HP TouchPad 4G

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NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
Speed HSPA
LAUNCH
Announced 2011, July
Status Cancelled
BODY
Dimensions 240 x 190 x 13.7 mm (9.45 x 7.48 x 0.54 in)
Weight 740 g (1.63 lb)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type LED-backlit LCD,
Size 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~63.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~132 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS HP webOS 3.0
Chipset Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU Adreno 220
MEMORY
Card slot No
Internal 32GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 1.3 MP
Video No
SELFIE CAMERA
No
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Touchstone technology
SNS applications
MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
MP4/H.264 player
Organizer
Document viewer/editor
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Type Non-removable Li-Ion 6300 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 300 h
Talk time Up to 6 h
MISC
Colors Black

HP TouchPad 4G Overall Review

The HP TouchPad 4G, announced in July 2011, was an ambitious entry into the tablet market, offering a blend of productivity and multimedia features. Equipped with a 9.7-inch display, the TouchPad 4G provided an expansive screen estate that was ideal for browsing, reading, and viewing content. The device was powered by the Snapdragon S3 chipset and complemented with 1 GB of RAM, aiming to deliver smooth performance across applications and tasks.

With a storage capacity of 32 GB, the HP TouchPad 4G offered ample space for apps, documents, and media, catering to the needs of both professionals and casual users. The inclusion of a 1.3 MP primary camera allowed for basic photo-taking and video conferencing capabilities, aligning with the tablet’s focus on connectivity and productivity.

One of the TouchPad 4G’s defining features was its operating system, HP webOS, known for its intuitive user interface and multitasking capabilities. The OS provided a unique user experience with its card-based task management and seamless integration with web services.

The device also boasted a significant 6300 mAh battery, ensuring that users could enjoy long hours of usage without frequent recharges, an essential feature for a mobile computing device.

HP TouchPad 4G Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Large 9.7-inch display suitable for a variety of tasks.
  • Decent performance with Snapdragon S3 chipset and 1 GB RAM.
  • Sufficient storage capacity of 32 GB for most users.
  • webOS provides a unique and efficient user interface.
  • Robust 6300 mAh battery supports extended use.

Cons

  • Limited by the availability of apps and updates for webOS.
  • Basic camera functionality might not meet the needs of all users.
  • Lacks the ecosystem and app support found in iOS and Android tablets.

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