I wonder how much used ones are going for these days...

Check Craigslist.

I wonder if this thread will last until August 19 of this year. (One year anniversary).

Just put CM9 on it. If you are like me, you'll never run WebOS again.

instead of dual boot, is it possible to make it single boot to CM?

With dual boot it 'defaults' to boot with CM if you don't select WebOS within the first 5 seconds of powering on.

And FWIW, I wouldn't get rid of WebOS altogether. Android is nice and all but there are still some things WebOS does better (multitasking, web browsing, etc.). In fact I hardly ever use Android these days unless there's an app I'd like to use that's not available on WebOS. Other than that, when it comes to web browsing, video streaming, checking email, etc. I prefer using WebOS (same as everyone else I know that has a TP with dual boot).

Slick Deals is Giving Away Another TouchPad
 

Wow after a long absence, a 32GB touchpad is the slickdeals give away for today. The odds of winning are next to nil of course, but like the lottery someone is gonna win and it just might be me!

http://slickdeals.net/giveaway/15...b-giveaway

There have been a couple of refurb "deals" at $219 this past week http://www.pcconnectionexpress.co...b0a0d32351

Kind regards

D.

Bestbuy has refurbs for 239.99

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+...958&loc=01

So, did anybody bite? I am...

ETS: Yesss - done! Kinda sucked being charged tax, but oh well; the free shipping made up for it. Thx for posting this. I am SO happy to FINALLY be getting my paws on one.

PS -

OK, can anyone tell me the difference here? They seem to be exactly the same, except the price:

http://www.pcconnectionexpress.co...2b13692860

really? i got my refurb during the ebay thing... i've barely taken it out of box cuz i'm still muc ha laptop user and i like the browser privacy ability tools that pc based browser addons offer that i think (anyone correct if i'm wrong) the tablet world dont have.

It's not dead for me. I can surf the net, watch online flash drama, read ebooks, listening to musics, watch backup movies, video chat on skype, play games and other apps, pretty much like other tablets. Next thing i may try is to put an Android on it also to have a dual OS.

Sometimes I like to come back here and visit this thread for old time's sake.

It's like visiting your old elementary school playground, and thinking just how much bigger it used to seem.

From last week's article, Hp touchpad is capable of running of three operating system - Webos, Android, and arch linux

http://liliputing.com/2012/03/tri...chpad.html

http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/03/...rch-linux/

http://forum.xda-developers.com/s...?t=1536441

Works great for me too. I have it dual booted. I use an Android app for file transfer to a work server, but use webos for the kindle reader which is much nicer. In between a bounce back and forth with both. Android has more apps, but webos is much smoother and I like being able to keep multiple windows open. This was a great deal and continues to serve me well. I use it in my car with a sprint over drive and it's easy to use and when I compare the screen to my friend's Ipad 2, it's just as good if not a little bit better.

when i reboot my touchpad the wifi is always turned off. anyone know how to fix this?

Go into your wireless setting and the go to the advanced settings. Turn on the setting that allows the wireless to stay on during sleep mode.

refurbs are available at newegg.com
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...ad&x=0&y=0

This thread will never die. More available: 32Gb PreOwned

32GB Refurb [pcconnectionexpress.com]

I bought mine from them last time it was posted & am SO glad I did.

Currently they are running for around 200-225 if you watch closely in ebay.

I got two 32 GB BNIB recently, one of them is the 4G AT&T version both for $225.

You can have both private browsing and ad block..
Install Preware, and then search for private browsing. You can also block ads using adblock. Vastly improves the browsing experience...

Just keep watching craigslist and ebay. I brought a BNIB 32GB wifi for 240 from ebay and a BNIB 32GB AT&T 4G for $230. The seller for 4G was a palm employee and did not want it. I was amazed I could get the 4G one for less than wifi. Just some patience and searching around helps. TP 4G is awesome, my ATT sim just works fine. I sold bunch of HP Veers I had bought as part of firesale, but could not get hold of TP. so in effect all solved. Now to put CM9 A2 for weekend project :bounce::bounce:

agreed this is the best 10.1 inch tab out there for the current price. I saw a report Leo former HP ceo killed it prematurely from a previous HP CTO who was involved in buying palm. This retailed at $600 when it was released, remember?

i see, so abp works with the webos browser?

oh yes, just search for ad blocker in preware!

