Vista. I can't wait to put Windows 7 on it. The handwriting recognition is close to psychic.

Cons: Heat could turn out to be an issue. I will definitely be getting a chill mat. Naturally, it has a ton of bloatware that needs to be uninstalled, but almost all "store-bought" computers do. Battery life could be better. The fingerprint reader doesn't seem to like my fingers. The included voice recognition leaves a something to be desired, but I guess that's why we have Nuance out there.

Overall Review: I was fully prepared to hate this machine and send it back. However, I'm in love with it. It does everything I've wanted. It's small enough that I was able to buy a purse that I can carry it in, but still large enough so that the screen is easy to read. I can readily envision it simply replacing my trusty little PDA. I got it because I needed a tablet for design work, and what I've been able to do with it just playing around for a couple of days amazes me. I don't even have my "good" software installed yet. CAVEAT: It has been my experience with other products that HP's customer service sucks. That is one of the reasons I was very reluctant to order this machine. I really hope I won't need to deal with them over this computer.

Pros: Not many. It has an excellent design and the conversion from a laptop to a tablet is excellent.

Cons: Plenty. First is the BLOATWARE, it is loaded up. It will take you at least an hour to get it uninstalled. Second, performance, it is terrible, the hard drive is constanly working all the time with no end in sight. Third, HOT!!! The fan is constantly working to attempt to keep up. Fourth, out of box the processor is constantly in use, no idle time.

Overall Review: I have been working on computers for years and this is without a doubt the worst machine for performance I have ever unboxed. Perhaps it is the AMD processor or the 5400rpm hard drive. Either way it is not a performer and I think most will be upset or would be upset if they knew what they could get elsewhere for the money.