However, the results were almost a complete disappointment. High-detail pictures cannot be expected in view of the fairly weak resolutions. The primary camera on the casing's back manages a higher resolution but its maximum of 1536x2048 pixels only achieves 3 megapixels and records videos with only 640x480 pixels. However, the given quality is more than enough for video calls, e.g. The user should not expect brilliant feats from it due to its VGA picture format of 640x480. The Slate 7 did not have problems identifying other devices used for testing Bluetooth. The Wi-Fi connection convinced with a good signal strength both indoors and out. Both radio technologies worked flawlessly in the test. The tablet does support Wi-Fi standard 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1. HP does not install a GPS sensor in the Slate 7, which we no more expected than NFC or LTE in view of the price. However, according to Google, these bugs should be eliminated with Android version 4.2.2, which is either already installed or will soon be installed on devices depending on the provider and smartphone or tablet model. Android 4.2 has caused a few issues since its release in late November 2012 and was reason for system crashes or Bluetooth interruptions, among other things. Although there are now newer versions of the Android OS available, it is not a drawback for our review sample. HP equips the Slate 7 with the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system and Google Play along with a few preinstalled apps, such as Dropbox, Google Chrome, Google+ and Gmail. HP also offers the Slate 7 with a red rather than black casing for the same price and configuration. Google's Nexus 7 and Asus' Fonepad ME371MG feature virtually identical figures in terms of width, height, depth and weight. HP's Slate 7 is physically a typical member of the 7-inch tablet sector with dimensions of 197 x 116 x 10.7 millimeters and a weight of 370 grams. The light gray, rubber-coated back of HP's Slate 7 provides the fingers with a firm grip and also features the 3 megapixel primary camera with a resolution of up to 1536x2048 beside the HP's silver logo. The webcam is on the front and only produces VGA quality with a resolution of 0.3 megapixels. A one to two centimeter wide frame that encompasses the 7-inch screen underpins this solid impression visually. The high-quality build of the review sample's casing barely warps even under higher force and at most yields marginally on the back. HP relies on a steel bezel to keep the front and back of the Slate 7 Android tablet together. We will describe how the entry-level tablet fares in practical use in the following review. The ARM Mali 400 MP4 supports the dual-core processor and the newer Android 4.1 Jelly Bean version complements the Slate 7 bundle. It has made itself a good reputation as an SoC for low-priced tablets and smartphones. A Rockchip RK3066 based on the swift 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex A9 clocks inside HP's tablet. However, a look at the spec sheet is reassuring and rouses hopes for a solid performance. The combination of a low price and a modest-sounding field of use do not wake high expectations in terms of software and hardware configuration. At the time of writing, some online shops have considerably undercut this price for the Slate 7 by demanding 135 Euros (~$175) for it. The entry-level tablet, featuring a superscript seven in its product name, is based on the popular 7-inch size and HP recommends an affordable 150 Euros (~$195) for it. For the original German review, see here.Īccording to the manufacturer, the HP Slate 7 is perfect for shooting pictures, listening to music and accessing Google services.
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