HP Brings Multi-Touch Screen To Tablet PC By Mike Sachoff Staff Writer Article Date: 2008-11-25 Hewlett-Packard has introduced a new convertible PC with multi-touch technology based on HP's technology for its TouchSmart desktop PCs. The HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC allows users to select, organize and manage digital files such as photos, music, video and online content by touching the screen. "Breezing through websites and enjoying photos or video at the tap, whisk or flick of a finger is an entirely new way to enjoy digital content on a notebook PC," said Ted Clark, senior vice president and general manager, Notebook Global Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP. "With the introduction of the TouchSmart tx2, HP is providing users an easier, more natural way to interact with their PCs, and furthering touch innovation." The tx2 gives customers the choice of using a keyboard and mouse or they can use their fingertips. HP's multi-touch display offers easy access to information, entertainment and other social media. The tx2 recognizes simultaneous input from more than one finger using "capacitive multi-touch technology, which enables the use of gestures such as pinch, rotate, arc, flick, press and drag, and single and double tap. The convertible design features a twist hinge that allows consumers to use the TouchSmart in three modes: PC, display and tablet. With a rechargeable digital pen, users can turn the tx2 into a tablet PC to write, sketch, draw, and take notes. The handwriting is automatically converted into typed text. The tx2 starts at less than 4.5 pounds and has a 12.1-inch diagonal BrightView LED display and an HP Imprint "Reaction" design. The HP TouchSmart tx2 is available in the U.S. with a starting price of $1,149. About the Author: Mike is a staff writer for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest ebusiness news.