Refurbs back in stock at HP!!!!!!!

100$ and 150$

Link?

+1 - Link? Or are you 7 days behind?

Wow...haven't looked at this thread since I got mine (thanks to this thread and the initial fire sale). It won't ever die! :lmao:

link?

I have mine running CM9 now. What is the browser of choice that most are using?

i use the stock browser.

I use Dolphin HD, though the stock is good enough

I'm using the firefox alpha Aurora.

Today - not really a deal but available

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...58266-L07A

Funny how they're charging more for a refurb than the brand new one months ago

Any car chargers available? Or should I purchase an AC inverter.....

Just checking to see if this thread is still alive.

Brand New On Woot
 

Today, Woot.com has a brand new 32gb touchpad for 249.99.

Brand New
 

Still available on woot.com

woot.com
 

Woot.com sold 1531 brand new touchpads, they are still out there.

http://www.pcconnectionexpress.co...b11ff80d9c

Today.

http://discountedbargains.net/p/2...7UJ99.html

If you want to believe this is real, I feel sorry for you.

Hi Thanks for the Link, but after adding to cart it gives me this message: "There was an error communicating with the merchant/checkout server.
We are working to correct this issue."

Any Clue?

:facepalm:

checking on the thread!

Why are people lazy? If you're interested in checking on the thread, maybe read it?

At this point, this thread should be closed. After 284,038 posts, everything that's said now is off-topic unless it's about HP selling them for $100/$150! ;)

Let it fade away ladies and gents....and if you're still looking for one, setup an alert!

The most awesome thread ever. Thanks SD.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...58266-L02B

Today: $224 refurb with free sleeve.

If I didn't already have one, I would get in on the Newegg Refurb deal. I love the audio that comes out of it's built-in speakers over my Xoom. It does what I need it to do and that is wonderful.
It's awesome to still see this thread going.
Cheers

And it will keep on going.

don't let this threat die, it should live forever........

very nice, i would love to get my hands on a 4g one... good steal!!!

Wow I thought this sucker was long dead.

I bought one of the new iPad 3s and have been enjoying it. I must say the Touchpad definitely had some better ideas going for it though. I love the cards that you can easily switch between and the charging station that I simply have to just set the Touchpad down on and it starts charging. No plugging anything in. What kills the Touchpad is the lack of apps. I really think if it just had Netflix on it the thing would be golden.

If only I could somehow mangle the two together.

I still don't have a touchpad!

You're not the only one..lol
I didn't score one although I still have my subscription to new posts for this thread.

This thread is like herpes ....it keeps coming back .

Install Android 4.0

http://www.pcconnectionexpress.co...024b854baf

Today's "deal"

how functional is android on the touchpad?

also how hard is it to swap to android? im a tech newb

Android works great on touchpad, ICS is really coming along nicely. Here is a link that I found helpful. It is for gingerbread, but the same guy has a link for Ice Cream Sandwich install.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH...ure=relmfu

I just wanted to say that after 6 months of off and on trying I finally scored a used 32gb for $140 last night. For some reason I've kept this thread as a subscription ever since I started looking. Well the wait is finally over and it was worth it. Loaded up dual boot cm9. Just wanted to say thank you for everyone on this board who for some reason is still viewing and posting on it. I think I can finally delete it now.

People in this thread are like the Japanese soldiers on the lil islands during WWII that didn't know the war was over.

Here's today's deal:

http://www.pcconnectionexpress.co...0ae4667ae2

Sayonara! :-D

D.

The war will never be over for this Touchpad. It will exist well past August 19, the anniversary this thread.

What's a good 3rd party charger as I'm sick of HP's dying every other week, then having to wait for a new one. The plug part works fine but the cord they shipped sucks. Any cheap ones that work that people have bought and can recommend?

Just buy a few replacement USB to mico-USB cables. I have a bazillion of them from using Nokia phones and they are GREAT quality, no problems working with the wall charger.

Does HP cover their cables under warranty? Mine is basically toast at this point, keep meaning to call and ask, but just to lazy since I have a few Nokia's to replace it.

