[SkinnyPupp]

Is it safe to say that running android is almost a guarantee on this device? Since HP is discontinuing this product and there will be no security program to prevent running a droid on it?
Not a guarantee - depends on whether they can crack the bootloader. Previous HP devices have proven difficult or impossible to crack. But one thing is for certain, there will be a lot more effort put towards it now!

[Oleophobic]

just bought from hp.ca

gonna call in on monday to ensure they adjusted the price to reflect the clearance price

[Gh0stRider]

I didn't order from there, but it said free shipping before.

My BB order was processed. Yay!

does that mean your order went through?

[Vansterdam]

just bought from hp.ca

gonna call in on monday to ensure they adjusted the price to reflect the clearance price

i hope the phone wait times on monday isnt like rogers/telus/fido

that shit takes forever sometimes

[StylinRed]

only 1 of my orders went through that is i only got 1 "order processed" email the other got nothing :/

[Datsun]

I havent got shit since this morning. BB must be broken.

[krazynuck]

Staples shows "in stock"

STAPLES | BUREAU EN GROS (http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=66%2C67,3140&webid=355306&affixedcode=WW)

[SkinnyPupp]

For those looking to actually use their TouchPads:

Main Page - WebOS Internals (http://www.webos-internals.org/wiki/Main_Page)

[b0unce. [?]]

lol completely ignored this thread after reading the reviews for this.
currently in ny, the walmart here has a TON of them. gonna pick up a couple probably before i hop on a plane back to van in a few days.

best part is, most of the walmarts here are 24/7 :fuckthatshit:

[trancehead]

Staples shows "in stock"

STAPLES | BUREAU EN GROS (http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=66%2C67,3140&webid=355306&affixedcode=WW)

ordered one:

We have now received your order. You will receive an order confirmation via e-mail once we have processed your order through our warehouse. If you should have any questions regarding your order please e-mail or contact us at 1-888-STAPLES. To assist us in providing the best customer service to you, please include your order number (found on your order confirmation e-mail) or name and address on all correspondence.


this was from RFD regarding staples though
just a heads up to people who are ordering from Staples ... they are notorious with their refunds ... their customer service is OK but their refund department is BS ... they are slow and stupid ... I had to call 5 times and waste several hours to get my money back for an item that I was charged for and never received!!!

also the phantom stock happens often don't bother with it all orders will get canceled


I gave it a shot anyways

[Vansterdam]

wanna grab me a 32gb? :P

[Datsun]

Tried getting a 16GB. Most likely going to be cancelled but hey...you never know.

[TOS'd]

wanna grab me a 32gb? :P

+1 :alone:

[SiRV]

Just bought one online just now staples.ca! 16GB

[Gh0stRider]

ordered 32gb

[SkinnyPupp]

Doh Was about to order a touchpad from Staples but as soon as I hit submit after entering cc info it went out of stock. The 1 minute it took to input my info cost my dad a tablet :(
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[Manic!]

Doh Was about to order a touchpad from Staples but as soon as I hit submit after entering cc info it went out of stock. The 1 minute it took to input my info cost my dad a tablet :(
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Just order one from here:
HP TouchPad Tablet | HP Official(R) Site (http://h41112.www4.hp.com/promo/webos/ca/en/shopping-touchpad.html)

[Spectre_Cdn]

ordered one:


this was from RFD regarding staples though


I gave it a shot anyways

As mentioned in this post, Staples.ca has been known (for years, on RFD) to have phantom stock on Saturday nights.

[DanHibiki]

I ordered one for my mom because all she needs is the basic stuff. If it was for myself I would NOT have gotten it despite it being so cheap.

I woulda felt better if I could have got my hands on a 16gb because there is no way my mom nor I need a 32gb.

I also placed an order for the 16gb at Staples but I'm sure it's a phantom stock like everyone says.

[goo3]

does that mean your order went through?

It means they expect to have stock from their supplier, and if they do, they will charge me.

[SkinnyPupp]

It's funny how people think webos is just "basic stuff" when it is WAY more nerdy than jailbroken ipads AND android.
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[SkinnyPupp]

Interesting how this came to be


first, HP buys Palm for $1.8bn (actually, $1.2bn and then some directly-related expenses bring it up to $1.8bn)
then, HP makes approx $5.1bn in 'support' acquisitions (music services, video libraries, cloud services, etc.)
then, HP spends $0.6bn with TV and print advertising for the Veer and TouchPad
then, HP discovers that it's going to take another 'several hundred million dollars' {source: earnings call} to achieve tenable position in tablet market. Hmm, spend another $0.7bn to get value out of $7.5bn investment? Obvious solution: pull plug, burn bridges, walk away.
at the same time, HP's CEO decides he wants HP to be more like SAP. Oh, did I mention that HP's current CEO is the former CEO of SAP? And that he was turfed from SAP for diminishing shareholder value?
so, HP announces that it's going to buy a software company that sorts e-mails for $10.4bn - approx 35x earnings. Analysts estimate value of company at about $4bn
the market responds by selling HP stock like it was bubonic plague. Drops 22.6% and still falling...
Estimated value wiped out in 48 hours on stock alone: $13.9bn
Estimated value lost in Palm acquisition (so far): $7.5bn
Estimated value pissed away on 'Autonomy' purchase: $10.4bn
Total amount of money wasted: $31.8bn
Likely cost of inevitable shareholder lawsuits: unknown
Value of lost reputation, lost opportunities, etc.... Priceless

[Senna4ever]

If this story is to be believed, it was the hardware that stopped HP software engineers from innovating beyond a certain point. WebOS runs twice as fast on an iPad...?

HP tested webOS on an iPad. It ran over twice as fast. - TNW Apple (http://thenextweb.com/apple/2011/08/19/hp-tested-webos-on-an-ipad-it-ran-over-twice-as-fast/)

http://www.padgadget.com/2011/08/19/webos-on-ipad-2x-faster-than-on-the-touchpad/

[DanHibiki]

Interesting how this came to be


first, HP buys Palm for $1.8bn (actually, $1.2bn and then some directly-related expenses bring it up to $1.8bn)
then, HP makes approx $5.1bn in 'support' acquisitions (music services, video libraries, cloud services, etc.)
then, HP spends $0.6bn with TV and print advertising for the Veer and TouchPad
then, HP discovers that it's going to take another 'several hundred million dollars' {source: earnings call} to achieve tenable position in tablet market. Hmm, spend another $0.7bn to get value out of $7.5bn investment? Obvious solution: pull plug, burn bridges, walk away.
at the same time, HP's CEO decides he wants HP to be more like SAP. Oh, did I mention that HP's current CEO is the former CEO of SAP? And that he was turfed from SAP for diminishing shareholder value?
so, HP announces that it's going to buy a software company that sorts e-mails for $10.4bn - approx 35x earnings. Analysts estimate value of company at about $4bn
the market responds by selling HP stock like it was bubonic plague. Drops 22.6% and still falling...
Estimated value wiped out in 48 hours on stock alone: $13.9bn
Estimated value lost in Palm acquisition (so far): $7.5bn
Estimated value pissed away on 'Autonomy' purchase: $10.4bn
Total amount of money wasted: $31.8bn
Likely cost of inevitable shareholder lawsuits: unknown
Value of lost reputation, lost opportunities, etc.... Priceless


Sorry I don't quite understand this point, can you elaborate on it?

[Ronin]

Basically HP wasted a whole lot of money.

They blew a shit ton of money developing the Touchpad, etc and then because they didn't want to spend that that last 10% on marketing (probably just to get started...), they shut the whole thing down...which started the downward spiral. HP has now dumped a Saudi prince-worth of money down the toilet and will probably continue to do so unless they can put out something world-breaking soon...or at least announce something that people can get excited about.

I don't know why they bothered in the first place. They never had a chance in hell against the iPad or Android with this crap.

[DanHibiki]

^Ah okay that's what I thought. Not sure if he was being sarcastic or not.

[Ronin]

Whoever makes a sarcasm font for the internet will...well, they probably won't make any money off it but they will receive at least two internets from me.

[SkinnyPupp]

If this story is to be believed, it was the hardware that stopped HP software engineers from innovating beyond a certain point. WebOS runs twice as fast on an iPad...?

