HP tx2500z - still not available in canada / HP price comparison US and Canadian retailers
In my last article titled HP tx2000 vs tx2500 Tablet PC I was hoping that tx2500z will be available by september in canada as a back to school offer. But surprisingly as of Aug 26, 2008 there is no news yet from HP on its release date in canada. I am not sure if HP is holding it for the holiday shoppers??
Anyways below are the current retailer prices for some of the HP models in both USA and Canada. And to mention this again, tx2500z is yet not available in canada.
United States
HP - $900 / Model # tx2500z
Office Depot - $900 (after mail & rebate, $50) / Model # tx2510us
Future Shop - $900 CAD (canada only, est. $850 USD) / Model # tx2514ca
OfficeMax - $950 (online only) / Model # tx2510us
Best Buy - $1050 / Model # tx2525nr
Circuit City - $1050 (after mail & rebate, $50) / Model # tx2510us
Target - $1090 / Model # tx2510us
Walmart - $1100 / Model # t2510us
Canada
Future Shop - $900 CAD / Model # tx2514ca
Future Shop - $1100 CAD / Model # tx2524ca
Costco - $1050 CAD / Model # tx2513cl
Staples - $985 CAD / Model # tx2517ca
Best Buy - $1000 CAD / Model # tx2508ca
The Source - $1200 CAD / Model # tx2510ca
| And if you are a college student or in school of any sort you are allowed to buy HP at the student discount that can be found here … easy register.The 2500 has a superior graphics card (to the 2000 and 2100) and the Puma processor is much faster. This model is rumored to take care of the serious heat problem in previous versions. Stores have been moving out the 2100 and 1499 models with some serious deals. That leads me to believe these will be available soon in retail stores. |  |
The prices won’t fall for the TX2500. It is brand new and not even available in stores yet. The pricing is already pretty aggressive at $1049 for basic unit.
Always its worth to mention that HP does not provide north american warranty. So if you are buying from ebay and you are canadian, you might need to buy warranty from some 3rd party warranty houses.
HP tx2500z Features -
Decked out in our new “Echo” inlaid design, the ultraportable 4.59 lb. Pavilion tx2500z is packed with features you’ll love. It has a 12.1″ (diagonal) high-definition touch screen, and it optimizes handwriting capture: you simply write on it with a dockable/rechargeable eraser pen (no batteries needed). In addition, the screen twists for easy viewing of documents and movies in cramped spaces.
Genuine Windows Vista
Get things done, stay connected, and enjoy a variety of entertainment in a secure environment with genuine Windows Vista with Service Pack 1. This series comes with genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes Windows Aero, Windows Media Center, and instant search functionality. For enhanced play and productivity features, choose genuine Windows Vista Ultimate.
Cool adjustable display
The high-definition, spacious 12.1″ (diagonal) display on this compact notebook means comfortable viewing that won’t strain your eyes. You can open it in the standard way, twist it backward for presentations or to view comfortably on a plane, or fold it flat like a slate. This notebook includes a touchscreen and digitizer so you can handwrite, sketch, draw, take notes, or graph, plus use the pad of your finger to navigate Web sites, play games, organize and play music, and view photos, TV shows, and movies.
Dual-core processing power
The tx2500z is equipped with powerful AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core processors with HyperTransport technology, which improves system performance when running multiple applications. These processors also supply enhanced virus protection as well as PowerNow! for longer battery life.
Fingerprint security (select models)
Swipe your finger across the optional integrated reader on the side of the panel to log on to your tx2500z and password-protected Web sites and documents.
Lots of space
The tx2500z supports a hard drive of up to 250GB—plenty of room to store photos, music, and video. A CD/DVD burner is standard, with optional HP LightScribe for laser-etching your own disc labels.
Sleek-looking case
The tx2500z features the same finish as our other new Pavilion notebooks: a high-gloss black case with inlaid “Echo” pattern.
Wireless options
You get 802.11b/g wireless LAN standard with these models, or you can upgrade to 802.11a/b/g. You’ll stay connected virtually anytime, anywhere, without having to hunt for hotspots, with the optional Verizon Wireless V740 1XEVDO PC ExpressCard.
Video chat
Stay in touch with friends and family via webcam (optional) and two omni-directional microphones, which also support VOIP applications.
Entertainment extras
HP QuickPlay will fast-start movies and music, and comes with a mobile TV module that supports Internet TV streaming. You get Karaoke. We’ve enhanced the music, video, and photo features: create a single playlist for all three. A mini remote stores in the ExpressCard slot. You get two headphone jacks; one supports S/PDIF.
Numerous ports
The tx2500z has three USB 2.0 ports, an ExpressCard/34 slot, an S-Video, a VGA, and a Consumer IR, plus a 5-in-1 digital media card reader.
