The Buyer's Guide

Find it, buy it and tell us how you really feel.

Reviews / Tablets

HP Slate 7

Reviews / Tablets

HP Slate 7

Share
share
product image
62 Engadget Score
A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well.
62

A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well.

How we score

The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

Engadget Review

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.

Read Full Review
Pros
  • Sturdy design
  • Inexpensive
Cons
  • Washed-out, low-res display
  • Latency and stuttering during routine tasks
  • Disappointing battery life

Reviews

59
 
Average Critic Score
Critic Reviews 9
75
 
Average User Score
User Reviews 4
See All Reviews

Specs

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
Form factor
Operating system
Screen size
Storage type
Camera (integrated)
Maximum battery life
Tablet
Android
722
Internal, Memory card
Yes
Up to 520

Write a Review

Tip: Log in before writing a review

Step 1: Rate and comment on specific criteria

Features
Display
Battery life
Ease of use
Storage capacity
Design and form factor
Portability (size / weight)
Durability

Step 2: Write a detailed review

Tips: Make sure to include your initial thoughts on using the product, any observations and potentially any issues you might have run into while using it.

Step 3: Finalize your product rating and submit your review

We've calculated your overall product rating based on the average of your criteria ratings above. You can adjust this rating by dragging this slider.
Overall Rating
Login and submit!
62 Engadget Score
A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well.
62

A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well.

How we score

The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

See all scores

Scores

Engadget

62
 

User Reviews

70
dennisc
A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - Engadget
90
pwalilko
The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
70
bubica1992
A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - Engadget
Write a Review

Related Video

See All Videos
HP Slate Prototype Video

HP Slate Prototype Video

Posted 04.22.12
share

The Latest

04.27.12
Business-minded HP 'Slate 8' tablet surfaces in leaked image
04.27.12

Business-minded HP 'Slate 8' tablet surfaces in leaked image

This one is still very much unconfirmed, but a "trusted source" recently provided Neowin.net with...

By D. Melanson,   04.27.12
save
Save
share
View
01.30.12
Canalys: Apple leading PC maker in Q4 2011, if you count iPads
01.30.12

Canalys: Apple leading PC maker in Q4 2011, if you count iPads

Best quarter in Apple's history? Check. Retaking the smartphone crown from Samsung? Check. How abo...

By D. Cesa,   01.30.12
save
Save
share
View

Sponsored Links