[roastpuff]

Who else has a Touchpad? Any good apps to share? Currently have Preware installed and looking for new/more apps to put on.

[!MiKrofT]

I didn't realize people actually bought it. HP's been advertising it on TV in the states a lot though.

[Jmac]

HP is supposed to be providing a $50 app credit for Canadians soon, so I'm waiting for that before I go purchase apps for it.

I've seen people who have supposedly got Ubuntu up and running on it (along w/ OpenOffice and Wine), but I haven't found out how they've done it or if they're just fakes.

[roastpuff]

I got employee pricing, haha. That's why I jumped on it.

Best Buy has better pricing than we get though. :(

[Ch28]

There's pretty much NO apps for the Touchpad :( The Youtube "app" just sends you to the site. Facebook app is slow.

Hopefully they'll release a major update soon to help optimize the speed

[DC2aDDicT]

Really? I got staff discout aswell the employee pricing last week was actually cheaper at futureshop. Either way im impressed with that thing multitasking, easy to "jailbreak", fast and the speakers are unbelievable! Apps i have so far are developer mode activator (so u dont have to do that secret code), preware, couple of games, tune in radio, fb, and yt.

I have a 32gb and gonna overclock it to 1.5ghz tonight!
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[roastpuff]

overclocking with uberkernel and govnah is so easy. The tune in app is pretty good, but it reminds me how much I hate local radio because of the ads. I want a sat radio app - I have Sirius from my car's subscription. I also found it can play the mixes at fratmusic which are pretty decent.

The Facebook app is decently fast on 3.0.2 and after o/cing to 1.5ghz everything is much snappier.
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[Levitron]

Best Buy Has 200K Unsold TouchPads, Wants HP To Take Them Back (http://gizmodo.com/5831594/best-buy-has-200k-unsold-touchpads-wants-hp-to-take-them-back)

[G]

^I don't think its for Canada. Probably for the states. All I know is, apparently Vancouver is sold out of hp touchpads cause of numerous pre-order employee discounts given to lots of companies.

[roastpuff]

^I don't think its for Canada. Probably for the states. All I know is, apparently Vancouver is sold out of hp touchpads cause of numerous pre-order employee discounts given to lots of companies.

We kicked out a lot of Touchpads at work the past few days, and a lot of them were employee purchases.

Not as many as iPad launch day, but not bad considering the non-Apple-ness of the Touchpad.

[goo3]

how much was employee purchase?

[Jmac]

how much was employee purchase? It was 30% off @ Staples - additional $50 for owning a Pre (technically not in Canada, but I complained to HP and they obliged), so $230 for the 16 GB ...

Oh and the 50 GB online storage = win

[!MiKrofT]

So the only reason they're selling is because of the massive employee discount and it's mainly staff that are buying them? That's not really the sign of a good product.

I hope it doesn't end up like the playbook.

[G]

Well it's not just selling. Some companies are already almost sold out on stock BEFORE launch date. I heard that bestbuy/futureshop employees got insane discounts (over 50%) but only limited to 1 per person. That pretty much caused 0 supply for the actual launch date lol.

[roastpuff]

We got 50% off but are allowed 2 per person. What I heard was that BB/FS got close to 70% discount.

A lot of BB/FS employees who resold their Touchpads got canned I hear, haha.
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[!MiKrofT]

We got 50% off but are allowed 2 per person. What I heard was that BB/FS got close to 70% discount.

A lot of BB/FS employees who resold their Touchpads got canned I hear, haha.
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No wonder I'm seeing these brand new in box ones for sale on craigslist.

[parm104]

Yup, I was grilling a guy on Rev earlier who got one as a "gift." Coincidentally he got the gift the same day we got our employee pricing initiative.

By all means, take advantage of your employee discount to use a product but to take it and then resell it for profit is just plain stupid, in my opinion.

HP's strategy here is to have employees own their product so they can get a proper feel for it and be able to sell it better. It makes sense to me. As an avid tech guy I'm always buying stuff at work and I'm one of the few people who can actually speak for the product and tell customers how it ACTUALLY works...Rather than simply READING about how it works on the box.

[Ch28]

Really? I got staff discout aswell the employee pricing last week was actually cheaper at futureshop. Either way im impressed with that thing multitasking, easy to "jailbreak", fast and the speakers are unbelievable! Apps i have so far are developer mode activator (so u dont have to do that secret code), preware, couple of games, tune in radio, fb, and yt.

I have a 32gb and gonna overclock it to 1.5ghz tonight!
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overclocking with uberkernel and govnah is so easy. The tune in app is pretty good, but it reminds me how much I hate local radio because of the ads. I want a sat radio app - I have Sirius from my car's subscription. I also found it can play the mixes at fratmusic which are pretty decent.

The Facebook app is decently fast on 3.0.2 and after o/cing to 1.5ghz everything is much snappier.
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Can you guys link me where you're getting all this stuff from?

[Araaadi]

hmph anyone wanna hook up a touchpad with their discount ! ;)
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[parm104]

hmph anyone wanna hook up a touchpad with their discount ! ;)
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The promotion was on for 2 days only. It was extremely difficult getting one in the first place because it was being sold out at EVERY best buy and future shop. 50+ units per store being sold each day.

[roastpuff]

Can you guys link me where you're getting all this stuff from?
precentral... or just google preware to read how to install
The promotion was on for 2 days only. It was extremely difficult getting one in the first place because it was being sold out at EVERY best buy and future shop. 50+ units per store being sold each day.

For my workplace, the promo is on until the end of August.

[!MiKrofT]

Hmm the hardware isn't that spectacular. Seems the only thing really nice about it is the IPS screen and the speakers. I really like inductive charging idea though.

I just ordered a Moto Xoom yesterday so I'll be playing with that instead. Maybe when the Touchpad 2 comes out things will have moved along a lot more.

[dangonay]

HP's strategy here is to have employees own their product so they can get a proper feel for it and be able to sell it better. It makes sense to me. As an avid tech guy I'm always buying stuff at work and I'm one of the few people who can actually speak for the product and tell customers how it ACTUALLY works...Rather than simply READING about how it works on the box.
Why buy one? Why not just have a few "loaners" that staff can take home for a couple days to try out?

It seems stupid to me that an employee should be spending their own money to learn about a product they sell for a company, just so they can make that company more money.

[Jmac]

So the only reason they're selling is because of the massive employee discount and it's mainly staff that are buying them? That's not really the sign of a good product.

I hope it doesn't end up like the playbook. I bought the Playbook on launch ... The Playbook is a piece of shit; the Touchpad is not ...

[Jmac]

Why buy one? Why not just have a few "loaners" that staff can take home for a couple days to try out?

It seems stupid to me that an employee should be spending their own money to learn about a product they sell for a company, just so they can make that company more money. Loss Prevention, for one ... No corporate LP department for any major retailer would ever sign off on that ... Also, every retailer has a return policy, so it's not as if you can't simply use it for a week or two and then return it.

It's pretty much expected at my store that employees should purchase any major launch product (I've purchased and returned the Playbook, Transformer, and iPad2; still undecided if I'll keep the TouchPad or not ... My last day is next Thursday, then onto Power Engineering for much more $$$) and return it after 1-4 weeks of use. That way we can gain actual knowledge of the product and we are able to help customers if they come in with questions instead of just redirecting them to a 1-800 number.

[shawn79]

i just bought it for cheap, will open it when i get home

[parm104]

Why buy one? Why not just have a few "loaners" that staff can take home for a couple days to try out?

It seems stupid to me that an employee should be spending their own money to learn about a product they sell for a company, just so they can make that company more money.

