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HP Slatebook x2 delivers Tegra 4 and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

By Cory Gunther
on 14 May, 2013

The folks from ASUS might have revolutionized the way we use and enjoy tablets, mainly Android tablets, but today HP is the first to offer it with NVIDIA's brand new and impressive quad-core Tegra 4 mobile processor. Just like the popular Transformer series, the HP Slatebook x2 will be an Android tablet that docks into a keyboard for that full laptop experience.

HP Slate 7 arrives as potential Nexus 7 competition

By Robert Nelson
on 26 Apr, 2013

With just a few days to spare in April, HP has officially launched the Slate 7 tablet for those in the US market. Given HP had been pretty forthcoming in terms of details, this launch comes with little in terms of surprise. Basically, that is to say the 7-inch Jelly Bean tablet is now available and sitting priced at $169.99.

HP Slate 7 UK availability confirmed for May 1

By Robert Nelson
on 17 Apr, 2013

The US release of the HP Slate 7 tablet is sill noted as being sometime in April. While we wait for that availability announcement to arrive, it looks like HP has since offered a release date for those in the UK. And nicely done, unlike the general timeframe those in the US were given, HP has the UK release pegged as being May 1.

HP Slate 7 release pushed to June [UPDATE]

By Robert Nelson
on 29 Mar, 2013

HP officially announced the Slate 7 tablet back in late February and at the time they were pretty forthcoming in terms of price and specs. The release details were not quite as complete, however HP did say the tablet would be available beginning in April. Well, it now looks like that release time has quietly been pushed up a few months. HP hasn't said anything specific, but the Slate 7 page on the HP website has been updated.

HP Slate 7 FCC filing discovered ahead of April release

By Robert Nelson
on 26 Mar, 2013

HP announced the Slate 7 tablet back in February. They were pretty forthcoming in terms of details at the time and offered everything from specs to pricing and even a rough idea of when the tablet will begin shipping. For those who may have missed that earlier news, the HP Slate 7 is expected in April and will arrive priced at $169. The good news today, it looks like that April release is now one step closer to becoming a reality.

HP sells WebOS to LG, only it won’t be for smartphones

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Feb, 2013

Today we've just learned a lot about HP's upcoming plans. They've completely ditched WebOS on all fronts and look to be headed down the green street we call Android. This weekend they announced their first Android-powered device, the HP Slate 7, and now it has been confirmed that HP just sold WebOS to LG Electronics. There's a few small important details regarding the deal, so read on for more information.

HP Slate 7 hands-on with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Feb, 2013

In case you missed the news this afternoon, HP has entered the Android tablet game with their very first HP Slate 7 running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. What we have here is a sleek little budget friendly tablet to try and take on the Nexus 7 all for the low price of just $169. Below we have a few hands-on pictures and videos to see if it's worth your dollar.

HP Slate 7 detailed with 4.1 Jelly Bean and dual-core for $169

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Feb, 2013

This afternoon in Barcelona the folks from HP have officially entered the Android tablet game. We heard rumors it was coming, and now it's confirmed. Today HP has announced a new 7-inch Android tablet that they hope will take on the Nexus 7, and other budget friendly slates. With mid-range specs and a low price can this dual-core lower resolution tablet compete for $169? Read on for all the details.

Upcoming HP devices tipped to run Android

By Brian Sin
on 13 Feb, 2013

Apparently, HP has been working on a tablet since Thanksgiving of last year. The tablet is said to be running on the Android operating system, and will also be one of the first tablets to ship with NVIDIA's Tegra 4 processor. Not only that, but reports have been saying that HP is also planning on launching an HP smartphone running Android, however, according to Meg Whitman, HP will not be launching any phones in 2013.

HP TouchPad gets a working camera with latest CyanogenMod builds

By Robert Nelson
on 13 Dec, 2012

It seems that some of the excitement has died down around running Android on the HP TouchPad tablet. But that thought aside, it looks like we are still seeing ROMs being released. And just recently, it looks like an updated CM9 and an (unofficial) CM10 build have come available for use.