Thursday, October 28, 2010

HP releases new tablet - to rival the iPad

The Hp slate 500 is the first tablet to be release by the Hewlett-Packard (HP) Co. The new HP tablet runs on a Microsoft Windows operating system, Windows 7, the same version used by many standard PC's. HP rival tablets have brought more of a smartphone feel to its devices unlike the "Slate 500." By using the same operating system, HP can almost duplicate the PC feel. This unique plan may be what gives HP the boost in sales.

In comparison to its rival, the iPad, the HP slate 500 has a larger base price tag. However, with this price tag comes a standard of 64 gigabytes of storage, the most expensive option on the iPad. Other speculations such as the weight and the multi-touch enabled screen are the same. The HP Slate 500 comes with Wi - Fi Access but not with a built-in capability to connect with high-speed cellular networks, like its rivals. Nevertheless, this may just be HP's attempt to further the Slate 500 from a smartphone-oriented tablet.

http://wifi.consumerelectronicsnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=1232703
http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

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  1. colin.seigfreidNovember 3, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    I agree that the "PC feel" will give HP a boost in sales to rival the iPad. The iPad is more like a larger version of an iTouch, therefore Windows 7 operating system may give the users a new view towards tablets. I also think that having a Windows 7 operating system will appeal to companies that are looking to use tablets in their workforce. It will provide them with a laptop-like feel, but obviously smaller and more convenient. Overall I feel that this is a great product for HP to compete with the power house Apple.

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