I wanted to fail your post but out of respect to you, as I've bought/sold to you in the past, I'm not going to. However, as already mentioned, your suggestion is ridiculous.

It isn't mandatory for employees to purchase the Touch Pad. Those who wish to own one, will buy one and will get a great deal on it. The option is there for people who are interested in buying new gadgets and want to save money on them. If an employee wishes not to buy one, they simply don't have to.

Loaners wouldn't work at all. They company would end up losing money on them rather than making. It's not like working at a car dealership where they lease the car to an employee and then make it a demo model. They can't do that with these TouchPads. They would instantly lose so much money on them nationwide by making all these Touch Pad's demos. What if something happens to the TouchPad while in employee possession? Who's responsible for it? Who will bite the bill when it gets damaged or lost or stolen? It simply doesn't make sense. I don't know of any companies that provide "loaner" products to their employees so they can try them out. At least not with computers.

There are many different options that employees can use to learn about products. They can play with the demo, read reviews online, call the REP to ask questions...However, if you buy the product, you're more likely to push it towards customers, IF you are satisfied with it.

And obviously 1000's of Best Buy/Future Shop employees are NOT complaining about this promotion. If it was something they felt was a rip off, they wouldn't buy them. Yet at the same time, they're all sold out in stores and were sold out online at both Best Buy and Future Shop. Something must be working with these employee incentive, don't you think? I'm sure you would buy one with the promo if you had the chance...

[dangonay]

^ Sounds like a shitty company to work for, IMO.

As Jmac said, at his store customers are "expected" to purchase a major product and then return it within 1-4 weeks (as per return policy). What do they do with a used product that's been returned? Sell it at full price or sell it reduced as open box? And what if the item gets lost, stolen or damaged while in possession of the employee who "bought it" as it was "suggested" they do? Let me guess, they're stuck with it. If that happened to me I think I'd be calling the Labour Board.

Maybe BB or FS don't loan items out but I know of lots of companies that do. They have insurance to protect against losses and get a tax write-off on the demo units.
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[Carl Johnson]

H-P discontinues webOS handsets, tablets

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday afternoon that it plans to discontinue operations for its webOS devices, such as the Pre wireless handsets and TouchPad tablet. H-P HPQ -7.33% announced the move in the final hour of trading on Thursday, along with preliminary results for its third fiscal quarter. The company said it will "continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward." The company acquired the webOS mobile operating system when it bought Palm Inc. last April in a deal worth $1.2 billion in cash. The TouchPad went on sale last month to tepid reviews and has seen disappointing sales since the launch, according to various media reports.

Source: H-P discontinues webOS handsets, tablets - MarketWatch (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/h-p-discontinues-webos-handsets-tablets-2011-08-18?link=MW_home_latest_news)

[Carl Johnson]

Just another dead end product like RIMM's playbook. I wouldn't want it even if it's free.

[Jsunu]

H-P discontinues webOS handsets, tablets

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday afternoon that it plans to discontinue operations for its webOS devices, such as the Pre wireless handsets and TouchPad tablet. H-P HPQ -7.33% announced the move in the final hour of trading on Thursday, along with preliminary results for its third fiscal quarter. The company said it will "continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward." The company acquired the webOS mobile operating system when it bought Palm Inc. last April in a deal worth $1.2 billion in cash. The TouchPad went on sale last month to tepid reviews and has seen disappointing sales since the launch, according to various media reports.

Source: H-P discontinues webOS handsets, tablets - MarketWatch (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/h-p-discontinues-webos-handsets-tablets-2011-08-18?link=MW_home_latest_news)

Jesus... sad to see webos go like that. It just needed the right backing and software support :okay:

[!MiKrofT]

Damn. That was fast. They just screwed everyone that bought one of these.

[Ch28]

Good to know I still have a week to return this.

Everybody in the office is furious over this.

[roastpuff]

What - the - heck?!

Completely stupefied and kinda sad. It had potential.

And yes, I'm just going to go and return mine now...

[bcedhk]

gonna keep mine just for web browsing and checking e-mail at home / traveling.

[FN-2199]

HP TouchPad, HP’s webOS wonder has failed to make a mark on the market. In spite of the webOS “potential”, quick updates that fix the initial issues on HP TouchPad, multiple discounts, and even a $100 price cut, HP TouchPad sales are low, low, low. This information comes from AllThingsD, a reliable blog run by The Wall Street Journal.

As reported on AllThingsD, a Best Buy insider informs them that the top US retailer had ordered 270,000 HP TouchPad units thinking they would sell like hot cakes. Till now, post discounts and coupons, Best Buy has only managed to sell 25,000 TouchPads. That’s less than 10% of the stock. Another person with access to Best Buy’s HP sales numbers calls this figure “charitable” as it does not account for units customers brought back to store for refunds.

Apparently Best Buy is very disappointed with HP’s product and is unwilling to pay for the HP TouchPad units sitting at their stores, consuming expensive space. They have asked HP to take the units back but HP is asking the retailer to have patience. There’s news that a senior HP executive, possibly executive VP Todd Bradley, may come down to Minneapolis to discuss the matter with Best Buy executives.

Other retailers aren’t doing any better with HP TouchPad either. Even after a $120 discount on the tablet at Woots, only 612 units were sold. Walmart, Fry’s and Micro Center aren’t seeing a lot of movement either. Analyst Rich Doherty, head of the Envisioneering Group says that HP’s “wildcat pricing moves” on the TouchPad are prompting consumers to hold on for what happens in the next few months. They’re clearly expecting the price to fall further and it may well happen as things stand.

Will HP’s webOS licensing plans make things any better for HP? Maybe. But as far as the HP TouchPad goes, customers don’t want an OS that will become remarkable down the line; they want software that is awesome right now.

Wait for the holiday season. Lots of tablets will be toeing the $300 line, if only for retailers to offload slow moving inventory.
Best Buy Numbers for HP TouchPad Sales Are Dismal, WebOS Fails to Impress (http://www.pdfdevices.com/best-buy-numbers-for-hp-touchpad-sales-are-dismal-webos-fails-to-impress/)
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[parm104]

LOL! Dangonay is completely missing the point...What is shitty about the company? Are you under the impression that employees are obligated to purchase this product? They're NOT LOL. No one has even told a single employee to go buy them. The employees found out about the promotion through their daily news feeds at work and the promotion is through HP...It has NOTHING to do with Future Shop or HP policies. I don't think you understand how employee incentives work...They're NOT MANDATORY and they are a BENEFIT to the employee.

Explain to me how being able to purchase a product at more than 1/2 off it's retail value is a BAD THING? LOL, your assessment of saying it's a bad company to work for is ludacris lol. Like I said, would you not want to buy products at discount prices from your work? If yes, then what exactly are you arguing here?? LOL What is the down side to this? Even management got in on this deal because it was so good. It has NOTHING to do with Future Shop or Best Buy policy. We get the same type of promotions from LG sometimes and Bose. You'd rather spend regular price on Bose products?? I don't think so.

And the whole idea of why HP was doing this (as I suggested, for better marketing through employees who work at retail stores) was a SUGGESTION! I'm the one who made it and it was a suggestion that makes complete sense from a marketing stand point. It has neither been confirmed or unconfirmed. You should really learn to read posts before you make wild assumptions that are completely FAR from the truth lol.

As for anyone who thinks because the tablet is discontinued it makes it a bad product...For $100...can you find a tablet that's better than this? I can't even find a picture frame with the same screen size and wifi for $100 which is what I will end up using this for if I don't end up liking the features...

