Hewlett-Packard unleashed its latest budget Android tablet in the U.S. Priced at $170, the new HP 8 will not break any benchmark records with its hardware but it's another option if you need a basic 8-inch tablet. The HP 8 is powered by an Allwinner A31s 1.6GHz quad-core ARM Cortex A7 processor. It packs 1GB RAM, 16GB onboard storage, and a microSD slot supporting up to 32GB.

The tablet has a 0.3 mega-pixel front-facing camera, and a 2MP rear-facing, comes with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and a 7.85-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1024 x 768. The HP 8's power pack is a 3,800 mAh battery promising up to 7 hours.



The HP 8 is powered by Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

Specs

• Operating system: Android 4.2.2, Jelly Bean
• Processor: Allwinner Quad-Core A31s (1 MB cache)
• Memory: 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Internal storage: 16 GB eMMC
• Wireless: 802.11b/g/n
• Battery: 3800 mAh Lithium polymer
• Battery Life: Up to 7 hours
• Ports: 1 headphone-out 3.5 mm; 1 micro SD expandable (up to 32 GB)
• Expansion Slots: 1 microSD
• Sensors: Accelerometer; Gyro
• Color & Finish: Silver
• Display: 7.85" diagonal IPS multitouch-enabled (1024 x 768)
• Integrated camera: 0.3 MP fixed focus (front-facing); 2 MP fixed focus (rear-facing)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 200.3 x 136.3 x 7.95 mm
• Weight: 0.69 lb
• Audio: Stereo speakers
• Warranty: 1-Year limited hardware warranty with Toll-Free Technical Support, 30-Days Limited Software Support
• What's in the box: Tablet, Micro USB cable, Quick Start Guide, 10 W AC charger