– Replaced by HP HP Compaq tc4400
– tc4400 replaced by HP Compaq 2710p
| MFR’s Description: The HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC is a full-function PC delivering performance and compatibility in an innovative form factor, while simplifying your computing needs with the added convenience of handwriting. The light and stylish design is meant for mobile professionals needing powerful and highly-mobile computers that also offer enhanced security and reliability. IT managers will value the full portfolio of integrated security options, breadth of integrated wireless choices, and unsurpassed common accessories and consistency with the entire enterprise notebook line. With total cost of ownership in mind the HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC is the ideal choice for enterprise-wide deployment to highly mobile users desiring innovation and versatility. |  |
Reviews located at the bottom of the page.
Company/Manufacturing Information
| Company: | HP Compaq |
| Company Website: | hp.com |
| Model Name: | HP Compaq Tablet PC |
| Product Page: | hp.com/products/tabletpc |
| Type: | Convertible – Laptop/Tablet |
| Introduced: | ? |
| Cost (MSRP/Street): | Starts at $1599 |
CPU/Processor & Chipset
| Processor Company: | Intel |
| Processor Model: | Pentium M 740 – 760 |
| Processor Speed: | 1.73GHz – 2.00GHz |
| Bus Speed: | 533MHz |
| Cache Size: | 2MB |
| Cache Type: | L2 |
| Systemboard Chipset: |
Display and Graphics
| Graphics Chipset: | Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 |
| Screen Type: | TFT LCD |
| Screen Size: | 12.1″ |
| Widescreen: | No |
| Resolution: | 1024×768 XGA |
| Video Memory: | Upto 128MB Shared |
| Video Out: | VGA, S-Video |
| Touchscreen: | Yes |
Memory
| Memory Capacity: | 2GB (2x1GB) |
| Memory Slots: | 2 |
| Memory Type: | DDR “II SDRAM |
| Memory Speed: | 533MHz? |
| Shared With Video: | 128MB |
Storage
| Hard Drive Interface: | |
| Hard Drive Capacity: | 40GB – 80GB (5400rpm |
| Hard Drive Physical Size: | |
| Optical Drive: | Optional/External – “MultiBay” |
| Harddrive Shock Protection: | |
Battery
| Battery Type: | Lithium-Ion |
| Default Battery Size: | 6-cell |
| Mfr Estimated Runtime: |
Dimensions, and Weight
| Weight: | 4.6lb |
| Height: | 1.35″ (34.3mm) |
| Width: | 11.22″ (285mm) |
| Depth: | 9.25″(235mm) |
Networking
| Wireless: | Intel® Pro/Wireless 2200BG, Intel® Pro/Wireless 2915ABG |
| Wireless Type: | 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g |
| Ethernet: | NetXtreme Gigabit PCI Express |
| Modem: | 56K |
Input
| Keyboard: | Keyboard |
| Mouse: | Touchpad |
| Tablet: | Digital Eraser Pen with tether and clip |
I/O Ports
| USB Ports: | 3xUSB 2.0 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394): | |
| PS/2, Serial, Parallel: | |
| Infrared: | “Fast IR” | PC Card Slots: | 1x Type I/II CardBus |
| Flash Memory Card: | Secure Digital (SD) |
| Bluetooth: | Optional |
| Port Replicator: | “MultiBay” |
| Other I/O: |
Audio
| Audio Chipset: | Sound Blaster Pro compatible |
| Audio I/O: | Built-in Speaker, Stereo Headphone/line out, stereo microphone in |
Software
| Installed OS: | Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet Edition 2005 and Windows XP Service Pack 2 |
| Drivers: | hp.com |
| Included Software: | Various HP Software, Microsoft Reader for Tablet PC Sonic RecordNow! Symantec Norton Antivirus with complimentary 60-day live update Intervideo WinDVD – DVD Player (for optional DVD+/-RW, DVD/CDRW and DVD drives)* |
Protection and Security
| Fingerprint Reader: | No | Hardware Passwords: | Power-On, DriveLock, Setup |
| Other: | Optional Smart Card Reader, Optional HP TPM Embedded Security Chip |
Models
| PV984AW#ABA | 1.86GHz Pentium M 750, 60GB Harddrive |
| PV985AA#ABA | 1.73GHz Pentium M 740, 40GB Harddrive |
Warranty, Misc
| Warranty: | 3 years parts, 3 years labor, 0 years on-site |
Reviews – These are excerpts – Click on links to read full reviews
NewsFactor – November, 2005 – 2.5 out of 5 – If you are looking for just a notebook, there are definitely better options for the price. And with much lighter Tablet PC options like the Lenovo X41, HP’s new system is just too heavy.
ZDNet.com.au – October 2005 – Comparison of five “convertibles” – the tc4200 is included.
CNET – Top 100 – The Best in Tech 2005 – October 2005 – The 12.1″ HP Compaq tc4200 was selected as the best Tablet PC.