HP’s Touchsmart TX2 is the first consumer-oriented convertible notebook to have multitouch technology incorporated into it’s display. The TX2 has a 12.1-inch screen that uses a capacitive touchpanel that can track two points simultaneously. It operates with fingers or a stylus, and has in it’s belly the Mediasmart 2.0 interface customized for the laptop.
The Mediasmart 2.0 software allows you to look at photos, watch movies, play music, listen to radio and watch TV on demand. You can carry out a variety of gestures on the TX2 including select, drag, pinch, double tap, rotate, zoom, flick and arc. Besides working with the MediaSmart software, the multitouch gestures will also work with a variety of Windows applications such as Microsoft Office, most internet browsers, and most photo applications.
Looking at the hardware specifications, the TX2 has in it’s core the 2.1GHz AMD Turion X2 processor, ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics, 500 GB HDD (5400 RPM), 8 GB RAM, 8x DVD burner, Bluetooth, integrated webcam, VGA out and a digital pen.
The HP Touchsmart TX2 notebook is now available for pre-order at $1150. It will begin shipping at the end of November.