[Ch28]

allthatshitbyyou.txt


Everybody that I've talked to @ CHQ today has already said they're returning their touchpad not because the support is dying but the fact that HP blatantly fucked us over.

[shawn79]

returned it

[parm104]

Everybody that I've talked to @ CHQ today has already said they're returning their touchpad not because the support is dying but the fact that HP blatantly fucked us over.

Ya i agree with you there. They shouldve been upfront with people buying the Touch Pad. But it all depends on your usage. Many people may still have a use for it without needing support. Ie: browsing, videos, music, picture frame.

[dangonay]

It's pretty much expected at my store that employees should purchase any major launch product (I've purchased and returned the Playbook, Transformer, and iPad2; still undecided if I'll keep the TouchPad or not ... My last day is next Thursday, then onto Power Engineering for much more $$$) and return it after 1-4 weeks of use. That way we can gain actual knowledge of the product and we are able to help customers if they come in with questions instead of just redirecting them to a 1-800 number.

As Jmac said, at his store customers are "expected" to purchase a major product and then return it within 1-4 weeks (as per return policy).

LOL! Dangonay is completely missing the point...What is shitty about the company?

I think you're the one missing the point. Jmac said what his company expects and I quoted him in reference to my post.

In Jmacs example it seems like the company is taking advantage of the employees. Training is something that should be done on company time and the employee should be getting paid for it. By having an employee purchase a product (with the intent of returning it) so they can use it at home the company is essentially having the employee "train themselves" on their personal time. Not only that, but the risk is also placed on the employee as anything that happens to whatever they bought would be their responsibility.

To me that's a shitty way to run a company by putting an employee in that position.

[hypediss]

Secretly im happy that hp is abandoning the production of webos devices and looking to license it instead...

always hated hp products - imo they're all sack of shit that breaks less than a year

[Oleophobic]

:haha: your respect lasted one post

[Manic!]

So since it's discontinued were can i get one cheap?

[LiquidTurbo]

Sorry if I'm newb but what's does this mean that they're not supporting it. No more apps? I mean if it becomes insanely cheap would it be worth to get one to use at PDF viewer web browser, etc?
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[parm104]

I think you're the one missing the point. Jmac said what his company expects and I quoted him in reference to my post.

In Jmacs example it seems like the company is taking advantage of the employees. Training is something that should be done on company time and the employee should be getting paid for it. By having an employee purchase a product (with the intent of returning it) so they can use it at home the company is essentially having the employee "train themselves" on their personal time. Not only that, but the risk is also placed on the employee as anything that happens to whatever they bought would be their responsibility.

To me that's a shitty way to run a company by putting an employee in that position.

I think this is where our miscommunication is...You probably MEANT to quote him but you ACTUALLY quoted me...And my point was that we are not expected to purchase these products as employees for training. We purchase these products because we want them and we get good pricing on them.

http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/7901/screenshot20110818at548.png

[!Aznboi128]

time to get one... in 30-40 years it'll be :fuckthatshit:

2008-2011 that's a short os life time

[Jmac]

Loss Prevention, for one ... No corporate LP department for any major retailer would ever sign off on that ... Also, every retailer has a return policy, so it's not as if you can't simply use it for a week or two and then return it.

It's pretty much expected at my store that employees should purchase any major launch product (I've purchased and returned the Playbook, Transformer, and iPad2; still undecided if I'll keep the TouchPad or not ... My last day is next Thursday, then onto Power Engineering for much more $$$) and return it after 1-4 weeks of use. That way we can gain actual knowledge of the product and we are able to help customers if they come in with questions instead of just redirecting them to a 1-800 number. Well, HP just made my decision really easy.

Fucking assholes ...

[Jmac]

I think you're the one missing the point. Jmac said what his company expects and I quoted him in reference to my post.

In Jmacs example it seems like the company is taking advantage of the employees. Training is something that should be done on company time and the employee should be getting paid for it. By having an employee purchase a product (with the intent of returning it) so they can use it at home the company is essentially having the employee "train themselves" on their personal time. Not only that, but the risk is also placed on the employee as anything that happens to whatever they bought would be their responsibility.

To me that's a shitty way to run a company by putting an employee in that position. Training DOES get done on company time. For those who chose to go, we got paid to go to HP's webOS training seminar in Victoria (where HP fed us well at Boston Pizza, gave away a ton of prizes, and gave us all gift bags. Staples also paid $0.52/km which is like $60 to travel to and from Victoria on top of the 3 hours of pay for actually being at the event, half of which was spent eating and chatting.), the HP Rep came and gave us a "demo day" in the store, as well, where he spent the day demoing it for the employees and customers, and the company provides an online training module that employees get paid to do at work (though it's, unfortunately, not an obligation on most products), but if you want more hands on experience, the company isn't going to pay you for dozens of hours in the store to play with every new device that comes out. We would never actually sell anything if that's the case since we get new products in all the time ...

And the company doesn't expect it, OUR store expects it; and, again, they're not obligated to, but it makes the customers happier, their jobs easier, and their bonuses greater (we get bonuses for winning internal contests, sales to budget, profit to budget, customer satisfaction, LP audits, etc.). Having better product knowledge than the competition/other stores gives us an advantage in 3 of those categories, 4 if there happens to be a contest involving that product).

I'm not going to say Staples is an awesome company or anything, but I wouldn't say it's shitty. It's the only sales job I've had where I can actually tell the customer the truth and I have the freedom to recommend products that actually suit the customer instead of just ramming whatever is most profitable down their throats.

[Ronin]

I love that this thread started on the 16th and then the product is basically dead two days later.

[Jmac]

Sorry if I'm newb but what's does this mean that they're not supporting it. No more apps? I mean if it becomes insanely cheap would it be worth to get one to use at PDF viewer web browser, etc?
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228) Well, when I called the BC/Yukon HP rep today, he basically said HP's discontinuing all webOS device production (meaning HP will no longer be making the TouchPad, Pre3, Veer, etc.). However, HP will be licensing webOS and he said they have a few companies that are likely to be licensing webOS in the near future (he wouldn't name names or give an exact time frame, so don't put too much stock in it).

Basically, webOS isn't dead ... but it's in critical condition ...

Again, HP = Fucking Assholes ... I kind of wish I had more than 1 week left of work so I could steer customers away from all of their products for the rest of the year just as a fuck you to them. This seriously pisses me off ...

[Lomac]

Well, when I called the BC/Yukon HP rep today, he basically said HP's discontinuing all webOS device production (meaning HP will no longer be making the TouchPad, Pre3, Veer, etc.). However, HP will be licensing webOS and he said they have a few companies that are likely to be licensing webOS in the near future (he wouldn't name names or give an exact time frame, so don't put too much stock in it).

Basically, webOS isn't dead ... but it's in critical condition ...

Again, HP = Fucking Assholes ... I kind of wish I had more than 1 week left of work so I could steer customers away from all of their products for the rest of the year just as a fuck you to them. This seriously pisses me off ...

Don't worry, I'll add HP to my list alongside Canon in products to avoid when I eventually wander out of my dungeon and deal customers. :p

[parm104]

Don't worry, I'll add HP to my list alongside Canon in products to avoid when I eventually wander out of my dungeon and deal customers. :p

Why Canon?

[Lomac]

Why Canon?

Don't get me wrong; as a consumer, I love Canon's products. However, from working in a major retail chain that deals with RTVs, Canon was among the very worst of the vendors to deal with. If we returned a product back to Canon with so much as a hairline scratch on it, they would return it back to us, charge us shipping, and refuse the RMA. They were an absolute bitch to deal with. As a result, I have half a dozen towering skids in my warehouse with Canon products that can't be RTV'ed because there's some sort of mark on the product.