What part of the cable is peone to damage? The usb side or the microsusb side? I haven't even used the cable yet. I have been using my TP charger and the BB cable to charge both.
I just bought a dozen HP chargers, does anyone know if they comes with the cable?

Micro side. You have to bend it up to get to charge. This has happened 4 times. I just place a book under it to pry it up a bit. Yes HP will warranty cables but you call in, wait, listen raheem try to tell you in broken english that you don't have phone support, it's a pain. They will overnight you a cable though. My last one went three weeks and it does nothing now. They're total garbage and the $5 they won't for a new one is overpriced.

They should, the second one I purchased did. HP packaging, etc. As long as that's what you purchased, they will have the cables! ...and you'll get a few uses out of them before they're toast.

(short answer)
Yes, assuming Pantech hasn't changed the specs of their PDC-MUHS since they manufactured mine, this is easily the heaviest duty USB cable I've ever seen.



(long answer)
Exact same here. I was burning through those things until I found this usb cable in a hotel box of courtesy phone chargers that worked with the TP, & is about twice the thickness of the HP factory cord that came with the charger- it is super heavy duty. Still going strong. NOw the only problem is I want to buy more for others I've bought TP's for (as I'm certain I'll be good with just one), & there is a sticker on one end that reads "Pantech USB Data Cable, MODEL: PDC-MUHS, MFR: GANA, Supplied by Pantech Korea, Made in China"; and I've found that model number online at a few places.

Of course ~$8 is more expensive than an entire new charger from HP, though I'd still buy some if I was confident they are still the exact same thing as I have. Because the pictures on the retailers' websites look slightly different than mine. The ratio of cord diameter to USB plug width doesn't make the cord look quite as beefy as mine. Not sure if they've changed it, or if it will still be just as heavy duty.

Either way, I'm sure ANYTHING will be better than that dinky cable HP gives you. Probably the worst I've seen.

Why not just use a standard USB cable??

http://www.monoprice.com/products...1&format=2

Today it's Newegg's turn again....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...8266-L012D

BTW, - is the war over?

Kind regards,

D.

I've gone thru 3 heavy duty micro-usb cables from monoprice as well as 2 rocketfish cables. All of them busted/loosened up on the micro side.

I finally gave up and just got a used touchstone charger off of amazon ($25). Best $$ well spent.

Synchron :cool:

I think this will go down for me as the mother or all threads, second most money making Slickdeal in my history second only to my Sprint SERO $30 Plan TOL Sales. And for chaos sake the free Google Chrome Laptop.

I know there are still people out there mad that didn't get a TouchPad. Funniest thing was fate was looking favorably on me. My brother had just flown down to Miami for vacation. And was complaining how everyone on the flight had a Tablet iPad or otherwise, except him. Few days later we are at Best Buy looking at the $499 HP TouchPads.

Th every next day this thread starts, HP SMB Rep actually calls me back at work and I place and order for 12 HP TouchPads. And we are able to buy 2 at Best Buy.

We were part of the late delivery but freshly made second batch at least HP SMB honored every unit.

I am down to my last HP TouchPad my very own, its getting a little long in the tooth, especially next to the Ipad 3 and its amazing resolution. May sell it soon for $200. But I don;t want to because it represent such a cool event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl...re=related

How did you get it for $25? Lowest ive seen on Amazon is $33.

Refurbs on sale again.
 

www.woot.com has 32gb refurb for 194.99 with $5.00 shipping, you can get 3 at that price and only pay $5 for shipping. Yeah woot.:woot:

It is still available at woot. I guess Touchpad fever has died down.

Im very tempted to get one from Woot.com. I bought a 16GB from Amazon on the firesale, it sat in a closet until CM9 came out for it. Ive been using it since. I would love to get one for my GF, bday is 2 mths. So many rumors about other Android tablets coming out, might be worth the wait for updated hardware.

I did end up buying a touchpad, the refurb 32gb model for $240 (after tax/shipping, was $209, cant recall the retailer). Its an ok device. I would like it more if I had a proper screen protector, and if there were more webos apps, and if I had a better idea of what kind of file support (videos) the device had- I put a bunch of videos on it and couldn't play most of the files. I did install cyanogen 9 on it and I'm digging android but really strongly favor iOS regardless. Would've been nice to snag this tablet for $150 not the $209 I paid but (shrug).

