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HP took the wrapper off the successor to the HP 2730P today, launching the HP Elitebook 2740p TabletPC. This model is the successor to the TabletPC that I currently use for work. The new Elitebook will feature Core i5 and i7 processors. I have not had a look at the display, but it looks like HP will retain the low-reflection design that is currently on the 2730P. Thankfully, it will also have the impact-resistant, chemically-hardened treatment that the 2730p also rocks.

The big news in this model is the implementation of both an active digitizer for us penabled folks, and multi-touch interaction for that crowd who is now used to putting their fingers all over their phone. MIL-STD 810G ratings are in place on this bad boy, with the DuraKey finish on the keyboard, and DriveHGuard protection for the hard drive.

Integrated wireless broadband will be available; no word on carriers yet, although this time it will include GPS functonality. Right now it appears to be CDMA and EV-DO, so maybe Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T might all be possibilitites. I have never personally used the QuickLook functionality on my 2730p, but it is here in the new model. This is the quick launch, near instant-on capability that allows you to get at your email and the Web without having to boot into Windows. You can peep some more of the specs from the sheet and some pics below. The models will come in at 1.25 inches thin and about 3.8 pounds.

HP has also updated its Elitebook 2500-series with the HP 2540, as well as its ProBook 4000-series lines. As of this time, the 2740p and 2540p were not available to order. The 4000-series updates (ProBook 4320s, 4420s, 4520s, and 4720s) are all available now, ranging from starting prices of $949 for the 4320s to $1059 for the 4720s.

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