My technology associates refuse to sell Canon to customers anymore. :lol


As for the HP Touchpad, I don't think my store has sold a single unit.

[taylor192]

I had a HP laptop that failed due to quality issues and HP refusing to admit to the issue. I will never buy another HP product, and am not surprised to see this fail.

[604nguyen]

HP...? touchpad...? webos...?





:fuckthatshit::fuckthatshit::fuckthatshit:

[Oleophobic]

I remember lining up outside the HP store on Alberni for the Alex Burrows signing (they were promoting the HP Touchpad) when this rep came up to my friends and I in the lineup and started demo-ing the TouchPad to us. Halfway through the demo he accidentally called it an iPad and didn't even notice until we told him :lol

[Lomac]

Just a bit of insider information, many companies will be blowing through these units this upcoming weekend. My company (not saying where, but I'm sure enough searching will yield an answer) is dropping the 16gb down to $99 and the 32gb down to $149.

It's worth it at that price just as a couch internet surfing machine.

[LiquidTurbo]

Hahaha futureshop lists it as 99$ !

Maybe time to cash in all those 5$ gift cards :D
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[way2quik]

Everywhere is selling for $99, price has either been adjusted, or will be adjusted for tomorrow.

BB/FS/Staples/TSCC. Most online stock have already been sold out.

[parm104]

Hahaha, our employee pricing was still better than that. I bet you, discontinued or not, these things WILL sell out.

[!Aznboi128]

99 bucks not bad for a internet device

HP 16GB TouchPad with Wi-Fi : WebOS Tablets - Best Buy Canada (http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/hewlett-packard-hp-16gb-touchpad-with-wi-fi-16gb-wifi/10173116.aspx?path=24aa74e36d1cba4ce76fdd5a9f3298c fen02)

if it had gps... damn LOL

[!MiKrofT]

Hmm FS still in stock and I have a $50 gift card... dare I? lol

[Oleophobic]

Fuck I'm going tonight. using my gcs. Those of you who did the facebook thing for future shop and are waiting for gcs to arrive don't bother waiting. You can always go to customer service afterwards to adjust your purchase if you get new gcs in the mail after

[!MiKrofT]

North Van sold out. I just bought a Xoom as well so I'm good for my tablet needs.

[hypediss]

metrotown ... richmond sold out


its going out like hot cakes
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[Oleophobic]

ya wow all out

[way2quik]

I'm gonna try the 32GB.
16GB all sold out in store. Do not bother going to BB Cambie, FS Broadway, or London Drugs Vic/41st (for possible PM).

[krazynuck]

i ordered a 32gig....now i have something cheap to use when I travel

i have never seen something drop in price so fast ahaha

o HP way to enter and finish and exit the market faster then a 16 year old virgin

[ShadowBun]

shtt cant believe my FS order went through lol

at first was like hmmmm should I? (there was 5 stock for 16gb)
wait too late and all sold out

so was like w/e ill buy 32gb most likely it wont come :fuckthatshit:

then got email and was like :megusta:

[parm104]

I called it, sold out everywhere...Our staff promotions were STILL cheaper than these prices...

My first post in this thread was, "if you could get it for this price, you WOULD..." and people argued it lol.

[LiquidTurbo]

Hitler learns HP is abandoning WebOS - YouTube

[LiquidTurbo]

Picked one up. C'mon. 99$ can't go wrong, it's a decent piece of hardware! Porting android over in the future maybe, and this is the deal of the year. At the very least, I'll leave it in the bathroom and won't have to bring the iPhone in during number 2 :D

[krazynuck]

webOS revscene app ? :fullofwin:

[!Aznboi128]

lol I'll get one but out of stock everywhere

on criagslist people are jacking up the prices .... dumb

[Araaadi]

i want one :(
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[Gh0stRider]

We had like 10 calls about it in a minute lol
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[LiquidTurbo]

Sell you for $399... save $40 on taxes!!! :troll:

[ShadowBun]

I called it, sold out everywhere...Our staff promotions were STILL cheaper than these prices...

My first post in this thread was, "if you could get it for this price, you WOULD..." and people argued it lol.

how much were the staff prices anyways?

[FN-2199]

how much were the staff prices anyways?

$63 for 16GB now.
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[Tim Budong]

Parm104 hit the spot

Its a benefit to see employee purchases. Its put out by vendors so store reps have something to talk about to increase sales, build a connection between retail/corporate and brand awareness within the retail level.

if it was a company policy in which all retail reps were to have one. then the company should be responsible in providing the product. not the retail reps.

regardless...webOS is dying...doesnt matter which company licenses the OS. Android will still be the primary focus for major manufactures.

Also, when the last palm launched on rogers, I was never contacted by Palm to even talk about or explain the product. If there was a focus even before the palm launch in canada, this might not have happened so soon.

Now this is just from the wireless industry perspective, im not sure how Palm/HP handles with the other vendors

[LiquidTurbo]

Christ the Touchpad is SLOW.

[Grandmaster TSE]

hahaha, our store phone never stopped ringing after people found out haha

[Gh0stRider]

hahaha, our store phone never stopped ringing after people found out haha

we stopped answering phone calls lol

[krazynuck]

Christ the Touchpad is SLOW.

is it that bad....have you tried to play movies on it?

[LiquidTurbo]

is it that bad....have you tried to play movies on it?

Currently trying..I'm updating to the latest update so maybe it helps.

IT's just not as snappy as an iPad 2.

STill. for 99, I'm really not complaining at all!


But still. ti takes 1:30 to boot up. An update takes 15mins to install?

Sometimes the apps lag slightly. Really, for a tablet, since everything is touch, it needs to be snappy.

[!MiKrofT]

Currently trying..I'm updating to the latest update so maybe it helps.

IT's just not as snappy as an iPad 2.

STill. for 99, I'm really not complaining at all!


But still. ti takes 1:30 to boot up. An update takes 15mins to install?

Sometimes the apps lag slightly. Really, for a tablet, since everything is touch, it needs to be snappy.
Overclock it to 1.7ghz haha. I hear it should be snappier after that.

[Grandmaster TSE]

we stopped answering phone calls lol

hahaha, wanted to stop, but had to

[shawn79]

bought 2 it was 1 per customer too lol

[LiquidTurbo]

Overclock it to 1.7ghz haha. I hear it should be snappier after that.

"HP TouchPad Overclocked to 1.7 GHz

Even before HP released the OTA update this week, homebrew solutions existed to deal with performance issues and add features to the TouchPad. Developers had identified areas where webOS fell short in running as fast or as well as it should, and released fixes called patches for them. I found a couple of these patches made a big difference in the operation of the TouchPad, due to background system logging that was happening. These patches turned that logging off and the difference in performance was significant.

I applied the OTA system update as soon as it was available and was impressed with the improvement over the TouchPad as released by HP. I then applied homebrew patches to make it even better and the result was spectacular. My TouchPad was running almost as well as the iPad, which is the goal in the tablet world."






Sounds like you're right. Gonna OC itnow.

[shawn79]

can this device be hack into an adriod

[Grandmaster TSE]

they're working on the hack to run android, which would fucking rock

as for the overclock, anyone know where to get the update and anything extra you gotta do? some info would be awesome

[ShadowBun]

dam lol $69 for it would be sweet
got lazy and stay in lol

whose working on the android hack?
any source?

[bengy]

So many dipshits bought this in order to flip it on craigslist. I feel sorry for whoever buys it off them for anything more than $120 for the 16GB version or $200 for the 32GB version.

[Datsun]

Are there any more coming in stock?...missed the sale :okay:

[LiquidTurbo]

Are there any more coming in stock?...missed the sale :okay:

They're discontinued...

