HP TX2z vs Fujitsu T4310 (And others?)

[crazytrain65]

Alright so I've been researching laptops and i believe i want to go with a Tablet for college. I like the 2 i have in the subject (other suggestions are GREAT) Any opinions on the 2 of them? which is better...battery life...value.
Specs:
HP TX2z http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...le/tx2z_series
Windows 7 64bit (Premium or professionsal...which one?)
AMD Turion(TM) X2 Ultra ZM-87 (2.4GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
4gb RAM
500GB 7200RPM HD
ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3200 Graphics with 64MB Display Cache Memory
webcam and fingerprint reader
Wireless N w/ bluetooth
8 cell battery
Price: $1158.99 as configured

Fujitsu:
http://store.shopfujitsu.com/fpc/Eco...o?series=T4310

standard no upgrade options =(

General Questions.

1. What is your budget?
<$1300

2. Would you consider purchasing used/refurbished?
maybe?

3. Do you prefer a Slate, Convertible or Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC)?
Convertible

4. What size Tablet PC would you prefer?

Mainstream ~ 12.1"
Large ~ 14"

5. Which country do you intent to purchase from?
USA
6. Do you have any preferences to brand loyalty or dislikes?
not really

7. How many hours battery life do you require?
as much as posssible

8. What will be the primary usage scenario of this tablet?
college

9. Do you have an OS preference?
Windows

10. What software and tasks do you intend to run?
all!

10. Do you intend on playing Games? If so please list.
Possibly
COD4...Counterstrike source


Screen Specifics

1. Do you prefer a standard or widescreen display?
either

2. What resolution do you prefer?
good

3. Do you require the screen to be readable in sunlight?
not a priority (college)

4. Do you prefer your display to be glossy or matte?
no idea

5. Do you require Touch? (Which one: passive or capacitive)
capacitive?

6. Do you require a Digitizer Pen ?
dont most come iwth one?

7. Do you require pressure sensitivity?
bonus

Component Specifics

1. What size Hard Drive and Memory do you require?
bigger the better
2. Do you require an Optical (CD/DVD) Drive to be built in?
yes
3. Do you require ability to add a second Battery or Hard Drive (Modular Bay technology)?
not necessarily. A bonus

Misc
1. Other non specific items ~ please add other items you require not covered above?

2. Additional requests ~ anything other you wish to take into consideration?
will be using for college. Good battery life and reliabilty GREAT!

[Synergi]

I got 2.5 hours on the HP the one time I drained it to 10%. It weights about 5 pounds, has a really sparkly looking screen but the biggest flaw was it ran hot. I took it back. I haven't tried the Fujitsu but from everything I've read its miles better.

[ninetynine]

The t4310 is better for its battery life (about 4-5 hours) and heat management because of its Intel Processor. Plus, it uses a modular bay system so adding a 2nd battery won't add to physical dimensions (the tx2's high capacity battery sticks out the back).

They both have a digitizer and a multitouch layer so that's a tie. However I believe the t4310 has a better screen as the tx2 has been called 'milky'.

If you want to run games then the tx2 will run COD4 at low settings 800x600 decently, the t4310 won't run it at all. Also, IMO the t4310 is just plain ugly.

Overall I would focus on being productive and get the t4310.

[crazytrain65]

I got 2.5 hours on the HP the one time I drained it to 10%. It weights about 5 pounds, has a really sparkly looking screen but the biggest flaw was it ran hot. I took it back. I haven't tried the Fujitsu but from everything I've read its miles better.

Did u have the 6-cell battery? I'd get the 8 Cell one. When did you have the laptop?

The t4310 is better for its battery life (about 4-5 hours) and heat management because of its Intel Processor. Plus, it uses a modular bay system so adding a 2nd battery won't add to physical dimensions (the tx2's high capacity battery sticks out the back).

They both have a digitizer and a multitouch layer so that's a tie. However I believe the t4310 has a better screen as the tx2 has been called 'milky'.

If you want to run games then the tx2 will run COD4 at low settings 800x600 decently, the t4310 won't run it at all. Also, IMO the t4310 is just plain ugly.

Overall I would focus on being productive and get the t4310.

I've heard HP has improved the heat problems. But I will update my original Post with detail on the HP (Custom Configuration) and a link to the fujitsu.

[Synergi]

Did u have the 6-cell battery? I'd get the 8 Cell one. When did you have the laptop?



I've heard HP has improved the heat problems. But I will update my original Post with detail on the HP (Custom Configuration) and a link to the fujitsu.

I bought it the week Windows 7 came out. It was hot, it did cool down after some windows up dates but it was still hot. So much so even using aim chat would have a little delay when chatting on.

The other guy is right screen does have a milky, sparkly look to it. However the handwriting/inking was very good on it. I even trained it to read my chicken scratch. However, it was to hot to put on your lap, the vent blew hot air right out where your arm would be. If you flip the other way, the power cored would press into your stomach. I just found it very bad design and it was thick and heavy.

Another good thing is it had a great keyboard. I think its one of the best laptop keyboards I've felt in a while. It just had to many short comings. I don't want a five pound tablet. Go light as possible with a tablet. If I was just using it as a laptop it would be more forgivable.

[crazytrain65]

anybody else have experiences/opinions with these 2 tablets? any more options i have? HP seems to be a little better to me because of its processor and graphics

[blazingwing]

Now, prove me wrong if you'd like, but with more heat bring more fan activity, and in a quiet room trying to listen to an instructor brings more aggravation from others... now i dont know about the tx2 or any tablet for that matter yet since mines still on its way... but i'd perfer productivity than angry peers...

[Synergi]

anybody else have experiences/opinions with these 2 tablets? any more options i have? HP seems to be a little better to me because of its processor and graphics

I wouldn't count on it. If you do a search you'll hear a lot of complaints about how this laptop stutters or freezes. Its like a little pause or delay even running simple programs like chat. Type then your words show up five seconds later. This is because the heat was killing its performance.

The fan stayed on. When I powered it up for the first time it ran at high none stop. Once I did some updates the noise quieted down but the heat problem remained. When I packed up, I wiped my information off before I returned it to best buy. When she pulled it out of the box 20 minutes later she was surprised the bottom was still warm.

Unless you plan to crack it open and mod it to control the heat I wouldn't touch it. Heat killed a laptop I had before which is why I won't mess with a hot one now.