Question for anyone still reading. If webos gets updated, since I'm dual booting with android, I can't just simply upgrade to the newer version of webos correct? I'd have to wait for "instructions" on how to preserve cyanogen just as with jailbreakers?

I want to buy your touchpad please PM me your contact details.

Not selling it. Sorry.

HP Folio case and power adapter is still available: Slickdeals Front Page

Finally unloaded HP touchpad 16gb on craigslist for $160. Bought Acer a500 tab from Office depot for 155 plus tax plus CA recycling fee.

how did you get it for that price? clearance? sku #?

It was on clearance for $199. I got a display item with 10% discount and I used staples $25 off 75 coupon too. There is a separate thread for this deal. I believe, Office depot has sold out Acer tab by now.

Which do you like better, HP TP or Acer?

To tell you truth, I bought Acer to flip it on craigslist. But I played with Acer for few days and liked it. I had ICS installed in TP but it wasnt stable. Battery life was poor,Camera not working and CM9 was bit unstable. That said, the reason sold TP was I got Acer for good price. TP is very good for that price if you installed ICS. Also, I like to keep changing device.

I have a 32 GB with CM9, Touchstone and case for sale. PM with your offer / questions and I'll get back to you.

Finally Unloaded Last 2 HP TouchPads $180 each, bought a new Transformer Prime TF201-B1-GR

Super IPS + LED display 1280x800
Tegra 3 4 Cores with a low power 5th Core

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFou54VkNrc

I am blown away, I was going to go with an iPad 3 but the Display on the Transformer Prime is just better quality hard to explain. Plus iPad 3 only has 2 CPU cores so it will be outdated.

Tegra 3 offer THD optimized games with full 1080p HDMI out, basically its the best gaming Tablet available period. Xbox 360 quality graphics for games like Fruit Ninja THD or PinaBall THD

Odd thing is, the A5X is very close to the Tegra 3 in power.

any proof?

my refurb magic 8 ball says so

I actually Googled it, in some of the most absurd reviews they favor the A5X (when its not powering the Retina display) Thats absurd, when is it not running the Retina Display ?

Tegra 3 has 4 Cores and 1280x800 looks amazing with its Super IPS + LED Display. Some how Apple has convinced people you "need" resolution Above 1080p in a 9.7 inch Tablet. When For Years 1080p has been sufficient

I am not going to be doing any serious novel reading on it so to me Speed and Gaming matter

Do a side by Side comparison of Fruit Ninja HD on the iPad 3 and Fruit Ninja THD on the Transformer Prime.

Here is what happens since the iPad 3 uses a very high Resolution display Fruit Ninja HD which runs at a resolution of 1024x768 on the Retina Display of 2048x1536 what happens is that it looks horrible. With Squared off looking fruit

While Tegra 3 Optimized Fruit Ninja THD runs at 1280x800 and the fruit is completely round and smooth, it looks just like the Xbox 360 Version.

A5X can not beat the Tegra 3 period.

Check out the Verge
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/19...comparison

Our man Leo has joined up with some French IT company; hopefully he will announce a great new product and then kill it a month later so we can start this again: :lmao:
http://www.steria.com/media/press...ory-board/

I second that. Let's call Leo at Tel: +33 143 12 55 55 for any fire sale products.

Almost one year anniversary since this thread started.

Still going strong with CM9 :-D

32GB back in stock at HP Home & Office, for 149$.

where to?

Link please? I've searched shopping.hp.com three different ways and unable to locate.

Or you're trolling, which I'd hope is not the case. TP's are a sore subject for most still holding out trying to find one at $150. I was lucky to get one and loved it ever since!

I guess it was trolling only. I tried too, but couldn't find it on HP home and office site!

Seems that way, and if they do not respond shortly I will assume as such myself.

Would be a fairly low action to pull, but some people are just that sad unfortunately.

Why I always remain a bit skeptical, but not judgmental until enough chances have been given to prove oneself!

Off to bed with me, I don't need another one, but I'd like to give one for my teammate, she'd love it!

Who the fark bumped this.

i did. who wants to know?

