HP Compaq tc4400 Tablet PC. HP now offer renewed version of HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC. Featuring tc4200’s form factor tc4400 is built around Intel® Coreâ„¢ Duo Processor (up to 2.00 GHz 667 MHz L-2 MB) with memory options starting with 512MB(up to 2GB) and Hard drives from 60GB to 100GB 5400RPM.

Competitors from other manufacturers:

Lenovo ThinkPad X41 Tablet PC: CPU 1.6-GHz Intel Pentium M 758; Operating System Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005; RAM/Expandable to 512MB DDR2 SDRAM/1.5GB; Hard Drive 4,200-rpm 40GB; Optical Drive None (Optional only with X4 Dock); Display/Resolution 12.1-inch/WXGA,
Graphics/Video Memory Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900/128MB shared memory; Wireless Networking 802.11a/b/g; Ports Three USB 2.0, VGA, IR, headphone, mic, Ethernet, modem,
PC Card Slots One Type I Memory Card Slots Secure Digital; Weight 3.5 pounds (4 pounds with eight-cell battery); Size 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.8/1.3 inches

Toshiba Portege M400: CPU 1.66-GHz Intel Core Solo T1300; Operating System Windows XP Tablet PC Edition; RAM/Expandable to 512MB/4GB; Hard Drive 5,400-rpm 80GB; Optical Drive 8X DVD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 10X CD-RW, 24X CD-ROM; Display/Resolution 12.1-inch/1024 x 768 pixels; Graphics/Video Memory Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950/12MB shared memory; Wireless Networking 802.11a/b/g; Ports Three USB 2.0, FireWire, VGA, Mic, headphone, RJ-11, Ethernet, Docking port
PC Card Slots One Type II; Memory Card Slots 5-in-1 card reader; Weight 4.5 pounds; Size 11.6 x 9.8 x 1.5 inches

Laptop Magazine reviewed HP Compaq tc4400 Tablet PC and writes: “The HP Compaq tc4400 has the familiar flat black exterior and the tight, solid response of the Lenovo line. Unlike many convertibles, this 4.6-pound tablet has a thoughtful bow on one side to make one-handed pen input easier. A magnetic latch and two stabilizing pins do a good job of keeping the lid secure in tablet mode, but the spindle also keeps the LCD firm in notebook mode. The full-sized keyboard offers superb feedback that actually rivals the ThinkPad’s legendary feel. The touchpad is spacious for its small frame, with two action buttons below both the pad and the space bar. Lovers of alternative navigation also get a pointing stick.

The 12.1-inch display sits on a very sturdy swivel pin. We found the screen to be flatter and less vibrant than the display on the Toshiba Portege M400 convertible we tested last month, as well as some of the slates we have seen from Electrovaya and Motion. The LCD has good viewing angles, but it lacks contrast and is not as visible in indirect sunlight as we would like from a design that will likely see at least some outdoor use.

The stylus is thick, with eraser capability, and it has a fat hover zone where the LCD can track the pen from an inch or two away. While the HP Compaq tc4400 doesn’t have a dual-array, noise-canceling microphone, we were pleased with its ability to pick up voices. Audio playback relies on only one speaker, but it is placed on an outer edge, so you can hear it clearly in both notebook and tablet modes.

Like most tablets, the HP Compaq tc4400 was unable to run MobileMark 2005 and it earned an expectedly low graphics score of 1,401 on 3DMark03 with its Intel 950 integrated chipset. Wireless throughput was good, with 11.8 Mbps at 15 feet and 14.5 Mbps at 50 feet.

HP includes all of the security, connectivity, and durability features the enterprise now demands. TPM security comes standard, along with a biometric fingerprint reader, which worked accurately for us. Wi-Fi support includes 802.11a/b/g, and a Bluetooth 2.0 connection is optional. HP also offers a 3D accelerometer to protect the hard drive in case of a fall.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X41 Tablet PC remains our favorite 12.1-inch convertible because it’s 0.5 pounds lighter (with the extended battery) and costs $600 less, but the HP Compaq tc4400 is a good choice for speed demons who demand dual-core performance in a compact design. If you can live without an integrated optical drive, this notebook/tablet combo is a solid choice.”

This entry was posted on August 27, 2006 and is filed under HP Tablet PCs.