HP TouchSmart tx2-1020us notebook (AMD Turion X2, 2.2 GHz, 12.1")

Description: The HP TouchSmart tx2-1020us is a 4.6-pound, thin-and-light notebook computer.Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $975.The 12.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among laptops.Built around the AMD Turion X2 ultra mobile technology CPU.This configuration has a 320GB hard drive and 4 GB of RAM.Features ATi Radeon HD 3000 series graphics with 64MB of video memory.

Pros: Has a 320GB hard drive.This is larger than the average notebook on the market today, but is to be expected for a notebook of this price.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.The built-in fingerprint reader will speed up the log in process while adding a strong layer of data protection.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Cons: Has only 64MB of video RAM, which is considerably less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the HP ProBook 4310s, a 4.4-pound notebook at around $1, 010, has 512MB of video RAM.Also, this notebook has only a 12.1-inch screen size, which is smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Dell Latitude E6400, a 4.4-pound notebook at around $1, 000, has a 14.1-inch screen size.The poor battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more frequently than other notebooks in its class.

Suitability: Suited for those who want a balance between power and portability.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.Comes with a DVD writer, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital video camcorder onto DVDs.

Value: In general, this notebook's features are as expected for this price.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, smartphone or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: NB220UA#ABA

• General

• Recommended Use Home use
• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
• Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
• Width 12 in
• Depth 8.8 in
• Height 1.5 in
• Weight 4.6 lbs
• Localization English / United States
• Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b

• Processor

• Processor AMD Turion X2 Ultra mobile technology ZM-82 / 2.2 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Chipset type AMD M780G

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 2 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
• RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
• Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Card Reader

• Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
• Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro

• Display

• Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features BrightView

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 3200
• Video Memory 64 MB GDDR2 SDRAM
• Total Available Graphics Memory 1982 MB

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio Input Microphone

• Notebook Camera

• Camera Type Integrated

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad, QuickPlay, Digital pen, Touch-screen

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem
• Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Data link protocol Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
• Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Remote control - Infrared, 1 x Docking / port replicator

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Remote control
• Features Power-on password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

• Power

• Power device form factor External

• Battery

• Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
• Software Muvee Reveal, Microsoft Works, CyberLink DVD Suite, HP Recovery Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Total Care Advisor, Microsoft Office OneNote, HP Help and Support Center, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5

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Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.hp.com