digitalversus.com Updated: 2013-11-13 16:34:43
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After being first presented at MWC 2013, HP's latest touchscreen tablet, the Slate 7, hit UK shelves yesterday. The model HP was touting in Barcelona earlier this year had a... HP announced yesterday the Slate 7, a new entry-level 7-inch tablet that will...

Solid build, Sound quality and Beats Audio are satisfactory...

Screen resolution, Bugs and delays, Camera, Battery life, Location of the speakers...

One 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...
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alphr.com Updated: 2013-11-13 16:34:43
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HP may have been late to the compact tablet party, but its Slate 7 has the likes of the Nexus 7 and the Asus Fonepad firmly in its sights. Someone has obviously been taking notes, too, as the Slate 7 attempts to get one up on the competition by cramming i...

HP has crafted a solid, attractive tablet for a superb price, but the Slate 7 simply cuts too many corners to earn a recommendation...
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HP has taken a while to launch an Android tablet, but has finally released one in the form of the Slate 7. Rather than try to compete with Apple's iPad, HP has instead focused on the entry-level 7in market with a budget device designed to take on tablets...

HP aims low with its first Android tablet, yet still falls short of the mark...
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The HP Slate 7 is a surprisingly speedy tablet with an enticing £129 price tag, but it's competing with tablets like the Google Nexus 7 which features a better display, faster performance, and more up-to-date software. And the features HP touts as distinc...

Inexpensive, Attractive and sturdy design, Near stock Android, MicroSD card slot...

Lower resolution display than rivals, Mediocre battery life...

HP has produced a laudable effort with the Slate 7, but it just doesn't really offer many reasons to choose it over a tablet like the Nexus 7. There are a few key areas where the Slate 7 just isn't up to snuff – namely the lower resolution screen and mod...
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The other day Vulture Central was visited by HP with a Google chap in tow. We were treated to a couple of HP products: the new Slate 7 Android tablet and the company's latest Chromebook, which we'd already seen as it happens. The smart-looking seven-inch...

For all its good looks, the HP Slate 7 does seem a bit of a mixed bag. The Beats Audio treatment is impressive with both music and movies, but the tablet itself is not too happy with HD content. The 3Mp camera on the back is a bonus and OK for snaps but...
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digitalone.com.sg Updated: 2013-11-13 16:34:43
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HP's first Google Android tablet, the Slate7, is the most affordable tablet in this line-up.Its design is simple. A thick bezel surrounds a 7-inch display. Its matte rear forestalls the sort of smudgy fingerprints you see on glossy plastic bodies.The S...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2013-11-13 16:34:43
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HP attempted to break into the tablet and smartphone space a few years ago with its WebOS operating system. However, like Nokia's Symbian, despite having a massive marketing budget and a big name behind it, WebOS devices never managed to gain any traction...

Decent build quality, untouched version of Android, HP ePrint is useful...

Poor display, short battery life, can be slow...

A solidly built, very affordable Jelly Bean tablet but let down by an underpower processor, poor battery and less than stellar display...
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Budget tablets aren't what they used to be. Where they used to have diabolical screens, poor build and ropey third-party app stores, today they offer an experience comparable with tablets double the price. The HP Slate 7 is a 7-inch Android tablet that w...

The HP Slate 7 is an aggressively-priced tablet. Set to sell for $169 in the US, it's cheaper than the bargain basement Google Nexus 7. However, that the screen has been whacked with the ugly stick a few times makes it worth spending a few extra pounds on...
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The HP Slate 7 is a the latest small Android tablet on the block, we managed to get a look at it at MWC 2013, here’s our HP Slate 7 hands-on review. See also: What's the best tablet PC? The success of the Google Nexus 7, Amazon Kindle Fire HD and iPad...

More entry-level tablets are good for the market. HP’s Slate 7 is a long way from being amazing, but if it’s priced well it’s nothing but good news for the consumer as it offers something a little different and is pretty good looking too in our opinion...
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After its aborted efforts with WebOS and the TouchPad two years ago, it appears that HP thinks now is the time to get involved with tablets. Here is the Slate 7 - a 7-inch tablet running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean . And why not? After all, though we think of...
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Have you got 145 euros and are in need of a new Android tablet? Well the HP Slate 7 might be the tablet for you, according to HP. Looking to take on Asus and its Nexus 7 device, the bright-red HP Slate 7 comes with a 7-inch display (1024 x 600), 1.6GHz d...
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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...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated: 2014-03-21 01:25:03
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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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whatmobile.net Updated: 2014-04-04 01:58:42
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R etailing at around £125, the HP Slate 7 is geared towards the cheaper end of the tablet market, even for a smaller device.From the rear the Slate 7 actually looks pretty good. Our review model came with a red plastic shell featuring the HP logo in silve...

Good audio capabilities, Steel chassis, Low price...

Slow processor, Strange aspect ratio, Low quality camera...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-04-13 02:14:46
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After its aborted efforts with WebOS and the TouchPad two years ago, it appears that HP thinks now is the time to get involved with tablets. Here is the Slate 7 - a 7-inch tablet running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.And why not? After all, though we think of ta...

