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Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 20 August 2011, 19:05:49

Hi, I'd like to buy an HP Touchpad (they were on sale this weekend), either 16 or 32 GB.  Must be LN or LNIB.

I can pay a fair price via Paypal or work out a trade; I have the following:
KBC Poker (Cherry Reds)
KBC Poker (Cherry Browns)
Data 911 (Cherry Blacks?)
Filco FKB104M (Cherry Browns)

Thanks

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Sun, 21 August 2011, 01:20:33

check your local best buy tomorrow...they open at 10am. they are now selling the rest of their stock in store at the $100/$150 prices. I will be there tomorrow morning :)

also, HP has said there is more stock coming to their website later this week.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 21 August 2011, 07:13:49

Thanks, I'll keep an eye on the HP website. My local best buy sent their entire stock back. :-(

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Sun, 21 August 2011, 08:26:06

Quote from: BiNiaRiS;402554

check your local best buy tomorrow...they open at 10am. they are now selling the rest of their stock in store at the $100/$150 prices. I will be there tomorrow morning :)

also, HP has said there is more stock coming to their website later this week.

At this point, with reports of best buy employees hoarding remianing stock for themselves, I'm more hopeful about getting from from refreshed HP stock or maybe something like woot.  Found out about this deal late and wasted hours fruitlessly trying to snag one.  Sigh.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Sun, 21 August 2011, 08:39:37

Quote from: BiNiaRiS;402554

check your local best buy tomorrow...they open at 10am. they are now selling the rest of their stock in store at the $100/$150 prices. I will be there tomorrow morning :)

also, HP has said there is more stock coming to their website later this week.

At this point, with reports of best buy employees hoarding remianing stock for themselves, I'm more hopeful about getting from from refreshed HP stock or maybe something like woot.  Found out about this deal late and wasted hours fruitlessly trying to snag one.  Sigh.

Update, maybe not fruitless, got a confirmation email from HP direct on an order I attempted to place with them.  But I got that from Microcenter and was quickly retracted.  I'll probably have to wait on this one since it's likely HP won't have staff around to either ship or cancel it till tomorrow morning.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Sun, 21 August 2011, 11:12:45

That's what they told you but they changed. They are now selling them in store.

Quote from: heedpantsnow;402605

Thanks, I'll keep an eye on the HP website. My local best buy sent their entire stock back. :-(

Sent from my EVO

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 21 August 2011, 12:05:20

Quote from: ripster;402663

How come nobody is excited about the Palm Pre blowout?

Aren't they all carrier locked?

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 21 August 2011, 15:04:40

I might've picked up a couple at ecost.  Will have to see if they actually ship I guess.

Thank all of you for your advice!

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Sun, 21 August 2011, 17:43:46

In stock at Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Smartbuy-TouchPad-QUALCOMM-Snapdragon-Wireless/dp/B0056UOUC8

 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0056UOUHS/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/177-3475593-9075568?tag=slickdeals&t=slickdeals

Sent from my EVO

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: Atenacius on Sun, 21 August 2011, 20:31:46

The Amazon stock from Onsale was up for a pretty long time. Hopefully everyone's orders go through. I got myself a 16GB model

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Sun, 21 August 2011, 21:05:16

Quote from: BiNiaRiS;402845

In stock at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0056UOUHS/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/177-3475593-9075568?tag=slickdeals&t=slickdeals

Quote from: Atenacius;402927

The Amazon stock from Onsale was up for a pretty long time. Hopefully everyone's orders go through. I got myself a 16GB model

That's the one I got.  I posted about it over in the "So, who bought the HP Touchpad tonight?" (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?21196-So-who-bought-the-HP-Touchpad-tonight) thread earlier so hopefully everyone got one who wanted one.  And if not I have little doubt there will be more opportunities over the coming week both from HP itself and other vendors since there are still a lot of these touchpads in the supply channels.  I personally wouldn't try to buy extras to flip for profit but a good time to get a toy if you want one.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 22 August 2011, 09:01:06

I have an extra 32GB model on order and was about to cancel it; does anyone want it (for my cost)?  Please PM me.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: 002 on Mon, 22 August 2011, 09:14:10

PM'd heedpantsnow!

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: Zoop on Mon, 22 August 2011, 12:50:24

Anymore of these out there? I'd really like to get my hands on either the 16 or 32gb model.  All bestbuy and futureshops are sold out in my area, and neither let you order online.  Anybody have any ideas?

