HP Slate 500 8.9
  • UPC: 886111060535
  • EAN: 0886111060535
  • Brand: HP
  • MPN: XT962UA#ABA
  • MSRP: $799.00

HP Slate 500 8.9" Black

HP Slate 500 XT962UA 8.9" LED Net-tablet PC - Atom Z540 1.86GHz XT962UA#ABA Tablet PCs
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HP Slate 500 User Review

As a tablet PC user since the launch of Windows XP Tablet PC Edition in November 2002, I've longed for a lightweight, portable and thin slate device that essentially functions as a digital notepad computer, and this is what I believe HP has delivered...

If one doesn't need or desire active pen based digital ink in a slate computer, then the HP Slate 500 probably isn't the best choice for that person. The 500's first best destiny is to be a digital inkpad. Because of its form factor, weight, dimensions...

HP Slate 500 Tablet is Now Available

The Slate 500's release does come after the ever-present iPad. The iPad, however, is seen as more of a consumer-based tablet, despite it being used by some businesses. To rival the iPad, HP plans to release a tablet based on the WebOS mobile software...

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HP Slate 500 User Review

Pros: Wonderful inking experience ; Native Windows application support ; Good number of connections and ports ; Strong video playback capabilities

Cons: Doesn't support a lot of touch optimized software ; Low battery life compared to ARM based slates ; Expensive compared to consumer slates ; Poor viewing angles in primary landscape mode

HP Slate 500

Pros: This tablet features a front VGA camera and rear 3MP camera

Cons: No entertainment features are available on this device

HP Slate Tablet

Pros: Since HP Slate's rumored marketing battle is price, we may be seeing a fully capable gadget without the big price strapping of other brands. - The HP Slate is also said to be more power efficient than its rivals

Cons: With no outstanding or innovative features, the HP Slate failed to generate the same interest as the iPad. Many tech experts see that the Slate as a device rushed into production with the goal of stealing the hype from the iPad. The Slate has ended up...

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