HP Slate 7

869 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (142)
price (99)
performance (81)
portability (72)
design (41)

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battery (45)
reliability (11)
storage (8)
apps (6)
GPS navigation (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 869 reviews of HP Slate 7. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the size and portability are on the whole positive. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the screen. Many are negative about the GPS navigation and touch screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Slate 7 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for HP Slate 7

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 user reviews of HP Slate 7 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the size and battery are on the whole positive. The screen and usability also get good views.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for HP Slate 7

alaTest has collected and analyzed 133 user reviews of HP Slate 7 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the battery and durability are generally positive. The price and usability also get good comments. There are mixed views on the screen and performance, and there are some less positive opinions about the storage and touch screen.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Melissa Grey (engadget.com)

HP Slate 7 review: HP's budget Android tablet is less of a hit, more of a miss

It's no secret that HP has struggled when it comes to tablets. The company has faced (and crashed into) its share of mobile device hurdles in recent

Sturdy design ; Inexpensive

Washed-out, low-res display ; Latency and stuttering during routine tasks ; Disappointing battery life

HP is dipping its toe back into the tablet market with the budget-friendly Slate 7, but the tablet's underperforming processor and lackluster display leave much to be desired.

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : K. T. Bradford (digitaltrends.com)

HP Slate 7 Review

For $170 you could buy the HP Slate 7, but it has drawbacks. You could spend $30 more and get a tablet that better balances cost and value.

There aren’t many Android tablets under $200 worth your time. There’s a certain threshold to inexpensive slates – stay above it and value balances out with price and performance, dip below and you might as well have just flushed that money down a...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Seamus Byrne (cnet.com)

HP gives an extra inch to its phablet for the Slate 7 VoiceTab

HP decides you might as well leave the phone features in your 7-inch phablet as it launches the Slate 7 VoiceTab in Europe.

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

HP Slate 7 HD and Slate 10 HD offer free 2 years of data service (hands on)

Through T-Mobile, the 7 and 10-inch tablets come with 200MB of data per month for 24 months.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

HP Slate 7

The HP Slate 7 is an Android tablet that combines good looks with speedy performance, but its display just isn't up to snuff.

Inexpensive. Attractive, sturdy design. Near stock Android, with unobtrusive customizations. MicroSD card slot. Solid performance.

Lower-resolution display than competitors. Mediocre battery life.

Conclusions HP has a laudable effort in the Slate 7, but it just doesn't really offer many reasons to choose it over a tablet like the Nexus 7. There are a few key areas where the Slate 7 just isn't up to snuff—namely the lower resolution screen and...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.com)

The HP Slate 7 is undone by missing features and a dull screen

Sure, the HP Slate 7 costs only $170. But when a much better tablet is only $30 away, that price loses its appeal. Fast.

The ; is a durable 7-inch tablet, includes an expandable storage option, and has good gaming performance. Beats Audio effectively enhances bass-heavy music through headphones or earbuds.

The screen’s resolution is eye-squintingly low, large apps take a long time to load, and its cameras produce washed-out, dull-looking shots. Also, there’s no GPS, and Android 4.1.1 can feel a bit archaic compared with newer versions of the OS.

The HP Slate 7 strips out way too much to make its low price, and what's left can't compare to the Nexus 7's offerings.

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.com)

HP Slate 7 review

At $170, you'd expect the HP Slate 7 to be stripped of a few features; however, HP takes this a bit too far. The Slate 7 includes only 8GB of storage, and it has no gyroscope, no GPS hardware, poor camera quality, a slightly (but significantly) older...

The HP Slate 7 is a durable 7-inch tablet, includes an expandable storage option, and has good gaming performance. Beats Audio effectively enhances bass-heavy music through headphones or earbuds.

The HP Slate 7 strips out way too much to make its low price, and what's left can't compare to the Nexus 7's offerings.

May, 2013

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Expert review by (notebookcheck.net)

Review HP Slate 7 Tablet

Affordable entertainer. HP's seven-inch Slate 7 tablet brags to be an able companion for all multimedia situations and is partly available for far below 150 Euros (~$195) despite this versatility claim. We took the manufacturer at its word and tested...

Solid casing, Bright screen, High viewing angle stability, Latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean version, Decent application and gaming performance, Low purchase price, The good performance despite the budget price. The Rockchip RK3066 SoC delivers enough...

No GPS module, Awful webcam, Weak primary camera, 12 month warranty, A tablet that boasts multimedia use should feature better camera modules. The webcam is virtually useless although the 3 megapixel primary camera shoots feasible pictures

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Craig Lloyd (slashgear.com)

HP Slate 7 Review

HP 's first go-around with a tablet didn't actually go so well. The webOS-based TouchPad didn't last long and was quickly discontinued. However, the company is back with another slate, only this time it's running the more widely-adopted Android...

In the end, the HP Slate 7 is just an OK tablet, and it would be a good option for casual users who don’t need the greatest device, but want something just to play around on. It’s low $169 price tag is definitely something to keep in mind, but we’d...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by (androidpolice.com)

HP Slate 7 Extreme Quick Review: Not All Tegra Note Devices Are Created Equal

All in all, I like the HP Slate 7 Extreme more than EVGA's Tegra Note 7, despite the fact that it has yet to receive the update to Android 4.3. The build quality is better, the display is better (even if only marginally), and I prefer the overall...

Jan, 2014

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