Hewlett-Packard is offering its latest range of Android-based Slate tablets with multiple screen sizes starting at $149.99.
As tablets continue to dominate the PC market, several mobile companies have introduced a wide range of tablets. Although Apple has been an old player in the field, new additions like Asus, Acer, Lenovo and HP are slowly gaining power. The festive season has always been the most promising time for companies to launch new products and HP is doing just that with its new range of Android-based tablet PCs. The PC maker silently rolled out four new models of Slate tablets with varying screen sizes, features and price range.
HP may have missed Black Friday shoppers and Cyber Monday sales, but has arrived in time for Christmas. Tablets are conveniently occupying the top slot in shopping lists and with numerous brands in hand, consumers are always looking for the best value for money. HP's new range of tablets not only addresses the needs of budget shoppers but also satisfies the desire for high-end specifications in an expensive range.
HP Slate7 Plus
HP is targeting the entry-level tablet market with its low-priced Slate7 Plus tablet. The device sports a 7-inch display with a 1280 x 800 screen resolution and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor. It packs a reasonable 5-megapixel rear-camera and sports 0.3 megapixels shooter on the front along with 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 4,000 mAh battery and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The Slate7 Plus is available for order at HP's official site for $149.99.
HP Slate7 Extreme
The all-new Slate7 Extreme is the slightly improved version of Slate7 Plus. It is powered by 1.8GHz quad-core Tegra 4 chip, backed up by 1GB RAM and 16GB internal memory with a 4,100 mAh battery. Other features including the screen size, resolution, camera and Android version replicate the Slate7 Plus model. This model is priced at $199.99 but is currently listed as "Out Of Stock" on HP's website as well as Best Buy.
HP Slate8 Pro
HP Slate 8 Pro is the most advanced tablet of all the Slate models and also wears an expensive price tag. The tablet comes pre-loaded with 1.8GHz quad-core Tegra 4 processor, 1GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage and 5680mAh battery. All this is packed under an 8-inch display with a 1,600 x 1,200 screen resolution. The camera has an 8-megapixel shooter on the rear with 720p HD front facing camera. Like its other cousins, the Slate8 Pro runs the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. For these features, HP has listed the tablet for $329.99.
HP Slate10 HD
The biggest tablet of all its companion models, the HP Slate10 features a 10-inch display with a 1280 × 800 screen resolution. It is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core Marvell PXA968 processor and sports 5-megapixel rear and 2-megapixel front cameras with 1GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. The tablet adds a 7000mAh battery for lasting hours. The Slate10 HD retails for $299.99.
All the tablets have Wi-Fi and microSD slots for expandable memory.
