Probably up to this point no one argued that Android was a mobile operating system. That is, an OS to carry with us on a smartphone, at most on a phablet or a tablet. However, it seems not. That Android is also an operating system that can be used on notebooks. You did not know? Normal, because this option has only been considered now, and it comes precisely with what promises to be the first desktop device running with the operating system that Google had only thought about integrating into mobile devices for now. We are referring to the arrival of the HP SlateBook and what it may mean in the market.
The truth is that we are all anxious to see what Google shows us in what will be its next event, which has been the Google I / O and although there are no official confirmations at the moment, it is very likely that we will see a Chromebook poke its head. Sure! Chromebooks. Why didn't you remember them anymore? But remembering them complicates this already confusing picture. If Android was for mobile phones and HP with its HP SlateBook shows that it can also be mounted on notebooks,then where would the desktop devices with Chrome OS be??
Android for notebooks: HP's madness
The truth is that we can not say that HP is too good at getting into devices halfway between various things. Despite the fact that notebooks have a well-established format in the current market, betting on an operating system designed for mobiles, with developers creating apps for smaller screens and without a very broad suite of everything that may be needed does not seem like a success. Rather, it seems like an attempt to attract attention and see if the flute plays and others join the challenge. Honestly, maybe the HP Slate it is innovation by the fact of leaving the current norms in SO, but I do not think that the decision has been well considered. And even without trying to give bad omens, I don't think things will catch up in the current market. There are too many limitations in the face of an attempt at creativity.
HP Slate: a look at your bet
In any case, since HP has managed to make us take it into account for being the first notebook with AndroidWe did not want to miss the opportunity to take a look at the features of the HP Slate. We will detail them below:
- Nvidia Tegra 4 processor with 2GB of RAM.
- Storage memory in three versions: 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. It can be expanded with microSD.
- 14-inch screen with a resolution of 1080p.
- Beats certified speakers and HD webcam
- Connections: 2 USB 2.0 ports; one USB 3.0 port, and HDMI.
- Battery life of up to 9 hours according to the manufacturer itself.
- Android 4.3 operating system with access to the Google Play Store
El HP Slate It will be available on July 20 in the US On prices we know that the 16GB model will go for $ 399, the 32GB and 64GB will cost $ 429.99 and $ 459.99.
Chrome OS: natural development
It doesn't seem like Google's samples of trying to bring Android to the world of desktop devices. The 14 inches of the HP Slate are a real madness to shoot with the current Android. And although things may change over time, and there may be a very remote possibility that Android would become integrated into these devices, it would take a long time and many changes of course. For now Chrome OS is the natural ecosystem for the desktop, at least the most similar to Android. And it has its limitations. Although it boasts of them for simplicity and price. What do you think, do you think HP Slate will achieve the purpose of a change of idea in taking Android out of the mobile world?