HP tested webOS on an iPad. It ran over twice as fast. - TNW Apple (http://thenextweb.com/apple/2011/08/19/hp-tested-webos-on-an-ipad-it-ran-over-twice-as-fast/)

http://www.padgadget.com/2011/08/19/webos-on-ipad-2x-faster-than-on-the-touchpad/

I doubt that very much. Like I keep saying, the hardware is totally fine on the TouchPad. If a dual core 1.2 GHz ARM7 CPU can't run the OS, it's the OS that's shit, not the hardware (or more precisely, the UI). Certainly it will be faster than the shitty 1 GHz A4 that is used in the original iPad. It also has FOUR TIMES as much RAM as the iPad 1.

The hardware is not bad. The software is not bad. The reason this failed is because nobody gives a shit about tablets, except for the iPad. And people for people who DO care about tablets, there are better options out there for the same price, and with far more development.

It's not the hardware or software the define Android and iOS. It's their respective app stores, and mass marketing appeal. The TouchPad had good hardware, technically better software, but without the two most important things, it was a total fail.

Microsoft is doing it the right way, trying to sway developers to make software for their platform. In fact, they just started giving out Windows Phones and dev kits to all WebOS developers.

[goo3]

US Bestbuy.com has it on sale now and in stock.

[van19]

No Canada :okay:

[StylinRed]

lol just saw a touchpad commercial on tv i was like :seriously:


they're nice commercials too HP probably should have given it a lil more time (just like Nokia)

[SkinnyPupp]

Sorry I just have to Thank you every time you bring up Nokia. Expect to reach 3000 soon! :troll:

[Gh0stRider]

US bestbuy all sold out

[GLOW]

lol just saw a touchpad commercial on tv i was like :seriously:


they're nice commercials too HP probably should have given it a lil more time (just like Nokia)

i was like that when i saw them hiring russel brand to do a commercial. the manny & glee ones were good commercials though.

speaking of nokia i told my friend who works for them that they won a law suit and she's like: "good, we can use the money" LOL

i ordered one for me and my friend off of stooples website, no confirmation email. I'm not very optimistic we'll be getting them. I just dont want a phantom charge on my CC LOL

[jsoni]

picked up a 32gb a couple weeks back,
enjoy the unit. Perfect for basic surfing, vids etc..

homebrew makes the device quicker
can't be beat for $149.99

[dangonay]

If this story is to be believed, it was the hardware that stopped HP software engineers from innovating beyond a certain point. WebOS runs twice as fast on an iPad...?

HP tested webOS on an iPad. It ran over twice as fast. - TNW Apple (http://thenextweb.com/apple/2011/08/19/hp-tested-webos-on-an-ipad-it-ran-over-twice-as-fast/)

WebOS on iPad? 2x Faster than on the TouchPad! | PadGadget (http://www.padgadget.com/2011/08/19/webos-on-ipad-2x-faster-than-on-the-touchpad/)
What I've heard is not that they loaded WebOS on an iPad 2, but rather they ran WebOS apps inside the browsers on both devices and the wwebapps in Safari on the iPad 2 were several times faster than on the TouchPad. This is a function of the browser/software more than the hardware.

On the hardware side the Snapdragon/Adreno 220 GPU in the TouchPad is better than that shitty Tegra 2, and is fairly close to the A5 in the iPad 2 (though ever so slightly behind).

So if they get Android running on the TouchPad it'll be better than any competing Tegra 2 tablet with Android.

[haha13]

what a fucking idiot the ceo is

rehire mark hurd lol

[SumAznGuy]

Staples no longer shows the touchpad on their website.

[GLOW]

Staples no longer shows the touchpad on their website.

yeh and in my checkout it shows the hp touchpad and delivery address & payment info, but i see this at the top:

"The table below shows the items that you have ordered in the past. The table does not necessarily represent the final received order which may have changed due to product availability, credit card authorization, delivery fees, tax and coupons. The order history shown must only be used for your own reference; it cannot be used for tax or billing purposes."

sounds like a weasel out clause

:fuuuuu:

[J-force]

So why can't we purchase demo models? There was 8 at my futureshop
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[parm104]

So why can't we purchase demo models? There was 8 at my futureshop
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8 demonstration touch pads? Are you sure? The demo models are "vendor supplied." They're not owned by the store/an entity of the company. Future Shop or any other vendor don't have the rights to sell them. They will eventually go back to HP, be repackaged and then sold later.

Demo models supplied by the manufacturer are a fixed asset to the store. Just like a light bulb or a shelf or the carpet in the store, the manufacturer supplied demo cannot be sold ever.

[TOS'd]

^ sell me a 16gb please D:

[Oleophobic]

taken from 16GB HP TouchPad 9.7" WiFi Tablet $126 - Slickdeals.net (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3220862)


DO NOT BUY A DEMO MODEL

Confirmed, according to HP Support Forum HP Support Forum (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Other-HP-Consumer-Products-and/Resetting-a-demo-TouchPad/td-p/828811), Precentral 1 [precentral.net], Precentral 2 [precentral.net] the demo TouchPad can be reset so that it won't install the demo software, but it still will be unable to create an account. Thanks to BluMaterial, original post below.

Quote from BluMaterial :
I can't edit the wiki (don't know why), but someone needs to add this: DO NOT buy a demo model! The demo models cannot be used to create a WebOS account, and if you can't create an account the touchpad is just a brick. This has been verified by HP tech support. There is currently no plan to enable WebOS accounts on demo models. The stores shouldn't have sold them in the first place.

[Oleophobic]

lol yeah I'll gladly take one off your hands if you do plan on selling a 16gig! :)

[SkinnyPupp]

Ok it's bad enough that people are buying instantly obsolete tablets because it's such a good deal, but DEMO MODELS? Come on! :lol

[Oleophobic]

unfortunately, most people are uninformed (both customers and sales associates) about these differences between demo units and regular units so I'm not surprised some people ended up walking home with a brick.

[haha13]

just preordered mines at london drugs,

cross fingers it will come!!!

[LiquidTurbo]

Would anyone be interested in a used 32GB at cost?

Currently in the states and I might just look for some 16GBs
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[notjustforshow]

^pm me cost, pretty interested :-P

[mike313]

^im interested ;D

[trancehead]

may find out later to be OOS but give this a try anyways guys

Amazon.com: FB454UT Smartbuy TouchPad QUALCOMM Snapdragon APQ8060 1.2 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless 9.7" IPS TFT 1GB RAM 16GB: Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21CNCTro2ZL.@@AMEPARAM@@21CNCTro2ZL

[Gh0stRider]

its OOS

[trancehead]

may find out later to be OOS but give this a try anyways guys

Amazon.com: FB454UT Smartbuy TouchPad QUALCOMM Snapdragon APQ8060 1.2 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless 9.7" IPS TFT 1GB RAM 16GB: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0056UOUC8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dp0f4-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B0056UOUC8)

wow sneaky amazon. the seller was called onSale. It was 99$. But now they replaced the page with a seller for 415$.:okay:

[SiRV]

Thank you for your interest in the HP TouchPad

HP Small and Medium Business Customers

We have received unprecedented orders as a result of the tremendous discount offered. This is clear confirmation to HP there is huge interest in building a webOS community. We apologize for any difficulty you may have had in ordering on the web or through the phone this weekend; it was as a result of selling out of our current inventory.

Your order has been captured and you should receive a confirmation over the next 48 hours.

Additionally, some of our customers may have experienced a pricing error while purchasing on August 20th and 21st. We are in the process of ensuring every order is honored at the discounted price and will send you confirmation via email.

Should you have any questions, we can be contacted at 1 800 888 5858 option 1: Though we are expecting significant call volumes with extended wait times over the next 48 hours, we ask for your patience and we are committed to our relationship with you and to delivering the best technology solutions for you and your business.

Sincerely,
Your HP Small and Medium Business Team
from: HP webOS - High connectivity, stability and security | HP® Official Site | U.S. (http://h41112.www4.hp.com/promo/webos/us/en/tablet/touchpad-availability-business.html)


Anyone think that the webOS support will start up again?