[hypediss]

so dam glad i got a 32gb even tho i wanted a 16

it was like a bum rush

[SiRV]

H-P discontinues webOS handsets, tablets

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday afternoon that it plans to discontinue operations for its webOS devices, such as the Pre wireless handsets and TouchPad tablet. H-P HPQ -7.33% announced the move in the final hour of trading on Thursday, along with preliminary results for its third fiscal quarter. The company said it will "continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward." The company acquired the webOS mobile operating system when it bought Palm Inc. last April in a deal worth $1.2 billion in cash. The TouchPad went on sale last month to tepid reviews and has seen disappointing sales since the launch, according to various media reports.

Source: H-P discontinues webOS handsets, tablets - MarketWatch (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/h-p-discontinues-webos-handsets-tablets-2011-08-18?link=MW_home_latest_news)

Shiat, HPQ down 20% on friday close...!

[LiquidTurbo]

^ yea. 6 year low. Time to buy HP stock? Lol.

[parm104]

So many dipshits bought this in order to flip it on craigslist. I feel sorry for whoever buys it off them for anything more than $120 for the 16GB version or $200 for the 32GB version.

I don't understand the mentality of this. This product isn't good in GENERAL, it's good because of the PRICE! So why would anyone buy this at a higher price, especially now?

Greed is 110% stupidity...these people actually think they can sell a product for more than what it sells for in stores...

[Ronin]

I could get on board at under $100.

...although not if it takes more effort than dropping $100 on a counter and getting the product.

[Razor Ramon HG]

What are the chances of Android running fully on this? IMO, that's the only real reason for getting it.

[ShadowBun]

lol greed is human nature

[Vansterdam]

if someone has one for sale face value please pm me :)

[SkinnyPupp]

I'd never pay full price for ths, but $99 is almost worth it. The hardware is excellent, it's the software that sucks shit. I'm sure eventually Android will be ported to it, making it an excellent steal for $99

Sad that I missed out :(

[LiquidTurbo]

There's literally 100,000s of Touchpads sitting in warehouses somewhere. There's plenty more to come.

[parm104]

I will keep you guys posted if FS gets more in stock in the store. If they do, I'll post it on this thread here tomorrow and Monday...

[krazynuck]

There's literally 100,000s of Touchpads sitting in warehouses somewhere. There's plenty more to come.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M0CHTweO-3Q/TYybYDc6ETI/AAAAAAAAADA/_iAUKRWxx0s/s1600/Indiana%2BJones%2BWarehouse.jpg

I hope so I want to get one for my dad as well

[LiquidTurbo]

HP quietly launches the White 64GB TouchPad in the U.S. for $599 | Tablets Planet (http://tablets-planet.com/2011/08/20/hp-quietly-launches-the-white-64gb-touchpad-in-the-u-s-for-599/)

White 64GB just got released.

Also, I think 4G models on the way. Infact, the White 64GB comes w/ 1.5Ghz instead of 1.2Ghz processor.People can harp on the software all they want, but I really enjoy how the OS handles multitasking compared to say, iOS. It's more streamlined and efficient than iOS.

[SkinnyPupp]

If someone has the ability to set a couple aside, post here! Or PM me ;)

[shawn79]

lets just hope this device can be hacked into an andriod!

will be on the hunt for some more....

[ShadowBun]

definitely interested with a 16Gb version
PM!

[LiquidTurbo]

Word on the street is that someone's already got Honeycomb running...

[shawn79]

for those of you who hasnt got one yet, try price match at staples. Tomarrow

they were still 399.99 today!

[strykn]

STAPLES AND LONDON DRUGS SELLING THEM TOMORROW AT STALE PRICE

[LiquidTurbo]

Maybe this is a ploy to get a Touchpad into millions of people's hands.. then ressurect WebOS.. then takeover iPads...jk jk

[krazynuck]

STAPLES | BUREAU EN GROS (http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=19226,19227&webid=355307&affixedcode=WW)

already on website as the sale price

[ShadowBun]

could be true
dunno why else would the US get the 6GB model

[LiquidTurbo]

All outta stock! (For now).

Doesn't Costco sell these too?

[ShadowBun]

only instore

[krazynuck]

All outta stock! (For now).

Doesn't Costco sell these too?

only instore

ahaha Richmond Costco on a Saturday

:fuckthatshit:

[way2quik]

Staples, both in Richmond are OOS. London Drugs on Vic/41st OOS and won't be bringing any more in. He probably said that due to all the phone calls he probably got asking if the touchpad was in stock.:fullofwin::fullofwin:

[Meowjin]

Picked up 4 on tuesday for 99 each.
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[Meowjin]

Ps: Sat, Aug 20, 2011 will honour all presales for employees aka if you buy one at store you will get one. We have a shitload in warehouse
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[ShadowBun]

^lol whaaat

[krazynuck]

Ps: Sat, Aug 20, 2011 will honour all presales for employees aka if you buy one at store you will get one. We have a shitload in warehouse
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what warehouse is this you speak of?

[Datsun]

Gonna check out Staples in the morning :)

[Vansterdam]

Staples, both in Richmond are OOS. London Drugs on Vic/41st OOS and won't be bringing any more in. He probably said that due to all the phone calls he probably got asking if the touchpad was in stock.:fullofwin::fullofwin:

fuck i was gonna go there right in the morning when it opened lol :fuuuuu:

[bakasam]

Sold like 50 of these in an hour today ~.~ tons of customers straight up told me they are "flipping" it and i just laughed

[shawn79]

just finished skyping pretty dam good. But bad part is i had to hold it lol

[Nssan]

so anybody working at FS or Best Buy know .. they'll get more stock in tomorrow

[LiquidTurbo]

Don't forget if you have one, you have 50GB cloud storage, just install the box.net app.

[shawn79]

btw anyone tried putting movies on their tablet yet?

[Vansterdam]

Don't forget if you have one, you have 50GB cloud storage, just install the box.net app.

16gb as well?

does that mean tehres 50gb of extra memory you can get?

[Oleophobic]

so anybody working at FS or Best Buy know .. they'll get more stock in tomorrow

I'd like to know too
reps from FS told me they won't be getting anymore since the product is discontinued.

Of course if anyone has inside information I'm hoping they actually do have a ton in the warehouse waiting to be sold

[LiquidTurbo]

btw anyone tried putting movies on their tablet yet?

Yes it sucks shit, can only play mp4. There' sone media app, in the app store, bu it's like $7.

With VLC was available..

[bakasam]

Best Buy won't be getting any in anymore

[LiquidTurbo]

16gb as well?

does that mean tehres 50gb of extra memory you can get?

Cloud storage

[parm104]

Staples and London Drugs will not have anymore in stock and they will be selling them in stores that's for sure...Doesn't matter how many words you put in caps lock, they simply don't have them.

The only way you'll get one is by buying them online...If they come in stock again, staff members will simply be buying them before any of you.

At this moment, stores like Costco will be your only bet. Today was basically the only day to get this.

[jeedee]

:okay:

[bcedhk]

dont expect stock to come in till probably monday. But like Parm104 said, im sure 90% of the inventory will be taken by employees already.

save your $99 for gas instead!

[Senna4ever]

What a shame to just kill it after less than 2 months on the market. I thought it had potential - maybe the second generation would have been worth buying, but I guess we'll never know now.

Heh...$99 buys me almost 2 months worth of gas.

[bakasam]

dont expect stock to come in till probably monday. But like Parm104 said, im sure 90% of the inventory will be taken by employees already.

save your $99 for gas instead!

