iPad vs slate- iPad vs Hp slate
The Hp slate has been referred by many tech website as an iPad killer. This might be a marketing gimmick meant to attract as many people as possible to buy the slate, or it might be the truth. Let us validate these claims by comparison of the two to see which has more ‘stamina’ so to say.
- ipad vs the slate- operating system
The Hp slates will run on a windows operating system developed by Microsoft. Microsoft has joined hands in this venture to promote this product over the iPad. The iPad will run on the apple iOS. The slate is powered by a 1.6GHZ Atom Z530 processor and includes an accelerator for 1080 p video playback. The iPad runs on a 1GHz Apple A4 processor and has a display of 1024×760.
- ipad vs slate-design
The slate comes slightly smaller at is 8.9 inches while the iPads is 9.7 inches. Other accessories incorporated in the slate not present in the iPad include the USB port and the SD card slot. The Hp slate is able to connect to any HD TV; this is not possible when using the iPad as it is restricted to its 32 connector and any other available connector that might be compatible with the device. In regard to the battery life the iPad outwits the slate; the slate is only able to last to a maximum of five hours while the iPhone is able to last for ten hours.
- ipad vs slate- other comparisons
The slate offers two cameras, one facing forward and the other one the rear side. The Hp slate costs $549, in its basic form while the iPad costs $499. The iPhone has a headphone jack, microphone and the Dock connector.
Expert’s advice recommend that the HP slate is best used as a laptop replacement while the iPod is best used as internet browser and a great entertainment device.