Walmart

http://www.walmart.com/ip/HP-Refu...50&veh=cse

Max purchase is 207

Can someone tell me what to do? My touchpad won't charge or turn on. Nothing happens when I plug the charger in. Not even any lights. I heard it has a one year warranty and I still have the box. Any suggestions? I have also don't the power button screen button hold and still nothing. HELP!

Power cable might be bad. change out usb cable but keep part that plugs in wall. My usb cable failed on two of my touchpads - would have never believed it. Changed out usb cable and works fine now.

Are you using Android and did you let the battery drain?

Can't believe this thread is still going

I still want a touchpad!

I'll sell you mine for at cost plus shipping...It has Android on it as well. I never use the thing. Just a toy that was cool for a few months. The hunt was better than the kill...haha. I would have never found slickdeals if it wasn't for the touchpad.

Anyone know where to get skype on touchpad, can't find app for that.

?????? ;)

It is integrated into the phone or video call app. Or if you use android, then it can be installed from the play store.

Just bought 32gb off cowboom for 140 after tax. Worth it at this point? I assume android support is pretty good by now?

You are bumping up a wrong thread for this question. Should ask in this TouchPad Android thread instead.

http://slickdeals.net/f/3447614-T...r-s-thread

in for 2 :whee:

HP Touchpad not charging
 

Mine failed a couple of weeks ago. I called HP WebOS customer service, paid $15 and shipped my unit for repair. I received a rectified unit yesterday.

Had to pay $14.95 for tech support just to replace a dead Touchpad.. Their number is (877) 426-3777, a call center in India. What a scam. HP forces you to call a tech center to verify it is truly dead before issuing a RMA, but you have to give them a credit card first. So HP still makes money even though their product is discontinued.

Your should ask for a refund.... if it was confirmed DEAD it should be warranty support and not billable.

This doesnt sound scammy to me. Ive had to pay a shipping/handling charge for sending items in for warranty repairs from other manufacturers. Granted some do not do this (MS Xbox and Apple) to name a few but others do.

Thats not very reasonable. We should be happy that HP even offers support on a discontinued item.

It wasn't clear if the $14.95 was a shipping and handling charge or just an INCIDENT CHARGE.

Hmm... Did they charge you for phone support?

http://kb.hpwebos.com/wps/portal/...ge_en.html

I would expect no less. The touchpad has a one year warranty, assuming bought new, so the vast majority of touchpad should be still under warranty.

Does anyone know if the TouchPad will run WINDOWS 8 RT?

Yep, as well as Linux and OSX.

Just FYI since I recently went through HP support to RMA a Touchpad:

The Touchpads have a one year parts and labor warranty as well as 90 days (from the date of purchase) WebOS phone support. After that initial 90 days is up, they charge $14.95 per incident to perform device troubleshooting.

It was explained to me by the HP representative I dealt with that this $14.95 amount WOULD be refunded if the issue was determined to be a hardware malfunction requiring repair or replacement. It is NOT a charge for shipping and handling.

If someone was charged $14.95 for a non-hardware issue, the charge should stand. If hardware failure was confirmed by HP and repair/replacement was required, I certainly would contact them and request that the $14.95 charge be reversed as per their policy.

Please update when you have your situation resolved. There may be many others in your boat with hardware issues. Good luck.

Die thread DIE.....62 million hits on the 4th revision...die die die

I sent one in about 10 days ago and it came back this morning fixed. It was a problem with charging. They overnighted a package to ship it in and overnighted the package to them and back to me. Never asked for a penny. We are so happy to have it back working!

I am still waiting for my repair unit to arrive. Will post update when I receive it just to revive this thread.

Update 7-21. Just received a repaired unit from HP. They did an excellent job of fixing it, works just like brand new. They even removed the fingerprints from the back of tablet before shipping it back to me next day air. Impressive service for a discontinued product. Will purchase a HP computer over Dell from now on.

Must keep thread alive

Yup, one year anniversary of this HP tablet madness is approaching.

And I still don't have one! Getting a Nexus 7 to accompany my Asus Transformer.

I've ditched mine from active use since for an iPad 2, but I still play ROMs on it, and I still really like the cards on webOS. Only problem is, I hate dualbooting into battery-killing Android for apps and they still never produced the app on webOS that would let you run Android apps in cards, which sucks.

