According to HP, they will be releasing four new tablets just in time for the holidays (targeting people who are off Christmas shopping, or just taking advantage of Black Friday stampedes that happen every year). Fully committed to Android, all four of the tablets will be running Jelly Bean (sorry guys, it doesn't look like a Kit Kat moment), coming in various sizes and, hopefully, features.
Slate 7 HD
As HP's entry into the "budget tablet" or the 7-inch category where Google's Nexus 7 and Samsung Galaxies still rule, the HP Slate 7 looks a lot less sleek than the new incarnation of Nexus 7. One can say it might even look a little bit "chunkier" because of the thick bezels that surround the 7-inch screen. While it's nothing like it's underwhelming predecessor, the Slate 7, not much really seems to have changed. The Slate 7 had been well known for being a decent tablet suffering from poor battery life, sub-par camera capabilities, and poor display. At least, the new Slate 7 has an HD screen of 1280 x 800 pixels. But considering that the iPad Mini and Nexus 7 have already exceeded those specs without a problem, it's not exactly promising.
Slate 10 HD
Slate 7's big brother is the 10-inch entry to the new lineup. Running on a dual core processor like its little brother, it does seem faster than the original version of the slate. And with "HD" tacked at the end, it's likely to have a better display than the earlier model as well. It will run on Android's 4.2 Jelly Beam, and the framerates are pretty decent and smooth. It comes with a MicroUSB port, a MicroSD card slot, and a SIM card slot, which means that it is 3G supported. The Slate 7 HD also has these features, but if you can go for the bigger brother, why not? It’s pretty light and comfortable to hold, with a nice texture to the touch.
Slate 7 Extreme
This is HP's real fighter tablet, we're assuming. It's definitely a huge leap away from the original Slate 7. It's carrying an Nvidia Tegra 4 chip, carrying a healthy 1GB of ram, 16GB for internal storage, and the same 1280x800px display. Now, the other tablets at the top of the market do have larger resolutions, but it's nevertheless pretty decent. Because of the Tegra chip, it's certainly a tablet that may be better suited for graphics-heavy apps, VoIP, and streaming.
HP Slate 8 PRO
The Slate 8 is one of those "middle" tablets—the awkward sibling that don't fit with the 7-inchers and is too small for the 10-inchers. But this one is definitely great for business. As an iPad Mini rival, it has a 4:3 aspect ratio. It is great to hold in one hand, and comes pre-loaded with business-friendly apps. Running also on Tegra 4, this tablet is capable of meeting the demands of professionals and even possesses an HDMI port that allows you to hook it up to a projector if you need to make a presentation.
Author BioMonique Jones is an Engineer who deals with telephone systems. Besides being an Engineer, she also works as a part time writer. She helps her colleagues and other people about their communication issues, giving effective solutions to address their needs.
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