Hewlett Packard has developed a tablet that makes life in the business world a little easier. No longer will you have to rush back to the office to polish up a report, or check inventory. This is a handheld PC designed for professionals who are on the move and need to stay productive in a secure, familiar Windows environment. This machine uses custom applications built for Windows. With its multi-touch display you can use your fingers to browse documents, spreadsheets, applications and a lot more. You can also check e-mail, browse the web, read and edit documents and presentations all while walking the halls, or transitioning between meetings. An HP Slate Digital Pen lets you use the tablet like a stylus and take notes out in the field, or on the go. It's portable enough to fit into a wide pocket, ideal for busy medical professionals.
Web conferencing with your peers is easy utilizing the VGA webcam. Use the 3MP camera to take still shots. The HP Slate 500 allows you to stream videos from the web and show product or training videos. There is no need to be restricted to a desk. You can connect accessories such as keyboard, mouse and printer with the built-in USB 2.0 port. This is absolutely a work horse. It is unmatched for its size and ingenuity. A docking station permits charging and connectivity to additional accessories. You also retain the option of connecting wirelessly to Bluetooth devices.
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The potential uses for this device are too numerous to list. Professionals in the medical field, insurance industry, hospitality and engineers would find this tablet a worthwhile addition to their daily arsenal of tools. This Spartan machine utilizes Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32 and FreeDOS. It also has an Intel System Controller Hub (SCH) US15W. Memory consists of 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM. Its internal drive storage capacity is a Solid State Flash Module Up to: 64 GB. It also has an optical drive dedicated for an external USB 2.0 CD/DVD R/RW. The display features an 8.9" diagonal WSVGA wide-viewing angle touch screen with 1024 x 600 or 1024 x 768 resolution.
It also comes standard with an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerator. Pre-installed software includes an HP Slate Camera, EVERNOTE, HP Support Assistant, Adobe Reader, and Adobe PDF. Its wireless features include Integrated 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 3.0 + HS combo. Requirements to power this machine are a 30W AC adapter, and a 2-cell (30 WHr) polymer battery. Its dimensions are (w x d x h) 9.21 x 0.58 x 5.91 in (23.40 x 1.47 x 15.00 cm).
The functionality of the HP Slate 500 is top notch, applicable to business environment. One of the few drawbacks that I encountered is that memory is on the board and not customer accessible or upgradeable; and it operates at the maximum system supported speed of 533 MHz. Also the systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware to take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. Also not all features are available in all editions of Windows 7. This tablet is targeted to the business and corporate world, and may not be available at retail outlets such as Best Buy. It is also a little pricey. Other than that, I think this is an outstanding PC.