Does HP have an ‘iPad killer’ with their new Slate 500 tablet PC? Here we compare the Apple iPad vs. HP Slate 500 Tablet PC to see which one might best suit your needs.
HP’s New Tablet PC – The Slate 500
HP has finally its new Tablet PC after many promises and tempting pictures published. It is called the slate of 500 and a Windows 7 PC with touchscreen interface, it looks much like an Apple iPad, when in fact is it front and back before cameras, a USB connection. If you computer savvy understand enough tech specs on computer hardware are, then you will quickly realize that the slate 500 technically superior is iPad in most every way. The main difference is that the IPAD is slightly larger screen but only to less than an inch. In this article we will we compare features of the two entities as enter the Big Apple iPad vs HP slate debate.
HP Slate 500 Tech Specs
For a tablet PC, the HP Slate 500 boasts some pretty decent technical specifications for such a small package. Here’s what all comes with the unit, which currently is not customizable in any way:
Intel™ Atom Z540 Processor (1.86 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB) with 2GB DDR2 667MHz on board memory – This is a decent enough processor for doing videos and other applications, and the 2 GB of RAM is very nice.
8.9-inch diagonal WSVGA HP Touchscreen (1024 x 600 or 1024 x 768 for some applications) – By comparison, the Apple iPad has a 9.7 inch screen, so it is slightly larger. Both are touchscreen, and this HP includes a stylus or you can use your fingers.
Windows® 7 Professional 32 bit on a 64 GB Solid State Module (SSM) for fast loading – In addition to the solid state storage, it features a USB port for connecting a flash drive, external hard drive, or optical drive for more storage options. The iPad does not have a USB port or SD card port built in. HP scores major points for having those options.
VGA webcam (inward facing), 3 megapixel camera (outward facing) – Front and back cameras for taking photos or doing web conferencing. This is something the iPad does not have, at least not yet.
Integrated 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN and HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology – The wireless connectivity allows you to connect to wireless networks and the Bluetooth is great for devices like keyboards and other Bluetooth-enabled hardware.
For a full detailed description of all the options, view the HP Slate 500 datasheet (.pdf) at HP.com.
What Can You Do with a Slate 500?
When Apple the IPAD debuted, many wanted to know what they could to do, and the common answer was that there is an oversized iPod touch. For the iPad, you need to download apps do certain features, and most of the good cost money. Also forces you to do everything via iTunes. I know people who you bought later expressed some disappointment that it is not same as a computer, and that, because it not a full-fledged computer because it is locked.
The slate tablet PC 500 is a full fledged computer. You can do anything with it that you do on any other PC. It runs Windows 7 and so can run any software on Windows 7 will work with him. These include Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and so on. It has a USB port you can anyone any USB device such as a printer, scanner, digital camera, external hard drive or any other type of USB device that would connect to a PC. You can on a iPad.
Watching Videos
I think the HP slate 500 stomps the IPAD when it comes to watching videos such as movies and television shows. Although the iPad has a slightly larger screen and higher resolution, the slate 500 offers much more possibilities. The iPad something restricts your film and video monitoring. You are almost forced to buy iTunes or rent movies, or import your own. Netflix subscribers can watch movies on the Netflix application and you can download the ABC application see network broadcasts from the ABC. You can also pay to Hulu Services subscribe to how.
HB slate 500, you are not forced that in iTunes or Windows Media Player, or anything else not. There is still a full-fledged computer with Windows 7, that is, each video playback software to use with Windows 7 works. In addition you can Netflix movies still online from your browser as from any other computer. The same applies to Hulu and other video services. You can even install iTunes on your slate 500 and observed iTunes videos, fashion. Well, here, where 500 kicks the slate right pants Adobe Flash support in the iPad.
The Apple iPad (and the iPhone, for that matter) does not support Adobe Flash. Steve Jobs himself has them relentlessly. The slate 500 runs Windows 7 and supports therefore Adobe Flash video which is the format for a variety of online videos like TV networks. Where iPad, need to get you the ABC program on ABC TV shows. On the slate 500, you just on the ABC website. IPad where, you can not see Fox or NBC shows without having to pay, to the consequences of iTunes download. Slate 500, you just Fox or NBC site and watch on the go for free. See where this is going?
Simply put, you can watch more movies and TV shows while spending less money for content if you have the HP Slate 500 tablet PC.
Is The HP Slate 500 an iPad Killer?
From a technical perspective, the HP Slate 500 is definitely going to give the iPad some heated competition. However, the Slate has two main downers that are going to make it look bad when compared to an iPad:
- Price.
- Size.
The HP Slate 500 is slightly smaller than the iPad and it costs more. The problem is that the average person will know jack squat about the technical aspects of the two devices. When placed side by side, the iPad will have a bigger screen and cost less, so the average person will buy the iPad because it looks like a better deal. HP really needs to come off that $799 price tag if they want to move these units, otherwise people will just go buy an iPad as many millions have done already.
Apple just released its iPad. Some love it. Some hate it. Those who hate it are mostly furious at Apple’s lack of upgrades from the iPod Touch to the iPad Tablet.
Well there’s some good news on the horizon for Apple haters. HP just announced it will be releasing the HP Slate, a tablet which will act just like a computer, with flash support, camera and all. The HP Slate will be released later this year.
The HP Slate prototype shows that it will run on Windows 7. Theoretically, that is much more powerful when it comes to building software. The HP Slate will be able to multitask, handle desktop-level apps and the news most people want to hear, the HP Slate will definitely be able to run Flash video. This means you will be able to view most of the videos on video-sharing website that stream videos online.
The price of the HP Slate is still a mystery, although HP has said that the HP Slate price will be lower than the $1,500 it initially would have cost. My guess is the HP Slare will go for a price of about $900 – $1300.
When you compare the Apple iPad to the HP Slate, there is no doubt as to which one is the winner. The HP Slate is able to run real software with an operating system while the Apple iPad is selling on its apps. Still.
Yes, I am an Apple Hater. But, you have horrible grammar issues in this article. Please fix! PC wins hands-down.