Tablet PCs

HP Pavilion tx2510us Entertainment - Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 2.1 GHz - 12.1" TFT
Specs: AMD Turion X2 Ultra mobile technology (2.1 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 4.6 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Fujitsu LifeBook U810
Ambitious but flawed, the Fujitsu LifeBook U810 has more of a traditional laptop design than other UMPCs, but the otherwise excellent keyboard is marred by the loss of several important keys.
Specs: Intel A110 (800 MHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 1.6 lbs, 5.6 in TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, EPEAT Silver

Lenovo ThinkPad X41 Tablet
With the performance of a laptop in a lightweight case, the ThinkPad X41 tablet is one of the best convertible tablets we've seen.
Specs: Intel Pentium M (1.5 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, Mobile Intel 915GM Express

Fujitsu LifeBook P1620
The Fujitsu LifeBook P1620 makes a few notable improvements on its predecessor, but a new breed of cheaper mini-laptops are on the horizon, making this ideal only for heavy tablet users, who may prefer a full-size tablet.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.2 GHz), 1 GB, Mobile Intel 945GMS Express, EPEAT Silver

HP Pavilion tx2120us Entertainment - Turion 64 X2 TL-64 2.2 GHz - 12.1" TFT
Specs: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (2.2 GHz), 4 GB DDR II SDRAM, 4.6 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition

Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium
The new generation of similarly sized Netbooks do more and cost less than the Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium, putting another nail in the UMPC coffin.
Specs: Intel (1.33 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, Mobile Intel 945GMS Express

Toshiba Portege M700-S7002
But for its disappointing battery life, the Toshiba Portege M700 is an excellent hybrid of power laptop and well-designed tablet.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, Mobile Intel GM965 Express, EPEAT Gold

HP Compaq 2710p (Core 2 Duo 1.2GHz, 2GB RAM, 100GB HDD, Vista Business)
HP's attractive Compaq 2710p convertible tablet suffers from one fatal flaw, choosing a ThinkPad-style pointing stick over a touch pad, effectively ruling it out for a large number of potential users.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 3.7 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business

Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet (Windows Vista)
The lightweight Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet now runs Windows Vista--and remains one of the best convertible tablets on the market.
Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.66 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, Mobile Intel 945GM Express, EPA Energy Star

Asus R2H Ultramobile PC
The Asus R2H is too big to be truly ultramobile, but its relatively large screen and decent battery make it good for on-the-go Web surfing and media playing, even if the onscreen keyboard is a chore to use.
Specs: Intel Celeron M (900 MHz), 768 MB DDR II SDRAM, Intel 910GML Express

Dell Latitude XT Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 U2100 1.06GHz, DDR2 SDRAM 1.00MB, 40 GB)
Specs: Intel Core 2 Solo (1.06 GHz), 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 3.5 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition

Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet (Core Duo 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, Vista Business)
The Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet strikes the best compromise between a ultraportable tablet and a full-featured laptop.
Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.67 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, Mobile Intel 945GM Express, EPA Energy Star

Samsung Q1 ultramobile PC
The Samsung Q1's sleek case is definitely eye-catching, but we expect better performance and battery life for a thousand of our hard-earned bucks.
Specs: Intel Celeron M (900 MHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, Mobile Intel 915GMS Express, EPEAT Silver

HP Compaq tc4400 tablet
The HP Compaq tc4400 convertible tablet offers decent performance and battery life, though we recommend adding more RAM.
Specs: Intel Core Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, Mobile Intel 945GM Express, EPA Energy Star

HP Pavilion tx1410us Entertainment - Turion 64 X2 TL-64 2.2 GHz - 12.1" TFT
Specs: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (2.2 GHz), 2 GB DDR II SDRAM

HP Pavilion tx2110us Entertainment - Turion 64 X2 TL-62 2.1 GHz - 12.1" TFT
Specs: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (2.1 GHz), 3 GB DDR II SDRAM

Toshiba Portege M400
Though inexpensive, the Portege M400 convertible tablet's middle-of-the-road performance and battery life may not be enough for the demanding business user. For basic tasks, however, it's a decent bargain.
Specs: Intel Core Solo (1.66 GHz), 512 MB DDR II SDRAM, Mobile Intel 945GM Express, RoHS

HP Pavilion tx1320us (Turion 64 X2 TL-60 2GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)
Specs: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (2 GHz), 2 GB DDR II SDRAM, NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150

HP Compaq Tablet PC TC1100 - Pentium M 713 1.1 GHz - 10.4" TFT
Specs: Intel Pentium M (1.1 GHz), 256 MB DDR SDRAM, Intel 855PM

Toshiba Satellite R15-S822
This convertible laptop offers a 14.1-inch screen and a comfortable keyboard, but its supersized weight means you won't stray too far from a desk or a conference room table.
Specs: Intel Pentium M, 512 MB DDR SDRAM

Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet 7762 - Core 2 Duo L7700 1.8 GHz - 12.1" TFT
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, Mobile Intel GM965 Express, RoHS, EPEAT Silver

Motion M1400 Pentium M 1.1 GHz - 12.1" TFT
Specs: Intel Pentium M (1.1 GHz), 256 MB DDR SDRAM, Intel 855GME

Toshiba Portege R400-S4931 (Core Duo 1.2GHz, 2GB RAM, 80GB HDD)
If money is no object for you, the Toshiba Portege R400 is an eye-catching, Windows Vista conversation piece, but the rest of us will want more performance from a system this expensive.
Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, Mobile Intel 945GM Express, RoHS, EPA Energy Star

Toshiba Tecra M4-S435 (Pentium M 740 1.73GHz, 512MB RAM, 60GB HDD, XP Tablet 2005)
The Toshiba Tecra M4 is a full-featured laptop that you can occasionally use as a tablet.
Specs: Intel Pentium M (1.73 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, Mobile Intel 915PM Express

HP Pavilion tx1220us Entertainment - Turion 64 X2 TL-64 2.2 GHz - 12.1" TFT
Specs: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (2.2 GHz), 2 GB DDR II SDRAM, NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150