Conclusion
The HP Slate 17 is a niche device with a specific vision: to serve as a stationary hub of multimedia entertainment in the home. It's ideal for users who value a large display for casual media consumption coupled with decent audio output. However, its weight and size diminish its portability, and the outdated software limits its utility by current standards. Priced at around 370 EUR at launch, it offered reasonable value for those looking to bridge the tablet-TV gap without the need for cellular connectivity. For users in search of a machine for general computing tasks, however, it might have been a more limited experience.