Device maker HP has recently announced the launch of its new affordable Android-based tablet - dubbed the HP Plus 7 - in the US. The tablet will be priced at $99.99.

The key features of the new HP Plus 7 tablet include a 7-inch, 1024 x 600 resolution screen; a 1GHz quad-core processor; 1GB of RAM; and 8GB of onboard storage capacity, along with a microSD card slot for memory expansion.

The new 10.4-ounce HP Plus 7 tablet also features a 2-megapixel rear camera; a 0.3-megapixel front camera; a 2800 mAh battery; and 802.11b/g/n WiFi with Miracast wireless display support. The tablet runs the Android OS version 4.2.2 'Jelly Bean;' and can be used for nearly 5 ½ hours on a full charged battery.

In addition, for customers who purchase the new HP Plus 7 tablet from the HP website, the company will also offer 25GB of lifetime storage with Box and Kingsoft Office software.

Moreover, as expected, the Android-based new HP 7 Plus tablet has been certified by Google; and boasts built-in access to the Google Play Store.