The HP TX2000 is unique in entertainment touch screen laptops in that it is the only touch screen laptop to have a digitizer display. It’s distinction from the previous TX1000 model is a handful of system updates and improved functionality in full tablet mode.

The laptop has been improved aesthetically with a more consistent body casing color and added arrows at the hinge pointing out the direction of the swivel screen to. Not much else has changed and it very closely resembles the previous model.

The speakers remain on the hinge which is a big design plus when using the laptop for viewing media. Standard laptop speakers point at the wrong direction most of the time but with the HP Touch Smart, turn the laptop into tablet mode and the speakers rotate with the screen so it faces the user.

The keyboard hasn’t changed much either and resembles most keyboard designs of the Pavilion family. It remains sleek and the smooth tactile feedback makes the keyboard easy to use. The only downside is the noise of the keys are a little on the loud side but we can expect the noise to wear down after some use.

On the networking front this laptop comes with a network interface card that supports a, g, and b WIFI standards. There is also built in Bluetooth connectivity and a 5-in-1 card reader. For universal device connections the laptop has three USB 2.0 ports as well as S-video.

With a 12.1 inch widescreen, the laptop offers a native 1280×800 resolution which isn’t exceptional but very comparable for a screen of its miniature size. The clarity is acceptable but off angled viewing is poor. One improvement HP has made over the last model is the brightness of the screen which is a nice welcome. The glossy screen is also very reflective making the laptop almost useless outdoors.

Weighing 4.26 pounds sounds nice but considering it is only 12.1 inch laptop, that is actually pretty heavy. Most models come with 2 gigabytes of RAM but different customizations are optional up to 4 gigabytes. In general, the speed is average and the graphics is below average for an entertainment focused machine.

The fan is built under the base of the laptop which is a great noise reduction design during normal use. Once in tablet mode, however, heat becomes an issue. Especially when used on a lap the fan blows hot air directly onto the user’s leg.

HP has brought some great products to the market with thoughtful design and innovation. This touch screen laptop is unlike others in its targeting at being a media computer. And for the extensive battery life it is quite a deal for all the features packed inside. But for a touch screen laptop, it’s on screen recognition is not as accurate as we would like it to be.