WR2 said:
In almost every system you're likely to look at it won't be possible to add in a different graphics chip later.
For all types of internet gaming - 2D gaming - like board, card and entertainment games you'd find online an upgraded Vchip won't be a requirement. It's only 3D gaming where you'd need to think about a graphics card to match the game's requirements.
Both of the choices above will easily handle the 2D type gaming. TouchSmart tm2t and it's Intel HD Grapics chip will do light 3D duty on some lower settings and with the optional Mobility Radeon HD 5450 graphics chip you'll get a good boost in 3D gaming performance.
A review on the HP TouchSmart tm2t here:
http://computershopper.com/laptops/reviews/hp-touchsmar...
Another possible contender? The Apple iPad. Even less of a general purpose tablet than the Inspiron duo but if you can find the right Apps for what you want it could be a player too.
http://www.trustedreviews.com/laptops/review/2010/05/07...
http://www.trustedreviews.com/editorial/2010/05/30/How-...
I was hoping I could be more helpful myself here.
I so appreciate the thoughtful effort you had put into your answers, impressive. They gave me a good deal of information to consider and ideas to use in my hunt. I mentioned in my question that HP wasn't an option for any system to consider because with every item my family has purchase from HP soured. Systems, printers and more. That's why HP products I wanted to avoid.
My very first system came from Mwave in 2004, even that went back in the first 30 days for warranty work. It had also went to the local PC repair shop in 2005. Since it came back, I learned how to figure out it's problems and replace wore out or broken hardware and do some upgrading. There's not an original component in this sys and some changed out 2 and 3 times over from upgrading.
I have been attracted to Acer and Asus (in that order) when I've thought about notebooks, but am somewhat confused when it comes to the terms. I believe Tablets and Convertibles are pretty much referring to the Tablet PC while Laptops do not. I get mixed messages regarding Notebooks. Leaving Netbooks out of the discussion. Your information has been useful but still a bit difficult matching the desires with your links.
If you could indulge me one more time knowing I may be reaching for the moon in what I'm looking for after thinking on your notes and what I think I know. The screen being 15"+ (15.6"?) or more, 3D capable for DVD's, streaming and HD TV, An SSD boot drive, A GB HHD, G DDR3,SUB 3.0 (maybe?) and Windows 7 Pro 64 bit. I always had a preference for AMD, but in this case either would do.
Maybe the components are available to build this tablet myself? You've been quite helpful and I don't wish to overstep your hospitality, I'm just trying to be as understood as possible.
Thanks WR2, you have already been more help than you might think and I hope I'm not pushing it.