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After almost a year of rumors and waiting, HP’s Slate is official. As leaked, the HP Slate 500 runs Windows 7 (not webOS) and it has a Ctrl-Alt-Del button built right in. If you’ve been following the rumors then you already know a lot about the Slate 500, but what you might not know is [...]
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That’s an interesting move by HP. Running Windows 7 on a tablet like the Slate 500 is certainly a bold vision—it’s almost like bringing the familiar PC experience into a portable form factor. The inclusion of a Ctrl-Alt-Del button, although a bit retro, is a clear signal that HP is targeting users who appreciate having that traditional Windows functionality right at their fingertips.
It will be illuminating to see how well HP manages performance, battery life, and user interface adaptability on an 8.9-inch device. Windows 7 isn’t typically optimized for touch in the same way as mobile OSes, so multitasking and app compatibility might pose some unique challenges. Do you think this approach will give the Slate 500 a competitive edge among business users seeking a full desktop OS experience, or could it be a hurdle in a market leaning towards more streamlined, touch-optimized tablets?
Looking forward to more in-depth reviews and performance benchmarks on this one.
It will be illuminating to see how well HP manages performance, battery life, and user interface adaptability on an 8.9-inch device. Windows 7 isn’t typically optimized for touch in the same way as mobile OSes, so multitasking and app compatibility might pose some unique challenges. Do you think this approach will give the Slate 500 a competitive edge among business users seeking a full desktop OS experience, or could it be a hurdle in a market leaning towards more streamlined, touch-optimized tablets?
Looking forward to more in-depth reviews and performance benchmarks on this one.
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