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HP SlateBook 14 leaks out: the first Android-based notebook

HP SlateBook 14 leaks out: the first Android-based notebook

Posted: 28 Apr 2014, 09:58, by Victor H.

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The first Android laptop is likely to become a reality very soon. Leaked images have just revealed the HP SlateBook 14, the first notebook that has surfaced so far running on Android only. It features a 14-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, it runs on an unspecified Nvidia Tegra chip, and is expected to feature a modern version of Android.

Interestingly, so far, Android has never been used as the main platform on a notebook - we’ve seen it on convertibles along with other operating systems, it’s also appeared on 2-in-1 tablets with a keyboard, but never as the only OS on a full-on notebook.

What we can say from the leaked images is that the HP SlateBook 14 definitely looks modern, with a stylish color-accented design (we’re seeing only a black and yellow version at the moment), with a large Beats Audio speaker area above the chiclet keyboard, and with a front-facing camera, of course. The loud anspeaker

You can even spot all the ports and slots: there is a separate power jack, 3 USB ports, a full-on HDMI connector, a headphone jack, and a MicroSD card slot. Probably best of all, though, it’s got a SIM card slot, obviously for mobile data on the go. This certainly sounds like a winner to us, what do you think?

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source: Notebook Italia (translated) via Engadget

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posted on 28 Apr 2014, 10:11 1

1. ihavenoname (Posts: 1693; Member since: 18 Aug 2013)

I'm offically interested. Very unlikely that I would buy one, but interesting to see how Android performs with mouse and keyboard and what tweaks HP has done.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 10:57 2

9. buccob (Posts: 2732; Member since: 19 Jun 2012)

Hopefully they added a lot of keyboard shortcuts to Android functions... My old Moto Atrix was pretty good with this and also using Mouse's right and middle click (open menu)...

But my current Sony Xperia only recognizes 1 mouse click (as if they all were left click) and you need to click and hold for menu where it applies...
And there are some keyboard shortcuts functions needed like "opening the notification bar" from any screen with a key combination, instead of using the mouse... Maybe touchpad gestures...

My Samsung Galaxy S3 with MHL and bluetooth keyboard was very good, but I hated the navigation through the Home Screen with it... if I wanted to go across panes with arrow keys, it would go over each shortcut app no matter if they were in line with the interface... like if it was a long text before turning the page... and MHL occupies the microUSB port so you can't use it as a USB OTG at the same time thus not being able to use a mouse like I did with the Atrix or do with my Xperia Acro S

I have used all of my Android phones as some sort of Notebook replacement (without fully replacing my notebook) and they have all lacked some functionality be it by software or by hardware...

I am betting that this can get similar functionality to an ASUS tablet (plus keyboard dock)

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 11:03 1

11. livyatan (Posts: 867; Member since: 19 Jun 2013)

Thanks for sharing that.
Good info

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 11:32

15. PBXtech (Posts: 1032; Member since: 21 Oct 2013)

Asus added keyboard shortcuts to the Transformers when docked, I'm betting HP did so as well due to it being a notebook. It would be a surprise if they didn't.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 12:21

18. buccob (Posts: 2732; Member since: 19 Jun 2012)

Yeah, most likely... the thing is that there should be way more shortcuts than "Home", "Menu", "Back"... android should offer keyboard shortcuts withing OS not just through skins, certain apps, and the likes...

I like that Chrome implemented some shortcuts, like Ctrl+W and Ctrl+T but it is still missing the very useful Ctrl+Tab and then some...

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 13:45

22. Kamehameha (Posts: 44; Member since: 21 Apr 2014)

Price it within 50$ of Chromebook with similar specs.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 10:17 2

2. Anshulonweb (Posts: 437; Member since: 07 Feb 2014)

with size and battery this big.....I hope it is carrying Tegra k1......