Employees already got a discount prior to the price drop (they got a certain rate too) so most of the employees who want it probably already have it already and just need a price adjustment

[shawn79]

employee got $64.99 + tax

webOS sucks, cant really do much as of now. Like everybody else lets hope this device can be hacked into an android one day.

[Nssan]

if someone got one that wants to let go , pm me..

[ForbiddenX]

Lol I'm going to price protect the one I bought a week ago at the first employee pricing.

Really don't like webOS but the girlfriend loves it...

Can't complain about the 16GB price though.. I paid more for my Kobo -.-

[Oleophobic]

lol
apparently it sucks hard

Fondle: HP Touchpad - The Digital Reader (http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2011/07/03/fondle-hp-touchpad/)

[ShadowBun]

would be nice if everyone can price protect against employee pricing :fullofwin:

[Meowjin]

Can people stop pming me.

Employees will be getting them regardless if it isn't in stock. Hp is promising to fill orders for staff by the 31st. Also I work for london drugs @ HQ
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[parm104]

lol
apparently it sucks hard

Fondle: HP Touchpad - The Digital Reader (http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2011/07/03/fondle-hp-touchpad/)

LOL I love how people who don't own the product keep commenting on the Touch Pad's quality based on online reviews.

For $60-$150...regardless of which end of that spectrum you paid, the device works wonderfully for many uses. No one in their right mind can logically buy this product and expect it to COMPETE with an iPad or an Android tablet.

However, multi-tasking works like a charm, You Tube works like a charm, browsing on it with flash, not a problem. Want to play one of the most popular mobile games, Angry Birds? Not a problem. Any problems with Skype, nope, none! No longer have a use for it? Turn it into a picture frame. Either way, for $100, you cannot find another device that does the above listed things well. I've had this Touch Pad for a little over a week now and have yet to have any complaints about it. Other than the fact that the apps are limited, this is a great overall device.

Either way, rather than reading online reviews of a device that EVERYONE knows has been abandoned, pick one up and make your own decision. So far, in this thread, only one person has had a complaint. Others seem to be pleasantly surprised with the performance and bargain that they received.

[Ch28]

Didn't know of the employee price drop until now.

Definitely going to keep mine now that it's $64.99. I'll get lots of use out of it for the price of a video game.

[goo3]

lol
apparently it sucks hard

Fondle: HP Touchpad - The Digital Reader (http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2011/07/03/fondle-hp-touchpad/)

I don't know how it is now, but the demo SW they have on it at Best Buy is pretty horrific - compared to the competition. But I definitely want one for $100 :fullofwin:

[Oleophobic]

LOL I love how people who don't own the product keep commenting on the Touch Pad's quality based on online reviews.

For $60-$150...regardless of which end of that spectrum you paid, the device works wonderfully for many uses. No one in their right mind can logically buy this product and expect it to COMPETE with an iPad or an Android tablet.

However, multi-tasking works like a charm, You Tube works like a charm, browsing on it with flash, not a problem. Want to play one of the most popular mobile games, Angry Birds? Not a problem. Any problems with Skype, nope, none! No longer have a use for it? Turn it into a picture frame. Either way, for $100, you cannot find another device that does the above listed things well. I've had this Touch Pad for a little over a week now and have yet to have any complaints about it. Other than the fact that the apps are limited, this is a great overall device.

Either way, rather than reading online reviews of a device that EVERYONE knows has been abandoned, pick one up and make your own decision. So far, in this thread, only one person has had a complaint. Others seem to be pleasantly surprised with the performance and bargain that they received.

Now excuse me while I go try out Spankwire on this tablet...

I'm actually trying to get one myself because of the price and the potential for porting android onto it.
I'm sure it works fine and for $100 it's totally worth being able to lie on my couch surfing the web and watching videos :).

Just thought it was a funny review (remember it was $399). I'm not making any comments myself about it. :)

[ForbiddenX]

^Exactly. It's not bad for what most people really need it for. Like I said my girlfriend loves it, all she uses it for is for internet, skype, and a few games.

It's really not bad for what you get. You can barely get anything for $100 that can do everything that a TouchPad can.

I'm hoping for it to support Android and if that happens it'll be a pretty good device.

[dj bally]

just opened my touchpad gotta say its a wicked internet browser. I plan on putting android soon homebrew FTW!

[LiquidTurbo]

I find it funny that the cases are like 59.99. I would say that I'm pretty happy with the device for the price that was paid. What a bargain!

[LiquidTurbo]

HP TouchPad Tablet | HP Official(R) Site (http://h41112.www4.hp.com/promo/webos/ca/en/shopping-touchpad.html)


HP updated their price.

[.Renn.Sport]

LOL I love how people who don't own the product keep commenting on the Touch Pad's quality based on online reviews.

For $60-$150...regardless of which end of that spectrum you paid, the device works wonderfully for many uses. No one in their right mind can logically buy this product and expect it to COMPETE with an iPad or an Android tablet.

However, multi-tasking works like a charm, You Tube works like a charm, browsing on it with flash, not a problem. Want to play one of the most popular mobile games, Angry Birds? Not a problem. Any problems with Skype, nope, none! No longer have a use for it? Turn it into a picture frame. Either way, for $100, you cannot find another device that does the above listed things well. I've had this Touch Pad for a little over a week now and have yet to have any complaints about it. Other than the fact that the apps are limited, this is a great overall device.

Either way, rather than reading online reviews of a device that EVERYONE knows has been abandoned, pick one up and make your own decision. So far, in this thread, only one person has had a complaint. Others seem to be pleasantly surprised with the performance and bargain that they received.

Now excuse me while I go try out Spankwire on this tablet...

its only $100 bucks now cuz it sucked and being discontinued after 1 and a half month

if it was so great, it would've been still selling at $399

I'm now laughing at the apple haters that brought one at launch.

[dangonay]

^ With price guarantees at many stores a lot of people should be able to go back and get a refund of the difference. In fact, in a case like this I think every person who bought one would be eligible for a refund if they complained.

[!Aznboi128]

HP TouchPad Tablet | HP Official(R) Site (http://h41112.www4.hp.com/promo/webos/ca/en/shopping-touchpad.html)


HP updated their price.
online store still old pricing

[LiquidTurbo]

its only $100 bucks now cuz it sucked and being discontinued after 1 and a half month

if it was so great, it would've been still selling at $399

I'm now laughing at the apple haters that brought one at launch.

Can't tell if stupid, or troll.

The thing sucks at 399. Its awesome at 99.

[GLOW]

Can't tell if stupid, or troll.

or stupid troll?

:troll:

[Datsun]

FFFFFF

The source is out of them too. Should I still check Staples when they open?

[LiquidTurbo]

massive thread on RFD about stock.

[ninjai123]

order them online through best buy and let them deliver it shows in stock =) not sure if it will arrive but just ordered!

[qhey]

Overclocked to 1.5GHz with a few more tweaks from Prewares now my HpTab almost runs as smooth as my ipad2

Super buy @ $150 for 32gb

[ninjai123]

^ does it get hot at all?

[Vansterdam]

picked up 2 32gb lols 16 were all sold out

:fuuuuu: error after check out

[qhey]

I haven't used it long enough to find it gets hot
about 15 mins of usages

I been transferring files for the last 30mins....
Super weak ass transfer speed 5 mb/s

[qhey]

where has stock I would like to get one more for my mom

[Datsun]

Stock is not looking good...

[SkinnyPupp]

Just ordered the 32GB from Best Buy. Fucking $20 of taxes! I don't miss Canada at all right now.

