HP has taken the plunge in the rapidly evolving phablet segment with two new Android devices – Slate 6 and Slate 7. Both the devices will offer calling facility which means these can be used as a regular smartphone though HP has chosen to designate both the devices as Voice Tablets. This no doubt keeps things simple, instead of calling the 6 incher a phablet and its bigger … [Read more...] about HP Announces New Slate 6 & Slate 7 ‘Voice Tablets’
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HP Slate 7 Now Available in the US
The Slate 7, HP’s offering in the budget tablet segment, is now ready to be picked up for a comfortable $170. The tablet is all about mediocrity, which matches the selling price rather well, though the unit has moments of brilliance as well. Take, for instance, the Beats Audio software, which should allow for one of the best audible experience on a budget tablet. Together with … [Read more...] about HP Slate 7 Now Available in the US
HP Slate 7 on Track for April Launch
After Sony, HP also revealed the information that revealed the launch date of the company's budget tablet has been delayed to June from the original April was incorrect. It was just a few days ago that the purported mistake came to light, though it's good HP officials quickly made the clarification. The site has also been rectified and is now showing the April launch period. … [Read more...] about HP Slate 7 on Track for April Launch
HP Slate 7 Shipment Pushed Back to June
HP had earlier gone to town trumpeting its low cost Android tablet the Slate 7 will be launched in April. However, that does seem to the case anymore as the shipping date has now been pushed back to June. That is the date that HP is now mentioning on its website as the likely launch period for the Slate 7. Interestingly, the tablet has already paid its customary visit to the … [Read more...] about HP Slate 7 Shipment Pushed Back to June
Acer, Asus Expecting Strong Demand for Tablet PCs
Taiwanese manufacturers Asus and Acer are gearing up for a higher demand of Android tablet devices this year. Both have expressed confidence in being able to ship no less than 10 million of these in 2013. Analysts are also predicting a sharp increase in demand for low cost tablets, something corroborated with a mad rush among manufacturers to launch low cost tablets running the … [Read more...] about Acer, Asus Expecting Strong Demand for Tablet PCs
HP Launches $169 Slate 7 at the MWC
The Slate 7 marks HP’s second coming at the mainstream tablet segment. Running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (almost the stock Android version), the tablet has been priced incredibly low at just $169. HP is claiming it hasn’t resorted to price cutting measures to arrive at the low price point, but is all about delivering the maximum bang for every buck. Upfront lies a 7 inch 1024 x … [Read more...] about HP Launches $169 Slate 7 at the MWC