I feel like I just wrote this post. HP has formally announced its Windows 7-powered HP Slate 500 tablet. As expected, HP is aiming it at business, enterprise and vertical customers:
With a starting weight of only 1.5 lb (0.68 kg), the HP Slate 500 Tablet PC sets a new standard for mobile productivity with a an ultra-thin, sleek form-factor that enables businesses such as retail, healthcare, insurance, education and hospitality to be more intuitive and work efficiently while on the go. The ability to easily incorporate custom business applications differentiates this product and ultimately enhances the user experience and saves time for HP’s business and enterprise customers.
HP Slate 500 specifications:
- Processor: 1.86GHz Intel Atom Z540 with Intel GMA 500 and Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video accelerator
- Operating system: Windows 7 Professional
- Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0
- Display: 8.9-inch WSVGA touchscreen
- Input: Optional keyboard and optical mouse, HP Slate Digital Pen
- Memory: 2GB DDR2 RAM
- Storage: 64GB SSD / SD cards
- Camera: front-facing webcam / 3MP rear-facing
- Connectors: 1 USB port, HDMI out, 1 combo stereo headphone/microphone jack
- Battery: 2-cell 30WHr Lithium-ion polymer
- Dimensions / Weight: 23.40 x 1.47 x 15.00 centimeters (9.21 x 0.58 x 5.91 inches) / 0.68 kilograms (1.5 pounds)
- Other: Keyboard, digital pen, and HP Slate Dock included
As revealed yesterday, the HP Slate 500 costs US$799. It is currently only available in the US but HP is considering launching it in other markets later.