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The HP SlateBook 14-p010nr ($429.99 as tested) is a desktop-replacement laptop with an Nvidia Tegra 4 processor, running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. It's unique in that it's the first bonafide laptop we've seen with a Tegra 4, though we've tested a simil...
1080p screen. Full-size keyboard and touchpad. Nine hours of battery life.
Only 11GB onboard storage is free after setup. Mobile apps look comically large on the 1080p screen. Websites default to mobile versions. Pricey compared with Chromebooks...
The HP SlateBook 14-p010nr is a $429 Nvidia Tegra 4-equipped Android OS laptop. But when $300 will get you a fully functional Chromebook, and $450 is a prime price for a Windows notebook, we're not sure there's a real need for it...
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I've actually spent the last couple of weeks using the Slatebook, and while some minor tweaks are needed to make it a bit more functional, it actually isn't a terrible solution for a cheap, well-built laptop.Specs:ProsConsThe first things I noticed about...
Excellent build quality. I'd love to have a more conventional laptop or Chromebook just like this, Good keyboard. I quite enjoy typing on the Slatebook 14, After a few small tweaks, it's actually a pretty usable laptop.
Android really wasn't made for this form factor. It's not terrible, but something like Chrome OS would've probably worked out much better, Nonbacklit keyboard. C'mon, HP, it's 2014. Let's get to the backlighting already, The touchpad, while nice and big...
So, do I recommend Android on a laptop? Not really. Is it usable with the right setup? Sure. If you want Android on a laptop (and I'm sure some people do), then the Slatebook 14 is the only way to go. You could opt for one of the tablet/laptop devices out...
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Now, mind you, the Slate 21 was an unmitigated flop. (It wasn't just us who thought so; our sister site, PCMag.com, concurred in its even harsher review .) While hardware issues related to performance, design, and construction kept us from recommending th...
Strong performance in a thin, appealing design, Generous selection of ports, Sound system shines, Comfortable keyboard...
Android still not optimized for laptop use, A bit pricey versus budget Windows laptops and Chromebooks, Yellow chassis won't please everyone...
A rare non-convertible Android laptop (mind you, not a Chromebook), the SlateBook is snazzy hardware hampered by its price and OS. Read More…...
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The idea of running Android on a Notebook computer seems enticing. But in the case of the HP Slatebook 14, it turns out to be disappointing. HP took their popular HP Chromebook 14 hardware and jazzed it up with a cool new black and schoolbus-yellow paint...
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Sometimes, you shouldn't try to reinvent the wheel. Case in point: the HP SlateBook 14, which unceremoniously shoves Android 4.3 into a laptop chassis. The result of this odd coupling is a $429 notebook with an undeniably attractive chassis and long batte...
Slim and attractive design, Loud audio, Excellent battery life, Comfortable keyboard...
Sluggish performance, Finicky touchpad, Grainy display with shallow viewing angles...
The HP SlateBook 14 brings Android to a full-size touch-screen notebook, but the marriage doesn't work...
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There's mounting evidence that HP, once the leading PC maker, does not know what it's doing. After announcing plans to cut up to 5 percent of its work force, the company is basically throwing stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks. Recent experiments in...
Good battery life, Sharp display, Comfortable keyboard, generally good build quality...
Android is awkward to use with a mouse, Polarizing design, Heavy compared to an Android tablet with a keyboard dock, A poor value versus Chromebooks or Windows laptops...
The SlateBook is an interesting specimen. That's why I wanted to review it: because I was curious about the idea of an Android laptop, and thought you might be too. And it is interesting. But by no means should you actually buy one. The SlateBook takes An...
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In June, HP announced that it would be launching a new laptop in August, and that this particular laptop would run Android rather than Windows or Chrome OS. We managed to get some hands-on time with the new HP SlateBook during the company's HP Connected M...
We can't offer our final verdict on the HP SlateBook until we've fully tested it, but our first impressions are mixed. We love the look of the SlateBook, but the idea of running Android on our laptop is not something that really appeals to us. However, we...
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The HP Slatebook 14 seems like a great idea. It's an Android powered laptop with nice hardware for a budget price. Buyers will get a high-resolution 1080p screen, an excellent keyboard, usable trackpad and can install the Android apps they're used to runn...
1080P HD resolution, 14inch size great for productivity work, Excellent keyboard, Responsive trackpad, Attractive paint scheme, Better than average beats audio, Sturdy...
Too much screen glare, Outdated Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, Only 2GB of RAM, MicroSD card instead of a fullsized SD card slot, Terrible WiFi connection issues, Hard to play Android games that don't use keyboard but touch...
Don't buy the HP Slatebook 14. It's rare that I can make such a definitive recommendation. There's usually at least some segment of our readers that will like hardware that's doesn't measure up to expectations. With the poor Wi-fi on this device, very few...
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Let's see, a 14-inch laptop built by HP with Android 4.3 on board. How bad could it be? Actually pretty damn good. Most of us know that Android was made for mobile, and smartphones first. It's alright on Tablets, but not the best, so what about on a 14-in...
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