[trancehead]

Anyone think that the webOS support will start up again?

I was just going to post that. Only concern is that the message was in regards to the American HP site.

otherwise, the CDN hp site still has 149.99 32gb units for sale

-regarding webOS support, seeing as alot of the devs are rushing to getting android on the tablet, i think not. I dont know much about the webOS, but unless it is genuinely the second coming of Jesus, i dont see it taking off

[SiRV]

HP TouchPad Android Gingerbread Port Underway (Ice Cream Sandwich May Follow) (http://www.gizmocrunch.com/android/8048-hp-touchpad-android-gingerbread-ice-cream-sandwich)

^woot

[Gh0stRider]

placed order on hp site. i'll call tomorrow and see if they will honor pricing, if not then i'll cancel the order.

[ImportPsycho]

We have received unprecedented orders as a result of the tremendous discount offered. This is clear confirmation to HP there is huge interest in building a webOS community.

this is why you failed HP, it's clear confirmation that there is huge interest in cheap sht, regardless how failed product it is. nobody is interested in webOS:haha:

[Manic!]

Basically HP wasted a whole lot of money.

They blew a shit ton of money developing the Touchpad, etc and then because they didn't want to spend that that last 10% on marketing (probably just to get started...), they shut the whole thing down...which started the downward spiral. HP has now dumped a Saudi prince-worth of money down the toilet and will probably continue to do so unless they can put out something world-breaking soon...or at least announce something that people can get excited about.

I don't know why they bothered in the first place. They never had a chance in hell against the iPad or Android with this crap.

Reminds me off:
http://www.kathrynsconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Brewsters-Millions.jpeg.png.jpeg

http://theblackboxoffice.com/wp-content/uploads/brewster2.jpg

[b0unce. [?]]

put in my order at the near by bestbuy here in new york during my trip.
they let me pay today and they said more stock would be arriving on the 22nd. hopefully the 5 i ordered goes through. assuming they do, does anyone still want one? 3 of em 16gb, 2 of em 32gb. keeping one for myself, giving one to a friend and one to my brother. there's 2 16gb units left over lol

also ordered one from the hp website incase the best buy ones dont go through.

[Vansterdam]

placed order on hp site. i'll call tomorrow and see if they will honor pricing, if not then i'll cancel the order.

you think they will charge us the original 170$ for the 32gb OR 560$ full price on your creditcard and then credit us back the money they owe us?

seems like a lot of hassle but i ordered one from HP as well.

i bet the phone hold times on monday is gonna be INSANE

[Vansterdam]

;7553009']put in my order at the near by bestbuy here in new york during my trip.
they let me pay today and they said more stock would be arriving on the 22nd. hopefully the 5 i ordered goes through. assuming they do, does anyone still want one? 3 of em 16gb, 2 of em 32gb. keeping one for myself, giving one to a friend and one to my brother. there's 2 16gb units left over lol

also ordered one from the hp website incase the best buy ones dont go through.

DIBS ON THE 2 16GB

[trancehead]

Yeah good luck guys who are waiting to call HP come monday morning. Its going to be a barrage

HP Canada should just automatically honor the pricing to not have to deal with the flood of calls. The US site already said they would.

[b0unce. [?]]

Yeah good luck guys who are waiting to call HP come monday morning. Its going to be a barrage

HP Canada should just automatically honor the pricing to not have to deal with the flood of calls. The US site already said they would.

i think hp will HAVE TO change their shit online and automatically give people the discounted price just to avoid all the bullshit calls from people wondering about it

[Vansterdam]

Yeah good luck guys who are waiting to call HP come monday morning. Its going to be a barrage

HP Canada should just automatically honor the pricing to not have to deal with the flood of calls. The US site already said they would.

i could see hp canada charging full price to people who don't bother calling and getting the price-adjustment

with that being said



if HPs phone line gets too busy could i just call my credit card company to cancel the order? or cancel my order online somehow through HP

[DanHibiki]

;7553009']put in my order at the near by bestbuy here in new york during my trip.
they let me pay today and they said more stock would be arriving on the 22nd. hopefully the 5 i ordered goes through. assuming they do, does anyone still want one? 3 of em 16gb, 2 of em 32gb. keeping one for myself, giving one to a friend and one to my brother. there's 2 16gb units left over lol

also ordered one from the hp website incase the best buy ones dont go through.

I want a 16gb!

I ordered a 32gb off hp.ca but I wanted a 16gb.

[Vansterdam]

i called dibs on the 2 16gb ;)

i dident even want a 32gb lol just ordered it cause everywhere in vancouver the 16gbs are sold out ;)

[Meowjin]

Check LD on the 26th
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[ForbiddenX]

Quickly guys!

Barnes and Nobles has them on sale now! Just paid $120 for a 16GB with 2 day shipping + tax to a US address

HP TouchPad Tablet with 16GB Memory, WiFi 1.2GHz - Black, HP WebOS - Barnes & Noble (http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/HP-TouchPad-Tablet-with-16GB-Memory-WiFi-12GHz-Black/e/886111788637?itm=3&usri=touchpad)

[600rr]

;7553009']put in my order at the near by bestbuy here in new york during my trip.
they let me pay today and they said more stock would be arriving on the 22nd. hopefully the 5 i ordered goes through. assuming they do, does anyone still want one? 3 of em 16gb, 2 of em 32gb. keeping one for myself, giving one to a friend and one to my brother. there's 2 16gb units left over lol

also ordered one from the hp website incase the best buy ones dont go through.

if you have any left, ill take a 16GB!!

[StylinRed]

Sorry I just have to Thank you every time you bring up Nokia. Expect to reach 3000 soon! :troll:

you should visit the mobile thread :fullofwin:

[bobola]

i could see hp canada charging full price to people who don't bother calling and getting the price-adjustment

with that being said



if HPs phone line gets too busy could i just call my credit card company to cancel the order? or cancel my order online somehow through HP

Hopefully they would automatic change their pricing.
Ordered a 32 GB from hp canada too.

Either way, if they manage to ship it out and charge us at regular price,
they have a 30 day full refund policy.

[shawn79]

the stuff inside the touchpad is worth $250 alone

[Vansterdam]

is there any way you can tether internet through iphone/blackberry phones data to the HP touchpad?

[StylinRed]

is there any way you can tether internet through iphone/blackberry phones data to the HP touchpad?

doesn't Iphone have a wifi hotspot app built in or something?

think my friend discovered that when he was moping about how my phone had it and his didnt

[Vansterdam]

i tether internet from my blackbery to my ipod touch, was hoping i could also tether the hp touchpad using my blackberrys data plan :fuckyea:

[Ch28]

the stuff inside the touchpad is worth $250 alone

HP TouchPad Carries $318 Bill of Materials - Teardowns at iSuppli (http://www.isuppli.com/Teardowns/News/Pages/HP-TouchPad-Carries-$318-Bill-of-Materials.aspx)

[asian_XL]

no such offer outside North America!!! Damnit.
It will sell like hot cakes in Asia even if they slash $100 off the regular price.

It's sad to see something like this, feels just like when HD-DVD was announced dead and people can pick one up for $50 on ebay.

[SkinnyPupp]

I wonder if iPad sales saw a dip frm their usual this weekend, or if they always fluctuate week to week

[StylinRed]

no such offer outside North America!!! Damnit.

Australia had the same deal

Harvey Norman just sold out or is selling out of their Touchpads

[b0unce. [?]]

doesn't Iphone have a wifi hotspot app built in or something?

think my friend discovered that when he was moping about how my phone had it and his didnt

i been doing that with my htc phone using it as a hotspot for my laptop when i need it haha

[SumAznGuy]

doesn't Iphone have a wifi hotspot app built in or something?

think my friend discovered that when he was moping about how my phone had it and his didnt

I think you can do that with an Iphone that is jailbroken and has the app to turn it into a wifi hotspot. I have a SGS and I do that with my 6 giggity data plan.