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 22 August 2011, 13:15:33

CDW was still processing orders but there are rumors that they've been out of stock for a while.

This whole mayhem has been like a combination of zombie apocalypse and Black Friday.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Mon, 22 August 2011, 14:24:16

i ordered a few of these from onsale via amazon and now it looks like my order will me cancelled. sigh.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: Zoop on Mon, 22 August 2011, 14:32:23

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Mon, 22 August 2011, 14:51:38

Quote from: BiNiaRiS;403395

i ordered a few of these from onsale via amazon and now it looks like my order will me cancelled. sigh.

Why do you think your order will be cancelled?  I have -one- with them which currently shows a delivery estimate of August 25, 2011 - August 30, 2011.  If they do get cancelled, gird your loins, HP is supposed to be dumping a new load of them soon, probably tomorrow (if not sooner).

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Mon, 22 August 2011, 14:54:02

Quote from: TexasFlood;403409

Why do you think your order will be cancelled?  I have -one- with them which currently shows a delivery estimate of August 25, 2011 - August 30, 2011.  If they do get cancelled, gird your loins, HP is supposed to be dumping a new load of them soon, probably tomorrow (if not sooner).

there's a few people talking about their orders being cancelled. I think I might be OK though since my card has a pending charge from amazon. a few people said they don't even have pending charges.

i just logged into the HP site and i still had 4 16gb in my cart. it let me order them...hopefully if the onsale ones don't come through, HP will leave me on the backorder list or something.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: tsangan on Mon, 22 August 2011, 15:34:20

Are guys all hoping for a Android port?

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Mon, 22 August 2011, 15:46:40

Quote from: tsangan;403432

Are guys all hoping for a Android port?

I am, and i'd 99% sure it will for sure happen, but it's more a matter of time. It might be a long ways out until we have a stable build. I'm happy with using WebOS until then. It's really a solid OS and it's sad 3.0 is off to this kind of start. I have pretty basic needs though. I'll use it 90% of the time to browse the internet though. I might take it with me to Italy next month and use it to watch movies on the flight.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Mon, 22 August 2011, 15:59:01

Quote from: tsangan;403432

Are guys all hoping for a Android port?

Quote from: BiNiaRiS;403441

I am, and i'd 99% sure it will for sure happen, but it's more a matter of time. It might be a long ways out until we have a stable build. I'm happy with using WebOS until then. It's really a solid OS and it's sad 3.0 is off to this kind of start. I have pretty basic needs though. I'll use it 90% of the time to browse the internet though. I might take it with me to Italy next month and use it to watch movies on the flight.

You bet.  It will still be useful without it but much better with! Pretty much what BiNiaRiS said, well except I'm not going to Italy dammit.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: qtan5370 on Mon, 22 August 2011, 18:35:29

I was pushing the order button 5 sec late! I suppose to get like 4 32G...150 each, too....Cheaper! Try Best bust, maybe the still get some in stock.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: JustCallMeCrash on Mon, 22 August 2011, 20:39:05

I'm watching for these, too.  I'm hoping to put Ubuntu on it, instead of Android.  I use both, so either will be fine, but I'd rather have Ubuntu... 11.04 always seemed more of a tablet OS.  I hate Unity on the desktop, which is why I use LXDE, but it would make sense on a tablet.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Tue, 23 August 2011, 11:27:16

Quote from: qtan5370;403529

I was pushing the order button 5 sec late! I suppose to get like 4 32G...150 each, too....Cheaper! Try Best bust, maybe the still get some in stock.

Looks like everyone is pretty much out now.  Maybe the last place on planet earth expecting new stock is the  HP Home and Office store (http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/can.do?landing=rts_tablet&category=rts_tablet&catLevel=1&storeName=storefronts) which is allegedly getting both some merchant returns and the contents of six 40ft containers containing Touchpads literally just in from China, so that's a place to watch.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: Zoop on Tue, 23 August 2011, 11:28:52

Appreciate the update!

Curse you HP US store for not shipping to CANADA

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Tue, 23 August 2011, 11:42:12

Quote from: Zoop;403884

Appreciate the update!

