HP’s Slate Device Delivers a Holistic Mobile Experience
byPhil
on 04-05-201008:59 AM - last edited on 08-17-201011:02 AM by ShayFan
Up to now, we’ve given you only tiny glimpses of the HP slate device coming out later this year. You saw it first in a video we released during CES and most recently in videos demoing its Web experience and Adobe Flash and Air support. We’ve also blogged about the evolution of the slate category and our history in the space.
So far, almost everything we’ve shared showcases how you’ll consume media with the device. And by media we mean all types of digital content, whether it’s a story from a major news outlet or videos and photos you’ve shot. But we also believe that media consumption is only half of the ideal mobile experience.
Think about the last time you chatted with friends over Skype on your notebook. Or uploaded a picture from your mobile phone to Facebook or Flickr. How about the last time you viewed images or video from an SD card or a USB device. We know that you expect to be able to capture and share digital content on your mobile devices. And the HP slate device excels there.
Take a look at our newest video. As you’ll see, we’re putting a lot of thought into the design to make sure we deliver an optimal mobile experience.
What did you spot in the video – and what are you looking forward to seeing next? Go on Twitter, YouTube, and our forums and tell us. In the mean time, sign up for updates on hp.com/slate.
And no post would be complete without a word from our friends at the FCC: this device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.
Wow, it's amazing! But I have some questions for HP that I'd like (and I think it's good for the project) to be answered:
1. Will it opperate over a full Windows 7 OS or an Starter version?
2. I've seen some "Blog rumours" that show the Slate as incorporating just 1GB RAM and no upgradeable by the user, I think it would be better for everyone to add another GB, until 2GB RAM. That's because I already have a laptop running Windows 7 and I think (OK, I'm SURE!) that just 1GB isn't enough, don't you?
3. Would it be available in Europe at the same time that in US (NOT LIKE THE ****** ZUNE HD!)
Thank you for reading this message. I hope you answer me as soon as possible (that's a Blog, isn't it?)
I need one of these before Ballmer showed of at CES...
Since then (CES showing off), I'm disappointed every day thinkin' it won't be available till holidays, whatever that means...
And regarding the feedback, consider to release a i3 or i5 version and upgradable memory for the one of us who really want to use it for 99% of our time...
Still waiting for a big surprise, to have it before September...
I am really looking forward to the HP Slate. In fact, I plan on buying one at launch. I just have 3 comments / suggestions:
1. Please have a built in speaker. This would be perfect for Skype when talking to family and listen to each other without having headphones on.
2. Removable battery. Anything under 6 hours of usage is not acceptable for a device like this. If I only get 3-5 hours and have to recharge an internal battery then I am going to be very frustrated when on the road. I'd rather carry an extra battery with me that I can replace.
3. Dual booting. I think it would be great if you gave an optional to dual boot this into something like Android. So not only would you have Windows 7 for a full OS and running Office and such, but for days when you just want speed (i.e. fast booting or a quick interface) you could boot into Android.
Also, here's hoping for a stylus for note taking and quick sketches. All in all, I am impressed with this device and would be ecstatic if the options that I have mentioned make it into the final product. Please announce a release date soon!
Four years ago I bought HP Portable because, looking the Tablet PC market options I felt they were no the answer to my queries. I really think that this kind of Tablet was the one I was looking for. I'll be waiting for more news.
Will this unit, unlike the iPad break the 10,000 foot operating altitude barrier, or can we just forget about ever using one of these slate devices at the normal cruising altitude of 35,000 feet?
Big consideration if you actually want market share.
With the leaked spec comparison to the Ipad, the naysayers are leaping all over the battery life being half that of the Ipad. I really hope Hp have dual boot up their sleeves with a low pwer consuming Ui.
It's now looking like Iphone 4 and the next Ipad will have cams in with an ichat app too. HP really need to pull their fingers out and get this thing in the public domain and to market.
this is a 2bit way to sell an expensive product. I am seriousley thinking about buying a slate, and am willing to wait for the one I want. I asked for updates, and all I get are "TEASERS". No price information or release info or technnical info. Comeon HP...You have more class than this
wait, wait, nothing like the apple flowtouch and efficient applications, and the long battery working time, it's just a bubble in the market war. gmee the specification of Hp slate!!
Looking forward to the use of SD cards, USB port, cameras, being able to use One Note on it, and the use of productivity programs. I am a teacher and want to be able to take this to meetings to take notes on, pull up my schedule, etc. I like the thought of it being an e-reader, use of media, a touch friendly UI, etc. Is it going to kick out a lot of heat? I know Intel's put out less heat than AMD....
Is everybody really asking for basic features the device must do just to run Windows 7? Tech shows we can put embedded GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS/GSM/CDMA, Two cameras, Two High-res screens, Multi-touch, SDHC/MicroSDHC, USB 2.0, Stylus with a pen tip, modifiable ROM's (e.g. XDA-Developers), Virtual Machine OS'es, Emulators, >1GHZ processors, stream movies, make the device believe a large SD card is more SSD-based RAM (think ReadyBoost-ish or actually even make the device believe it is RAM) into a device that fits into a pocket (I do it with my HTC Kaiser/TyTn II/Tilt/8925). We already do this with our smartphones. This is a PC, so we can do much more with this much bigger case, right? Dual boot can be decided before the OS loads or we can run a virtual machine for a second OS (Windows 7 includes a free Windows XP Virtual Machine from Microsoft). iTunes runs on a PC, so does Flash (also on Windows Smartphones - Hello HP iPaq Users!), so does your choice of web browsers, has a huge open-source community. iPhone/iPad analogy: Buy your refrigerator from us, but we'll void your warranty if you don't buy your milk and groceries from us too.
My Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 mk2 has Win7 on it, cell WAN, BT, Wi-Fi, Touch screen, SDHC, 80GB HDD (easily upgradeable to 500GB with no change in weight or device size), 2 USB, 1 FW400, VGA out, 2GB RAM, 384MB video, Bright 10" screen (1024x768) , stylus, dual 1.06GHz Centrino ULV Processors. Running BT and Wi-Fi and full brightness on the screen, I can run it for 6 hours before the battery dies and it's over 1 year old. It runs a XP Virtual Machine, Office 2010, and much, much more. If you can't make a device that lasts longer than 3-5 hours with current tech, rather than tech that's 3 years old, I don't want it.
I want all of the above in a basic unit, with upgradeability and assurances of 3 years of full product support, because when you release the v2.0 edition, I don't want to feel like an iPhone 1st gen user and have to resort to lawsuits against the manufacturer for not supporting a relatively new device. I use my devices to the fullest potential, not just to surf the web, watch YouTube and check e-mail. I'll pay more initially for a better performing device because it will stay viable longer than an economy, low spec model. Speed matters, memory matters, expandability/upgradability matters, heat matters. The overall size is perfect for what I want. Call me up, I'll spec a great device for you.
