Source: Tom's Guide | Keywords: HP,, Tablet,, tx2000z | Themes: Laptops and Notebooks, Business Notebooks
- 1. HP Gets Serious About Tablet Computing
- 2. The HP tx2000z In Real Life
- 3. Entertainment with the HP tx2000z
- 4. HP tx2000z Ports and Connectors, Part 1
- 5. HP tx200z Ports and Connections, Part 2
- 6. HP tx2000z Components and Specifications
- 7. Benchmarking and Test Results
- 8. Luminance Data
- 9. Conclusion and Recommendations
- 10. More on this topic
7. Benchmarking and Test Results
To get a sense of how the HP tx2000z behaved, we ran PCMark05, SysMark 2007 Preview, as well as MobileMark 2007. For MobileMark 2007, in fact, we report results for the four- and eight-cell batteries separately, to help readers decide if longer battery life justifies the added $50 expense for the bigger battery. Please note also that HP no longer offers the tx2000z in North America with the four-cell battery as an option. By default, it now comes equipped with a 56 Wh six-cell battery, the life of which should be about halfway between what we report for the four- and eight-cell models provided with our review unit.
PCMark 05
The overall score for the HP tx2000z was 3694 PCMarks. By contrast, a $1,600 Lenovo T60 with a T2500 Mobile Core Duo and 2 GB of RAM scores 15% higher at 4274, and a $2,000 Sony VAIO VGN-FX180 with a T7300 Mobile Core Duo and 2 GB of RAM scores 25% higher at 4624 PCMarks. Table 3 proffers the details on the PCMark05 breakdown for the tx2000z, where you’ll see that the graphics exert a definite downward force on the overall results, as you might expect.
Table 3: PCMark05 Score Details
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| PCMarks (overall) | 3694 |
| CPU | 4558 |
| Memory | 3562 |
| Graphics | 1150 |
| HDD | 4048 |
SysMark 2007 Preview
The overall rating for the tx2000z is 85, which is about the same as for the ThinkPad X61 (which uses a low-voltage Intel CPU). By strong contrast, the $1,800 Toshiba Portege M700 outscores both other machines at 127 (about 50% better), with its full-voltage 2.2-GHz Mobile Core Duo T7500 processor. Table 4 provides the breakdown for the various SysMark07 runtime scenarios that produced this score.
Table 4: SysMark07 Preview Score Details
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 85 |
| E-Learning | 86 |
| Video Creation | 85 |
| Productivity | 76 |
| 3D | 95 |
MobileMark 2007
The large battery we tested is the eight-cell 73 Wh model that creates a large pedestal/handle at the back of the unit when installed. The small battery we tested is the four-cell 37 Wh model that aligns flush with the rear of the case. As you’d expect, results for the two batteries differ by nearly double (and we’d put the six-cell battery that HP now offers by default with the tx2000z smack dab between these two units). Table 5 shows the battery life results for the various MobileMark 2007 scenarios.
Table 5: MobileMark 2007 Score details
| Size | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Big | DVD | 2:10 |
| Productivity | 1:50 | |
| Reader | 3:51 | |
| Small | DVD | 0:58 |
| Productivity | 0:50 | |
| Reader | 1:44 |
Based on these results, we can readily understand why HP doesn’t include the four-cell battery with the tx2000z anymore — it just doesn’t make sense to use a battery with so little runtime. Even the lifetime of the eight-cell battery itself isn’t exactly stellar, so those interested in the tx2000z who want maximum battery life might want to look to the aftermarket for more juice.
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this post seems seriously outdated... hp has updated the tx2000 series to the tx2500 with the AMD puma platform... the GPU is now an integrated hd3200 no longer the 6150.
I agree. This model isn't even listed on the HP site anymore. I did notice that Office Depot is having drastic reductions in all the older HP notebooks in preparation for the puma models. But they are selling the tx2500z.
Would like to see a review on the differences between the standard Turion and the optional Turion Ultra processors-all available on the tx2500 line (RM vs. ZM-I think). It would be interesting to see now the differences between the Nvidia vs. AMD chipsets though.
Although the Griffin chip has some attributes from Phenom, I don't think the improvements will be readily apparent to us mere mortals. If you're interested, this article: talks about the integrated performance with the 3200 IGP and also has links to reviews of the 2 HP notebooks with the Puma platform (that includes the tx2500z).
oops - inserting the link didn't work. try it here: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4478
Wonderful - a review of something that's obsolete!
Perhaps you guys should have reviewed the new HP dv5z series notebook instead. The 15" is already out, with a 14" and 17" model to follow shortly.
Can you get your act together?
^I agree but was trying to be nice. The guys over at notebookreview.com did a short review of the dv5c but it doesn't have the 3450 so no crossfire - just the 3200 IGP. Here's the link: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4482. I'm waiting to see the first Fujitsu with a PCIe 2.0 interface and the XGP box.
I'm working on lining up the newer units for review. I cheerfully but abashedly concede this review should have posted in March or April, but I got hung up with some horrible family stuff (you don't want to know). All that said, this unit remains a good buy for those buying on the trailing edge, or for those who--as the other poster pointed out--are looking for bargains.
I have spoken with HP PR about lining up reviews of the models with the newer graphics chipsets and more advanced CPUs, and will do my best to get them out in the next 30-45 days.
My apologies to one and all for the delay in delivery.
--Ed--