For tablet enthusiasts who want a device that’s not created by Apple, the HP Slate — a tablet with iPad-like styling but running Windows — seems a promising option. But a Mexican site that played with an early version of the Slate is not impressed. The OS takes too long to load, which can be “annoying,” says Conecti.ca. Last month, HP released its first video introducing the HP Slate, a tablet that will run Windows 7. The Slate is likely to have a built-in camera, video-recording capability, USB port and a SD card reader — all features pointedly aimed at the iPad, which lacks all four — and will support Adobe Flash. The HP Slate will also include access to Skype, an iTunes-like music store, integration with Flickr and the Firefox browser. – From Wired