Curse you HP US store for not shipping to CANADA

YW. Bummer about not shipping to you.  Maybe another ebay deal like Datavis will pop up with only a slight markup.  There is also suspicion that Amazon has some squirrelled away that might show up on woot which they own (right now woot has a 12 pack of Gourmet Cedar Grilling Planks so don't get excited just yet).

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: Zoop on Tue, 23 August 2011, 11:47:15

Quote from: TexasFlood;403896

YW. Bummer about not shipping to you.

Jokes on you, I'm shipping 10 to your house right now..
...
...

:(

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Tue, 23 August 2011, 11:58:19

Quote from: Zoop;403898

Jokes on you, I'm shipping 10 to your house right now..
...
...

:(

Here (https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?hl=en_US&key=0Aj5hYxiFO-ZTdEhwTjNjLTZDZ2cwa2JPSEVoXzFBalE&toomany=true) is spreadsheet supposedly showing Best Buy stores with more coming in.  Not sure it's true.  Am sure none of the stores near me are listed.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: tsangan on Tue, 23 August 2011, 12:04:38

None in my area ;( I would have gotten one for the lulz

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: Zoop on Tue, 23 August 2011, 12:42:22

Maybe I'm retarded but I can't find what store codes the nearest BestBuys are.. is there some other spreadsheet I can reference?

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: Zoop on Tue, 23 August 2011, 12:46:27

Just notice the US Best Buy store locator includes the store number code in it's search, whereas the CANADIAN STORE LOCATOR DOES NOT..

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: xbb on Tue, 23 August 2011, 14:05:00

any place where to buy it at that price in europe yet?

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: The Solutor on Tue, 23 August 2011, 14:52:04

Quote from: xbb;404018

any place where to buy it at that price in europe yet?

Keep an eye to webositalia.

Bestbuy UK had them

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: REVENGE on Tue, 23 August 2011, 17:16:59

You Euros also get a sweet deal on the Pre 3, make sure to pick one up!

Also, the most recent retailer to go live on SD is Canadian, so you might be in luck!

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: The Solutor on Tue, 23 August 2011, 17:26:38

Quote from: REVENGE;404107

You Euros also get a sweet deal on the Pre 3, make sure to pick one up!

surely I'm more interested on it more than the tablet

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: JustCallMeCrash on Tue, 23 August 2011, 19:14:51

None of those are stores in my area, but if anyone needs to bounce one through me to Canada or Europe, I'll gladly take delivery and ship back out.  Just PM me, as I'm terrible about checking back on these things.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: The Solutor on Wed, 24 August 2011, 07:53:54

Hahaha

[video=youtube;YaeOXyA7wo0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaeOXyA7wo0&feature=player_embedded[/video]

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 24 August 2011, 08:54:32

Quote from: The Solutor;404336

Hahaha

vid

ROFL that is awesome!

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: Atenacius on Wed, 24 August 2011, 12:58:44

So my order from Onsale through Amazon just got cancelled. I should've expected it since it hasn't shipped for 2 days. Hopefully everyone else has better luck. I just came back from Best Buy and they said they sold out this morning. Congrats to those without jobs.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 24 August 2011, 13:23:27

A bunch of my orders were cancelled as well.  I still have a couple from eCost coming in, but that's all. :-(

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: leotnnz on Wed, 24 August 2011, 14:03:45

i called macmall to check the order from onsale. mine is on the way. seems onsale does not follow first come first serve basis.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 24 August 2011, 21:16:17

I ended up with 1 extra 16GB one.  PM if interested.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: mmmty on Wed, 24 August 2011, 21:25:57

Quote from: heedpantsnow;404623

I ended up with 1 extra 16GB one.  PM if interested.

PMed!!

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 24 August 2011, 22:04:26

It has been sold.  I'll keep on the lookout for the rest of you guys though.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Wed, 24 August 2011, 22:36:04

Yeah...i would love one as well.

Sent from my EVO

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 25 August 2011, 15:34:35

Posted my initial impressions here: http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?21196-So-who-bought-the-HP-Touchpad-tonight&p=405113&viewfull=1#post405113

I might be getting more in via a resurrected HP Small Business order.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Thu, 25 August 2011, 15:56:51

Awesome. Pm me when you know more? I'm tired of driving around town with no luck.

Quote from: heedpantsnow;405114

Posted my initial impressions here: http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?21196-So-who-bought-the-HP-Touchpad-tonight&p=405113&viewfull=1#post405113

I might be getting more in via a resurrected HP Small Business order.