[Psykopathik]

i'll take one if anyone has some major buyers remorse happening :)

[Jsunu]

i'll take one if anyone has some major buyers remorse happening :)

me 2, ill buy close to retail if anyone is selling. I want a portable internet machine :okay:

[Mr.JDM]

So i might have 4 - 16gb extra. Bought my 32's last friday from BB but didnt get confirmation all weekend long. Until i saw the Barnes & Noble deal last night took 4 - 16's. Then this morning BB approves my order. So if anyone needs em i might have 4 extra. Not gona make a buck off u guys. Just gona pass down the deal on what i paid for. B&N says 2-6 days shipping. Pm hoping to pick up this weekend if all goes well.
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[Oleophobic]

^PM'd you

interested!

[Mr.JDM]

No more pms. I have turbo e , valentino and TT reserving. No need to PM ME as they were first to msg. Unless one of em flakes out.
Will keep u guys updated
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[Psykopathik]

Thanks Mr.JDM. this will go nicely with my unlimited data plan :D

note: anyone else wanting one, just be patient. after a week or so the market will be soo saturated you may even be able to grab one for less than retail.

hoarders beware RFD has reported people being beat down when trying to sell.

[Mr.JDM]

No worries. Lets just hope they dont cancel the shipment.
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[SkinnyPupp]

:okay:

[TOS'd]

No more pms. I have turbo e , valentino and TT reserving. No need to PM ME as they were first to msg. Unless one of em flakes out.
Will keep u guys updated
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If the forth isnt claimed may I reserve it?

[Vansterdam]

Thanks Mr.JDM. this will go nicely with my unlimited data plan :D

note: anyone else wanting one, just be patient. after a week or so the market will be soo saturated you may even be able to grab one for less than retail.

hoarders beware RFD has reported people being beat down when trying to sell.

:lol rs beat down crew?

[Vansterdam]

if b0unce manages to get me those 2X16gbs and my BB order goes through


i will have 2 extra 32gbs that i will sell for FACE VALUE

if anyone is interested pm me and i shall contact you when i know they are coming

[SkinnyPupp]

TouchPad Development - xda-developers (http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1247) :thumbsup:

[krazynuck]

TouchPad Development - xda-developers (http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1247) :thumbsup:

Nice to know they are offering cash incentives to get this cracked....

[SkinnyPupp]

Yup, if it is at all possible to get Android running on it well, it IS going to happen, and probably before too long.

[Araaadi]

if anyone has a 16gb for sake at face let me know :)
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[SumAznGuy]

I have a co-worker looking for a 32 gig or 16 gig. Does anyone have one for sale. Prefer face value. Not the $200 for a 16 gig on CL.

[StylinRed]

TouchPad Development - xda-developers (http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1247) :thumbsup:

the first team who said they were gonna have a go @ this is up to a couple thousand in donations buncha MIT nerds so it should be done lickity split hopefully ;) http://rootzwiki.com/forumdisplay.php?f=257

[krazynuck]

I need a case for this now...I might just buy a laptop sleeve designed for a netbook as I don't want to pay $30 for the HP slim fit case

[Gh0stRider]

none of my online orders have been cancelled yet..hmmm

[krazynuck]

what do people think of this case:

Black Leather Case Cover Stand for HP TouchPad + Flim | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Black-Leather-Case-Cover-Stand-HP-TouchPad-Flim-/280721764461?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item415c52306d)

seems like this guy has sold hundered today alone ahha

[Ch28]

I need a case for this now...I might just buy a laptop sleeve designed for a netbook as I don't want to pay $30 for the HP slim fit case

I have this case

HP TouchPad Cover (FB343AA) - Black : Tablet Cases & Covers - Best Buy Canada (http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/hewlett-packard-hp-touchpad-cover-fb343aa-black-fb343aacase/10173266.aspx?path=1ef887f2d4ff93933f08310695f3789 den02)

It's alright but I might return it and get something else cause the cover can be really flimsy and I don't like how the rubber texture attracts a lot of dust

[Vansterdam]

what do people think of this case:

Black Leather Case Cover Stand for HP TouchPad + Flim | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Black-Leather-Case-Cover-Stand-HP-TouchPad-Flim-/280721764461?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item415c52306d)

seems like this guy has sold hundered today alone ahha

for the price that looks preety good! i think im gonna order one now lol

[taylor192]

Wow, I cannot believe they sold out so fast.

I'll wait a week/month and check CL again, I bet there will be lots available. For $99 it sounds like a great deal, until you actually want to use it for anything more than surfing the web, or realize you're not a geek and cannot follow any of the hacks to do something fun with it.

If anyone has the 16GB version for a decent price ($100-120) they want to sell let me know.

[SiRV]

fuckk just called staples and my order didn't go through :okay:

[bobola]

I skim over the RFD touchpad page.

This is for people who had purchase from the hp.ca shopping site.

Few other have to been confirming what this guy said to be true.

OK...The Item will be price-matched to 99/149. You will be charged the original cost first, then once the item is shipped, you must call back then to have the price changed.

They are checking inventory now to see how many orders can be fulfilled.

There are only 8, yes 8 CSR's working those lines.

Maybe someone who actually went thru all the lastest page can confirm this.

[Vansterdam]

what do people think of this case:

Black Leather Case Cover Stand for HP TouchPad + Flim | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Black-Leather-Case-Cover-Stand-HP-TouchPad-Flim-/280721764461?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item415c52306d)

seems like this guy has sold hundered today alone ahha

if any of you guys decide to buy this case i recommend purchasing from this seller

Folio Leather Stand Case Cover for HP TouchPad Tablet | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Folio-Leather-Stand-Case-Cover-HP-TouchPad-Tablet-/200631670440?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2eb69456a8#ht_2204wt_972)

its around the same price but the item is located in San Jose so shipping should be much quicker

[ursher]

damn too late, all stores sold out :(

if anyone wants to sell one for $120 I'll take one off your hands.

[krazynuck]

if any of you guys decide to buy this case i recommend purchasing from this seller

Folio Leather Stand Case Cover for HP TouchPad Tablet | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Folio-Leather-Stand-Case-Cover-HP-TouchPad-Tablet-/200631670440?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2eb69456a8#ht_2204wt_972)

its around the same price but the item is located in San Jose so shipping should be much quicker

ooo thanks for that one... I did not see that when I was looking before

is this the one you ordered?

[Vansterdam]

yea lol i was gonna buy from your link but i forgot to enter my paypal and then found that one :D

looks like i already click to buy but havent paid

i guess ima get some negative feedback to save on shipping time lol :P

[krazynuck]

yea lol i was gonna buy from your link but i forgot to enter my paypal and then found that one :D

looks like i already click to buy but havent paid

i guess ima get some negative feedback to save on shipping time lol :P

ahhaha you can't get negative feedback as a buyer :megusta:

but to be nice just msg the guy so he can close the case fast to get his $ back for the sale of the item

I also ordered the one you sent the link for

[haha13]

london drugs didn't get their batch:(

[Datsun]

Staples just cancelled my order right now. :okay:

[Meowjin]

london drugs didn't get their batch:(

i guess you missed my post.

[trancehead]

Staples just cancelled my order right now. :okay:

same. juts received their email.

[the_law82]

I'd be willing to buy one off someone at close to retail as well if someone wants to unload one. Looking for the 16gb one.

Thanks.

[Datsun]

No reply from BB, but there's a rumor of more stock from now til wed???

@Majinhurricane, should I check in-store or camp online to order?

[GLOW]

Staples just cancelled my order right now. :okay:

ditto :okay:

[StylinRed]

HP PRE3 not coming to NA but it's being sold fo $73 in Europe!!

HP: Pre 3 not destined for US shores - Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/hp-pre-3-not-destined-for-us-shores/)

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/02/hp-pre-3-top-rm-eng.jpg

[Ch28]

Was told by some merchants that BBY stores should be receiving their shipment of Touchpads today. They could be on the floor today depending on how fast the employees work to get them out.

[SumAznGuy]

Was told by some merchants that BBY stores should be receiving their shipment of Touchpads today. They could be on the floor today depending on how fast the employees work to get them out.

I was at the Park Royal FS on sunday and I overheard one of the floor guys telling a customer that any new Touchpads they get will not be sold at the discounted price. The customer was :okay:

My co-worker said someone with a 133XXX order confirmation number received a shipping confirmation email from HP. My co-worker has a 135XXX order number while I have a 138XXX confirmation number. Still praying I do not get an order cancelled email.

