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HP Slate 500 review

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The HP Slate 500 currently has an Informr score of 9 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 1 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Windows
Operating system
Operating system
Windows
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
8.9"
Screen Size
Screen Size
8.9"
3+ MP
Camera
Camera
3+ MP
30 WHr
Battery



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Screen Size
8.9"

The HP Slate 500's screen size is 8.9 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a MediaTek Atom Processor Z540 processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
3+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 3+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with VGA (640 x 480) resolution.
Storage
64 GB

Internal memory is 64 GB. An external, SD, SDXC expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
30WHr

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 30 WHr battery. HP's performance ratings are 5 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Slate 500 Specs

Overview
Release Date December 1, 2010
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor MediaTek Atom Processor Z540
Internal Storage 64 GB
RAM 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Carrying case, Stylus
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info SD, SDXC
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
3+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
Video Recording Formats
H.264 / AVC, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD
Colors Unknown
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 8.9 inches
Sensors Motion / Accelerometer
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating Yes
Additional Display Features Capacitive Touchscreen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 30 WHr
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 5 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Colors Gray
Dimensions [H x W x D] 1.5 x 23.4 x 15.0 cm (0.6 x 9.2 x 5.9 in)
Weight 680 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack Yes
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key Yes
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: No
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: No
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, AMR, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: H.264 / AVC, AVI
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Viewable document types: BMP, GIF, JPG
Games: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: HP Slate Camera, EVERNOTE, HP Support Assistant, Adobe Reader, Adobe PDF
Calendar, World Clock, Calculator, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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