Which is Better? dv2500t or tx1000z

I am not to knowledged about computers. I built them the same so would they perform the same? Other than that one is smaller then the or

TX1000z
Processor & Memory:

AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-64 at 2.2GHz
2 x 512KB L2 cache
2GB DDR2 SDRAM (2 x 1024MB), shared
Drives:

160GB (5,400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
8x DVD±RW drive with Double Layer Support
Graphics & Video:

12.1" WXGA BrightView widescreen display with integrated touch-screen; 1280 x 800 native resolution
NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6150 graphics (shared)
Communications:

802.11b/g WLAN
Bluetooth®
Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN

Audio:

Built-in Altec Lansing speakers
Keyboard:

101-key compatible keyboard and three Quick Launch buttons
Touch Pad with on/off and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad
Personalization:

HP IMPRINT finish offers a smooth, high-gloss coating with a unique, inlaid design which provides greater durability than a traditional paint process
QuickPlay brings your notebook PC to life with the push of a button, without standard boot up, to listen to music or watch DVDs
Integrated microphone and HP Webcam
Fingerprint reader
Expandability:

ExpressCard/34 Slot
Ports:

Three USB 2.0 ports
VGA (15-pin)
TV-Out (S-video)
RJ-11 (modem)
RJ-45 (LAN)
Two headphone outs (1 with S/PDIF digital audio and 1 stereo)
Microphone in
Notebook Expansion Port 3
Two consumer IR


Operating System:

Microsoft® Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)


Additional Software:

Microsoft Works 8.0
Symantec™ Norton Internet Security™ 2007 (60 days complimentary live updates)
Power Supply:

4-cell AND 6-cell Lithium Ion batteries
Additional Information:

Approximate Weight: 4.2 lbs.
Dimensions: 12.05” W x 8.82" D x 1.23"/1.52" H
Warranty and Support:

DV2500

Selected Features:
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
FREE Upgrade to 160GB 5400RPM from 120GB 5400RPM!!
319MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
14.1" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
One 6 Cell and One 12 Cell Lithium Ion Batteries
SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
No TV Tuner w/remote control

Included Features:
HP PhotoSmart Essentials
QuickPlay 3.x
Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
1 Expansion Port 3 connector
1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
3 USB 2.0 ports
IEEE 1394
1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)
HP Mobile Remote Control
TV-Out (S-video)
5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
Built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers
Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down pad
Kensington(R) MicroSaver lock slot
Power-on password
101 key compatible
65


Thanks very much

 

The TX1000 being a 12.1" (it's actually slightly larger than other 12.1" notebooks because it's a tablet-convertible and has wide screen margins) will be smaller and more portable than the DV2500T. Higher end Turion X2's have shown much better performance than we have seen in lower end X2's, and while the performance gap between equally clocked AMD and Intels has shrunk with these newer X2's, Intel still comes out on top when comparing performance, clock-to-clock. To the consumer, the only thing that really matters here is getting the best performance for your buck. When building your own system (like a desktop for example), AMD wins in price erformance. But in factory build OEM notebooks, you really can't see the savings all that much, especially when comparing a ultra-portable tablet convertable (which are inherently more expensive) AMD system to a thin and light Intel system.

Where you will take the greatest hit is in graphics. Integrated 6150 graphics are already a generation old, and are inferior to the DV2500T's optional 8400M GS graphics. HP has already refit its DV6000Z with the DV6500Z, but hasn't carried over the chipset and graphics upgrades to the TX1000Z (yet).

If size really mattered and I wanted something small now, I would go with the TX1000Z. It's an excellent system and is actually quite popular. If I could wait and see what HP would do with the TX1000 series, I would- and then choose that once they get it released (TX1500 maybe?). But if I needed a system now and didn't care about size, the DV2500T would be the best option.

 

I had to make exactly the same choice between dv2500t and TX1000z when i bought a new laptop about two weeks ago.

I struggled between these two a lot before finally decided on the dv2500t.

TX1000z is a cute little laptop with really innovative design, I liked it a lot, however, it is also a cute little thing full of compromises, and there are a few fatal flaws that made me decided against it.

First and foremost, the screen, with two extra layers on the screen, it looks grainy and dim, with a yellowish tone. While I liked the ability to write on the screen occasionally, I also realize that I have to look at the screen every minute when I am using the computer, and a clear and bright screen is just so much more important.

Of course you have the option of a non-touchable screen, which is clear and brighter, but what is the point of getting tx1000z then?


I had in my possession of two brand new Tx1000z for a while, they all exhibited the same problem: audio and video will be out of sync intermittently when playing avi files, meaning sometimes it is fine, sometimes it is not . HP tech support suggested restore the computer to factory condition, it did not solve the problem at all. I returned the tx1000z.

another thing worth mentioning is the webcam, the webcam on the dv2500t gives you far more superior image than the TX1000z.

In addition to a firewire port,the DV2500t also comes with a newer and more powerful graphic card with HDMI output, tx1000z has neither of them.

 

I have to say, you can't really compare these two machines as they are for different purposes. As TX can be customized to have a Touchscreen - it's more of a business machine...that's probably why it does not have greater graphics than Go6150 as not much people will try to play 3D games on it, and this will really save a lot of POWER of it's battery. But even this Graphics is a great thing in such a machine! DV2000 series is more desktop than on-the-go, unlike TX1000. So, you will most likely want something more of it in terms of entertainment. I think HP made a great addition to their laptop line adding this TX 12.1 Laptop. I don't see competitors with such a smooth design and insides for the comparable price.

 

Well the dv2500 is definatley more powerful.

 

Yes, You can compare the two, and many people did.

NO, TX1000z is NOT a business oriented laptop, it is designed for entertainment, it says so in its official name on HP.COM, this character is also demonstrated by its passive touch screen, build-in DVD-RW drive, media remote control and Vista home premium OS. The HP2710P is a business oriented tablet PC.

Funny thing that you mentioned the battery, as has been pointed out in many reviews, the battery life is on the short side;TX1000z's default 4-cell battery lasts just a little bit short of an hour, the extended 6-cell battery will last anywhere from 1.5 hours to 1 hour 45 minutes only. A DV2500t with a 6 cell battery will last 2 hour 45 minutes to 3 hours, even with a dedicated graphic card.

 

Thanks for the posts. I just ordered the dv2500t as optioned in my post. I can't wait till it comes!!! I ordered a 6 and a 12 Cell battery. Does anyone have any REAL WORLD experience with the number of hours it can run my computer? I don't need HP specs times, but actual times people have gotten.

Can someone with Vista go to the Control Panel- System and see what rating Vista gives this laptop?

thanks

 

I'm actually going to run a battery maximizing test tmrw, I'll post the results