The phrase "budget slate" refers to a limited amount of money set aside to spend on a specific set of things or activities. It means that you have a financial plan or limit for what you can afford to spend. Full definition
Hit the jump for more specs and a link to order up this mysterious budget slate, which is only available online. (bgr.com)
As an 8 - inch tablet, the 8.07 x 6.13 x 0.45 - inch Nextbook 8HD is a bit taller and thicker than other budget slates such as the $ 149 ASUS MeMO Pad HD 7 (7.7 x 4.7 x 0.40 inches), the $ 129 Hisense Sero 7 Pro (7.9 x 5.0 x 0.40 inches) and the $ 99 Hisense Sero 7 LT (7.6 x 4.7 x 0.4 inches). (laptopmag.com)
You'll find either identical or similar front - facing webcams in other competing budget slates. (laptopmag.com)