Okay, so I did some more research on the HP 2710p and its original elimination from my list of potential tablet PCs stands because it's too underpowered and the design is too form-over-function for my taste. That is, you can't upgrade to a faster hard disk (so you're stuck with the 4,200 RPM one) and, in an effort to make it simple to use, a lot of power features are missing from it (evidenced by how button-less it is when you're in tablet mode). Such is life.
On the other hand, its extended battery, docking solution, and wide screen display are really cool. Oh well.
On the other hand, its extended battery, docking solution, and wide screen display are really cool. Oh well.