Sent from my EVO

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 25 August 2011, 16:33:46

Quote from: BiNiaRiS;405124

Awesome. Pm me when you know more? I'm tired of driving around town with no luck.

Sent from my EVO

LOL ok.  Keep driving though; I don't know how this will turn out.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Thu, 25 August 2011, 16:37:59

Haha I am. I've got an extra group buy 3 Awesomeface key for you if you hook me up :)

Quote from: heedpantsnow;405140

LOL ok.  Keep driving though; I don't know how this will turn out.

Sent from my EVO

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: tsangan on Thu, 25 August 2011, 18:20:41

Well that was quick look like the android port is gonna be out real soon

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Thu, 25 August 2011, 19:46:58

Quote from: tsangan;405169

Well that was quick look like the android port is gonna be out real soon

Yep, supposedly some dude somehow ended up with an android touchpad (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/204028/20110825/hp-touchpad-tablet-computer-with-running-port-android-os-operating-system-video.htm) and was selling it on ebay.  Unclear if it's a scam or a development unit that got out, etc.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: tsangan on Thu, 25 August 2011, 19:58:02

Quote from: TexasFlood;405194

Yep, supposedly some dude somehow ended up with an android touchpad (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/204028/20110825/hp-touchpad-tablet-computer-with-running-port-android-os-operating-system-video.htm) and was selling it on ebay.  Unclear if it's a scam or a development unit that got out, etc.

There was another dude, and he uploaded the ROM dump, its only a matter of time now, i kinda expected longer but good for everyone else they'll actually have a good OS on this thing ;o

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Thu, 25 August 2011, 20:42:38

Quote from: tsangan;405201

There was another dude, and he uploaded the ROM dump, its only a matter of time now, i kinda expected longer but good for everyone else they'll actually have a good OS on this thing ;o

But how long until Honeycomb on a Touchpad? I know that once I get one, I will be for sure keeping it as WebOS until Honeycomb is on it. And even then I may stick with WebOS.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: trievalot on Fri, 26 August 2011, 03:32:27

Im still looking for one if anyone is willing to sell or trade from my haul of boards

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 26 August 2011, 09:07:02

Get this:
So I went to BB yesterday morning; I heard they were going to get some in. Manager says that their truck arrives late afternoon, they unload in evening, come back tomorrow morning.

So this morning I show up and there's a big crowd. Some folks walk right in, some don't. What's the deal? BB decided to hand out vouchers at 3-freaking-AM and if you don't have a voucher then you don't get a shot at one until 11 am. How would someone know about the voucher thing? Manager: "I guess either they saw it driving by or heard from an employee."

I disliked that place before and now I despise it.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: reaper on Fri, 26 August 2011, 09:08:01

Have you guys seen this?  It's hilarious. =D

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drawing-HP-Touchpad-16GB-WI-FI-9-7-WHITE-READ-/170687176878?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item27bdbfa0ae#ht_576wt_1344

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: The Solutor on Fri, 26 August 2011, 09:24:29

Quote from: reaper;405427

Have you guys seen this?  It's hilarious. =D

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drawing-HP-Touchpad-16GB-WI-FI-9-7-WHITE-READ-/170687176878?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item27bdbfa0ae#ht_576wt_1344

:biggrin:

Q/A section is amazing...

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: Zoop on Fri, 26 August 2011, 09:28:36

wait, how ..?
90,000?

I'm so confused, doesn't this guy have to buy this if he wins?

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Fri, 26 August 2011, 12:05:57

Quote from: Zoop;405439

wait, how ..?
90,000?

I'm so confused, doesn't this guy have to buy this if he wins?

I don't get it either.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: sordna on Fri, 26 August 2011, 12:11:33

They are bidding on it as a joke, and simply won't pay is my guess. What are the consequences, a warning message from eBay if they don't pay?

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 26 August 2011, 12:23:23

Does anyone know where I can buy an extra Touchstone Dock for mine?  All the local stores are out.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: reaper on Fri, 26 August 2011, 12:53:46

Quote from: heedpantsnow;405526

Does anyone know where I can buy an extra Touchstone Dock for mine?  All the local stores are out.

