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Tim StevensJune 29, 2011
Pros
- webOS 3.0 is slickSolid Facebook and e-mail appsTouch compatibility with Pre 3
Cons
- Bulky hardwareOccasionally spotty performanceVery limited app selection
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HP TouchPad
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- 65AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE4 ReviewsGizmodo60HP TouchPad Review: Unbreak My HeartYou're stepping on my dreams, HP. The TouchPad is so close, closer than anything else, to being good. But it's also very, very far from it.CNET70HP TouchPadThe TouchPad would have made a great competitor for the original iPad, but its design, features, and speed put it behind today's crop of tablet heavyweights.Engadget70HP TouchPad reviewIf the Pre 3 were out today and if the TouchPad were $100 less we could maybe see giving it a go, if only to root for the underdog. But, as it is, you have to put your heart and two decades worth of Palm obsession ahead of any buying rationale.TechRadar60HP TouchPad reviewThe HP TouchPad is less polished than the iPad, with a smaller range of impressive third-party apps. Yes, it's got features that the iPad lacks, but so do the Android tablets, and they have a bigger app selection, too.
- 76AVERAGE USER SCORE88 ReviewsEngadget Reader50March 24, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A disappointing product with a lot of problems. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90March 22, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90February 13, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60December 6, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!If you have one and want to do more than web/email, then you need to get CyanogenMod 9.Engadget Reader70November 3, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80October 22, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100September 23, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The HP TouchPad is a outstanding device but it is dissapointing that HP abandoned the TouchPad even though webOS works like a charm.Engadget Reader100September 4, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader70August 8, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader40June 29, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A poor product that's more likely to be frustrating than useful. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60June 21, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Only worth buying at the reduced $99 price.Engadget Reader60June 18, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The price certainly was a pro for this device. But WebOS leaves much to be desired and tinkering with Android leave less battery life and other hickups. Practically no apps for WebOS and the browser experience is the worst implementation of WebKit ever, with lag and occasional browser resets that end up refreshing your page regardless of what you are doing. You will have to install Android to get any meaninful use of the device but then you suffer with occasional app incompatibility and glitches there in and of course worse battery life that makes you almost always attached to the charger.Engadget Reader50May 21, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!After HP purchased Palm, webOS was going to make its glorious comeback, or so we all thought. HP was supposed to inject life into the beauty that was webOS. Sadly, this wasn't the case. After taking their sweet time to release new hardware and the clamoring of the community for HP to throw webOS on a tablet, HP/Palm finally did it. It was a letdown, with an unstable OS and lack of key software, reviews were lamenting that HP/Palm's last stand was too little, too late. HP killed the TouchPad and subsequent webOS hardware less than 2 months after the TouchPad was released. A few months after HP decided to unload all this hardware in a firesale, the lowest end model went for $99 on basically all retailers. The frenzy of buyers crashed many sites and many went out of stock within minutes. Luckily for me, I was able to pick one up.Enough with the history lesson.SoftwareI lived with a webOS device for 2 years with the original Palm Pre. I know how great webOS could be, but I also knew how terrible it was. The signature "cards" UI to represent full multi-tasking was a joy. You'd launch an application and simply swipe left and right through multiple cards to go through the various apps you have open. Flicking up (to throw a card away) closed your desired application. It was both intuitive and enjoyable to use. However, webOS suffered from core elements that made it a headache to use. The browser rendering was painful and slow. Multi-tasking destroyed battery life. Oh and the lack of quality apps.HardwareThere was nothing that set apart Palm's TouchPad from the competition. It felt like HP took design cues from Apple's iPad, with the 9.7" display, lack of a back camera, same 1024 x 768 display and just made a cheaper, less desirable, version. The hardware was generic, bulky, heavy and weighted to make it feel even heavier than the first-gen iPad. You'd need two hands to hold onto the TouchPad without feeling like you'd drop it. The hardware felt like a $100 tablet.Seeing as how software updates will never come, you're better off not even