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HP Slate 2: Windows 7 business tablet
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HP introduces the HP Slate 2, a 8.9-inch Windows 7 tablet for the business market with a 1.5 GHz Intel Atom Z670 processor and a 64GB solid state drive.
The 64GB memory of the HP Slate 2 can be expanded with SD memory cards. The 680 gram tablet Windows 7 Professional also has a VGA webcam, a 3-megapixel camera and support for WiFi, Bluetooth and Ethernet. 3G support is optional. It will also support Swype, which you can write messages quickly with a finger (or the included stylus) on the touchscreen to “sweep”. There is also a docking station for HP Slate 2 available, which features two USB 2.0 ports and an HDMI connection.
The HP Slate 2 Slate follows the HP 500 and is available worldwide from November. HP’s new Windows 7 tablet will cost $ 699 (converted about 440 euros, but the prices are usually one-on-1 transferred). Optionally there is a cover of Bluetooth keyboard available. Information on the availability and exact price for the Benelux is not yet known.