ZDNet: Preview – HP Slate Tablet PC
It features much that iPad doesn’t, including USB port, memory card slot and front-facing camera, but the price makes it something of a gamble, Kingsley-Hughes says.
“After endless speculation and teasing, HP’s Slate goes for sale. It’s yours for $799.
So what does $799 buy you?
Intel Atom Processor Z540, 1.86 GHz;
2 GB 800 MHz DDR2;
8.9″ diagonal WSVGA wide-viewing angle touchscreen;
Windows 7 Professional 32-bit;
Up to 64 GB Solid State Flash;
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 graphics with Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video ; Accelerator offering 1080p video support;
Integrated 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 3.0;
1 USB port;
1 SD Card slot;
Integrated 3 MP camera and VGA webcam;
HP Slate Digital Pen;
9.21 x 0.58 x 5.91 in (23.40 x 1.47 x 15.00 cm);
Lithium Ion battery offering 5+ hours battery life”