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HP is coming back to tablets -- and this time it's going Android. The new HP Slate 7 takes aim at the Google Nexus 7with its 7-inch size and extremely attractive price tag.
With the Slate 7, HP is trying a different tack than the last time it had a crack at the consumer tablet market. Taking on the iPad proved to be too much for the TouchPad, so HP has adopted Android software and aimed for a much lower price with the Slate 7 -- a mere $169, in fact.
The Slate 7 is HP's first Android device. It runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software, which will be familiar to anyone who's ever used an Android smartphone, such as an HTC or a Samsung Galaxy device. HP has refrained from making too many changes to the standard Android software, which means the interface is familiar -- and it bodes well for the prospect of receiving future software updates, which can be delayed if a manufacturer fills a device with too many extras.
There are some unique features and apps, including printing options. Printing from a tablet can be a pain, but the Slate 7 talks to HP printers over Wi-Fi with the ePrint app.
The Slate also has Beats Audio software onboard to make the most of your tunes.
(Credit: HP)
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