I just decided to sell mine this weekend on CL. I never used it. I rooted it right away, and got some apps on there, but I've just been so busy with my Android phones that I didn't want to add another device to the flashing routines I had been doing. I originally thought that, at worst, when it sat on the end table I'd just pick it up and surf the web on it, check out my calendar, or something else. If not that, then let it play photos like a digital frame.

I did NONE of that. Hell, I couldn't convince myself to get another Android tablet at all, and my wife never touches her iPad (bought for work) when we're at home. I THOUGHT that the Nexus 7 could be different, because you could handle it with one hand similarly to the phone, which is super convenient and not as awkward as a full sized tablet. So I undersold all the other CL auctions by selling with cases and accessories and it was gone in half a day. With money in hand, I went to get an N7, then stopped because I still could not manage to convince myself I needed or would use one. I might as well put it towards a superphone because I ALWAYS use that.

Thanks for letting us know you have no use for a tablet.

I guess I did do that... my bad. I was confused until I looked back and was like - where's the rest of my post? I read the reply before mine and saw how that guy rarely uses his, either. I actually meant to say more at the end of my post but got called off to do something and guess I posted it before I did. You can see how abruptly my post above ends...

I meant to ask, on the same topic, if people are actually getting that much usage out of their Touchpads, and if it's because of WebOS or if they've loaded Android on it exclusively. Either way, isn't the form factor (being heavy) turning some people off?

I really think the Touchpad is an underrated product. With a little more effort and refining, it could have been a player in the tablet market.

It's a touch heavy, but really not too bad. Otherwise, I think the design is pretty good. The speakers rock.

I was late to the Android party, but finally installed the Cyanogen mod 9 last week, and I'm loving it. There are a few minor bugs on some websites, but for the most part, it runs very smoothly. I'm getting very good battery life as well. The Touchpad is going to be my "beater" tablet that I can use all the time. It's great for operating my Yamaha receiver, which makes navigating a PITA with its built-in menus, but the Android app makes it a joy.

I'm loving this thing again!

I was just messing with ya. I use my TP daily. I have to admit, it sat in a closet for 4-5 months! One ICS was released for it though, Ive been using it since. Does it replace my laptop? No. I mainly use it to read (ebooks, Reddit, etc) and to watch Netflix. I also use it near the sofa if I want to look something up quickly. Regarding the form factor, its not that heavy but the 10" size is a pita to type on sometimes. This is the main reason I bought my gf a N7.

WOW this has to be the most active thread of all time on SD. Anyways, Windows 8 will run on Touchpad?

Yep...

ya, took me 36 hours to read every post. Time to hit the sack for a few days. lol

Been using mine since August last year, I have android on it, but much prefer WEBOS for many tasks, like reading books. The HP kindle app is much better than the droid. WEBOS lets my battery last and last. Best money I've spent on a tablet. Going to be getting an Ipad from work, will see how I like it.

I'm thinking about selling my 32GB TP. I never even got around to installing android on it. Are there any tips for completely wiping it of all my personal info or getting it back to factory WebOS?

Thanks

Die thread die...epic thread along with $298 1080p Pansonic Plasma during BF from BUY.com and Gateway bluray i3 with secret i5 upgrades thread from bby.

Same, I didn't even think about using my touchpad until ICS came out. The original plan was to install android but webos is truly something.

A fresh install of webos 3.0.5 (released 1/12, much faster than 3.0.2) and overclocking to 1.7ghz is all you need.

I mainly use it for browsing, reading ebooks, email, and portable calender (simple stuff, tasks that any tablet would probably excel at).

Btw for those considering selling, you should know that jelly bean is being worked on for the TP (insane considering jb just came out for the nexus 7)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC...r_embedded


Settings->Device Info->Reset Options->Secure Full Erase

Ha, easier than I thought. Thanks ahmadh007! Repped.

I regret selling my 32gb about 5-6 months back. I actually loved WebOS but was disappointed with the lack of apps (android wasn't that great on TP back then). If I could, I'd have kept it. That being said, I still ended up with a bit of profit, so I guess it all worked out.

