HP Slate 7
| Company type | Product |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | February 24, 2013 |
| Products | Tablet computers |
The HP Slate 7 is a 7-inch Android 4.1 tablet that was introduced on February 24, 2013, with shipments beginning in April of the same year. It is designed with a stainless steel frame, a black front panel, and a soft-touch back available in gray or red. One key feature for business users is its microSDHC slot, which allows for expandable storage capacity. This device represents HP's second venture into Android hardware, following the Photosmart eStation C510 printer that incorporated an Android tablet lacking Google Services.
In December 2013, HP enhanced the Slate lineup by launching the Slate7 Plus, Slate7 Extreme, Slate8 Pro, and Slate10 HD models, all equipped with Android 4.2.2, thereby diversifying its offerings in the competitive tablet segment.
Software
The Slate 7 primarily operates on stock Android 4.1, with the exception of HP ePrint, an application that facilitates wireless printing from most Android apps. Omar Javaid, HP's Vice President of Product Management, mentioned that while it is feasible to install webOS, any such adaptation would require development efforts from the webOS community.
Reception
The display of the Slate 7 utilizes rectangular pixels, which leads to visual distortions such as circles appearing elongated into ovals. Critics pointed out that the device suffered from limited processing power, an inferior screen quality, and battery performance that lagged behind other tablets released in mid-2013. Additionally, users reported issues related to charging and battery reliability.
See also
External links
- Official Site
- Photos, CNET
- Video, Engadget