HP Slate 21

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HP Slate 21
Developer
USB 2.0
Dimensions353.8 mm × 530.9 mm × 67 mm (13.93 in × 20.90 in × 2.64 in)
Mass10.69 lb (4.85 kg)
Websitewww8.hp.com/us/en/ads/slate-21/specs.html

The HP Slate 21 is a computer developed by

all-in-one desktop computer or a large tablet computer.[1]

The device uses a 21.5-inch touchscreen and a Tegra 4 processor, but does not include a battery. It runs Android Jelly Bean as its operating system. It received mixed reviews from critics, with reviewers favoring the screen's wide viewing angles and Full HD resolution, while criticizing the lack of software optimization for the large display.

Features

Hardware and design

The Slate 21 uses an Nvidia

headphone jack, Bluetooth 3.0, and dual-band 802.11 n Wi-Fi.[4]
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The Slate 21 uses a 21.5-inch

VESA mount if the hinge is unscrewed.[4]
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A USB keyboard and mouse is bundled with the device. The keyboard includes shortcut keys for access to Android menus such as the home screen and music controls, replacing the usual function keys and Start/Escape keys.[2]: 1  It does not contain an internal battery, requiring users to turn off the device when moving it between power sockets.[4]: 3 

Software

The Slate 21 runs

Kingsoft Office.[3]

Reception

Cherlynn Low of

PC Magazine gave a score of 1 out of 5, saying that "using the Slate 21 is a painful experience" which is only suitable for few tasks. They noted that the touch sensor for the screen was laggy. They also pointing out that the web browser defaulted to mobile versions of websites where text was too large, and that 8 GB of storage and 1 GB of memory was insufficient.[3]

Dave Oliver of Wired UK gave a score of 7/10, concluding that while the Slate 21 could be "the logical next step" in theory, the lack of apps optimized for the large screen meant that the device was "not quite ready" to replace Windows computers.[5] In a positive review, Alun Taylor of The Register described the device as "a rather good notion realised equally well".[4]: 1  He praised the screen and speakers and recommended the device for "domestic web browsing, light computing duties, social networking and media consumption".[4]: 3 

Variants

HP Slate 21 Pro

The HP Slate 21 Pro was announced during

Citrix Receiver.[7]

Michael Brown of

PCWorld rated the Slate 21 Pro four out of five stars, saying that while it was designed for business users, it was a "far better value" than the Slate 21 for consumer usage, with features that are not included in the older model.[7]

References

  1. ^ Kastrenakes, Jacob (June 24, 2013). "HP takes Android to the desktop with Slate 21 all-in-one". The Verge. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e Low, Cherlynn (October 14, 2013). "HP Slate 21 Review". Tom's Guide. Archived from the original on November 20, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d Segan, Sascha; Santo Domingo, Joel (October 25, 2013). "HP Slate 21 Review". PC Mag. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Taylor, Alun (November 26, 2013). "HP's ENORMO-SLAB: The Slate 21 MONSTER tablet". The Register. Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  5. ^ Oliver, Dave (July 2, 2014). "HP Slate 21 review". Wired UK. Archived from the original on July 2, 2018. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  6. ^ Stein, Scott (January 8, 2014). "HP Slate 21 Pro: Android desktop and PC monitor in one". CNET. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  7. ^ a b Brown, Michael (May 8, 2014). "HP Slate 21 Pro review: It's built for business, but it's great for the home". PCWorld. Archived from the original on August 28, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
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