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    tx12xx any good?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by sgtarky, Jul 22, 2007.

  1. sgtarky

    sgtarky Notebook Consultant

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    I was wondering if the tx12xx are any good. I really got burned on my dv8130, well it never had the keyboard problem but volume just isnt there for 9lb 17 " laptop. I also have problems with usb devices not showing up, especially cellphone modems.
     
    sgtarky, Jul 22, 2007
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    topboxman Notebook Guru

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    I have a tx1120us which is pretty much the same as tx12xx. I have the touchscreen version and I would not get this option. You really have to press hard on the touchscreen. Save your money and not get the touchscreen option. It's a nice little notebook, fast enough and I don't have issues.

    USB works fine. I have Fusion USB HDTV tuner and it works well with Vista Media Center Edition.

    Peter
     
    topboxman, Jul 22, 2007
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    sgtarky Notebook Consultant

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    its a tx1210 to be exact, doesnt have the touchscreen, I was wondering if that was worth getting but I see you are not a fan of that option.
     
    sgtarky, Jul 22, 2007
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    miner, Jul 22, 2007
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    I like the touchscreen myself. It really helps when in tablet mode to just point at a given link. Once you train to write it's actually very good in writing recognition. And don't forget if you have Vista you can also use the speech/voice command option to navigate Windows. Very very handy when using Word.
     
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    RZetlin Notebook Geek

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    Is the TX12xx with the touchscreen any good for drawing like Photoshop?
     
    RZetlin, Jul 24, 2007
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    I doubt it unless you have strong hands or fingers by pressing the touchscreen hard all the time while drawing. :D
     
    topboxman, Jul 24, 2007
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