[Vansterdam]

nvm finally went through after crashing of failing few times lol

[StylinRed]

wow!


i didnt even think about price drops time to grab some :D

[Vansterdam]

it wouldent let me pickup in store so had to get it delivered

oh well free shipping :D

[StylinRed]

aw sold out everywhere? :/

[Vansterdam]

HP 32GB TouchPad with Wi-Fi : WebOS Tablets - Best Buy Canada (http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/hewlett-packard-hp-32gb-touchpad-with-wi-fi-32gb-wifi/10173117.aspx?lang=en-CA&pcname=&sku=10173117&path=829d6cee4d5f97f84985cc701b4fc4c9en02)

you can still get the 32gb free shipping

[StylinRed]

ah nice i thought bb was out too when i looked

:D

hopefully the order gets fulfilled although i dont really need one at all... lol

[Vansterdam]

it be good for movies/movies/browsing on the go

anyone know what the battery life is like? for average-mid usage

wonder if all flash sites work and if i can load icefilms into it or tether internet using blackberry

[StylinRed]

ordered another one just in case my sleeping cousin wants one

thanks again van ^^

[Datsun]

This wouldve made the ultimate toiletstation. not totally convinced BB will ship though..

[StylinRed]

^^ same

but i have had cases in the past where an item is said to be sold out/out of stock but you can still purchase it and have it shipped (from bb/fs) something along the lines of them withholding stock but its there yada yada

we'll see



how long was this mass sell off going on for?

[SkinnyPupp]

So stoked that I no longer have to feel bad for watching videos and games on the ipad while traveling, while my wife gets my old PSP :fuckthatshit:

Now she gets her own tablet, albeit kind of a sucky one. I bet it's better than the ipad 1 though, I am looking forward to finding out.

[Datsun]

I tried finding the earliest posts and it was around 4:30PM ish yesterday. I only heard about this at 7...and everywhere was already sold out.

Someone @ RFD is lining up outside the HP store, we'll see what happens in 15 min when they open.

[winson604]

This wouldve made the ultimate toiletstation. not totally convinced BB will ship though..

Likewise but oh wells ordered at 32gb anyways.

[Vansterdam]

well didnt somewhere or someones say bestbuy got a warehouse of about 200,000 units somewhere?

i hope this pulls thorough! i would get another 16gb if i can... lol only got 32gb cause it was only one left :P

[Gh0stRider]

Order online?
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[winson604]

LOL changed my mind and cancelled order. Gonna buy an ipad anyways so screw it.

[krazynuck]

well didnt somewhere or someones say bestbuy got a warehouse of about 200,000 units somewhere?

i hope this pulls thorough! i would get another 16gb if i can... lol only got 32gb cause it was only one left :P

it was a news article :

Best Buy Stuck with a Stockpile of HP Tablets Nobody Wants - HotHardware (http://hothardware.com/News/Best-Buy-Stuck-with-a-Stockpile-of-HP-Tablets-Nobody-Wants/)

[Vansterdam]

seems like only place online that has it right now is best buy

[Datsun]

Welp, ordered @BB but I'm not getting my hopes up. If they cancel my order I'll bitch and moan for a gift card.

Have a friend getting in touch with HP enterprise as well. lol

[krazynuck]

FROM BEST BUY USA

Best Buy's HP TouchPad Return
and Price Match Policies


What should I do if I purchased the HP TouchPad outside of the 14-day return policy and would like to return it?
Best Buy is extending its return/exchange policy on the HP TouchPad and all HP TouchPad accessories to 60 days. Come into a Best Buy store and we will help you find another tablet to fit your needs or issue you a refund.


Does the Best Buy Price Match policy still apply if I see the HP TouchPad discounted at another retailer?
No. As of August 19, 2011, the HP TouchPad is on clearance and we will no longer be selling the units so we will not offer any price matches. As mentioned above, we will still be offering an extended return/exchange policy.

interesting how they are not even going to sell it for cheap I wonder if these will all be dumped into Canada then

[StylinRed]

it says they're on clearance but its off their website already (went there to check too)

amazon.com is offering a whole $25 discount off of retail ;)

[Vansterdam]

16gb option back up for pickup/shipping

i tried pickup option but it never seems to work lol and now it seems like the shipping option is gone again

*keep refreshing and its back up lol

[SkinnyPupp]

"Your order xxxxxxxxxxxxx was successfully processed today! As each item becomes available, we will ship it to you right away, and you will only be charged for each one when it is shipped to you. There are no extra costs for the separate shipments. We will email you a separate "Ship Notice" each time an item is shipped to you from our facilities."

[Datsun]

You guys are fast. I only have an email saying they *WILL* process my order.

[StylinRed]

@trsohmers
Thomas Sohmers
Team #touchdroid… we are porting #Android to the HP Touchpad. Team consists of @ProTekkFZS , @rhcp011235, @Framework43 and me. $99 TPad FTW!

https://twitter.com/#!/trsohmers/status/104788233908531200

[Vansterdam]

You guys are fast. I only have an email saying they *WILL* process my order.

takes like 30 minutes after you get that email


i sure hope my order gets processed and i can order the 16gb :fullofwin:


looks like all the 16+32gb are sold out best buy

[StylinRed]

walmart in the US sells them according to posts on other sites


imagine they sell them here too?


and rumor is that bestbuy, usa anyway, is shipping all their Touchpads back to HP! (OUCH) so maybe HPs website will be in stock for quite some time starting monday

[Datsun]

HP Store guy said the clerk took the names of everyone looking for the touchpad and sent them all home. Rumor is that HP will sell @ the discounted price starting monday.

[Nssan]

its not on bestbuy site anymore

[LiquidTurbo]

deal of the year!

[Nssan]

i got the confirmation of the order from best buy.. what are my chances on actually getting one ?

[Vansterdam]

so apparently theres a lineup outside hp store downtown lol taking names only

[mrks]

I guess it would be a futile endeavour to go to Costco and London Drugs to try and score one now.

[lilaznviper]

i ordered one last night on bestbuy site. order went through. now just hope i get one.

[Datsun]

Still no email yet.

[goo3]

I snooze.. but i just ordered a 32GB one from BB. I think they're booting some orders or ppl are canceling from time to time. Keep refreshing your cart, but make sure your info is pre-entered and ready to submit.

Let's see if it goes through.

[Nssan]

I ordered one from HP.ca at original price, and hope to get it adjustment via phone on monday.

smart move or no?

[Vansterdam]

i was gonna phone in on monday and try to order one

i bet the holding times on monday will be insane lol


the only way i can see best buy honoring this deal is if there really is 200k units in a warehouse somewhere

OR if best buy US ships their stock to canada

[LiquidTurbo]

after using it for a day I might say this one heavy ass tablet compared to the iPad 2.

[goo3]

I ordered one from HP.ca at original price, and hope to get it adjustment via phone on monday.

smart move or no?

From RFD: [Elect] *MERGED* HP Touchpad 16gb 99.99 and 32gb 149.99 EVERYWHERE!! - RedFlagDeals.com Forums (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/merged-hp-touchpad-16gb-99-99-32gb-149-99-everywhere-1072318/145/)

Hey guys

Just to let all of you know who havent been able to get one, I just ordered one through HP.ca website.

They are advertised on main page as 100$ for 16 GB and 149$ for 32GB.

However when you go to pay you will be charged 499$ which comes to 565$

I just spoke with a guy at the customer severice number 1-(800)-752-0900 who assured me you will only pay the 149$ and you can call back on monday if it is not back to your credit card, he said they may only charge 149$ on CC but assured me numerous times you will be completely reimbursed on Monday if not. He actually told me im about the 108th caller who has called about this so obv some others are aware as well

I only bought one cause im not a greddy pig and thats all i need for me, guy said none left and not a lot left for Canada so anyone who is interested should order soon.