[krazynuck]

ahhaha i went to staples and was like

Me:hey do u have that new tablet everyone is talking about....
Staples Guy: No we are sold out did you not see the sign
Me: wow demand is really high huh
Staples Guy: Ya for that price
Me: Well do you know if you will get more in?
Staples Guy: No they are discontinued
Me: I don't believe you...Samsung just released the tablet yesterday how is it already discountinued??
Staples Guy: :squint:
Me: :troll:
Staples Guy: :squint:

I actually really like the Galaxy Tab i think i might buy it now too ahha

[Ch28]

I was at the Park Royal FS on sunday and I overheard one of the floor guys telling a customer that any new Touchpads they get will not be sold at the discounted price. The customer was :okay:

Tell them to look at the Best Buy website and price match it to the site. Ask to speak to a manager on duty if the cashier refuses to ring it in for the discounted price. If the manager refuses to sell it at the discounted price then tell them to call up retail ops @ CHQ and see what they say.

[TOS'd]

Still in search for one 16gb model if anyone has.

[seakrait]

Looking for either a 16 or 32 as well. :(

Someone sell me theirs already!
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[Vansterdam]

I was at the Park Royal FS on sunday and I overheard one of the floor guys telling a customer that any new Touchpads they get will not be sold at the discounted price. The customer was :okay:

My co-worker said someone with a 133XXX order confirmation number received a shipping confirmation email from HP. My co-worker has a 135XXX order number while I have a 138XXX confirmation number. Still praying I do not get an order cancelled email.

136!:fullofwin::okay:

let me know when your coworker gets his email :)

[trancehead]

Amazon.com: HP TouchPad Wi-Fi 16 GB 9.7-Inch Tablet Computer: Computers & Accessories (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduc t%2FB0055D67HW%3Fie%3DUTF8%26seller%3DA1JUO8QHV01I 3U%26sn%3DVentureBridgeElectronics&tag=redflagdeal02-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)

in stock. hurry!:troll:

[Datsun]

Just got a second cancellation email from Staples.

wut

[Gh0stRider]

:fuuuuu:
Valued Staples Customer,

Your recent attempt to purchase item 355306 HP TOUCHPAD WIFI 16GB TABLET or 355507 HP TOUCHPAD WIFI 32GB TABLET on your Staples order listed above is subject to inventory availability. Unfortunately, these items are out of stock and are no longer available.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We have not billed you for either of these items.

[parm104]

I was at the Park Royal FS on sunday and I overheard one of the floor guys telling a customer that any new Touchpads they get will not be sold at the discounted price. The customer was :okay:

My co-worker said someone with a 133XXX order confirmation number received a shipping confirmation email from HP. My co-worker has a 135XXX order number while I have a 138XXX confirmation number. Still praying I do not get an order cancelled email.

They're telling customers that so they give up and stop trying. I've told you guys already, when Best Buy/Future Shop gets any drop shipments, EMPLOYEES will know about them BEFORE any customer and they WILL buy them.

There is no chance anyone will get one in stores at either of these stores.

I'm not trying to be rude, just realistic. This is how things work. Today alone, there were well over 100+ phone calls asking about the SAME thing and 100+ people coming in RUNNING looking for the same thing. Don't waste your time or energy on something that is unlikely about to happen.

Online purchases or shopping in the States is your best bet.

[Manic!]

HP twitter acount:

Update from our Canadian team - hpshopping.ca is OUT. No more coming. FYI you may be backordered. PLS RT. #canucks #touchpad #alliknow

[akira112]

Anywhere local selling the HP case for less that msrp? $50 is kinda steep.

[Manic!]

Re: HP Canada -- my #canuck pals are saying retailers are out completely and so is hpshopping.ca. #sorry #eh

[willystyle]

Has anyone gotten their order processed from Barnes & Nobles? It says Unable to process order on my end.

[ShadowBun]

futuershop order just shipped out

w00t

[Datsun]

futuershop order just shipped out

w00t

Whoa. when did you order?

[b0unce. [?]]

picked up only 1 from the bestbuy here in ny. when i was attempting to pick up the 5 today, the manager intervened and told me only 1 was allowed even though the employee didn't care and tried to sell me 5 lol

so instead of replying to everyone who pm'd me, i wont be selling off any unless the HP one i ordered comes through. if my order goes through, my extra one will be for vansterdam unless his stock pile is high enough lol :P

[Grandmaster TSE]

i have a buddy looking for one for his own use, let me know if u guys got any extras

thanks!

[DC2aDDicT]

Try the langley futureshop heard today they have some still. Also there's supposedly 100k units sitting in the warehouse. Dunno when they'll get shipped out.

And for case, get a non apple brand Ipad 1 case cheaper and fits good. Just heard this one from a friend.
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[Ch28]

System shows that Abbottsford Best Buy has 3 in stock and Queensbourough Best Buy has 2

[shawn79]

who ever wants it better call in RIGHT NOW and have them on hold. Might have a chance the system are still being updated....

[ShadowBun]

Whoa. when did you order?

fri

[trancehead]

Dear Valued Customer,

We are writing to you regarding your recent Barnes & Noble order for "HP TouchPad Tablet with 16GB Memory".

Due to unexpected customer demand for this item, our inventory was depleted prior to your order being processed so we are unable to fulfill this item as requested. Consequently, we have canceled your order and you will not be billed for this amount.

You may see an authorization on your credit or debit card for the order, but please be assured you will not be charged. The authorization will be released in accordance with your bank's policies.

We sincerely regret any inconvenience that this may have caused.

Sincerely,

Barnes & Noble

Customer Service

:okay:

[SiRV]

System shows that Abbottsford Best Buy has 3 in stock and Queensbourough Best Buy has 2

both are out

[willystyle]

System shows that Abbottsford Best Buy has 3 in stock and Queensbourough Best Buy has 2
Queensbourough is out.

[bcrdukes]

:okay:

Add me to that list. I literally just got the rejection letter. :okay:

[b0unce. [?]]

has anyone gotten through hp's phone wait?
waited for almost 3 hours only to have the surrey banana peeling piece of shit instantly hang up on me cause i told him i was inquiring about the touchpad price status on the website.

[Jmac]

ahhaha i went to staples and was like

Me:hey do u have that new tablet everyone is talking about....
Staples Guy: No we are sold out did you not see the sign
Me: wow demand is really high huh
Staples Guy: Ya for that price
Me: Well do you know if you will get more in?
Staples Guy: No they are discontinued
Me: I don't believe you...Samsung just released the tablet yesterday how is it already discountinued??
Staples Guy: :squint:
Me: :troll:
Staples Guy: :squint:

I actually really like the Galaxy Tab i think i might buy it now too ahha Ugh, that guy must have been garbage ... First rule of retail is never make assumptions.

[Mr.JDM]

ugh barns and nobles just cancelled my order. to those 3 guys that first pm'd me.. really sorry, tried to help some fellows out but no luck.....

[willystyle]

ugh barns and nobles just cancelled my order. to those 3 guys that first pm'd me.. really sorry, tried to help some fellows out but no luck.....
Im on the same boat as you. I'm sad! :(

[wstce92]

I need a case for this now...I might just buy a laptop sleeve designed for a netbook as I don't want to pay $30 for the HP slim fit case

Good idea, the slim fit case is horrible. I've had the ipad, and the playbook. And my friend's had the zoom. The case for the touchpad is miles below.

[Mr.JDM]

i still have my order with BB placed last friday afternoon. that's my only hope now..went from order created to processed this morning..

[taylor192]

All I'm picturing is a lot of people disappointed at Christmas time opening a box for a device discontinued for 5 months with no support/warranty.

[ninjai123]

^ then go get an ipad for your family. is 100/150$ for a 9 inch touchscreen device...people are buying fake ipad and pays for shiet that got no updates as well....

[trancehead]

All I'm picturing is a lot of people disappointed at Christmas time opening a box for a device discontinued for 5 months with no support/warranty.

The general population thinks that if is not an iPad, its just some cheap knockoff.

