Hewlett-Packard Company have not sweet in the mobile market. First tablet PC HP TouchPad had no chance of success from the moment of its appearance. Sale fell through, and HP had to sell their tablets at a lower price. But every cloud has a silver lining.
Device into the hands of those who first bought a tablet, and these users were many. The most advanced of them informally established Android operating system and enjoyed the new experience. Almost two years later guide HP noticed that people are interested in Android.
The event was dedicated to discussing the results of the second quarter, Meg Whitman, CEO of Hewlett-Packard, spoke enthusiastically about the Android-powered devices. And this despite the fact that Microsoft has encouraged senior managers Hewlett-Packard only talk about gadgets on Windows 8.
But Whitman pursued their goals. The fact that HP has released devices running different operating systems.
"Using different operating systems, different architectures and form factors, we quickly come to understand what customers need"
In April this year, HP has appeared 7-inch tablet 7 Slate on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Its price was pleasantly surprised, it was only $ 170. Soon there will be a new device called HP SlateBook x2, which is a hybrid Android-powered device with a mobile processor Nvidia Tegra 4.
According to Meg Whitman, HP's need to continue production of traditional computers, but to occupy a niche in the market quality but inexpensive Android-plates. Model Slate, sells for $ 169, is the "first sign" of the company, learning a new market segment.
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