Whereas tablets with screens ranging from 9 to 13 inches will grow to It is very likely that they will release new models next year that are designed to heavily compete against the iPad Pro , Surface 4 and Google Pixel C. I think HP needs to offer features that will encourage people to buy into their ecosystem like 4K screens and 3D cameras. 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.
So, is the Slate 7 HP's little tablet that could? Read on to find out. For a tablet of its size 7. Unlike some of its ilk, HP elected not to pursue a sleeker, unibody design, and the result makes for a device that's a little bulkier than you might want it to be. The Slate 7 has a stainless-steel frame surrounding a glass display with a standard black bezel. At the top of the tablet, two small screws hold the whole shebang together. The shiny HP logo emblazoned on the soft-touch backing available in dark gray or bright red is joined by relatively small, but still very noticeable Beats Audio branding more on that later.
The device's serial number can be found awkwardly squished on the steel accent on the side. The power button is located at the top, along with an unmarked microSD card slot and a 3. The volume rocker on the right-hand side with the device facing you is made of the same sturdy steel as those aforementioned components, and it's one place where HP didn't cut corners.
Obviously, a budget tablet won't be made of percent premium materials, but it's good that HP used them for those buttons that we frequently handle.
Flanking the micro-USB socket at the bottom are two small speakers, whose performance we'll get into shortly. That port feels a little flimsy, and the wire wobbles quite a bit when jostled. That being said, some lower-priced tablets feel like they have all the stability of a box of Kleenex, so the Slate 7 actually seems pretty sturdy by comparison.
At The soft-touch backing feels luxe at first touch, but the chalky texture might grate after a while, even if it is decently scratch resistant. It also hides a rather flimsy plastic backing. Pressing down on the HP logo on the back of the tablet causes a noticeable and audible depression in the device's rear panel.
The steel frame grants the Slate 7 some much-needed stability on the sides, but what's under the hood might be more fragile than it initially seems.
Out of the box, the tablet packs eight gigs of storage space nearly six of which are actually usable , plus a microSD card slot. If you're hoping to beef up your storage space, know that you'll be limited to a 32GB card.
Out of the box, it comes with Bluetooth 2. The latter proved to be reasonably responsive, though we did notice the occasional stutter as the display shifted orientation. This tablet is designed for business use, and if operated as intended, the battery will stretch to about hours between charges.
However, spending too much time on YouTube or playing games will definitely have a considerable impact on battery life. If your business is retail, you can choose the optional retail solution dock which transforms the HP Pro tablet into a payment processor, complete with card reader.
That last review brings this article to an end. However, we tried to give a selection of tablets that would suit very different people and their needs, from something to keep the kids quiet, to a device for design professionals. We will obviously come back to this page and update it as we take a look at more HP tablets with windows, so please pop back to check once in a while. Sign in. Log into your account. Forgot your password? Password recovery. Recover your password. Weekly Tech Reviews [Europe].
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