HP has had convertible tablet computers aimed at business users before. But the company offered only pen-based input. The EliteBook 2740p is the first to offer pen input as well as the finger-based multitouch of its consumer TouchSmart models. Its 12-inch, 1280-by-800 display comes in either backlit LED or an optional outdoor-optimized version.
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