Apple sprinkled some magic ferry dust over the whole world. And its working

[Sir_Loin]

Got a 32Gb at the Surrey Futureshop got the "last" one.

[krazynuck]

I got an email from bestbuy saying order processed for one I placed Saturday morning so I wonder if I will actually will get this

[azndvdiz]

wait 3 weeks moar stock will be transferred to BB/FS stores :D

[willystyle]

If anyone has an extra 16gb, please let me know!

[SkinnyPupp]

didn't take long, did it? :D Android on HP TouchPad - YouTube
Probably fake tho :okay:

[parm104]

didn't take long, did it? :D Android on HP TouchPad - YouTube (http://youtu.be/DmpmlOpvoC0)
Probably fake tho :okay:

LOL these guys had no idea what they were talking about or what they were doing. I call fake. He probably got a random Indian salesman to give commentary to make it look authentic lol.

[LiquidTurbo]

Not bad for $100. Photo stand, alarm clock, web browser. The thing is grown on me. I like webOS more than iOS.. the multitasking is far superior. Too bad about the apps situation..

http://i.imgur.com/PCxXg.jpg

[parm104]

Not bad for $100. Photo stand, alarm clock, web browser. The thing is grown on me. I like webOS more than iOS.. the multitasking is far superior. Too bad about the apps situation..

http://i.imgur.com/PCxXg.jpg

What are you using as a stand for your tablet?? I purchased the dock but you seem to be doing what I want without it!

[ShadowBun]

where u guys get ur accessories from? dont want to pay like $40 for a accessory when the tablet is only $100

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/sys/2561030421.html
whoa lol

[SkinnyPupp]

LOL these guys had no idea what they were talking about or what they were doing. I call fake. He probably got a random Indian salesman to give commentary to make it look authentic lol.
TBH I didn't even really watch the whole video, I just saw it, watched a few seconds, and posted it. Most likely they are just playing a video recording of Android being used, and playing it back on the TouchPad.

It will be done eventually though, I'm sure

[parm104]

where u guys get ur accessories from? dont want to pay like $40 for a accessory when the tablet is only $100

HP Tablet Touchpad (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/sys/2561030421.html)
whoa lol

This guy has to be a troll...

[fs604]

How's youtube on this thing?
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[ForbiddenX]

My order fr Barnes and Nobles was cancelled as well. I think paying via PayPal delayed the process a lot which caused mine to be canceled. I swear I got it right when it was live. I finished. Completing the order at 9:25 and people that said they ordered at 9:30 got through :(

Oh well hoping that the datavis one from eBay goes through :(
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[parm104]

How's youtube on this thing?
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YouTube is fast and looks great because you get to see it in its native viewing mode. For its resolution, it does a good job, no better or worse than iPad2 (which has the same resolution). It could have benefited from a better resolution on this tablet but no complaints for the price (as mentioned before lol).

[xxxrsxxx]

can it play AVI files? Was hoping to transfer some movies/shows over to watch.

[taylor192]

200+ posts on CL for Touchpads in the last 3 days, crazy!

[parm104]

200+ posts on CL for Touchpads in the last 3 days, crazy!

Mostly full of retards who think that a product is worth MORE when it's being discontinued...

These people are so dumb. They have a bright future in business I'm sure.


And video formats are: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264. I'm sure there is an App that can be downloaded for additional formats...

[DanHibiki]

Hp touchpad 16 gb (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/sys/2561153175.html)

:facepalm:

[bcrdukes]

My order fr Barnes and Nobles was cancelled as well. I think paying via PayPal delayed the process a lot which caused mine to be canceled. I swear I got it right when it was live. I finished. Completing the order at 9:25 and people that said they ordered at 9:30 got through :(

Oh well hoping that the datavis one from eBay goes through :(
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No, I don't think PayPal had anything to do with it. I paid using my Visa and a handful of others did as well on BC Sportbikes. My co-workers also paid using their Mastercard and Visa cards. All of us got the letter of rejection.

[DanHibiki]

I ordered from hp.ca on Saurday at around 7pm.

I used a Visa card but have not yet been charged on my card and my status on hp is still "submitted"

Anyone also used visa and ordered around the same time as me?

[SiRV]

Hp touchpad 16 gb (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/sys/2561153175.html)

:facepalm:

LOL what a fool

[SiRV]

HP: More discounted TouchPads coming, $75 smartphones in Europe - CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/gaming.gadgets/08/22/hp.fire.sale/index.html?hpt=hp_c2)

more to come!!

If they keep up with sales like this, they could eventually overrun the android/iOS market like cheap zerglings .. bring back webOS; companies will re-start development of apps and then.... HP takes over the tablet market

[SkinnyPupp]

Yeah I don't think they'll keep selling products at a $200 loss on each one :lol

This does show that there is a market for $100-150 tablets though.

[SumAznGuy]

I ordered from hp.ca on Saurday at around 7pm.

I used a Visa card but have not yet been charged on my card and my status on hp is still "submitted"

Anyone also used visa and ordered around the same time as me?

Ordered around 5:30 with an MC and it is still showing as order submitted.

[StylinRed]

one of my orders is being processed by bb the other one i havent heard from BB so i emailed them and was told its on backorder -_-

[van19]

For those who desperately want one :

HP TouchPad Web OS 3.0 Tablet 16GB (http://www.erwincomputers.com/fb454utaba.html)

$129.95 for 16 GB.
Comes to around $160 w/ shipping

Site has some mixed reviews but I took a chance and bought it.
PriceGrabber User Rating for ErwinComp.com - PriceGrabber.com (http://reviews.pricegrabber.com/erwincompcom/r/17311/)
ERWINCOMP.COM - erwincomputers.com/ - Reviews, Ratings and Prices at ResellerRatings (http://www.resellerratings.com/store/view/ERWINCOMP/page/4)

Hopefully, I get this :eek5x:

[b0unce. [?]]

should i expect the 32gb one i ordered from HP to actually process and ship out? i ordered on sunday morning and have yet to hear anything, however i realize it's only been 1 business day lol

[J-force]

I ordered from hp.ca on Saurday at around 7pm.

I used a Visa card but have not yet been charged on my card and my status on hp is still "submitted"

Anyone also used visa and ordered around the same time as me?

I ordered around 9 pm on my visa on sunday and im at "admin""

[krazynuck]

Not bad for $100. Photo stand, alarm clock, web browser. The thing is grown on me. I like webOS more than iOS.. the multitasking is far superior. Too bad about the apps situation..

http://i.imgur.com/PCxXg.jpg

Ill have to admit i played around with mine for the first time last night...updated stuff watched some movies....used the net and its great

but apps wise it sucks....I want to use mine for travel and stocks mostly, but there is not even bloomberg in the WebOS app store :okay:

still very happy with my purchase

[SumAznGuy]

For those people that have it already, is it worth the extra $50 to get the 32 giggity one, or is the 16 giggity one more than enough?
I just want one for travel/internet/track use.

[taylor192]

HP: More discounted TouchPads coming, $75 smartphones in Europe - CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/gaming.gadgets/08/22/hp.fire.sale/index.html?hpt=hp_c2)

more to come!!

I hope so!

[Gh0stRider]

My bb order still says in progress
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[krazynuck]

For those people that have it already, is it worth the extra $50 to get the 32 giggity one, or is the 16 giggity one more than enough?
I just want one for travel/internet/track use.

When I got mine (friday night) I had the option to get the 32gig or the 16gig (this was open box though) so i picked the 32 gig one

for a product with no expandable SD slot and something i am going to use for travel I like the idea of extra space...probably never needed but still nice to have....If I had to pay regular price though I would have only bought the 16gig

My bb order still says in progress
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as is my second 32gig for my dad...I hope I get it too as his birthday is coming soon

[Vansterdam]

highly sought after hp proposition (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/sys/2561225601.html)

[akira112]

All tablet accessories 25% off at futureshop right now.
Use coupon code SAVE25TABLETACC

[akira112]

Ordered from thesource.ca friday night, just got a shipping confirmation!

