HP’s original vision: tablets of every OS flavor, led by the (since deceased) Windows 7 Slate but complemented by Android and webOS devices. Today it turns out there can only be one. And it’s not named after dessert.
https://gizmodo.com/hp-slate-is-dead-on-arrival-says-techcrunch-5527824
HP’s decision to table their Android tablet—reported by All Things D—shouldn’t come so much as a surprise, but it might come as a bit of a relief. With HP focused on reaping the platform benefits of their Palm acquisition, they can put all of their resources behind one great tablet instead of two rushed ones. And as a consumer, I’ll know exactly what an HP tablet is, and what makes it different from other products.
https://gizmodo.com/hp-ceo-mark-hurd-we-didnt-buy-palm-to-be-in-the-smart-5553934
That webOS tablet, reportedly called Hurricane, should be out this fall if previous rumors hold water. As for an Android iteration, it seems that it’s been delayed indefinitely—never a good sign. [All Things D]
