![]() The 7-inch display is nothing to shout about it comes with a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels which is considered the norm for tablets these days. Samsung is the other Android vendor to bundle styluses for its tablet devices, but they are only supported on the 8-inch, 10.1-inch and 12.2-inch form factors. Besides NVIDIA's Tegra Note reference tablet, the Slate 7 Extreme is the first 7-inch OEM tablet to come bundled with a stylus. You will find the micro-SD card slot and volume controls on the right profile of the tablet.Īt the bottom left of the device (when turned on its back) is the slot for keeping the stylus. The top right side of the Slate 7 Extreme houses the micro-USB port, micro-HDMI port, 3.5mm audio output jack and the power button. However it weighs just enough that it adds to the solid feel of the device. While it has shed a lot of weight from the old Slate 7, it's still not the lightest 7-inch tablet around. Despite its plastic build, the Slate 7 Extreme still feels solid, rigid and well built. While the Tegra Note has a dimpled rear like the Nexus 7 (2012), HP opts for a gun metal plastic rear for the Slate 7 that has a somewhat similar appearance (albeit darker tone) to the space grey Apple iPad Mini with Retina display. The audio was still loud in an enclosed room and the quality was top-notch for a tablet. During our test period with the Slate 7 Extreme, we tried handling the tablet naturally, which would mean our thumb did cover the speakers fortunately, audio quality was not as affected as we assumed it to be. This can be averted by resting your finger closer to the edges. ![]() Its most distinct physical trait is the front-facing stereo speakers, a placement made famous by the HTC One family of smartphones.ĭepending on how you place your hands while holding the tablet in landscape mode, the location of the front-facing speakers at either side means that you are more than likely to cover the speakers with your thumb. But before we begin, here's a quick look at the specs between the HP Slate 7 Extreme and Slate 7:-Īs a rebranded Tegra Note model, the Slate 7 Extreme looks almost like an exact replica (minus the rear finish). Will a rebranded Tegra Note tablet help HP get a stake in the booming tablet market? Read on to find out as we now assess the final retail unit. In October 2013, we had the chance to preview the HP Slate 7 Extreme, which is the successor of the Slate 7 and is based on the Tegra Note tablet platform. Despite its very affordable price tag, the Tegra Note is equipped with the Tegra 4 quad-core processor and a 7-inch display (1,280 x 800 pixels). The company saw yet another opportunity to boost its presence when NVIDIA announced the US$199 Tegra Note reference tablet in September 2012. There were compelling alternatives such as the Google Nexus 7 (2012) that cost only a little more and delivered better performance. Positioned as an entry-level tablet, the Slate 7 failed to impress due to its mediocre specs and capabilities. However being cheap isn't a great trait and more so for a product that has been discontinued.įor almost two years following that stint, HP had no presence in the tablet market until February 2013 when it announced its first Android tablet, the Slate 7. Even by today's standards, that's considered cheap and it became a highlight of Comex 2011. Its WebOS-powered TouchPad breathed its last gasp after a brief two-month tenure on retail shelves although it created a stir in Singapore when it was priced at S$126 (16GB) and S$201 (32GB) at Comex 2011. While HP is synonymous with computing equipment at home and in the office, they had quite a rocky start in the tablet market.
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