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[Dreams-Visions]

It was in stock when i started the checkout process Xo

No reason to expect they had more than a couple dozen.

 

[dream]

Slow as hell.

Just like the tablet.

 

[Timan]

ha thanks giga, already had one, but can't pass it up for 100$

 

[TheKaeptain]

That site won't even load up.

 

[Rorschach]

The server at www.pcrichard.com is taking too long to respond.

:| Can't refresh or I'll resend infos! Screw this noise.

 

[jenov4]

. Is there a Skype or some of other teleconferencing app for it?

yes, Skype built in.. I'm on it right now actually. lol.

 

[MIMIC]

OMG, it was in stock, I get to the confirmation page and it's gone, lol

 

[Dreams-Visions]

Just like the tablet.

sick burn.

 

[RobertM]

Quick guys.

http://www.pcrichard.com/catalog/product.jsp?modelNo=TP16WF
http://www.pcrichard.com/catalog/product.jsp?modelNo=TP32WF

The site crapped out on me at checkout. I'm not sure if that's a blessing or a curse.

 

[BiggNife]

Yeah, PC Richard's site got destroyed.

It's looking less and less likely that I'll be able to get one of these. Ah well, not the biggest loss.

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

Wait, so is this worth the $100? I might just pick one up. Is it wifi only?

 

[Gary Whitta]

It'a amazing how popular an unpopular item becomes once it's super-cheap.

 

[Wario64]

I wonder how many people are buying these to try to resell

 

[reKon]

It'a amazing how popular an unpopular item becomes once it's super-cheap.

that's not surprising to me at all..

 

[Cruzader]

Some are shipping??

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=41826738&postcount=3317

But with retaill price??? WTF is going on, LOL

 

[The_Reckoning]

It'a amazing how popular an unpopular item becomes once it's super-cheap.

Gotta love it

 

[JLG-]

Order still being verified...

(Student Account)

 

[LarryButz]

it crapped out when confirming my order but I refreshed the page and it went through so I guess I got lucky. it was for the 32gig btw

 

[zsswimmer]

Damnit pc richards... so close. I really just want to get the 16gb version, not the 32 on HP's site -_-

 

[RobertM]

It'a amazing how popular an unpopular item becomes once it's super-cheap.

Depends on the item. Some never quite shake off the turd veil even at low price.

 

[dream]

sick burn.

You seriously have no idea...

I mean, I don't want to scare anyone off because it's pretty useful for $99 if you don't already have a tablet. But if you're used to using an iPad or a Galaxy 10.1, this thing is like...like...something that is much worse.

 

[Technosteve]

They having this deal at bestbuy morrow right? I'll get one in the morning, ill just leave it in the bathroom for toliet reading.

 

[brotkasten]

Or you get used to what you're forced to use.

You're not forced into anything. Everything I mentioned can be done in Safari mobile, I don't need apps for that. But the apps I mentioned are so much better and much more enjoyable to use, it's not even funny. It would be stupid to use the web versions on a tablet. I don't even use Google Reader on my PC anymore, because Reeder is so much better.

 

[DopeyFish]

It's mayhem! MAYHEM!

Staples.ca has put up a banner for the cheap prices now

The stores must be holding the stock... I have a friend going to grab a couple (dozen) at opening lol

 

[speculawyer]

It'a amazing how popular an unpopular item becomes once it's super-cheap.

Economics is real.

 

[TheKaeptain]

So how well does it handle video? I am getting this for my kid and long car rides.

 

[BiggNife]

It'a amazing how popular an unpopular item becomes once it's super-cheap.

It's all about relative worth. There is absolutely nothing in the $100 price range that delivers anything near what the TouchPad provides.

 

[MIMIC]

It'a amazing how popular an unpopular item becomes once it's super-cheap.

I have no interest in tablets whatsoever but.....for this kind of discount I'd buy practically anything, lol

 

[speculawyer]

So I want one . . . what is my best shot? Best Buy tomorrow morning? Anywhere else?

 

[Gary Whitta]

Yeah to be fair my good friend Will "HP is in this for the long haul" Smith over at Tested says the browser is super-slow. I didn't spend much time with the browser but if that's the main reason people are thinking of spending $99 it might be worth looking at this review first:

http://www.tested.com/tested-hps-now-discontinued-touchpad/47-486/

 

[Dreams-Visions]

You seriously have no idea...

I mean, I don't want to scare anyone off because it's pretty useful for $99 if you don't already have a tablet. But if you're used to using an iPad or a Galaxy 10.1, this thing is like...like...something that is much worse.

yea, I saw that post about what the HP team thought about the hardware and how they were disheartened that the OS ran on an iPad was significantly faster.

I think this device will only water mouths for next year's tablets.