Best Slick

[qhey]

Any place I can get a screen protector?

[Nssan]

From RFD: [Elect] *MERGED* HP Touchpad 16gb 99.99 and 32gb 149.99 EVERYWHERE!! - RedFlagDeals.com Forums (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/merged-hp-touchpad-16gb-99-99-32gb-149-99-everywhere-1072318/145/)

coool......:):woot2:

[bengy]

I'm hoping for it to support Android and if that happens it'll be a pretty good device.

No it won't. The good thing about Touchpad is you can overclock it. Not sure if you can do that with Android. TouchPad is slow out of the box, so I imagine Android will be even slower.

[ForbiddenX]

^ https://twitter.com/#!/trsohmers/status/104788233908531200

a bunch of other teams are also working on getting android to work on it from xda-developers.

[goo3]

TouchPad SW is slow, not the HW. And it should be possible to OC with Android.

[Vansterdam]

did anyone order from the HP site?

did you get free shipping or did ya have to pay?

[goo3]

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

My BB order was processed. Yay!

[shawn79]

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?

[ForbiddenX]

^Yup there are hackers already working on it!

[ShadowBun]

so what are my chances of getting a 16gb somehow?
dont feel like 32gb is necessary now

[Datsun]

Still no updates from BB... wtf?

and seems like its confirmed that the only way to get them is thru HP and price adjustment on monday.

[!MiKrofT]

All these idiots on Craigslist posting them for a profit.

[Vansterdam]

if my BB order gets cancelled im ordering from HP store i just hope they still have stock by then.

i really want a 16gb though lol seems like those are all gone and only 32gbs are left


after taxes from HP store for 32gb is 560$... i hope the price adjustment on monday goes all smooth

[qhey]

anyone got cancel FS orders?

[Datsun]

edit, US HP biz site

[Vansterdam]

im guessing

it looks like anyone who ordered one after 10pm or so will get canceled from best buy

[Datsun]

Starting to wonder if this is worth the trouble, lol

[Jmac]

its only $100 bucks now cuz it sucked and being discontinued after 1 and a half month

if it was so great, it would've been still selling at $399

I'm now laughing at the apple haters that brought one at launch. It's only $100 now because HP's executives are a bunch of fucking retards.

Think of all the money they are going to lose on this ... Think if they put that money into product development and marketing ... These things also sold like hotcakes for $299 in the States, which is roughly around HP's cost. When do Android tablets sell like crazy ? When the Acer Iconia dropped to $329 for a short period, but that's the only time I can think of at my store. Outside of that, we might sell a few a week between the different models.

The only complaints I ever hear are webOS is slow (which is EASILY fixed) and it's made of glossy plastic (can't fix that). These same people seem to never focus in on the positives, of which there are many. High-quality screen, great REAL LIFE battery life, inductive charging, best multi-tasking OS for tablets, great homebrew community, 50GB free online storage, supports Flash, Java, HTML 5, etc.

[!MiKrofT]

This is gonna be awesome when they hack android onto it. Plus $100 is a steal for an internet tablet. I won't get one since already have a galaxy tab and a moto xoom.
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[ForbiddenX]

$120 isn't that bad considering how hard it'd be to find them:
HP Touchpad 16GB WiFi 1.2GHz Tablet with WebOs | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/310332864546?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_2516wt_1396)

I might bite and get one for myself. The Price protection I'll get from best buy from my gfs touchpad will pay off the difference haha

edit: just got ordered one -.-

[Datsun]

FFFF so tempting

wait..shipping not avail to Canada :(

[ForbiddenX]

There's apparently 6000 instock for datavis.

[Datsun]

Theres online quantity of 9 on BB

HP 32GB TouchPad with Wi-Fi : WebOS Tablets - Best Buy Canada (http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/hewlett-packard-hp-32gb-touchpad-with-wi-fi-32gb-wifi/10173117.aspx?path=829d6cee4d5f97f84985cc701b4fc4c 9en02)

[ForbiddenX]

^But you can't order online you can only "Print" lol

Datavis just sold out it's 6300 TouchPads that was fast

[Datsun]

Yeah, I wonder what's up with that. It went from 8 originally to 10 now. Hopefully its some sort of miracle stock for us BB order'ers. Speaking of which, I still havent gotten any email back yet.

[trancehead]

$120 isn't that bad considering how hard it'd be to find them:
HP Touchpad 16GB WiFi 1.2GHz Tablet with WebOs | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/310332864546?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_2516wt_1396)

I might bite and get one for myself. The Price protection I'll get from best buy from my gfs touchpad will pay off the difference haha

edit: just got ordered one -.-

middle of ordering and just as i was about to confirm, said it was out of stock:okay:

[Datsun]

Holy shit I'm almost willing to exchange the opportunity to buy a touchpad for 24hrs of mod status at RFD, just to ban all the smartasses that keep pointing out how many views the thread is seeing.

[krazynuck]

I picked up my 32gig today

I took it out of the box and can agree it is a bit heavy but it will be so nice to use when I travel

still for $150 i am not complaining

I was reading some articles and found this:

FROM REUTERS

You don’t spend $1.2 billion and call it quits early. That’s the amount that HP spent to buy Palm in a transition from the PC world to the mobile space. Aside from iPaq handhelds and a few early smarpthones, HP really hasn’t been in the mobile game. It is the no. 1 PC maker in the world, but that market is slowing just as the mobile market is growing. This isn’t a $1.2 billion fire sale, folks. Essentially, that’s what Steven DeWitt, SVP & GM, of HP’s webOS global business unit Personal Systems Group tweeted this morning: “Its about building new relations thru webOS. $100 off a HP Touchpad is a great deal. We r in this for the long haul!”



ahahaha i guess you do spend 1.2 billion and call it quits

[Gh0stRider]

haha can't order online from bb, just print...wtf

does that mean people who did order it online yesterday will get it?

[bengy]

I picked up my 32gig today

I took it out of the box and can agree it is a bit heavy but it will be so nice to use when I travel

still for $150 i am not complaining

I was reading some articles and found this:

ahahaha i guess you do spend 1.2 billion and call it quits

They paid 1.2 billion for Palm's software and patents. Which they still own. Which they can still sell to someone else if they choose to.

[Manic!]

Ordered 2 32 gb versions from HP's site.

Total $1,122.67

[ninjai123]

no one thanks for me for my morning reply? =( lol and yeah the order is process....

[parm104]

I have personally gotten 6 units now. All 32GB units...$70 for 3 of them, $149 for the other 3. As I mentioned earlier, chances of getting your hands on one in a retail store now is slim to none.

No complaints here on the product, lack of app support, that's all. As mentioned already, OverClocking/JailBreak works wonders on this device and the new update is also a pleasant surprise.

[Araaadi]

wanna sell one for 170$ :)
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[ShadowBun]

lol $70 for 32gb? HAX!

[ninjai123]

South and East asian people (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/sys/2557587492.html) sorry gotta post this up thats some pretty funny stuff.

[haha13]

wow just found about this today @_@

[SkinnyPupp]

No it won't. The good thing about Touchpad is you can overclock it. Not sure if you can do that with Android. TouchPad is slow out of the box, so I imagine Android will be even slower.
It's not the hardware that makes it slow, it's the software. The hardware on the TouchPad is excellent. Dual core snapdragon 1.2 GHz with 1 GIG of ram. With Android installed, it is likely to be the 2nd fastest one out there, after the Eee Pad.

It basically has the same specs as the HTC Sensation