***The Official HP TouchPad Thread***

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Want to install Android on your TouchPad?

The TouchPad Android thread is here - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18329077

'User friendly' installation guides for CM9 (ICS) -

http://techsplurge.com/6996/noobs-guide-install-cm-9-ics-android-hp-touchpad-7-easy-steps/

http://liliputing.com/2012/01/how-to-install-android-4-0-on-the-hp-touchpad-cyanogenmod-9-alpha.html
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Just got your TouchPad? Get started and tweaking guide - Here

You get 50GB free cloud storage just for owning one of these (and that is worth a few quid), see the bottom of this post for info!

All products should have an official thread, and I suspect this device may be a little bit popular...

For purchasing information and details, please watch this thread - Link

Brief info -

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Works like you, so you get more done. Connect, communicate, and share more easily. No barriers. No complications. Just a seamless flow from one thing to the next. HP TouchPad. There’s nothing like it.


  • Features


    [*]Next-level multitasking

    [*] Seamlessly move back and forth between apps without losing your place. Have related activities automatically grouped together into card stacks.


    [*] [*]HP Synergy

    Get contacts, calendars, messages, email, and photos automatically synced from sources like Microsoft® Exchange, Facebook®, and Google™.


    [*] [*]Just Type

    Simply start typing to search the web, update your status, or begin just about anything. Think about what you want to do, not how you have to do it.


    [*] [*]Notifications

    Receive a snapshot of new messages, email, and events without being totally disrupted. Act on what’s important—ignore what’s not.


    [*] [*]100% web

    Browse the full web on your tablet at blazing speed with support for the latest web technologies, including Adobe® Flash®.


    [*] [*]Productivity powerhouse

    Work with Microsoft Office files and collaborate with colleagues using Google Docs or Box.net. Print quickly and wireless to all compatible printers.


    [*] [*]Video calling

    Have a face-to-face conversation on a large, vibrant screen.
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Further details can be found here.

I personally don't know much about WebOS but it looks superb and I'm looking forward to using it.

If you don't like it, HP engineers say Android isn't far away. ;)

(I know there is a Laptop/PDA/tablet section, but Mobiles is better for it :p)

What a bargain.

For your free 50GB cloud storage -

App store > Box for TouchPad - 50GB free. Just sign up! :)

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Nice. What do you think to it? Be honest!

How is the web browser mainly, I suspect that is what most folk want to use it for.

The Touchstone charging system looks great but it isn't cheap!
 
Robbo said:
Nice. What do you think to it? Be honest!

How is the web browser mainly, I suspect that is what most folk want to use it for.

The Touchstone charging system looks great but it isn't cheap!
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The browsing is brilliant, very slick and fast. There have been a couple of performance updates which have really helped. I was very impressed with the email client.

The Dev models are locked out of the HP App Store unfortunately so I can't test that.

Preware already have a OVERCLOCK hack :D Clock them up to 1.5-1.7Ghz.

There are still a few niggles, slow downs and judders but its all being fixed.
 
Got my dad one for sure from Best Buy and hopefully grabbed one for myself from CPW, still waiting for full confirmation though.

Did anyone order a case or any accessories? Wonder if they will get discounted too. Although I cant see them making too many of them since its now a dead product.
 
simulatorman said:
When is yours coming?
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I've got a 32GB ordered from CPW (I assume it has gone through fine) and I'm picking up a 16GB one tomorrow from PCW!

stoke1863 said:
Got mine here. Having an argument with myself to open it, I already have an ipad so dont know if its a good idea to break the seal
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Pfft, get it opened.

Begbie said:
This can be had for £99! Thats a bargain!

As much as I don't need/want a touchpad I am tempted!
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No, £89!

It's worth a punt for EVERYONE at this price if you can get one.
 
Got the 32GB one for £115, seems like too much to turn down really, if I don't like it I can just sell it on/send it back.

Although if an android port appears that will make it all the sweeter!
 
You naughty teases. :p

Tried bagging one... but failed.

If the price had been right, these would have flown off the shelves. Who cares about a dopey app store if you have the basics covered at the right price.

Shame on you HP for burying a fantastic little OS.
 
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