In the menu or settings area, in one of the cards you will see something like RESET OPTIONS. There are multiple choices, with one of them being a secure rest that makes it harder to retrieve your information - probably something like a low level wipe. It does warn you that it takes a little longer than usual... that is no exaggeration. I had already gone thru via USB/computer connection and deleted all my personal files and photos, then went thru each app and logged out, but the secure connection took no less than an hour and 15 minutes. When it finally finished and rebooted, I thought I had bricked the thing because it stayed on the HP logo forever (it pulsated, but still) and I couldn't power it off or anything. I was panicking because I was going to meet my buyer at the time. I had resigned to telling him something went wrong and, as he pulled up next to me, I looked down and the Touchpad was on the language choice screen. Whew.

My buyer told me he was getting it solely to place Android on it. We chatted for a bit and he said ICS was going on right away, and neither of us knew if JB was ready yet, but agreed it would be soon. I also did love WebOS but the lack of apps kept me from doing my normal tasks on it. I'm glad this thing still gets so much support from the community - it really is an adored child. I've been going back and forth in my head about my decision to sell it but then I remind myself that I probably picked it up and used it less than a half dozen times since I got it in the firesale. So I'm glad someone else gets to take advantage of it.

Thanks for the details. If I used mine at all, I'd keep it but it hadn't even been powered on for about 6 months until a week or so ago. I'm finally using it for the first time, but all I'm using it for is a screen to watch a security camera feed. Buying a $60 hong kong android tablet is probably a better option for me since I'm just using it as a screen anyway.

Thanks again. repped!

my 32gb tp just stopped charging anyone know of a quick fix or do I need to send it in

Press and hold home button and power button for about 15 seconds, keeping it plugged in.

If that doesn't work, and you can't get the screen to turn on at all you'll probably have to send it in.

thanks i swapped out the original charger with a new one ($5 SD) and that did it and now my old charger and cord are working fine

love this tp and sd both are king

Wow! this tread is still going....

:bounce::bounce::bounce:

Wow I was surprised to see this tread too. I learned about SD almost a year ago thru my search for a TP(got mine) and was glued here for months... It is like a old friend...I am glad it is still going...alot o nice people helping each other find a TP(I had many orders cancelled including the original one from HP after a loooooog wait).. I hope we can make it to the year mark in Aug:O

Damm Almost a year!!

I use my HP TP every day (CM9). I also wish I could go back in time and buy 5-6 of them for family/friends when I had the opportunity. I was hesitant because of the uncertainty that Android would be able to run on it.

my touchpad on CMD9 webcam, and even music dont work. it is also kinda slow and day and night difference in user interface smoothness compare to my ipad 3 or even the ipad 1. But for the price I cant complain much. Does anyone experience the same?

Webcam has never worked with Android. It may or may not in the future due to proprietary drivers. Im not sure what you mean about music, is there a certain app you are referring to? I use the standard music app, Pandora, Spotify, etc, all work just fine. Slowdowns? The only slowness I have is when playing graphic intensive games like Shadowrun. That's expected due to the chipset.

the standard music app said "music stop working" error. And i'm talking about the slowness compare to the iPad. Have you used the ipad? just wonder is my touchpad slow or is it just normal speed?

Yes, I have used the iPad. What aspect are you referring to? Opening applications? Downloading apps? Swiping windows? You need to be more specific. In general, my TP speed is just fine. Now playing graphic intensive games, yea, the $500 iPad would most likely beat it. If you are having issues, I suspect it may be a rouge app eating up resources in the background. As for the standard music app, what files are you loading? MP3? Try one of the other 100+ music apps on Google Play. I recommend PowerAMP or MixZing .

downloading apps is pretty fast but opening apps is slow and just doesnt feel just as smooth when using. I guess it's just the OS difference?

When you say slow, how long? What app?

With CM9, Touchpad is an unbeatable deal. Hardware wise, it was originally meant to compete with Ipad 2. And on WebOS browser, it beats IPad 2 on browsing speed/experience and such... CM9/Android dual boot makes this tablet the reference system for dedicated Android hackers.

Probably the best purchase in the last 5 years... and I am happy to see the one-year anniversary coming shortly. (technically, Aug 2011 is when we ordered, and Nov is when we got them?!?)

Any case, May this thread live on forever. (a way to test wordpress, slickdeals web comment tools.)

Jelly Bean WILL be ported to the Touchpad. Currently being worked on.

