First Hands-on and Unboxing of the HP ElitePad 900 G1

[Marcus Yam]

We check out HP's tablet that means business.

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[victorintelr]

Well... with those features I don't think is going to be very fast. It's probably gonna fall within the scores of the samsung with the Atom also.
For 200 more I can get a tablet PC with an i5, at least 64GB, usb 3.0 port. Besides the optional dock.... thanks but no thanks.

 

[esrever]

Atoms are still a bit too slow for me. But then again, I don't really have any use for a tablet.

 

[boiler1990]

Yeah, $1200 is a high asking price for this thing. It's almost no different than the Asus VivoTab Smart, which only costs $500.

 

[alex davies]

Where did you get the $1200 price from? The 32GB WiFi model with Windows 8 Pro is $650.

 

[Guest]

Having played with one myself, there is no question that the processor lacks some performance against the "Core I" processors, however its certainly very usable and a lot better than the old Atom chips. Definitely competent enough for an exec who wants email and internet access, or someone who is not a heavy user. Also, In my opinion, the Elitepad having DOUBLE the battery life as a "Core I" makes it very attractive.

 

[Guest]

What about support for external screens using the docking station. Will that support 2560x1440?

 

[cirdecus]

I've been using the wifi 64GB model which i purchased for 600 bucks. It's surprisingly fast for an atom and super responsive.

It's also super super thin, much thinner than a surface pro or any o the competing tablets. Super light. This things really is a great tablet. I see no reason to buy anything else in its price range, given that it's a full win 8 pro PC. The expansion jackets are GENIUS too. The whole thing is serviceable with a replaceable battery and screen too.

 

[cirdecus]

[citation][nom]boiler1990[/nom]Yeah, $1200 is a high asking price for this thing. It's almost no different than the Asus VivoTab Smart, which only costs $500.[/citation]

Wow never heard of the $1200 price tag, I think you're confused, see my above comment about the one I purchased discounted at $600 bucks it retails for $700 and thats the 64GB model. They also have a cheaper 32GB model.