HP announced
a whole bunch of new tablets, offering a range of sizes and operating
systems so there’s something for everyone. Here’s everything you need to
know about the company’s latest tablet lineup.
Let’s kick things off with the best of the bunch, a massive new Android
tablet that HP is calling the Pro Slate 12. This device packs a
12.3-inch 1600 x 12000-pixel display, a Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of
RAM, and runs Android 4.4 KitKat with some enterprise-focused software
sprinkled in. There’s also a smaller Pro Slate 8, which offers similar
specs with a 7.9-inch 2048 x 1536-pixel display. The design looks like
it was inspired by the HTC One smartphone, with a metallic frame and
front-facing speakers grills along the top and bottom of the device.
The Pro Slate 12 starts at $569, while the smaller Slate 8 costs $449.
That’s not cheap for an Android tablet, though they do come with a free
stylus. The Duet Pen lets you write on any surface and then
automatically sends your notes to the tablet where they’re stored. Both
models are available now.
The company also unveiled a handful of new Windows tablets, starting
with the 8-inch Pro Tablet 408 G1. It comes equipped with an Intel Atom
processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and a resolution of 1280 x 800.
HP is asking for just $299 for this device, which is available today.
Next up are two more Windows tablets designed for the classroom. The Pro
Tablet 10 EE runs Windows 8 and packs an Atom processor, 1GB of RAM,
and a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800-pixel display. It costs $299 for schools or
$349 for regular customers. Meanwhile, the Pro Slate 10 EE offers
similar specs but runs Android and starts at $279. Both are available
now and offer stylus support including a built-in storage slot, though
you’ll have to buy your own stylus.
Finally, HP is rolling out the Elite x2 1011 G1, which launches later
this month starting at $899. It packs an 11.6-inch display with a
resolution of either 1366 x 769 pixels or 1080p, and at least 4GB of RAM
and 128GB of storage. You’ll also get to pick between a few different
Core M processors, and it even comes with a keyboard dock with built-in
battery at no extra cost.
That’s it for HP’s new tablet lineup, though there’s definitely a lot
here to consider. Regular shoppers are still probably better off with a
cheap tablet or an iPad, but the company may have an edge in enterprise
and education thanks to its trusted brand and exclusive software.
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