Yes, I’m calling this a UMPC. Why? Because it is! It has closer ties to everything that we’ve done over the past four years on UMPCPortal than any social and entertainment ARM-based ‘pad.’ It’s built with ultra mobile PC components (Z530 as used in nearly all Windows-based Ultra-Mobile PC’s ) and it runs Windows 7. I won’t be subscribing to the iPad comparisons just because it’s got an 8.9 inch screen; that would be too simple and would miss the point. As for it being a ‘netbook without a keyboard’ well, it’s closer but still somewhat misleading.
Update: HP Slate information, comparison, specs and links now in the database
The HP Slate looks like it could be one of the best mobile tablet PCs we’ve seen for a long time (could it top my personal favorite, the X70?) and I’ll be working to get some review-time with it as soon as possible but I know already that it won’t impress anyone looking for a slick consumer-centric device. It’s questionable that a 1.6Ghz Menlow will provide enough power to drive Windows 7 satisfactorily too but having done lots of testing with my Viliv S10 multitouch convertible, based on exactly the same hardware and software, I can tell you it works quite well, as long as the SSD is fast. Again, not slick, just productive.
Here’s the latest hands-on article but unfortunately, they take the iPad route. They also assume that it has a broadcom chipset like everyone else; forgetting that the Poulsbo chipset that pairs with the Z530 already has an integrated HD video decoder.
They do manage to uncover a docking station though and that’s a very useful addition, especially if it’s included in standard retail package. [He says, using a U820+docking station to write this article.]
More photos at the source: Conecti.ca
Via netbooknews.de
New article: Hands-On with the HP Slate UMPC Shows Docking Station http://bit.ly/dqlL8m
Hands-On with the HP Slate UMPC Shows Docking Station: Yes, I'm calling this a UMPC. Why? Because it is! It has cl… http://bit.ly/cUn0jP
Interesting: Hands-On with the HP Slate UMPC Shows Docking Station http://ow.ly/177ohC
Hands-On with the HP Slate UMPC Shows Docking Station http://j.mp/ahw3Cw
RT @mdh47: Hands-On with the HP Slate UMPC Shows Docking Station http://j.mp/ahw3Cw
Nice. But where’s the power pluged in?
Apple crippled SmartPhones and they are on the way to do the same with the productivity through PCs too now.
Thanks for the fair description of what we know about the Slate so far.
The only thing that other website guy “Reviewed” was the boot time, and the fact that he had to enter a Password.
But at least he admitted he only had it for 10 minutes.
The two reviews I’m most looking forward to is when you and JKK finally get a crack at it.
I just keep repeating in my head “Hybrid Digitzier, Hybrid Digitizer….”
I was really hoping for an Intel CULV.
I am absolutely positive, if they manage to ship a decent keyboard with the docking station it will be a true competitor for netbooks. I agree, the iPad is much more a toy than something you can be really productive with.