Archive for June, 2011
HP TouchPad raises the bar (twice!)
“For those who want the portability of a tablet but the work ethic of a desktop, the TouchPad has raised the bar on productivity.” That was TechRepublic editor in chief Jason Hiner’s conclusion after spending some time with the new HP TouchPad, which will be available in the U.S. tomorrow. Ho
HP Offers TouchPad Discount to Early WebOS Adopters
This past February, HP backpedalled on numerous earlier promises that WebOS 2.x would be made available for the legacy Palm-branded devices due to a variety of problems stemming from carrier certifications to performance-related hardware issues. Since then, HP has firmly stated that owners of all
Inventec Lands Large HP Tablet Order
Taiwanese news outlet CENS is reporting that OEM giant Inventec Corp. has received a large-quantity order from HP for an upcoming tablet. Presumably, this is the 7" version of the TouchPad, nicknamed the "Opal". Supposedly, this new 7" TouchPad will join its larger 9.7" sibling (arriving this Fri
Early adopters: your new TouchPad just got $50 closer
When the first webOS phone came out, a lot of you took a chance on our new platform. We appreciate your support -- as customers, as champions, and even occasionally as our most thoughtful critics -- and we’d like to make it just a little easier for you to experience the latest version of the powe
Businessweek on HP’s TouchPad Launch Plans
Businessweek has just published an informative new article entitled "HP's Plan to Make TouchPad a Hit". In the article, written by Cliff Edwards and Aaron Ricadela, Businesweek talks with HP personal systems head Todd Bradley. A six-year veteran of HP, Mr. Bradley starts off his talk by unequ
Live Demo TouchPads Appearing in Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart has traditionally not been the proving grounds for any of the latest Palm-related news found on PIC but the arrival of the HP TouchPad looks to solidify the retail giant's position as a major player in the tablet game. A Wal-Mart store in Pittsburg, Kansas has already placed a function
Live Demo TouchPads Appearing in Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart has traditionally not been the proving grounds for any of the latest Palm-related news found on PIC but the arrival of the HP TouchPad looks to solidify the retail giant's position as a major player in the tablet game. A Wal-Mart store in Pittsburg, Kansas has already placed a function
WebOS 2.1 Now Available for the Verizon Pre 2
Verizon Palm Pre 2 owners are currently letting out a collective sigh of relief as the WebOS 2.1 update for that device is starting to roll out as an OTA update. HP's new Veer 4G has been exclusive pre-installed home of WebOS 2.1 though the 2.1 has been available for unlocked and overseas GSM Pre
Legacy WebOS Devices Missing Out On Angry Birds Updates
Angry Birds continues to be an unstoppable force in the mobile gaming world, with major updates to both Angry Birds Seasons and Rio in the month of June for iOS and Android devices. Unfortunately, WebOS users have been left out in the cold for the last two major updates for the title. WebOSRound
TouchPad Promos Appearing at Membership Warehouse Retailers
In what is hopefully the first of many fast, furious, and frenzied retail pushes for HP's TouchPad line, the nation's largest membership warehouse retailers are upping the ante for launch pricing. An insider has leaked word to WebOSroundup that Sam's Club will be undercutting other retailers (a