HP Slate 7 Plus

NETWORK
Technology No cellular connectivity
2G bands N/A
GPRS No
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2013, December. Released 2013, December
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 194.7 x 122.7 x 10.7 mm (7.67 x 4.83 x 0.42 in)
Weight 340.2 (11.99 oz)
SIM No
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 7.0 inches, 142.1 cm2 (~59.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 5 MP, AF
Video 720p
SELFIE CAMERA
Single VGA
Video
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 3.0
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, compass
BATTERY
Type Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Talk time Up to 7 h 30 min (multimedia)
MISC
Colors Black/Silver
Price About 110 EUR

HP Slate 7 Plus Overall Review

The HP Slate 7 Plus, unveiled in December 2013, marked HP’s continued effort to secure a place in the competitive tablet market. Designed as a budget-friendly option, it aimed to deliver respectable performance and multimedia capabilities to its users.

Featuring a 7-inch display, the HP Slate 7 Plus provided a comfortable viewing experience for reading, web browsing, and watching videos. Its screen resolution was expected to be sharp enough for clear image and text rendering, making it a suitable choice for media consumption on the go.

Under the hood, the tablet was powered by an Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, backed by 1 GB of RAM. This combination was tailored for smooth multitasking and efficient handling of everyday applications, from social media browsing to casual gaming.

The HP Slate 7 Plus came equipped with a 5 MP rear camera, allowing users to capture photos and videos. Although not designed to replace dedicated cameras, it offered sufficient quality for capturing moments and video chatting through its front-facing camera.

With an internal storage of 8 GB, expandable via a microSD card, users had the flexibility to store apps, photos, and videos. The device was supported by a 4000 mAh battery, promising ample power to get through the day under normal usage.

HP Slate 7 Plus Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Compact and portable design with a 7-inch display.
  • Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset provided decent performance for the tablet’s class.
  • Expandable storage via microSD card.
  • Adequate battery life for daily tasks.

Cons

  • Limited RAM might hinder performance with more demanding apps and multitasking.
  • Camera performance likely mediocre, typical for tablets in this price range.
  • The display resolution and quality may lag behind more premium competitors.