Have you tried Office Depot (http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/277989/HP-Touchstone-Charging-Dock-For-HP/) either online or in store?  They're supposed to have some.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Fri, 26 August 2011, 13:10:07

Quote from: heedpantsnow;405526

Does anyone know where I can buy an extra Touchstone Dock for mine?  All the local stores are out.

Quote from: reaper;405547

Have you tried Office Depot (http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/277989/HP-Touchstone-Charging-Dock-For-HP/) either online or in store?  They're supposed to have some.

I ordered one online from Best Buy for 50% off plus 20% off when buying 4 qualifying items.  I'm not sure it's going to ship but hope so.  If it doesn't ship I can probably live without it, I'm actually a little concerned about the long term impact on the battery if it's being charged much of the time sitting in the touchstone - I've read this is really not good for the long term life of batteries.

I got a wireless keyboard in the same purchase which I was already able to pick up.  I was sceptical about the keyboard but actually like it fairly well.  The problem I have now is that it begs for a mouse or other pointing device but nothing like that is seemingly supported as of now.  I'll just have to get used to touching the screen although this is far from ergonomic when propped up in "monitor" position.  I saw some from various vendors on Amazon but in the $60-$70 range, not full price but not as cheap as they were.  If you watch HP's Home & Office store some more might show up, probably for a better price.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Fri, 26 August 2011, 13:13:00

Quote from: heedpantsnow;405526

Does anyone know where I can buy an extra Touchstone Dock for mine?  All the local stores are out.

Quote from: reaper;405547

Have you tried Office Depot (http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/277989/HP-Touchstone-Charging-Dock-For-HP/) either online or in store?  They're supposed to have some.

I ordered one online from Best Buy for 50% off plus 20% off when buying 4 qualifying items.  I'm not sure it's going to ship but hope so.  If it doesn't ship I can probably live without it, I'm actually a little concerned about the long term impact on the battery if it's being charged much of the time sitting in the touchstone - I've read this is really not good for long term battery life.

I got a wireless keyboard in the same purchase which I was already able to pick up.  I was sceptical about the keyboard but actually like it fairly well.  The problem I have now is that it begs for a mouse or other pointing device but nothing like that is seemingly supported as of now.  I'll just have to get used to touching the screen although this is far from ergonomic when propped up in "monitor" position.  I saw some from various vendors on Amazon but in the $60-$70 range, not full price but not as cheap as they were.  If you watch HP's Home & Office store some more might show up, probably for a better price.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Fri, 26 August 2011, 13:29:44

Quote from: heedpantsnow;405526

Does anyone know where I can buy an extra Touchstone Dock for mine?  All the local stores are out.

There's still like 40 of these nearby me at Best Buy. Not sure if it would be worth the shipping cost for me to send you one though.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: reaper on Fri, 26 August 2011, 13:37:40

Quote from: TexasFlood;405552

I'm actually a little concerned about the long term impact on the battery if it's being charged much of the time sitting in the touchstone - I've read this is really not good for long term battery life.

Really?  Wow, I didn't know about this.  Hmm..  I guess only time will tell.  It sure makes it convenient to charge though since I don't like fiddling with that charging cable trying to plug it to the bottom of the TouchPad.

And for only $39, I picked it up right away before someone else snatch it up. lol

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/DSC06219.jpg)

This darn thing is so glossy.  You'll have to excuse the dust in this pic. =D

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: The Solutor on Fri, 26 August 2011, 13:40:33

Quote

I ordered one online from Best Buy for 50% off plus 20% off when buying 4 qualifying items. I'm not sure it's going to ship but hope so. If it doesn't ship I can probably live without it, I'm actually a little concerned about the long term impact on the battery if it's being charged much of the time sitting in the touchstone - I've read this is really not good for long term battery life.

The urban legends about rechargeable battery life are countless...

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Fri, 26 August 2011, 14:46:00

Quote from: The Solutor;405565

The urban legends about rechargeable battery life are countless...

So maybe it is just an urban legend but is consistent with what I've seen with cell phone and laptop batteries.  Are you saying this is not valid?  I'm really not sure to be honest.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: The Solutor on Fri, 26 August 2011, 14:58:54

Quote from: TexasFlood;405594

So maybe it is just an urban legend but is consistent with what I've seen with cell phone and laptop batteries.  Are you saying this is not valid?  I'm really not sure to be honest.

 
Here the cellphones are mainstream since the end of 90's and in those years I read anything and the opposite of anything.

