There are an increasing number of budget options for mobile technology out there. HP seems to be adding to the list with its new Slate 7 Plus, a budget 7-inch tablet. The device replaces the earlier Slate 7 which some felt fell so short of other slightly more expensive tablets like the Nexus 7, it wasn’t worth the savings.
But the latest HP offering seems to have at least come up to the standards of the first generation Nexus 7, reports Brad Linder, editor of mobile technology site Liliputing.
And the HP certainly seems confident in the quality and versatility of the new update based on this video introducing the device:
The new device features:
- 1280 x 800 pixel display.
- 1GB of RAM.
- 8GB of storage.
- A better processor than it’s predecessor.
- 5-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front camera.
- Between 6 and 7 hours of battery life depending on usage.
The device comes in what appears to be an attractive silver and is now available at $149.99 from HP’s online store.
And it’s not alone.
A small fleet of devices recently introduced by the tech giant include:
- The Slate 7 Extreme with longer battery life and meant for viewing high-definition video retails at $200.
- The Slate 10 HD, a 10-inch tablet for general multimedia use retailing at $300.
- The Slate 8 Pro , an 8-inch higher end tablet retailing at $329.99.
All run on Android.
Whatever option you choose when investing in technology for your business, consider both cost and what features you need to best serve your needs.
