HP’s first Android Tablet ‘Slate 7’- First Look

Small couldn’t get any better and cheaper than this. HP has yet again launched its very own, low-cost 7-inch tablet - HP Slate 7. This latest offering runs on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, along with a wide range of flashy apps and attractive features:

·         Size:

The total surface area measures 10.7mm x 197mm x 116mm

·         Weight:
13 ounces, making it extremely light

·         Display:
A compact 7-inch screen, just right for the size of your palm. The panel has a high-aperture-ratio Field Fringe Switching

·         Audio:

Beats Technology that gives an extra bass edge and tone

·         Touch:
A soft rubber grip at the back and a strong steel body

·         ARM dual-core processor:
It has a capacity of nearly 1.6 GHz, making it highly energy efficient

·         1 GB RAM:
The tablet has enough internal phone memory to store applications and games

·         High image resolution:
One can capture high-resolution images up to 1024x600 pixels

·         Micro-USB port:
Transfer data and files on the go, to any system

·         Camera:
Two cameras – 3 mega pixel camera at the back and a VGA secondary camera in the front.

·         Memory card:
Two memory cards - 8 GB card and another card that can be expanded to 32 GB

·         Other features:
802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and a range of games and extensive online support tools offered by HP 

What gives Slate 7 an edge is its fine audio quality with the extra bass edge and the 13-ounce strong steel body make it a worthy competitor for its upcoming counterparts. It is the first in the market to offer the embedded Beats Audio system. In addition there are settings to download software too.

The tablet’s high power backup allows it to play videos for at least five hours. The camera provides a panoramic view in the bright, open spaces. The back of the camera is made of rubber, which is smooth and soft, giving it a firm grip to hold.

The one main feature that sets Slate 7 apart from its counterparts is the HP ePrint that allows one to open files from any application and take printouts over Wi-fi, anywhere.

In terms of price, the Android device by HP is cheaper than its counterparts and will be offered at $169.
Available in colors of red and silver, the device is now ready for its countrywide launch in April.

Hewlett Packard is the best when it comes to producing top-class PCs. It is venturing slowly into the tablet market. Last year, the TouchPad was launched to compete against the iPad, but because it fell back in its style, apps and device speed, it failed to do well in the gizmo market.

Consumers as well as businessmen are increasingly showing their preference to buy tablets and HP is cashing in on the opportunity.  So, looks like it may actually compete with the soon-to-be-launched Google tablet Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindlefire. With its unique display, its compact features, fine audio quality and its huge capacity to store applications and download software and games, this tablet is all set to make inroads into the global tablet market. But, only time will tell how well it will perform and whether it can compete against the other tablets.