Every phone shop still suggest to charge the phone for 12/14h the first time, even if this is pointless since the introduction of the NI-Mh batteries, and anyone still suggest a different technique to improve the battery life.

The truth is that all depends on the battery quality, and on the logic of the charging circuitry.

Back to the the question, if can be a good idea to remove the battery on a notebook used as desktop replacement, on a tablet used mainly in mobility, due only valid sentence is charge it when needed, charge it whenever you want and pray that Palm engineers did a good work.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: tsangan on Fri, 26 August 2011, 15:08:44

Quote from: reaper;405562

Really?  Wow, I didn't know about this.  Hmm..  I guess only time will tell.  It sure makes it convenient to charge though since I don't like fiddling with that charging cable trying to plug it to the bottom of the TouchPad.

And for only $39, I picked it up right away before someone else snatch it up. lol

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This darn thing is so glossy.  You'll have to excuse the dust in this pic. =D

That thing needs a anti glare screen protector asap

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: reaper on Fri, 26 August 2011, 16:15:15

^ I mostly use it indoor and so far, no problem with the glare. =)

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: tsangan on Fri, 26 August 2011, 16:22:23

^its the best accessory you can buy for it.

I thought i wouldnt want one either when I first got my iPad but with a anti-glare screen protector on it, the difference becomes night and day in terms of not just viewing but it also feels so much smoother when touching the screen, of course not having to wipe off fingerprint every other minute is also a plus

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: mmmty on Fri, 26 August 2011, 16:22:23

Thanks, reaper!! I'll stop at Office Depot after work and see if they have a Touchstone Dock.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: reaper on Fri, 26 August 2011, 16:28:42

Quote from: tsangan;405629

^its the best accessory you can buy for it.

I thought i wouldnt want one either when I first got my iPad but with a anti-glare screen protector on it, the difference becomes night and day in terms of not just viewing but it also feels so much smoother when touching the screen, of course not having to wipe off fingerprint every other minute is also a plus

Oh yeah, I hate wiping it down daily.  This thing is a fingerprints magnet. lol  Ok, I'll take a look at some screen protector for it.
 

Quote from: mmmty;405630

Thanks, reaper!! I'll stop at Office Depot after work and see if they have a Touchstone Dock.

You're welcome and hurry.  They might be sold out already since a lot of people are looking to buy any accessories they can find at discounted prices.  Good luck! =)

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: tsangan on Fri, 26 August 2011, 16:47:15

Has to be an anti glare one though, because any other one will still attract fingerprints

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 26 August 2011, 17:24:26

Quote from: reaper;405547

Have you tried Office Depot (http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/277989/HP-Touchstone-Charging-Dock-For-HP/) either online or in store?  They're supposed to have some.

Thanks, man, but they're all out around here.

I'm still hoping that my HP SMB order will ship!!!

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Fri, 26 August 2011, 17:35:37

My first Geekhack message typed on my touchpad using the Bluetooth keyboard.  This keyboard isn't bad.  Not great, but for the teeny thing it is, it beats the onscreen keyboard which I struggle with.  Supposedly HP had more touchpads coming in that were going to be available through the online home & office store which hasn't happened.  What has happened is continued reports of SMB back orders being fulfilled so my inference from that is additional units were delivered but first priority was given to fulfilling the SMB back orders.  That's my long winded way of saying I think heedpantsnow your chances may be good of getting that order eventually.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Fri, 26 August 2011, 18:40:13

My first Geekhack message typed on my touchpad using the Bluetooth keyboard.  This keyboard isn't bad.  Not great, but for the teeny chicklet scissor thing it is, it sure beats the onscreen keyboard which I struggle with.  Supposedly HP had more touchpads coming in that were going to be available through the online home & office store which hasn't happened.  What has happened is continued reports of SMB back orders being fulfilled so my inference from that is additional units were delivered but first priority was given to fulfilling the SMB back orders.  That's my long winded way of saying I think heedpantsnow your chances may be good of getting that order eventually.

FYI, the bluetooth keyboard is one accessory that's still in stock at least at many online places and decent prices.  Not as good as a cherry mechanical but better than a pane of glass.  If you google "hp touchpad bluetooth keyboard review" you'll find very postive reviews for it.  And in case you're wondering, I went back and finished this post on my laptop but the first paragraph was done on the touchpad.

