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HP used MWC to jump into the tablet market with its first Android-powered tablet. Unlike other manufacturers like Asus that are targeting the high-end market with their tablets, HP is going after the discount buyer.
The Slate 7 has mid-range specs with 1.6GHz dual-core Cortex A9 processor, 7-inch display with resolution of 1024 x 600, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which is expandable via microSD. It runs stock Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It has some add-on features like Beats audio and native support for HP printing, that are bolster the value of the $169 tablet.
The Slate 7 is slightly heavier than other tablets of similar size, but it still ie easy to hold one-handed. It has a soft-touch back that’s available in silver or red color. The top of the device includes a headphone jack and microSD slot, while the bottom houses the charge/sync port. It does have a low resolution screen when compared to the Nexus 7 and the large black bezel on the front is ungainly.
Performance-wise, the Slate 7 keep up the pace when browsing the web, posting to social networks and checking email — the most common tasks performed on the tablets. HP;s biggest challenge may be the Nexus 7, which is only $20 more and offer more robust hardware. Check out the hands-on photos below and let us know what you think about the Slate 7 in the comments below.
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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
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