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...
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Hewlett Packard's first entry into the tablet market was at least memorable, if not entirely successful. After acquiring Palm and its mobile operating system WebOS in 2009, HP launched the TouchPad in July 2011. While the TouchPad was originally running W...

Runs stock Android, Expandable memory, Solid build...

Very poor screen, Difficult to hold, Quite slow...

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...
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While the announcement of the Galaxy S4 from Samsung was a huge deal at MWC, we can't help feel more excited about the release of the HP 7 Slate, but only because the tablet was there to be touched. From what we can make from this, HP looks set to get int...
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Google's Nexus 7 has been ruling the cheap tablet market with its budget-sourced iron fist. But HP's now giving it a crack with an upcoming bargain-basement 7-incher, also running stock Jelly Bean, and priced just $199 in Australia (currently pre-orders o...

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...
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Many people associate tablets with well-known brands with a hefty price tag, and for most part this is true.Yet the HP Slate 7 bucks the trend.The device is one of the few brands which has decided to go against that grain by creating a smaller tablet at r...

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...
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One of the latest additions in the Android tablet scene is the HP Slate 7. (Read our unboxing and initial benchmarks in this post.)How does it stack up with other seven-inch tablets? Are the humble price, the HP brand, and the Beats Audio speakers enough...

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...
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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...
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Selepas penat mencuba, saya rumuskan tablet ini sesuai untuk melayari internet dan menggunakan media sosial <—– Baiklah, ciri ini nampak biasa tetapi lebih baik, Slate 7 cekap untuk menonton filem dan bermain game <—– Tidak semua tablet yang berharga mura...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2013-11-13 16:34:43
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of HP’s first Android tablet, it looks like that role will be...a supporting actor. Instead of coming back with a confident , rolling out something new and ground-breaking, the Palo Alto, Calif.-based giant has quietly sidled into the Android slate ma...

Storage is expandable via MicroSD card, Attractive, sturdy design, Pricing is competitive so long as $30 instant rebate holds...

Relatively low-resolution display, No GPS support or gyroscope sensor, No HDMI-out...

HP’s first Android tablet is a well-built, strong-performing 7-incher that's a decent value for first-time buyers or as a second slate for tablet veterans. Mind, though, the relatively low-res screen...
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According to the manufacturer , the HP Slate 7 is perfect for shooting pictures, listening to music and accessing Google services. The entry-level tablet, featuring a superscript seven in its product name, is based on the popular 7-inch size and HP rec...

Solid casing, Bright screen, High viewing angle stability, Latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean version, Decent application and gaming performance, Low purchase price...

No GPS module, Awful webcam, Weak primary camera, 12 month warranty...

HP's Slate 7 proved to be a solid 7-inch tablet in many ways during the test. First, it is not a second rate device despite its affordable price. It is well built and features a bright, high-contrast and viewing angle stable LC display. Second, HP was not...
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Most of the people who got the chance to play with the HP TouchPad remember it fondly. That poor tablet never got the chance it deserved; nor did WebOS. But HP is moving on with its life and choosing the safer road of making Android tablets. The first one...

Runs Android 4.1, Decent performance...

Poor quality display, Some OS elements look odd, Mediocre battery life, Below-average camera...

There aren't many Android tablets under $200 worth your time. There's a certain threshold to inexpensive slates – stay above it and value balances out with price and performance, dip below and you might as well have just flushed that money down a toilet...
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HP’s first go-around with a tablet didn’t actually go so well. The webOS-based TouchPad didn’t last long and was quickly discontinued. However, the company is back with another slate, only this time it’s running the more widely-adopted Android operatin...

In the end, the HP Slate 7 is just an OK tablet, and it would be a good option for casual users who don’t need the greatest device, but want something just to play around on. It’s low $169 price tag is definitely something to keep in mind, but we’d r...
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The HP Slate 7 ($169.99 direct) is a surprisingly speedy tablet with an enticing price tag, but it's competing with tablets like the Google Nexus 7$172.00 at Amazon which features a better display, faster performance, and more up-to-date software. An...

Inexpensive. Attractive, sturdy design. Near stock Android, with unobtrusive customizations. MicroSD card slot. Solid performance.

Lower-resolution display than competitors. Mediocre battery life...

The HP Slate 7 is an Android tablet that combines good looks with speedy performance, but its display just isn't up to snuff...
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With its stainless-steel frame and sleek, soft touch back, you might not guess that the HP Slate 7 costs a mere $169. That's a pretty low price for an Android tablet, considering that HP also includes Beats Audio technology and a microSD Card, something y...

Solid build quality, Beats Audio built-in, microSD Card slot, Long battery life...

Low-resolution display, Runs older Android 4.1, Not as fast as competing tablets, Lackluster cameras...

The HP Slate 7 sports a premium design and offers Beats Audio for an affordable $169, but its screen and performance trail those of even cheaper tablets...
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Two years after the debacle of webOS, HP's jumping back into tablets with the Android-powered Slate 7. Priced at just $169.99, just how good can it be?A titan of Silicon Valley, HP has seen more than its fair share of struggles over the past few years...

