HP Pro Slate 12

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 2100
Speed HSPA
LAUNCH
Announced 2015, January. Released 2015, January
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 300.3 x 222 x 8 mm (11.82 x 8.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight 850 g (1.87 lb)
SIM Nano-SIM
HP Duet Pen
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 12.3 inches, 468.5 cm2 (~70.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1200 x 1600 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
Protection Corning Concore Glass
PLATFORM
OS Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 2GB RAM
eMMC 4.5
MAIN CAMERA
Single 8 MP, AF
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video 1080p@30fps
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SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
Type Li-Po (21 Wh)
Talk time Up to 10 h (multimedia)
MISC
Colors Silver
Price About 490 EUR

HP Pro Slate 12 Overall Review

Announced in January 2015, the HP Pro Slate 12 set out to redefine the productivity capabilities of a tablet. Featuring a substantial 12.3-inch display, this device was aimed squarely at professionals and creatives looking for a portable yet powerful workspace. The Snapdragon 800 chipset at its core, coupled with 2 GB of RAM, provided the muscle to handle multitasking and demanding apps with relative ease.

One of the standout features of the Pro Slate 12 was its Corning Concore Glass, offering enhanced durability without compromising on touch sensitivity. With 32 GB of internal storage, users had ample space for documents, apps, and media, although the lack of a microSD card slot meant that storage expansion was not an option.

Photography was not the main focus of this device, yet it came equipped with an 8 MP primary camera and a 2 MP front-facing camera, adequate for video conferencing and occasional snapshots.

HP Pro Slate 12 Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Large 12.3-inch display ideal for productivity tasks and media consumption.
  • Robust build quality with Corning Concore Glass for added screen protection.
  • Solid performance from the Snapdragon 800 chipset and 2 GB RAM.
  • Sufficient internal storage for professional use.

Cons

  • Lack of microSD card slot limits storage expansion options.
  • The camera setup is basic, primarily suited for video calls.
  • The device’s size may be cumbersome for some users, affecting portability.