GADGET
GIZMO SPECIAL HP Slate 6 VoiceTab
PRICE 23,688
SPECIFICATIONS
6-inch
IPS (1280 x 720 pixels), 1.2Ghz quad core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB +
microSD, 5MP + 2MP camera, dual SIM, Android 4.3, 3,000mAh, 160 grams
Gorgeous display, slim and sturdy, good battery life, loud audio Sluggish
navigation, no TV out
A long time back, HP iPAQ business phones were all the rage. They also
had smartphones running WebOS (the Veer & Pre) which never reached our
shores. With the Slate 6 VoiceTab, HP is making a re-entry into the
competitive smartphone market.
The Slate 6 VoiceTab has a gorgeous, 6-inch HD display that offers great
viewing angles & rich colour. It has a slim designs and a sparkly
checkered pattern on the removable rear panel that makes the device stand
out from the crowd. The overall build quality is impressive: you can
clearly tell that this is a high quality device from a global brand. At 160
grams, the phone is even lighter than many of the competing 5-inch devices
around.
We liked that HP has done minimal customisation to the user interface. The
1.2Ghz quad core processor and 1GB RAM proved good enough for most uses,
but we were surprised to see some sluggishness in the interface. The issue
was fixed once we installed Nova launcher. Most games and full HD videos
ran without any issues on the device. While the 2MP front camera had
visible noise, the rear 5MP camera was impressive. It took great shots in
daylight, although noise was visible in darker areas of the image. The
external speaker output impressed with loud and clear sound.
As expected from the 3,000mAh battery, the phone lasted close to a day and
a half. As a first device, HP's Slate 6 is impressive. If you like large
phones, you can also consider Nokia's Lumia 1320 ( 22,500) on the Windows
Phone platform. For a lower price, you can get the Xolo Q3000 that offers
better specifications and a 5.7-inch full HD display.
KARAN BAJAJ
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