picking one up. It'll never improve and you're stuck with the same (frustrating) day one experience. The TouchPad was a tablet that was never meant to be.Engadget Reader90May 8, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!the "i-Pad KILLER" - and it fits the bill!an awesome device which is now capable of running Android ICS 4 and thereby extending its features and capabilities much more.Fluid design and user-experience in webOS coupled with amazing hardware.Engadget Reader90April 13, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70March 19, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The HP Touchpad, after being discontinued, is worth the $99-$149 price tag. It's not an iPad and hopefully potential buyers realize that. App support is pitiful and webOS is nowhere near as fluid and smooth as iOS or Android, for that matter. But it makes up for that with ingenious design and an intuitive user interface. Hopefully, we'll see the Touchpad 2 in the future.Engadget Reader60March 7, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The OS was great, the hardware poor. It would have been much better had the processor been faster. I say at $100 great, if you paid more Im sorry.Engadget Reader70March 7, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This tablet is only worth the money when Android is on it. Even an alpha release of Android 4.0 is better than WebOS.Engadget Reader80March 5, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Now that I'm running ICS on the Touchpad, its become the best $99 I've ever spent!Engadget Reader60February 29, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80February 28, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70February 19, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90February 19, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I really like my TouchPad! I'm actually writing this review from it.I tried WebOS when I first got the tablet, but Android makes it really usable. To be fair, there just were not a lot of tablet designed applications available at launch, and that unfortunately worked against the device. CM7 running Gingerbread was ok, but with CM9 running Ice Cream Sandwich, this device shines.Initially I was put off by the 4:3 aspect display, but I use it for much more than the media playback I had envisioned for it. The 4:3 aspect admittedly gives me more screen real estate when using it in landscape than a 16:9 display, but 16:9 has the advantage in portrait. For a 10 inch display, I'd prefer a higher pixel density, but Android typically does a remarkable job handling what it would consider to be a non-standard display; I wish Swype would. The dirty "fragmentation" argument applies here, but the problem is nowhere near as bad as iPad owners would have you believe. While there is merit in controlled specifications for devices, I would prefer the occasional application incompatibility over hardware homogenization.The 10 inch form factor makes this a reasonable laptop replacement, and easily a great netbook replacement. It is to big to be pocketable, and that means I make the conscious decision to take the device with me or leave it home. My Nook Color in comparison fits right in my inside coat pocket. I would personally prefer a smaller screen with a higher pixel density. Cost played a bigger factor in my purchase decision than anything, since I purchased my device during the "Fire Sale." But I have absolutely no regrets and use my TouchPad daily while my Nook Color slowly collects dust.I miss the AGPS I have on my phone, but I'm happy that wifi Location Based Services (LBS) works for me 90% of the time. For the remaining 10%, I either use GPS tethering from my phone (and run the power down on both devices faster than I'd like, especially on my phone), or I use an external Bluetooth GPS receiver.The only other negative about this device is the unremarkable camera. I love that it comes with a front facing camera, and I can see how and when that would be useful with video chatting, but the quality is very poor. In some ways, I'm almost glad the camera driver isn't working in CM9 yet, as I can't be reminded about how poorly I thought it worked.Some other tablets would more closely match my needs than the TouchPad does, but for the price I paid, it has been completely worth it! Even if it were twice the cost I'd choose the TouchPad over the likes of the Kindle Fire or the Nook Tablet. When you get to the TouchPad's initial pricing, that is where other tablets begin to compete and where some of the TouchPad's inadequacies tarnish an otherwise wonderful tablet.Engadget Reader90February 15, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70February 6, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I bought the 32GB model when it was selling for $150 dollars. At first, I wasn't a fan of the WebOS. I'm android lover. However, the swipe and toss features of WebOS is outstanding. I hope Android systems can adopt this feature. The tablet in general is nice and sleek. Very decent for the price. I wouldn't have recommended this over the other tablets (iPad, Galaxy...etc), however, for a price range of $100-$150, you can't go wrong!Engadget Reader60February 2, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70January 31, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80January 30, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!10 is Waiting for the next update wich will never comeEngadget Reader70January 24, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80January 23, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70January 15, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Great tablet for the price, lacks apps and back camera, but otherwise, can't go wrong for $149. Well spent, especially with the upcoming CM9 ICS for Touchpad.Engadget Reader80January 9, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Out of the box, the touchpad is just another tablet. With Android and Cyanogen, it rises to the occasion. While some cyanogen apps crash, and there's no rear facing camera, the build is solid, gorilla glass and screen don't disappoint and with all the Android Tablet apps, it makes for a nice tablet.Engadget Reader90January 3, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60January 2, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Was lucky to purchase in summer of 2011 during the $99 fire-sale. Honestly more of a pain, especially coming from iOS.WebOS had SO much potential, excellent multitasking but nothing to multitask. Hardly any 3rd party support. A sad story in tech...Engadget Reader80December 26, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The HP TouchPad is a fantastic table that unfortunately wasn't given enough time or attention to really be all that it could have been. Odds are that if you are picking one up now it is at the super discount price and mostly only will be used to browse the web and perhaps read email and whatnot. The selection of apps in the App Catalog is a bit sparse compared to iOS or Android, but there are still a good number of great apps and games.One of the really cool features that I love is the ability to charge the device with the Touchstone dock and use it as a digital picture frame or clock on my desk while it charges. If you are looking for a budget tablet to use around the house (wifi) for surfing the web, reading email, or playing some games then this tablet will definitely do.Engadget Reader80December 26, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I really didn't know what I was going to do with the TouchPad but since I've gotten it I've used it as my primary means to get online when I travel for work, to watch videos and even read a few books.I have an Android phone so I admit that I am bummed I don't have access to some of the apps I'm used to. It definitely limits how much the tablet has to offer but I've still managed to find some uses for it.Engadget Reader80December 24, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - Engadgetjtock8980December 23, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70December 22, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100December 19, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!My complaints are the lack of a HDMI output, and the screen seems to scratch somewhat easily. The sound is very loud, and the OS is very easy to use.Engadget Reader80December 18, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Overall I like the TouchPad. I still quiver from not having certain apps that I'm used to on iOS but still gets great use around the house.Engadget Reader70December 1, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I have android on it to make it usable. I am mostly an IOS person but wanted something in the android universe so I could compare the eco system for myself. The UI is not intuitive. You can only learn from trial and error being new to the OS. The touchpad itself is great and has wonderful specs.Engadget Reader70November 29, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I like the Touchpad. I used a palm pre for over 2 years, so I'm pretty comfortable with webOS. I basically use it for web browsing and twitter. For $150 that's fine with me. For $500, not so much. Here are my issues. First, now that I have an iPhone I see what real good touchscreen can do. iOS feels like its actually moving with you. The touchpad like other webOS products is always a step behind. Similarly the keyboard is difficult to use and has very little intuition or auto correct. It has the same bugs that my Pre had including sound failure (the geniuses at webosinternals created an app to solve), memory loss requiring restarts, and screen issues. Next, just not enough apps. Where are the home built HP apps? Why no youtube app? You tube on the web is not a great experience on a touchpad. For what it is, and for the price point i got it at, I'm mostly satisfied. At night I get browse the web, catchup on my news, and check my twitter feed (check out Graphite). But in terms of productivity, it could never happen (try using the keyboard to pount out 100 emails per day - not happening).Engadget Reader80November 22, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I got the 16Gb version during the fire sale. My plan was to root it to Android when the CM7 mod was ported. After getting it I continue to find things to like about this WebOS tool that make me rethink any plans to root. A very nice tool at an excellent price. I hold out hope that, along with it's back tracking on its plans to dump its PC department, HP also chooses to continue to make and enhance the Touchpad.Engadget Reader70November 21, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Good Pad