[krazynuck]

All tablet accessories 25% off at futureshop right now.
Use coupon code SAVE25TABLETACC

ahhah thanks....even at 25% off though its a rip off

I bought my case from Ebay for $12 ....it was as much as I wanted to spend

[SumAznGuy]

Just checked the HP site and my first order says admin but the second order still says submitted.
My co-workers first order shows submitted while the second one says admin. Both had lower numbers than my 2.

[SkinnyPupp]

Ill have to admit i played around with mine for the first time last night...updated stuff watched some movies....used the net and its great

but apps wise it sucks....I want to use mine for travel and stocks mostly, but there is not even bloomberg in the WebOS app store :okay:

still very happy with my purchase
Preware (http://preware.org/#/index/)

How to Use Preware for Homebrew Apps, Patches, and Themes | The #1 HP webOS, TouchPad, Pre, and Veer Community | PreCentral.net (http://www.precentral.net/how-use-preware-homebrew-apps-patches-and-themes)

[SkinnyPupp]

Stop! You’re All Mad! WebOS Is Better Than Android! | TechCrunch (http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/23/im-very-serious/)

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news/how-to-improve-the-performance-of-your-new-hp-touchpad/

[krazynuck]

if any of you guys decide to buy this case i recommend purchasing from this seller

Folio Leather Stand Case Cover for HP TouchPad Tablet | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Folio-Leather-Stand-Case-Cover-HP-TouchPad-Tablet-/200631670440?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2eb69456a8#ht_2204wt_972)

its around the same price but the item is located in San Jose so shipping should be much quicker


My case was shipped today....we will see how long it takes now

[Datsun]

Copy and pasted from RFD:

HP Status
I received my 16GB from HP today.

I tried calling HP for the price adjustment and the automated message said the following things:
1. All orders created before 4 AM Central Time, August 22 will be adjusted automatically
2. All orders before this time will get a confirmation within 24 - 72 hours
3. All orders placed after this time will be cancelled
4. Out of stock of all Touchpads

NCIX Update
Just got word from NCIX, they have stock, but have been waiting for HP to confirm that they are covered for the reduced price. Seems that people who ordered up until Saturday afternoon should be ok!

Otter
Originally Posted by Otter555
Yes ALL Saturday orders will be filled by the end of the week. Most likely all of the orders will be filled as we are awaiting more stock to arrive. This stock will be divided up between the backorders we will have on hp.ca and the Americans will get a chance to purchase the rest on hp.com.

a post
As I was writing this my doorbell rang, and it was Purolator with my order of 2 touchpads! My order is still in ADMIN status on the website but I have them in my hands

hp csr

1. She said that she had been working in the call center for 2 years and had a lot of experience in how the HP order system works.
2. She said that the order will be fulfilled in succession by the SCAS Purchase Order#, NOT by the HP Order# that may be assigned at a later date. Thus, those buyers who did not receive the HP Order# immediately will not be penalized in the waiting list.
3. The reason that the assignment of the HP Order# may be delayed is related to billing issue.
4. Her source tells her that MOST of the ORDERS will be canceled within the next day or so. They will NOT be put on a backorder. She said that the likely cutoff for the order time would be Saturday morning. Therefore, any order placed after this time will likely be canceled. As of now, she had received no instruction from the head office that subsequent orders will be placed on backorder; they will just be canceled.


Also, my friend working @ BB says there was no shipment today. We'll see about tomorrow as well. Not cancelling my order just yet.

[Vansterdam]

any of you guys try ordering more then one from best buy online?

i ordered 2 but now i see the limit 1 per person on the website, dont think it was there when i first bought them

i wonder if i will get both

[!MiKrofT]

any of you guys try ordering more then one from best buy online?

i ordered 2 but now i see the limit 1 per person on the website, dont think it was there when i first bought them

i wonder if i will get both
How were you able to order online?

It says:
Order Online:
Not available online

[Vansterdam]

ordered on saturday

this whole cutoff time on saturday morning i hope it was pacific time and not eastern

[!MiKrofT]

Ahh.. sounded like you ordered it today.

[Psykopathik]

ugh day 2 and still padless. Ordered Saturday 9am Pacific time.

HP why u no update order status?

[Sir_Loin]

I actually don't mind WebOS sure its not as snappy as IOS or Android, but the card multi-tasking on the home screen is something that Apple and Google should look into developing or even buying the patent.

[akira112]

From redflags

Hpshopping.ca Touchpad Accessories are now 50% off.
better get em while they last!

HP TouchPad Wireless Keyboard - HP Shopping.CA (http://redirectingat.com/?id=2927x594702&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fh20386.www2.hp.com%2FCanadaStore% 2FProduct.aspx%3Fhpproduct%3DFB344AA%2523AC3)

HP Touchstone Charging Dock - HP Shopping.CA (http://redirectingat.com/?id=2927x594702&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fh20386.www2.hp.com%2FCanadaStore% 2FProduct.aspx%3Fhpproduct%3DFB339AA%2523ABA)

HP TouchPad Case - HP Shopping.CA (http://redirectingat.com/?id=2927x594702&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fh20386.www2.hp.com%2FCanadaStore% 2FProduct.aspx%3Fpdetail%3DP185905%26amp%3B)

[Mr.JDM]

FU BB

placed my order last friday around 530pm. called today to figure out what the hell is going on. now they saying its going to get cancelled. just wait for the email...FUFUFUUFFUUFUUF

ah well i guess i'll put the money towards an asus eee-pad or the acer tablet.

[StylinRed]

well bb hasn't shipped my orders out so it seems silly to be buying accessories :/ but i like that dock

FU BB

placed my order last friday around 530pm. called today to figure out what the hell is going on. now they saying its going to get cancelled. just wait for the email...FUFUFUUFFUUFUUF

ah well i guess i'll put the money towards an asus eee-pad or the acer tablet.

ew serious? wonder if mine will get cancelled :/

[Mr.JDM]

i just called customer service like an hour ago. bitch said it sold out last friday? wth???

when i did my order it said in stock. at the store and for shipping..

[Gh0stRider]

my order date was 22/08/2011 1:13:13 AM GMT

[b0unce. [?]]

HP Status
I received my 16GB from HP today.

I tried calling HP for the price adjustment and the automated message said the following things:
1. All orders created before 4 AM Central Time, August 22 will be adjusted automatically
2. All orders before this time will get a confirmation within 24 - 72 hours
3. All orders placed after this time will be cancelled
4. Out of stock of all Touchpads

She said that the likely cutoff for the order time would be Saturday morning. Therefore, any order placed after this time will likely be canceled. As of now, she had received no instruction from the head office that subsequent orders will be placed on backorder; they will just be canceled



doesn't this contradict itself?

aug 22 is monday
orders were cancelled after saturday. saturday = 20th?

im confused! i ordered one on sunday morning but have yet to receive a secondary email stating whether or not my order has been shipped or cancelled.

[SiRV]

now that it seems the HPpad fantasy is gone.. time to get a real device. I'm debating between the galaxy 10.1 and asus transformer .. opinions anyone?

edit: found a good review here http://www.androidauthority.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-15124/

[LiquidTurbo]

Fo those with a TouchPad, getting Preware and overclocking to 1.5Ghz is a MUST.

Makes the thing go from Laggy to iPad 2-like speeds..

[ShadowBun]

oc to 1.7 is better
heck ppl even did to 2 w/o it dying

[LiquidTurbo]

How to get to 1.7? What's the name of the Kernel?

[ShadowBun]

its called F15C

heres a walkthrough
HP Touchpad Overclocked Performance Demonstration! - YouTube

google how to 2.0 it if you want tho read it somewhere but didnt try

[Meowjin]

got an order from staples today. lol

[TOS'd]

^when'd you order?

[SkinnyPupp]

Don't Buy an HP TouchPad to Run Android | News & Opinion | PCMag.com (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2391638,00.asp)

[tmc22]

excuse me if this has been posted, but directdial.com has some touchpads for sale.. whether it's sold out or not i'm not sure.

[Gh0stRider]

excuse me if this has been posted, but directdial.com has some touchpads for sale.. whether it's sold out or not i'm not sure.

