***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!
 
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.
 
The thing is though, HP are going to continue developing for it, so it won't be a dead platform for quite a while yet.

When Android gets running on it, well... the sky is the limit.
 
Loads of my family members are asking me for these now, going to be a busy few days trying to source them :o

Should get 3~ tomorrow (one posted), if not 2.

And hey, why did you move my thread? This forum is crap, mobiles is where it's at. :mad:

Move it back at once.
 
Andybtsn said:
It ain't a phone :p
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It doesn't matter. Mobile Phones is the best forum for stuff like this. People won't see it in here and it won't turn into the huge thread (due to modding potential) it would if it was in Mobiles, therefore it will have less posts = less traffic to the site as less search indexes.

Just trust me. ;)

Or just change the Mobile section to Mobile Phones & Tablets, tablets have more in common with phones than laptops.
 
Thanks Andy! :)

The reason I say it's more like a Mobile is that it really is, the iPad runs iOS - the phone software (though keep that in the Apple section I guess), and Honeycomb Android is still Android, just slightly different, etc.
 
Got a Touchstone station for mine from PCW for £29, had a discount voucher I got with my actual tablet from there.

What a great bit of kit (was £74.99 before too)! :D
 
For your free 50GB cloud storage -

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

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Looks superb and works very well.
 
cellpack said:
its a nightmare looks like people have been reserving multiple items and extending them with argos though :(
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My Argos reservation lasts until tomorrow so I'm going to pick it up at lunchtime.

3 so far, still need 2 more (and have 2 on on order - 'pending'). :o
 
dasyad said:
Robbo, how many TouchPads will you have in total? :eek: Sure I remember you saying they were for family so that's fair enough :p
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I've got 3 (when I pick the 3rd up from Argos shortly, anyway) at the moment and I need 2 more. All are for family (bloody vultures). :(

I'm quite happy with my single 32GB :p

simulatorman said:
Don't care. :p and yes it's a nice toy. :D

Other bits and bobs on the way.
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At least it saved you some stress!
 
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