only for the price and the portage of Android !Engadget Reader70November 13, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!With ICS this thing should be pretty nice.Engadget Reader90November 4, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 3, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 2, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70October 29, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80October 21, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The HP Touchpad with webOS is the perfect ultra portable with a brilliant operating system. Utilising many of the same parts as the iPad 2 this tablet is marred by is construction in plastic and the fact that it is slightly too heavy to hold compared with comparable tablets. A rear facing camera would also have been a welcome addition. The touchpad however was radically reduced to only £115 for the 32 gb variant recently meaning that all flaws were of no consequence for the very good price many people managed to purchase it at.Engadget Reader60October 19, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!First off i just got this on a naton wide sale, This touchpad is so heavy and the back cover is plastic feeling and about the keyboard sometimes its so laggy unresponsive.Engadget Reader70October 18, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90October 10, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I wish I had another one...or two...Engadget Reader80September 27, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100September 26, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80September 22, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80September 17, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 13, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!See comments above.Engadget Reader80September 12, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!If these sold well and developers still made apps for it I would give it a 5 right away, I love webOS. Unfortunately HP has discontinued them.ProswebOS is the best mobile touch-friendly OS, hands down.fun to use in general.great speakers for a mobile device, thanks to Beats Audio.great official keyboard and charging dock, I love Palm's accessories.ConswebOS is dead, tiny app store, no more app development. (deal breaker for me, had to sell it even though i would like to see webOS live on)Wi-Fi radio sucks. does not work with most mobile hotspots from phones. However, it does work with most traditional routers and public networks.Engadget Reader50September 11, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A disappointing product with a lot of problems. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70September 11, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60September 8, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80September 7, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The HP touchpad is suffering from the same problems all other tablets competing against the ipad. I think if the developers jump aboard we could see some cool stuff come through. Preware is highly recommended.Engadget Reader80September 6, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The HP Touchpad is a tragic device. It is the first time webOS can truly flex its muscle, in terms of processing power and display size, it was also discontinued 6 weeks after launch and will supposedly be the last of it's kind to come out from HP. Unfortunately the app eco system is well documented for its very thin support and in terms of Touchpad optimized apps you will find maybe a handful that are useful on a "need to use for this function all the time" activity.The browsing experience is more than pleasant as flash is enabled out of the box. All sites I visited with embedded video may have need an additional 15 seconds or so to load, but after the additional time the video would play no problem making this particular browsing experience on the Touchpad slightly better than even Android or Apple tablets in this respect. In terms of flash enabled games, this is a very different story as most would display properly but functionality was almost non-existant.The battery lasts a decent amount of time, keep in mind that if you plan on streaming any sort of media your results will vary but I would place this just below the iPad 2s excellent battery life but way ahead of most Android powered tablets life.The hardware feels a little rushed in terms of bulk and weight, you can tell HP felt the sense of urgency to rush this to market as even with the additional bulk they skipped the rear facing camera as only a front facing one is included. Speaking of that, there is no "photobooth"-esque app available to show off said front facing camera. The only way to activate the camera, out of the box, is to use it with your Skype account, which I do not have.Overall, I purchased this as a secondary tablet and within the first week of use it has taken over my day to day tablet use, mostly because I take it out more due to the low price of purchase. To someone who does not own an iPad or tablet I can fully recommend this device. Regardless of the continued support for software/apps, the browsing experience alone can justify a sub $200 price tag. This is a lower cost than most netbooks and with the ease of use I would say if you can still find them available do