FB423UT#ABL - Canada : Hp Smartbuy Touchpad 32gb Tablet Computer Snapdragon Apq8060 1.2ghz 9.7 Inch Tft Multitouch 1024x768 Webos 3.0 (one Per Customer - Online Orders Only) - Product Details (http://www.directdial.com/FB423UT%23ABL.html)

FB422UA#ABL - Canada : Hp Touchpad 16gb Tablet Computer Snapdragon Apq8060 1.2ghz 9.7 Inch Tft Multitouch 1024x768 Webos 3.0 (one Per Customer - Online Orders Only) - Product Details (http://www.directdial.com/FB422UA%23ABL.html)

[Gh0stRider]

$18 for shippping...blah

[!MiKrofT]

now that it seems the HPpad fantasy is gone.. time to get a real device. I'm debating between the galaxy 10.1 and asus transformer .. opinions anyone?

edit: found a good review here Asus Eee Pad Transformer Vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (http://www.androidauthority.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-15124/)
I would choose transformer. More expandability. More connectivity options.

[SkinnyPupp]

$18 for shippping...blah
I just ordered, in case my Best Buy order falls through (still haven't received a shipping notification) :okay:

$20 shipping + $20 tax :fuuuuu:

[Vansterdam]

looks like im gonna have to sell my touchpad cases when they get here cause the touchpads never came :alone:

[SkinnyPupp]

Cases are stupid anyway, especially when the TouchPad is already so heavy. I'd get one of these (http://www.gelaskins.com/store/tablets_and_ereaders/HP_TouchPad/collection/Most_Popular) instead.

[jeff19]

now that it seems the HPpad fantasy is gone.. time to get a real device. I'm debating between the galaxy 10.1 and asus transformer .. opinions anyone?

edit: found a good review here Asus Eee Pad Transformer Vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (http://www.androidauthority.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-15124/)

I have a 10.1, it's much thinner and lighter than the eee pad and screen is more vibrant. the material is also better and feels more solid. im using it with their OEM book cover case, feels like the first actual premium tablet comparable to the ipad 2 (but much better).

[Datsun]

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/272/1314168581882.png

[ShadowBun]

lol

[LiquidTurbo]

IMO, The popularity of this thing at these firesale prices really shows how HP knows nothing about what they are doing.

Why launch the thing at 499, and 599?? What features did it have to try and price it the same as an iPad? If I were an HP executive, I would've gambled and offered these things at 199 and 249... they wouldn't still sold like hot cakes. They have to flood the market so there is a market for apps, then perhaps do well on a TouchPad 2.

[Datsun]

Personally, $200 is the very max I would pay for tablet, b/c $250 or even slightly less than that is already netbook territory.

[trancehead]

how is everyones status with Amazon.com with the seller onSale?

Shipment 1 of 1
Delivery Estimate: August 25, 2011 - August 30, 2011
Shipping Soon

I hope it goes through!

[SkinnyPupp]

IMO, The popularity of this thing at these firesale prices really shows how HP knows nothing about what they are doing.

Why launch the thing at 499, and 599?? What features did it have to try and price it the same as an iPad? If I were an HP executive, I would've gambled and offered these things at 199 and 249... they wouldn't still sold like hot cakes. They have to flood the market so there is a market for apps, then perhaps do well on a TouchPad 2.
To the mass market, it's not the $99 price that even makes it attractive, it's the fact that it USED TO BE $399. If they opened it at $99, taking a TWO HUNDRED DOLLAR LOSS on EACH ONE, they would be REALLY fucked

[LiquidTurbo]

^ Perhaps. All I know is, if the ASUS EEE transformer or the Galaxy Tab was $99, I'd pick one up right away.

But you're probably right, the mass hysteria was the fact it used to be more $300 more.

That, and also the 'bandwagon' effect..ie. "Everyone's buying one, I better get one too!"

[SkinnyPupp]

As I mentioned earlier though, this does make it easy for someone to do a $150-200 tablet, if they want. But don't expect it to have a dual core 1.2 GHz CPU and IPS touch panel.

[Jmac]

IMO, The popularity of this thing at these firesale prices really shows how HP knows nothing about what they are doing.

Why launch the thing at 499, and 599?? What features did it have to try and price it the same as an iPad? If I were an HP executive, I would've gambled and offered these things at 199 and 249... they wouldn't still sold like hot cakes. They have to flood the market so there is a market for apps, then perhaps do well on a TouchPad 2. While I agree that they have no idea what they're doing, they did basically bring their user base up from several thousand users to several million users literally over night. If they want to lease/sell webOS, it just made it much more attractive to both hardware and software developers.

[GLOW]

I have a 10.1, it's much thinner and lighter than the eee pad and screen is more vibrant. the material is also better and feels more solid. im using it with their OEM book cover case, feels like the first actual premium tablet comparable to the ipad 2 (but much better).

how it is compared to the 7"? our company tested the 7" and we really liked the size (very portable) but didn't like scrolling when browsing, it was fuzzy and took a half a second to refresh.

[taylor192]

IMO, The popularity of this thing at these firesale prices really shows how HP knows nothing about what they are doing.

Why launch the thing at 499, and 599?? What features did it have to try and price it the same as an iPad? If I were an HP executive, I would've gambled and offered these things at 199 and 249... they wouldn't still sold like hot cakes.

I don't agree.

You can pickup some Android tablets for $250 and they are NOT selling well. The ONLY reason this sold well cause it was $99 and people like a deal. Anyone grabbing one for $200+ is dumb, there's tablets with better support/apps that are almost as good at that price point.

Its the same reason the Kindle started selling like hotcakes when it was priced at $139 from $399, except Amazon actually figured out how to be profitable at that price.

They have to flood the market so there is a market for apps, then perhaps do well on a TouchPad 2.
This I do agree with. Some manufacturers sell their hardware at a loss to make money on the software.

[SumAznGuy]

One thing I noticed is that there has been a lot of tv commercials for the HP touchpad ever since the weekend when they dropped the price on them and everywhere is sold out.

Even my c-lai and older fobby co-workers are asking me to help them get a touchpad since they heard from friends/family/radio/news talk about how HP dropped the price down to $99 even though they know nothing about computers/tablets.

So if this is all a marketing ploy by HP, it is working.

[Jsunu]

One thing I noticed is that there has been a lot of tv commercials for the HP touchpad ever since the weekend when they dropped the price on them and everywhere is sold out.

Even my c-lai and older fobby co-workers are asking me to help them get a touchpad since they heard from friends/family/radio/news talk about how HP dropped the price down to $99 even though they know nothing about computers/tablets.

So if this is all a marketing ploy by HP, it is working.

I don't think it is a marketing ploy when they are losing hundreds of dollars on each touchpad (components apparently cost 300 bucks a pop). Plus they are losing out on a 1.4 billion dollar deal that they are ultimately dropping support of. This is not including the millions in marketing on a dead product.

[SumAznGuy]

FOUND HP TOUCHPAD AT BUS STOP (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/sys/2562335292.html)

[!MiKrofT]

how it is compared to the 7"? our company tested the 7" and we really liked the size (very portable) but didn't like scrolling when browsing, it was fuzzy and took a half a second to refresh.
I have the Galaxy Tab 7" one as well. It's snappy and fast once I upgraded to a gingerbread build and custom rom. It's an awesome size and I loved using it. The pixel density should actually make the 7" sharper than the 10" tablets. It does look a bit sharper when I compare it to my Xoom.

[SkinnyPupp]

This one looks more realistic

Touchpad running Android - YouTube

[SkinnyPupp]

I think for my wife and her dad, WebOS will be fine. We'll see... I won't want to start messing around with Android until they get a really good stable build. Plus anything before Honeycomb isn't really that suitable for tablets anyway, so I'll wait for ICS before bothering.

[Mr.JDM]

BB has started cancelling orders made on saturday for 32gb...

[SkinnyPupp]

Best buy canceled my order that I made on Saturday night.

[Gh0stRider]

Just got my cancel email from bb.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[Mr.JDM]

still crossing mine.. my order number is 61010xxx

[SkinnyPupp]

Let's just hope that link from yesterday works. They say they're sold out now

[Mr.JDM]

bestbuy showing a viewsonic 10" for 299 now haha

[Ch28]

Viewsonic sucks.

Stay far away from that company.