which pc tablets are top rated this year?

[techgirl20]

I have no clue as to which pc tablet to get. I have been researching and loking for one for a while now and I'm impressed with some HP versions but still I don't know. Which are the best out there especially for a college student?


1. What is your budget?
no budget

2. Would you consider purchasing used/refurbished?
no, has to be new

3. Do you prefer a Slate, Convertible or Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC)?
doesn't matter

4. What size Tablet PC would you prefer?

Mainstream ~ 12.1"
Large ~ 13.3"

either or is fine

5. Which country do you intent to purchase from?

U.S.

6. Do you have any preferences to brand loyalty or dislikes?
No, would like HP, but doesn't matter

7. How many hours battery life do you require?
6 or more

8. What will be the primary usage scenario of this tablet? (Email/Web Surfing/Drawing/Word Processing/Entertainment/Notetaking etc)
All the above

9. Do you have an OS preference?
Windows XP, Vista, or 7

10. What software and tasks do you intend to run? (Microsoft Office or other Word Processing Suite/Photoshop/3D Studio Max/Autocad etc)
Microsoft office

10. Do you intend on playing Games? If so please list.
No


Screen Specifics

1. What resolution do you prefer?

It doesn't matter

2. Do you require the screen to be readable in sunlight?
I would like it to be

3. Do you prefer your display to be glossy or matte?
It doesn't matter

4. Do you require Touch? (without pressure sensitivity) (Which one: resistive or capacitive)
Yes, and it doesn't matter

5. Do you require a Pen? (with pressure sensitivity) (Which one: Wacom or N-Trig)
No, but I would like one if possible


Component Specifics

1. What size Hard Drive and Memory do you require?
at least 4gb I prefer 6gb or more, hard drive doesn't matter maybe 250gb or more

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)?it doesn't matter

[doobiedoobiedum]

If your budget is as flexible as it seems, you want an HP and your screen size is 12" then I guess the HP 2760p is your best bet. If screen quality and glare are important, just ask and others more knowledgeable about this model might advise about screen specifics.

I think the 2740p is discontinued except from re-sellers anyway.

[techgirl20]

Thanks, I also was looking at the HP 2760p does some pretty good, but we will see.

[doobiedoobiedum]

You'd be getting a very solid machine. I've seen many glowing reviews on this forum for the now discontinued HP 2730p and 2740p.

Hope it turns out for the best.