[UPDATED] Jelly Bean on the HP Touchpad - RELEASE INFO - xda-developers [xda-developers.com]

Wow I'm excited. Can't wait.

What is the easiest way or process to run CM9 on the touchpad. Is there a quick video or link that anyone can refer? And also another video for reformatting to its original condition. Thanks

This is a good place to start.

http://androidforums.com/hp-touch...chpad.html

Also, good info and help here

http://slickdeals.net/f/3447614-T...-s-thread?

:rofl2:

I miss this thread

Anyone know where I can get a refurb for cheap?

Update August 6. HP did charge my credit $14.95 to fix my Tablet even though it was under warranty. I am not complaining because at least HP still support their discontinued product.

Damn. Really. This thread is still going on?

Yup. And on the 19th we're gonna have a big ol' party for the one year anniversary of this thread.

Anyone know how to get that slideshow feature to work, when you put it on the touchstone with CM9? That's the only reason why i still have it on my default webOS system.

Is it too late to get in on this deal?

2 weeks early

62 millions views lmao

We need to arrange for a attempt to take down one fo the websites that we brought down last year in honor of the 1 year

I think, this never dies.....goes on to guinness book...

i can't believe this was almost a year ago!

lollll

Reminder: If something is wrong, contact HP. The 1 year warranty is about to expire.

I've been waiting for warranty expiration to install Andriod.

Jelly bean is coming to our touch pads soon!!! Even when HP goes under next year I'll still be rocking my touch pad. :-)

Lawsonnnnnnnn!

Installing third party OS will void warranty.

I am using one 16 GB for a year with Android and had another 32 GB in sealed box for a year. I sold that before couple of days in ebay as lot of other android tablets are in Market.
Thanks op !

Yes it will, but you do not tell them or send your TP with a third party OS. Use WebOS Dr to wipe clean the TP before sending it. Done it before.

I use mine whenever it is more convenient than going upstairs or firing up a laptop (probably 3-4 times per day on 4-5 days per week). I use it mostly for

1. accuwweather
2. youtube
3. skype
4. USA Today app
5. just looking up all kinds random stuff using the browser, such as following up on news headlines

Recently, I brought it along to a conference where I could constantly see the conference schedule and all the presentations (via WiFi). It worked perfectly.

So, it works fine for what it does.
I updated it more frequently using Preware for about 6 months after I got it. Now I feel that I have little need to update or worry about its long term use.

It is amazing that this SD thread is still going strong.

Still using my TP. Put android on it earlier this year. Nice to be able to do WebOS or android. Still runs OK, but sometimes does quirky things on facebook or slickdeals when trying to post. Needs a restart every couple days. But for $100 for the 32GB (last one local Walmart had) I ain't complaining. Got 3 Touchstone charging docks too. I got another one for a friend and sold one on ebay for $270 last year.

Still rocking the Palm Pixi Plus too! Although the screen on one just died on me, but I have 2 backups. It's plenty phone for me. I don't feel the need to be all big and bad with the iphone.

This epic thread lives!

I don't know about anyone else, but I had a fun time searching everywhere for these tablets. I don't know what my obsession was, but I'm waiting for another deal like this to come along. Any other companies want to get rid of their electronic lines?

Who keep on bumping this thread??

I guess I just did...

My free Touchpad is still in the box w/ shrink wrap.. I'm in love with my Dell Mini..

Bump ^^^

I have two Touchpads and they get used almost daily between me and two kids (4 and 6). I have CM9 on them, and never boot into WebOS. They are used pretty much daily and would be used more if Mom would let the kids have their way. They watch Netflix and have them loaded up with free games. Also have a handful of movies on them for road trips.
I use one almost every night for browsing in bed, the only time I can find to get on the internet and check Slickdeals!
I did just purchase a Thrive from a recent post and I'm tinkering with that. It's much larger, though not heavier. Build quality doesn't seem as good. But I installed a rooted ICS rom on it and am still figuring it. I think I'll let the kids man-handle the Touchpads (very impressed with how the touchpads hold up to the kids use).
All in all, I probably still prefer the Touchpad to the Thrive. But I bought the Thrive for the HDMI out, full sized SD card, and removable battery-which are all awesome. Why or why don't all tablets have removable batteries yet?!!