Despite the failure of the TouchPad, HP returns to the load in the world of tablets. But this time, with a running Android device. A first for the U.S. giant. Released in May, the HP Slate 7 is positioned in a market entry very competitive range with respect to the 7-inch screens.
For this foray into the Android world, Hewlett-Packard has not neglected the quality of finishes and materials. The tablet also runs on Android 4.1. This is not the latest version of Google’s operating system. However, there is no overlay software manufacturer. This allows not to overload the OS. Always a significant issue.
The question is what the beast under the hood. Quickly, we realize that the Rockship dual-core processor, clocked at 1.6 GHz, however, seems to have some difficulties with the most demanding in computing power games. By testing the machine with the Epic Citadel program, one arrives at 42 frames per second, but with a resolution of only 1024 x 552 pixels. Performance far from brilliant. For comparison, a Samsung Galaxy S4 (which admittedly is not a tablet and much more expensive), displays the same test with 60 frames per second with a resolution of 1920 1080 pixels.In general, it is also the resolution seems to be the main weak point of the device. It is far from current HD standards with a screen of 1024 x 600 pixels. And when viewing videos, we can see some grain in the image
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So, in the end, think that this 7 HP Slate? It is generally a tablet of good quality for a call price of 145 euros. By cons, at this rate there, you will be 8 GB of data storage. To compensate, HP has provided a port micro SD card slot on the device. Only now, the Google Nexus 7, which costs only 55 euros more, is more powerful, has better resolution, and has 16 GB of memory. So users may prefer this tablet to HP model. Especially an HD version of the Nexus 7 is due out in the next few days
Main technical characteristics:.
– OS: Android 4.1.1
– Screen Size: 7 inches with a resolution of 1024 X 600 pixels
– Weight: 368 grams
– Dimensions: 11.6 cm X 19.7 cm X 1.16 cm
– Processor: Double heart Rockchip RK3066 clocked at 1.6 GHz
– RAM: 1 GB
– Memory Storage: 8 GB (5.8 GB with the OS installed)
– Connection: Wifi , Bluetooth
– Connectivity: Port microSD
– Camera: 3 megapixel (front camera + 0.3 Megapixel )
– Price: about 145 euros
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