Sorry but I don't see this having that much of a demand .... specially when the specs aren't that good and the OS is not good for a touch screen.
To make matters worst, it is way overpriced for a device that will have to be WIPE-OUT and an additional license for the OS must be purchased and installed (based on TFA) before it would be useful to anybody.
After months of waiting, the HP Slate is finally here. I was fortunate enough to get a hands-on look at the Windows 7 Professional-based tablet, and here’s what I found.
SET-UP
When I tried out the HP Slate 500, it was well out of the box and already set-up entirely. Being that I only got a chance to play with this 8.9-inch tablet for about 15-20 minutes, this is a first look, first impression review.
The HP Slate definitely felt heavier and sturdier than I imagined before picking it up. One and a half pounds isn’t astronomical, but when so compact, it certainly feels a bit like an ultra-slim brick.
Gallery: First look at HP Slate 500
Powered by an Intel Atom Z540 processor, the HP Slate 500 powers up like any other notebook or desktop running Windows 7 by hitting the button pictured above. There aren’t many buttons or ports around surrounding the edges, leaving most of the controls to the touch screen. But here is what you will find on the sides: an on/off switch, a power connector, an SD card slot, a USB port, a Home screen button, an onscreen keyboard tab, a headphones jack and volume controls. (Additional connectivity options can be found on the back of the included docking station, which includes another two USB ports, HDMI and a headphones jack.)
