Announced: HP Pavilion tx2500z

Today, HP announced the HP Pavilion tx2500z, the sequel to the HP Pavilion tx2000z series.

It’s HP’s first 12.1-inch “convertible” laptop that’s based on AMD’s new Puma platform for mobile computing. In addition to dual-core AMD CPUs (up to 2.4GHz), it offers up to 4GB of memory, along with Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit versions with Service Pack 1 (depends on Vista Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate).

Features:
- “Convertible” - Display twists around and lays across keyboard, forming a Tablet PC with digitizer
- High-gloss black case with “Echo” pattern inlaid.
- “HP QuickPlay” - fast starts movies, music, with a mobile TV module for internet TV streaming. Mini-Remote stores in ExpressCard slot.

Updates over HP Pavilion tx2000z models:
- Updated CPU
- Updated Windows Vista options
- Upgraded graphics (ATI Radeon HD 3200)
- Upgraded harddrive options (up to 320GB 5400rpm)

It is available in the US started at $1049 through HP’s Notebook Offers section in their online store.