 

[Marty Chinn]

You're not forced into anything. Everything I mentioned can be done in Safari mobile, I don't need apps for that. But the apps I mentioned are so much better and much more enjoyable to use, it's not even funny. It would be stupid to use the web versions on a tablet. I don't even use Google Reader on my PC anymore, because Reeder is so much better.

Google Reader on a PC is better than Reeder due to the fact that it will remember where you left off when looking at in the middle of a feed. I like Reeder and all, but that aspect annoys me compared to using it on a PC.

 

[kehs]

It'a amazing how popular an unpopular item becomes once it's super-cheap.

We can't all have braille-twist money.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Order went through on the 32g.

 

[dream]

yea, I saw that post about what the HP team thought about the hardware and how they were disheartened that the OS ran on an iPad was significantly faster.

I think this device will only water mouths for next year's tablets.

I almost want you to buy one just so you can commiserate with me.

 

[Fernando Rocker]

Yeah to be fair my good friend Will "HP is in this for the long haul" Smith over at Tested says the browser is super-slow. I didn't spend much time with the browser but if that's the main reason people are thinking of spending $99 it might be worth looking at this review first:

http://www.tested.com/tested-hps-now-discontinued-touchpad/47-486/

Oh, c'mon, Gary... we all know you can affor all the iPads you want!

Don't crush the dreams of us the poor.

=(

 

[Dreams-Visions]

I almost want you to buy one just so you can commiserate with me.

I'll definitely pick one up on Amazon if they become available. Because returns are free.

 

[MIMIC]

Saw this on Facebook:

fyi, if you're a student sign up for the EPP program at HP, put this in ur cart:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/store/product/product_detail/FB359UA%23ABA

use this code: SAVE30HP

get it for 120.

Have no idea if it's legit

 

[RobertM]

It's all about relative worth. There is absolutely nothing in the $100 price range that delivers anything near what the TouchPad provides.

Probably, but I've used Coby Kyros and it was bad once you rooted it and stuff. It's only $137.

 

[dream]

The TouchPad's browser makes me want to headbutt the screen. And I would do that if the tablet wasn't thick and heavy enough to knock me out.

Yeah to be fair my good friend Will "HP is in this for the long haul" Smith over at Tested says the browser is super-slow. I didn't spend much time with the browser but if that's the main reason people are thinking of spending $99 it might be worth looking at this review first:

http://www.tested.com/tested-hps-now-discontinued-touchpad/47-486/

Watch that video! Watch the way Will's TouchPad doesn't register touches in the Flash game. That's what it does for me on fucking everything.

 

[Wario64]

Saw this on Facebook:



Have no idea if it's legit

Old as hell

And yes it's legit

 

[lunarworks]

Future Shop and Best Buy put them on sale for $99 today.

I didn't know until now. (I was out all day.)

They're sold out.


Damn.

 

[brotkasten]

Google Reader on a PC is better than Reeder due to the fact that it will remember where you left off when looking at in the middle of a feed. I like Reeder and all, but that aspect annoys me compared to using it on a PC.

But Reeder has readability support, the web version doesn't (afaik). Readability > every other feature. I don't need an rss reader if I have to open an extra tab to read the full story. But hey, that's just, like, my opinion, man.

 

[Technosteve]

I still want to see webos run on ipad 2

 

[RobertM]

Looks like PC Richardson's 101 year old body couldn't handle the onslaught of scalpers.

 

[DopeyFish]

Future Shop and Best Buy put them on sale for $99 today.

I didn't know until now. (I was out all day.)

They're sold out.


Damn.

they are likely holding stock for tomorrow

 

[Pickles the Firecat]

Damn, I had been planning on grabbing a Touchpad with a Pre 3 since the two were announced earlier this year. Was only waiting for the Pre 3 to drop before going in on the Touchpad, but I guess that's irrelevant at $100.

I'll miss you, Palm. I'm going to enjoy looting the corpse that is your hardware, but you were always good to me.

 

[Firestorm]

But Reeder has readability support, the web version doesn't (afaik). Readability > every other feature. I don't need an rss reader if I have to open an extra tab to read the full story. But hey, that's just, like, my opinion, man.

Is there a Windows version of Reeder or are we talking OSX?

 

[Utako]

Maybe I should get an app onto the TouchPad... All these dead-enders are going to need them to keep things fresh.

 

[Marty Chinn]

But Reeder has readability support, the web version doesn't (afaik). Readability > every other feature. I don't need an rss reader if I have to open an extra tab to read the full story. But hey, that's just, like, my opinion, man.

What's the point of looking through 100 stories only to get interrupted and because you didn't hit mark all as read, you have to start over? That's pretty annoying IMO.