Even though it's quite cheap at $199, it's very hard to recommend the HP Slate 7. It's quite slow, the battery is mediocre and the screen is woeful. Most of the features that set it apart from others in this price range, such as Beats Audio and the rear c...
Abstract: HP's Slate 7 breaks new ground for 7-inch Android tablets, but it sacrifices far too much in order to keep the price tag down.Google set the new benchmark for 7-inch Android tablets with the $249 Nexus 7 , raising the bar in terms of price, performance an...
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Published: 2013-06-10, Author: Chris , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Can you afford a $249 Nexus 7? No? Can you save up a little more over the next few months, and then afford a Nexus 7? Still no? Then buy the Slate 7. Otherwise, you'll be much better served by the Nexus. Aside from the markedly better screen and better ba...
Published: 2013-05-03, Author: Eric , review by: cnet.com.au
The HP Slate 7 is a durable 7-inch tablet, includes an expandable storage option, and has good gaming performance. Beats Audio effectively enhances bass-heavy music through headphones or earbuds
The screen's resolution is eye-squintingly low, large apps take a long time to load, and its cameras produce washed-out, dull-looking shots. Also, there's no GPS, and Android 4.1.1 can feel a bit archaic compared with newer versions of the OS
The 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....
The 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. While it's good enough for very basic pootling about in Android, using email and browsin...
Abstract: After a long hiatus and the ill-fated, webOS-based TouchPad , HP is back in the tablet game. Now an official Android partner, the company has just debuted the HP Slate 7, a 7in Android tablet targeted squarely at consumers.On the surface there's little th...
Published: 2013-07-01, Author: Courtney , review by: futurefive.co.nz
ARM Dual Core CortexA9 1.6 GHz processor – makes it responsive and fast, 7” screen, acceptable size and minimal for multiple uses, Weighing in at 372g, it's evenly distributed which allows you to use even if it's upside down, Back surface has a rubber lik
Camera is an average quality, but allows for basic use, The screens ~170ppi pixel density is fairly low, which may affect use when watching videos or photos, WiFi only but not a big problem if you can tether using your smartphone, Given the price point, t
Abstract: Summary: Chic budget mini tablet with decent sound and great battery life.HP Slate 7 as you can guess from the name is a 7 inch mini tablet and it is now available at well below S$200. The price comes low enough to make Slate 7 a device that competitors s...
Decent budget tablet, Neat and simple design, Feels solid and sturdy, Beats Audio
Feels heavy when used for long periods of time, Low resolution
If your eyes have been spoiled with Retina and Super AMOLED displays, this tablet isn't going to cut it.But all in all, HP Slate 7 is a good buy when looking for a budget tablet associated with reputable brands like HP and Beats. And once you've grown acc...
Abstract: HP Philippines officially launched yesterday the 7-inch HP Slate 7 , along with other Android-based devices such as the 21.5-inch Slate 21 All-in-One desktop PC and the 10.1-inch SlateBook 10 x2 convertible tablet . Standing out among its plastic-based co...
