HP’s back in the tablet game in Barcelona with the new Slate 7, a Jelly Bean 1.6GHz dual-core ARM processor, a seven-inch display, plus front and rear facing cameras and built-in Beats Audio. The device’s biggest selling point is the $169 starting price. The Slate 7’s due out in April.

There are so many cheap android tablets out there, I just don’t see how they all can compete. There is no real USP other than price. The other day I nearly bought a 10 inch tablet whilst out shopping for £60. I didn’t because I didn’t need it. Plus it was cheaply built and wouldn’t last.

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