HP ElitePad 1000

“People trying to find an alternative to a classical business notebook are likely to be disappointed by the HP ElitePad 1000 G2: only a few ports, performance deficiencies, missing features - the list of flaws is long.The actual intention of the tablet is, however, not to replace a notebook. We consider the ElitePad as an especially mobile (secondary) device, which is best suited for meetings or journeys. Under this point of view, versatility of the product is the biggest advantage: in principle, performance is sufficient for all business tasks, additional interfaces are easily obtained through an adaptor or a dock. Without theses accessories, practical use is significantly restricted. Otherwise, HP did a good job: except for a few details, processing and quality are exemplary, temperature management (unlike other manufacturers) allows for use under full load. For a possible successor we would like to see a brighter display, maybe also better cameras as well as a slightly larger battery. It might be possible that the price decreases as soon as more competitors enter the market - even the technically less equipped entry-level model (only 64 GB eMMC, no WWAN) is, at currently 750 Euros (~$987), not a real bargain.”

“If you need to work with Windows programs and need a totable tablet with almost usable battery life, the ElitePad fulfills the job. As a first-choice device that can serve in a laptop role too, it's rather underpowered and will have you yearning for the power of even a budget laptop.”

“The HP ElitePad 1000 gives professionals looking for a Windows 8 tablet an IT-friendly solution with a sharp 8-MP camera. But the competing Lenovo ThinkPad 10 provides a better optional keyboard and longer battery life for less money. If you have more money to spend, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 offers faster performance and a sharper display. Overall, the ElitePad 1000 is a solid contender but falls short of the competition.”

“Like its previous iteration, the ElitePad 1000 is a well-built tablet that’s also one of the most versatile mobile devices available. And with updated internals, it’s also better equipped to take on more than just basic productivity.But its price is hard to justify, especially when you start factoring in accessories. The tablet itself can be found online for about $700 if you shop around. But add $200 for the keyboard-packing Productivity jacket, and you’re up to $900. For $30 more than that, you could get a much more powerful Surface Pro 3 with a Core i3 processor and a Type Cover keyboard that has a larger screen, but weighs less overall.And if battery life is more important than performance, both the Dell Venue 11 Pro and the Lenovo’s ThinkPad 10 are available for less than the ElitePad 1000 with the same Intel processor. Both of those tablets also have keyboard and desktop docks, which generally cost less than the ElitePad’s various jackets.”