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Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: mmmty on Fri, 26 August 2011, 20:48:32

Quote from: reaper;405634

You're welcome and hurry.  They might be sold out already since a lot of people are looking to buy any accessories they can find at discounted prices.  Good luck! =)

No luck :*(  They didn't have any Touchstones. I think they just want people to think they have it to get people in the store. And you can't check to see which store has it like Bestbuy. But all was not lost. I got some delicious Chick-fil-A next door to Office Depot.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 26 August 2011, 21:52:56

Offtopic

Quote from: mmmty;405739

...I got some delicious Chick-fil-A next door...

GOSH I love that restaurant.  I'm convinced that some of the nicest, hard working people in the whole world work at that place.  It's probably the #1 thing I miss being overseas.

/Offtopic

Curiously my HP SMB order status says this:

Order #:   0306xxxxx                        Order Date/Time:    08/25/2011   03:15:46 AM

Customer #xxxxx                                Estimated Ship Date:    08/28/2011

Customer PO #:    444xxxx                Estimated Delivery Date:    08/28/2011

Associated Order #:    000000000        Credit Approval Date:   08/25/2011

...
    Configuration:    No   Ship Via:    ECON VALUE FRT   
    Express Config:   No     Carrier Info:       
             Ship Complete :    No   
      
Sale Amount:    $198.00
Tax Amount:    $17.82
Total Amount:    $254.26
Credit Terms:    CREDIT CARD
Credit Status:    Credit Approved

So the ship date and delivery date are the same?  Weird, huh?

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Fri, 26 August 2011, 22:39:06

how did you get an order in yesterday on SMB?

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 26 August 2011, 22:56:37

the order date says 8/25 but I sent it in on 8/23

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Fri, 26 August 2011, 22:57:59

Quote from: heedpantsnow;405808

the order date says 8/25 but I sent it in on 8/23

8/23, thought they were out by then.  Did you use that cached cart trick?

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 26 August 2011, 23:14:01

Quote from: TexasFlood;405809

8/23, thought they were out by then.  Did you use that cached cart trick?

I think I did; TBH I was clicking links like crazy.  A really fast-moving scammer could have made a ton of card numbers by posting fake links over the last few days!!

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Fri, 26 August 2011, 23:51:27

Quote from: heedpantsnow;405813

I think I did; TBH I was clicking links like crazy.  A really fast-moving scammer could have made a ton of card numbers by posting fake links over the last few days!!

I doubt it will go through. I put and order in on Monday since my cart still had 4 in it and it was cancelled. HP said any order after 4am CST on Monday would be cancelled.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 26 August 2011, 23:54:43

Quote from: BiNiaRiS;405829

I doubt it will go through. I put and order in on Monday since my cart still had 4 in it and it was cancelled. HP said any order after 4am CST on Monday would be cancelled.

yeah, it's weird. My order was also cancelled and then later I got a confirmation.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: TexasFlood on Sat, 27 August 2011, 00:07:47

Quote from: heedpantsnow;405831

yeah, it's weird. My order was also cancelled and then later I got a confirmation.

It's weird but consistent with what I've seen others report.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: whiskerBox on Sun, 04 September 2011, 21:56:25

I have a 16gb touchpad I have had for a week now Its cool but I find myself always picking up my mbp instead. I have a hhkb lite 2 and would really like to upgrade to a hhkb pro 2 and be willing to trade it and some cash for the keyboard. I have the box and everything that came with it and a Incase neoprene case for it that will come with it. pm me with any offer.

I also have a IBM model M (blue Logo) that needs some help that I wouldnt mind throwing into the deal. I ran aquakey test and when you hit shift it presses shift & z.

sold the touchpad thx guys.

Title: HP Touchpad (from closeout)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 04 September 2011, 22:39:06

Quote from: whiskerBox;410691

I have a 16gb touchpad I have had for a week now Its cool but I find myself always picking up my mbp instead. I have a hhkb lite 2 and would really like to upgrade to a hhkb pro 2 and be willing to trade it and some cash for the keyboard. I have the box and everything that came with it and a Incase neoprene case for it that will come with it. pm me with any offer.

I also have a IBM model M (blue Logo) that needs some help that I wouldnt mind throwing into the deal. I ran aquakey test and when you hit shift it presses shift & z.

I don't need it, but surely someone here will jump on this!