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 14:41

26. Furbal (unregistered)

Yes please, and multi window built in

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 10:20

3. palmguy (Posts: 661; Member since: 22 Mar 2011)

In Lord Vader's voice "impressive". Stupid HP-chasess was suppose to put webOS on everything. My Gollum voice.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 10:25

4. MobileNico (Posts: 69; Member since: 26 Aug 2012)

Price will determine my interest level in this thing. I mean, I want one, but I'm thinking anything above 500 is gonna be a difficult sell.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 10:26 2

5. csoulr666 (Posts: 116; Member since: 04 Nov 2013)

As much as I'm impressed, I still don't think android has become "Notebook friendly", but if it is priced low, I could get one

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 10:26

6. nlbates66 (Posts: 328; Member since: 15 Aug 2012)

I suppose this is the same HP that released the all in one Desktop running Android that had display bezels so fat you couldn't properly swipe in from the sides and bottom... >.>

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 10:27 2

7. htcforlife (Posts: 73; Member since: 15 Apr 2014)

Competition to chromebooks?

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 10:31 3

8. StraightEdgeNexus (Posts: 3689; Member since: 14 Feb 2014)

As if 8'' windows 8 tablets werent already weird, now this.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 11:01 3

10. livyatan (Posts: 867; Member since: 19 Jun 2013)

This has so much more potential than Chromebooks imho

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 11:06 2

12. sefadziprince (Posts: 5; Member since: 04 Oct 2013)

why should I buy an android laptop when popular third party applications are very limited as compared to windows.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 13:47

23. Kamehameha (Posts: 44; Member since: 21 Apr 2014)

Because price?

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 20:08

35. 0xFFFF (Posts: 3806; Member since: 16 Apr 2014)

Because price, battery life, instant on/off, root, and no Windows?

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 20:13 2

37. icyrock1 (Posts: 307; Member since: 25 Mar 2013)

Root access is a plus? Root access is the something has Administration rights on Windows PCs.

posted on 30 Apr 2014, 04:38

41. 0xFFFF (Posts: 3806; Member since: 16 Apr 2014)

Yes, it is a plus. Administrator rights in Windows is also a good thing. Now the completely broken app/security model in Windows is not a good thing.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 11:07

13. jan25 (Posts: 470; Member since: 26 Feb 2012)

browsing the web and using productivity apps on a Chromebook will be a much better experience. this HP is neither a productivity device nor a media consumption device. it is trying to do both functions but this won't work.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 13:52

24. Kamehameha (Posts: 44; Member since: 21 Apr 2014)

"browsing the web and using productivity apps on a Chromebook will be a much better experience"

How so?!

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 16:11

32. jan25 (Posts: 470; Member since: 26 Feb 2012)

Chrome on desktop is far FAR more superior than any native Android browser. as for productivity apps like Google Docs, they work offline and are a pleasure to use as extensions.

posted on 29 Apr 2014, 04:00

39. Kamehameha (Posts: 44; Member since: 21 Apr 2014)

What about offline games, offline media consumption, customization (for some people), productivity apps like Photoshop Touch etc.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 14:42 1

27. Furbal (unregistered)

Chrome os is far more limited than android is from what I've seen with my toshiba.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 11:27

14. Chris_Bakke (Posts: 240; Member since: 23 Jan 2013)

I'd get this only to download the HTC power to give app and let it run all day while I left it plugged in.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 11:33

16. PBXtech (Posts: 1032; Member since: 21 Oct 2013)

Looks promising, I'd like to see more of this in person.

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 11:58

17. rockers123 (Posts: 137; Member since: 08 Sep 2013)

Lenovo A10 is the first Android based Notebook

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 12:26

19. darkvadervip (Posts: 365; Member since: 08 Dec 2010)

I'm sticking to windows

posted on 28 Apr 2014, 12:30 1

20. Sauce (unregistered)

I will never for the life of me buy an HP product again, based on past experiences. ESPECIALLY with their poor (poor is a nice word to describe it) customer service.

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