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HP Slate 7
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HP is dipping its toe back into the tablet market with the budget-friendly Slate 7, but the tablet's underperforming processor and lackluster display leave much to be desired.
Pros
- Sturdy design
- Inexpensive
Cons
- Washed-out, low-res display
- Latency and stuttering during routine tasks
- Disappointing battery life
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HP Slate 7
- Critic Reviews (9)
- User Reviews (4)
- 59AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE9 ReviewsEngadget60HP Slate 7 review: HP's budget Android tablet is lFor a casual user, the Slate 7 might be a good enough tablet, but at this price, good enough just doesn't cut it. ... the display is disappointing, even for a budget product, and the specs prove better in theory than in practice. It simply can't hold a candle to devices currently on the market.PC Mag70HP Slate 7The HP Slate 7 is an Android tablet that combines good looks with speedy performance, but its display just isn't up to snuff.Laptop Magazine60HP Slate 7 ReviewWe like some aspects of the HP Slate 7, but we'd like the tablet a lot more if it cost less. On the plus side, this $169 device has a premium design, long battery life, a microSD Card expansion and Beats Audio. The Slate 7 also performs fairly well with its dual-core processor.CNET60HP Slate 7 review: Low price undone by missing feaThe HP Slate 7 strips out way too much to make its low price, and what's left can't compare to the Nexus 7's offerings.Laptop MagazineNot RatedHP Slate 7 Hands-On: Premium Design, Pure Android,Though HP wouldn’t disclose the make and model of the 1.6-GHz dual-core Coretex A9 CPU inside the HP Slate 7, the processor is definitely fast enough to play games.GizmodoNot RatedHP Slate 7 Hands On: A Better Way to Do AndroidIt's essentially like using a variant of the Nexus 7 that is made differently, but not perceptibly worse. And cheaper.EngadgetNot RatedHP Slate 7 hands-on (now with video)As for performance, Android lags slightly on that dual-core CPU, but we wouldn't say it's any worse than what you'll experience on other budget tablets.PC World AustraliaNot RatedHands-on with the HP Slate 7, a $199 Android tableThe Slate 7 comes with a 7in screen with a resolution of 1024×600, which is a lower resolution than both the Apple iPad mini and the Nexus 7. The screen has no ambient light sensor, which is disappointing.SlashGearNot RatedHP Slate 7 hands-on: Beats, Android, and a smoothThis slate is just 10.7 mm thin, rather light at 13.05 ounces, and looks quite nice with some smoothness on its back. The software on this device is not quite final at the moment, so you’ll not want to base judgements on what you see in the hands-on video.Digital Versus40HP Slate 7One year. That's how late this tablet is, performance-wise. The HP Slate 7 is a low-cost tablet that almost seems expensive considering what you can get for just a few quid more. Might as well buy the first Nexus 7.TechRadarNot RatedHands on: HP Slate 7 reviewThe HP Slate 7 does just enough to differentiate itself from the competition because of the cameras and Beats Audio support. But it isn't a hugely impressive tablet.Gizmodo Australia60HP Slate 7 Review: Great Price, Poor ScreenTaken as a stand-alone device, the Slate 7 is tremendous value for money. A totally usable tablet for $199 is a serious achievement. But with much better options just a couple of forgone pints away, it’s difficult to recommend the Slate 7 to all but the most skint.Android Central60HP Slate 7 ReviewThe reality is that the HP Slate 7 is disappointing in practically every manner. The build quality is good, but the design feels old and does nothing to minimize its bulk.TechRadarNot RatedHands on: HP Slate 7 reviewThe HP Slate 7 does just enough to differentiate itself from the competition because of the cameras and Beats Audio support. But it isn't a hugely impressive tablet.Expert Reviews60HP Slate 7 reviewHP aims low with its first Android tablet, yet still falls short of the markV360HP Slate 7 reviewSumming up, the Slate 7 is on paper a good move by HP, showing that the firm is willing to move on from its Windows roots and truly enter the mobile race. Sadly its opening foray into Android is a slightly clumsy one, with the firm choosing to cut too many corners to keep the Slate 7's price down.TrustedReviewsNot RatedHP Slate 7However, that the screen has been whacked with the ugly stick a few times makes it worth spending a few extra pounds on a better spec’d rival if you can afford it.Android CommunityNot RatedHP Slate 7 hands-on with Android 4.1 Jelly BeanNow that we’ve had our hands on it, it basically reminds us 100% of the Nexus 7. Both in the overall design, feel, thickness, weight and all. Obviously this is made of stainless-steel instead of plastics, but has a soft coat red or black option on back to make it comfortable to hold.
- 75AVERAGE USER SCORE4 ReviewsEngadget Reader70December 16, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70October 2, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 23, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70August 17, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - Engadget
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Key Specs
FORM FACTOR
Tablet
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android
SCREEN SIZE
722
STORAGE TYPE
Internal, Memory card
CAMERA (INTEGRATED)
Yes
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
Up to 520
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