HP Stream 8 5801 Inexpensive Windows Tablet with 4G LTE Connection

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The HP Stream 8 5801 8-inch inexpensive Windows tablet stands out from the crowd with its 4G LTE mobile broadband connectivity, helping you stay online while on the go. The 150-dollar Intel Atom CPU-powered slate with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage uses T-Mobile’s network for 4G data transfers. Users get 200MB of free 4G data each month for the life of the device, without annual contract required. In addition, a free 1-year subscription for Microsoft Office 365 Personal is included.

The 8″ screen has the standard and mediocre 1280×800-pixel resolution. We applaud HP for using IPS screen technology on this very cheap device, so wide viewing angles are guaranteed.

Regarding computing performance, the Intel Atom “Bay Trail” Z375G quad-core processor is able to handle the most common web, office, and multimedia consumption tasks, but not much more than that. Computing power is further reduced by very limited RAM size. 1 Gigabyte simply isn’t enough for comfortable multitasking, so you will be satisfied in this aspect only if you run a small number of apps at the same time. Storage of 32GB is very limited too for a device based on Windows OS.

The Stream 8 has stereo speakers, a 2-megapixel front and 5MP rear camera, 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless alongside 4G LTE connection, Bluetooth, a microSD media card slot, and a micro USB port.

It weighs 0.9 lbs and has a profile measuring 0.4″. The lid is made of quality matte black plastics.

If you don’t need 4G and don’t mind having a bit smaller screen, HP has for you the 7-inch Stream 7 for only 100 bucks. True, the smaller version has some additional disadvantages, namely a mono speaker instead of stereo and lower resolution cameras.

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Specifications of the HP Stream 8 5801

Here are the specs of the HP Stream 8 5801 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand HP
Screen Size 8-inch
Screen Resolution 1280x800 pixels HD (entry-level sharpness)
Touchscreen Finger multi-touch input

The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures.
Other Display Specs IPS type

Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens.
Processor (CPU) Intel Atom Z3735G quad-core 1.33-1.83GHz 2MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 13)
Graphics (GPU) Intel HD integrated graphics of low-end CPUs (only for the lightest gaming)
System Memory (RAM) Size 1GB RAM

1GB RAM size is rare nowadays and makes laptops with it almost unusable due to the low capacity.
Data Storage 32GB eMMC

A barely usable capacity.
DVD Optical Drive None
Keyboard & Input Touchscreen
Speakers & Audio Stereo speakers

As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.
Camera Front + rear

Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This device additionally has a rear camera.
Wi-Fi Wireless 802.11N

802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) Yes
Ethernet Network Port No

This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Bluetooth Yes

This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
USB Ports 1 x micro USB 2.0
Video Output Ports None

The laptop has no video output port.
Media Card Reader MicroSD card reader

The laptop has a slot for MicroSD memory cards. These are small SD cards commonly used in smartphones.
Other Features Microsoft (Office) 365 Personal 1-year subscription for free

By purchasing this laptop, you get a free-of-charge 1-year subscription for Microsoft 365 Personal package that also includes MS Office programs.
Battery 4000mAh, "up to 8 hours and 20 minutes" battery life
Weight 0.9 pounds
Height 0.4"
Width 8.3"
Depth 4.9"
Windows Version Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Home. Check Windows.com for more info.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.

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User Reviews and Q&A on the HP Stream 8 5801

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Current rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  1. 4 out of 5

    kyle

    i bought this tablet last march. after 2 months of usage i say that this tablet is nice. Sometimes when i press the power button it will not sleep but shutdown. i never use the mobile broadmand because this version of hp stream 8 is only 3g

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