TechTurn Blog: Check It Out: HP EliteBook 2730P

The HP EliteBook 2730P has the comfort and style you're looking for in a tablet. If you spend a lot of time out of the house but still want to stay updated on e-mail and be able to web surf, the 2730P is a great choice for you. Click here to view the review on our store.

Memory Type	DDR2
Video Card	Intel GMA 4500MHD
USB Ports	2
Display Ports	VGA
Wireless	IEEE 802.11 N
Screen Size	12.1"
Screen Resolution	1280 x 800
Height	1.11"
Depth	8.3"
Width	11.4"
Weight	3.7 lbs
RAM	3 GB
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz
Battery	6-cell

HP EliteBook 2730P Review

The Pros: Good tablet performance; Comfortable keyboard; Good viewing angles; Good battery life; Solid design; Keyboard light

The Cons: Uncomfortable mouse buttons; No finger-touch input; Needs a bigger touchpad

The Bottom Line: The HP EliteBook 2730P has a solid performance, good battery life, and travel-friendly business features that make this a great choice for a notebook. The 2730P is a good notebook for someone constantly on the go.

The HP EliteBook 2730P is a good Tablet PC. It has a solid design and a strong chassis. The stainless steel look makes it look a little bit modern and sleek. The 2730P is the updated version next to the 2710P. They have most of the same features, but the 2730P has an upgraded 1.86GHz Core 2 Dup processor and upgraded hard drive options.

With its weight around 3.7lbs, it feels extremely lightweight yet still very solid. It's easy to take notes with the portable pen that writes like a real pen. You can amuse yourself for hours with that pen! The 12.1" Illumi-Lite WXGA UWVA anti-glare display shows off bold and vivid colors. Even in tablet mode, the display is easy to read and locks into place.

The keyboard is solid and shows no signs of flex. The keyboard even has a cool light that illuminates the keys, so typing at night has never been easier. This is perfect for someone who's constantly taking plane trips since most of us like to see while we're typing. The touchpad is nice and has two buttons. The 2710P only had a pointing stick, so the addition of the touchpad is a step up.

The 2730P has a good variety of ports as well. There is an optional dock, which I would recommend using if you plan on using this in the office rather than mobile use. Speaker quality is decent. I wouldn't recommend having a party and relying on the speakers of your 2730P, but it's good for drowning out noises (such as a snoring person sitting next to you on the plane) with your headphones on.

The HP EliteBook 2730P is a nice tablet PC that will give you a good performance, keep you busy while you're on the go, and might even turn a few heads with its sleek design. Two words: quite impressive.