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HP’s new Pavilion Tablet PC, based on AMD Puma mobile platform, is now available on market. The tx2500z convertible notebook includes a 12.1-inch touch-screen display, AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM processor, ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics, up to 4GB or DDR2 RAM, and up to 320GB of storage. There are also a built-in DVD burner, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN, optional Bluetooth, web camera, and fingerprint reader, as well as Gigabit Ethernet LAN, a 56k modem, three USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, and 5-in-1 media card reader. The tx2500z weighs 4.23 pounds and runs Windows Vista. The base configuration is priced at $1,049.00 after $99 instant savings.

You have already seen the Swiftpoint Slider Mouse, a device that effectively makes your keyboard into one giant mousepad, and now we learn that there is a similar device made primarily for tablet PCs and multi-touch tabletop surfaces. Basically, the Triped combines the mouse, the touchpad, and the digitizer pen into one ergonomic device. According to the product page, the combination of mouse and pen functions, with improved document navigation would make it a better choice.