HP Slate 7

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HP Slate 7
ManufacturerHewlett-Packard[1]
TypeTablet computer
Release dateApril 2013 [1]
Introductory price$169 (USA) [1]
Operating systemAndroid 4.1.1 "Jelly Bean"[1]
System on a chipRockchip RK3066
CPU1.6-GHz ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core w/512Kb L2 Cache[1]
Memory1 GB DDR3 RAM
Storage8 GB eMMC SSD (internal),
up to 32GB microSDHC(external) [1]
Display7-inch (180 mm) screen (1024×600 px)
HFFS LCD[1]
GraphicsARM Mali-400MP4@250Mhz
Sound2 Speakers w/Beats Audio, 3.5mm Headphone Jack [1]
InputTouchscreen, Volume Rocker, Power Button
CameraFront 0.3-MPx, Rear 3-MPx [1]
ConnectivityWi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1, microUSB
PowerCharge via microUSB
Weight13 oz (0.37 kg) [1]
PredecessorHP Touchpad

The HP Slate 7 is a 7-inch Android 4.1 tablet that was announced on February 24, 2013, and started shipping in April 2013.[2] It has a stainless-steel frame, black front, and gray or red soft-touch back.[1] A key feature of this small tablet is the microSDHC slot. It is HP's second Android device (the Photosmart eStation C510 printer contained an Android tablet that lacked Google Services).[3]

In December 2013, HP released the HP Slate7 Plus, HP Slate7 Extreme, HP Slate8 Pro and HP Slate10 HD and those four ran Android 4.2.2.[4]

Software

The Slate 7 runs mainly stock Android 4.1,[5] with the exception of HP ePrint, an application that will allow a user to print wirelessly from most Android applications.[1]

When asked if webOS, HP's mobile operating system would be installable, Omar Javaid, VP of Product Management stated that it is possible, however any such port would have to be undertaken by the webOS community.[6]

Reception

Unlike most electronic devices the pixels used in the Slate 7 screen are not square, but rectangular; therefore the screen image is stretched in the tablet's long axis, making circles into ovals, squares into rectangles, and so on. Reviewers did not like that it was underpowered, had a sub-par display, and had poor battery life compared to the other tablets sold in the middle of 2013. The device was also well known for charging and battery problems.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "HP Unveils Android Consumer Tablet; HP; February 24, 2013".
  2. ^ Rodriguez, Elizabeth (April 28, 2013). "HP Slate 7 Android tablet now available". The Gadgeteer. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  3. ^ Murph, Darren (September 20, 2010). "HP Photosmart eStation C510 printer / Android tablet now on sale". Engadget.com. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
  4. ^ "HP's new Slate tablets quietly appear in the company's online shop". Android and Me. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
  5. ^ Hollister, Sean (February 24, 2013). "HP announces Slate 7: the company's first Android tablet arrives in April for $169.99". The Verge. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
  6. ^ Pachal, Pete (February 25, 2013). "Will the HP Slate 7 Run Open WebOS? ". Mashable.com. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
  7. ^ "HP Slate 7 Review".