For $169.99, the HP Slate 7 would appear to offer a great value in the smaller Android tablet space. At $30 less than the older Nexus 7, on paper the Slate 7 looks like it's not a bad deal. It doesn't have GPS, is a tad heavier and bulkier, has a lower re...
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Theinquirer.net Updated: 2013-11-13 16:34:44
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BARCELONA: MAKER OF EXPENSIVE PRINTER INK HP showed off its budget HP Slate 7 tablet at MWC this week, the firm's first device to arrive running Android. While there was little hype surrounding HP's Slate 7 announcement , it marks a huge step for the com...
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The HP Slate 7 is a the latest small Android tablet on the block, we managed to get a look at it at MWC 2013, here’s our HP Slate 7 hands-on review.The success of the Google Nexus 7, Amazon Kindle Fire HD and iPad mini has been massive. So it’s no sur...

More entry-level tablets are good for the market. HP’s Slate 7 is a long way from being amazing, but if it’s priced well it’s nothing but good news for the consumer as it offers something a little different and is pretty good looking too in our opinio...
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It's no secret that HP has struggled when it comes to tablets. The company has faced (and crashed into) its share of mobile device hurdles in recent years -- most notably, with the ill-fated and expensive TouchPad. With its latest foray into the tablet wo...

Sturdy design, Inexpensive...

Washed-out, low-res display, Latency and stuttering during routine tasks, Disappointing battery life...

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...
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techreviewsource.com Updated: 2014-01-26 01:02:45
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The HP Slate 7 ($169.99 direct) is a surprisingly speedy tablet with an enticing price tag, but it's competing with tablets like the Google Nexus 7 which features a better display, faster performance, and more up-to-date software. And the features HP tout...

Inexpensive. Attractive, sturdy design. Near stock Android, with unobtrusive customizations. MicroSD card slot. Solid performance.

Lowerresolution display than competitors. Mediocre battery life...

The HP Slate 7 is an Android tablet that combines good looks with speedy performance, but its display just isn't up to snuff...
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Back when NVIDIA announced its Tegra Note platform, it was said that several manufacturers would be producing their own versions of the unit. The basic components are the same – Tegra 4, 1GB RAM, 1280x800 display, etc. – but each manufacturer is still...

All in all, I like the HP Slate 7 Extreme more than EVGA's Tegra Note 7, despite the fact that it has yet to receive the update to Android 4.3. The build quality is better, the display is better (even if only marginally), and I prefer the overall expe...
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You know how you fall off a bicycle or a horse and you're sort of hesitant to remount? It's been nearly two years since HP fell off its tablet bicycle/horse with the wreck that was the HP TouchPad .HP has gotten back on the bicycle/horse (and, I promise...
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When Google launched the Nexus 7, many felt it revolutionized the tablet market with its high performance, accessible size, and very affordable price. It's still one of the best 7-inch tablets on the market, and the device is even expected to get a refres...

It's important to keep in mind that HP stripped a lot away to make the Slate 7 one of the most affordable 7-inch tablets on the market. At $169, the HP Slate 7 is only $30 cheaper than a Nexus 7, and it has twice as much storage and better performance all...
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There is a price war going on among makers of 7-inch Android tablets. This means there are a lot of inexpensive models out there, but you have to be cautious about what you buy -- even a super-cheap device can be a ripoff.Those who would like a very good...

Bargain price for a brandname tablet, Decent feature set, Nearly "stock" Android with virtually no bloatware, Average Performance...

Relatively lowres screen, Marginal battery life...

The HP Slate 7 fits the bill as an entry-level tablet. It's features and performance are average in every way. What makes it stand out is its low $170 pricetag. You can certainly get a better tablet than this one, but you won't get a better one for less...
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HP made sure this year's MWC had at least one big surprise, as it unexpectedly presented its first Android tablet, the Slate 7.This 7-inch device competes on the scorching market of cheaper tablets of this size, while its features make it resemble models...

Let us start with the pros. The device feels great when held in hand, and gives the impression that this is a higherclass tablet than it actually is, above all thanks to HP's good artisanship. Metal frames and a matte background enable Slate 7 to naturall...

What I did not care for is Slate 7's display, which, unfortunately, does not use the IPS matrix, as I had hoped an established manufacturer like HP would. Its screen was made by FFS technology and a HP representative at the company's booth claimed it prov...

This 7-inch device competes on the scorching market of cheaper tablets of this size, while its features make it resemble models presented at last month's CES, like the Acer Icona Tab B1-A71 and Asus Memo Pad ME172. Its price is also similar -- it has been...
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bgr.com
Updated: 2014-05-30 02:20:53
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My first reaction when I learned HP ( HPQ ) was going to build an Android tablet was, “Dear God, why?” But after playing around with the tablet a bit and seeing its super-low price point, I've concluded that HP's new Slate 7 is actually a pretty solid eff...
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