HP Compaq 2710p

This tablet notebook from HP is meant for high-end executives who want a

notebook that has both features and style. It's solidly built, neatly designed

and has all the top end features that one can associate with a business

notebook. This 12.1 inch tablet possess a complete silver finish and has

chemically-strengthened glass top, which ensures improved durability and

superior writing experience. It comes with Intel core 2 Duo ultra mobile

processor running at 1.2 GHz, along with 100 GB, 1.8-inch 4200 rpm HDD. Not so

often do we see tablet PCs having web cams, so the webcam that comes with it is

surely a welcome addition. Connectivity options abound, it comes with Bluetooth,

3G support, WiFi, and mini FireWire port.

However, it only has 2 USB ports and for an ultraportable we do expect more

than three USB ports at least.

Performance of this tablet notebook was good. In PCMark05 it scored 2273 PC

Marks which is good for business notebooks, and is better than what we got from

Asus U1. Being a cheaper option than Asus U1 argues well for it. It didn't score

well in 3D Mark06 which being a business notebook is acceptable. What makes it

stand apart from the crowd is the whopping 5 hours and 30 min of battery life

that can be further extended to a mammoth 12 hours and 5 min by connecting it to

the extended battery that comes along with the notebook.

Bottomline: A perfect stylish and exclusive

mobile companion for elite executives