not hesitate to pick one up.Engadget Reader80September 3, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I am a Fire sale owner. Although this doesn't replace your laptop or even your desktop computer. It serves a more convient purpose within your arsenal of gadgets. It is quick to get to the internet, music, pictures and web radio just to name a few. I wouldn't recommend that you pay your bills on it or anything that requires personal input. I like it period(.)Engadget Reader80August 30, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!An excellent device, a pity that it has Apple as its competition. :-) It definitely is a steal at $99, its final price, or even off of eBay for $230 or so, which is less than any other comparable tablet.Engadget Reader50August 29, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!As the resident Apple fanboy, I felt the need to ensure that my passion was defensible and not born out of ignorance (as so many anti-Apple opinions are), so I grabbed a Touchpad from a co-worker for $170. Add that to a few weeks working with Android, Windows Phone7, and of course years with iOS and I can say with certainty that my positions are well informed...WebOS is full of potential, with the only UI that approaches the elegance and design cohesiveness of IOS, and which brings some fresh ideas to the table. The cards system and gesture management are great, and the centralized account integration is superb. It falls apart on the lack of performance, applications, and polish.The biggest problem is the lag in responsiveness that pervades the experience. On an iPad, you FEEL like you are directly manipulating physical objects via touch..no other platform, Android included, has yet nailed the performance of hardware/UI to that degree. It's subtle, but noticeable and distracts from the use experience.the lack of applications makes the Touchpad a good browsing device but it feels single-purpose, while my iPad feels like a whole world of options. Even finding a good RSS reader is not easy on WebOS.my hope would be to see Amazon scoop up WebOS and finish it, but it looks like they're entering the Android race.Android reminds me of Windows 3.0, a rip-off of Apple's ideas, with a handful of fresh ideas, done in a scattered, ugly, unrefined yet unfettered, unrestricted, and geeky way. WebOS is an inspired attempt to move past Apple's ideas, but falls short on implmentation. Windows phone 7 is like Linux...marginalized by 2 giants. after a few days of use I am confidently, comfortably and content in the Apple camp. If you notice misspellings, its because I'm typing this on an unresponsive Touchpad with an infuriating keyboard._________________Engadget Reader80August 29, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I joined the HP TouchPad bandwagon after the firesale began and, as a basic tablet for web browsing, it's pretty good. If this tablet was priced at $200 I probably would've still gotten it. It's a shame that HP killed the TouchPad so quickly despite WebOS running so beautifully on it. Synergy synced with all my accounts nicely, Cards is a great way to manage multitasking, and WebOS' notification system is the best one I've seen yet. Despite being a great $99 tablet, if this was priced at more than $250, I wouldn't have considered this tablet at all. First, the tablets slows down and hiccups at times. Cards will take forever to load, the touchscreen may not register your touch, and the whole system will sometimes just freeze. But, despite these problems, you can overclock and most of these problems will go away. At $99, or even at $199, this tablet is a great product that could've competed against the iPad in price. But at the original $499 price point and the lack of a mature app ecosystem, I can see why this failed miserably against the iPad.Engadget Reader80August 29, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I picked up my Touchpad after the "Great Touchpad Firesale of August 2011" and am surprisingly enjoying it. While I do think I will keep my iPad 2, this has become a great device for leaving in my living room/house to use when I need to look something up, find a recipe, or just do some general browsing when I'm not near my computer or iPad.The software is thoughtfully designed, and the cards are a very cool feature. It's nice to have a tablet that supports Flash.I'm enjoying it!Engadget Reader70August 26, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80August 26, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60August 24, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A nice product hampered by a lazy release on HP's behalf, especially in the Australian market. The availability of apps at launch was reduce as there was only free apps available through the app catalogue.Engadget Reader60August 23, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The Touchpad has an amazing OS that needs just a few bug fixes. Multitasking is quantum leaps above it's rivals. I do prefer my iPad im all ways except multitasking.Engadget Reader90August 21, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I am very satisfied with the machine. It does everything I need it to do. WEB os is great. I only wish HP hadn't thrown in the towel so soon, leaving us with an orphan.Engadget Reader90August 18, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The TouchPad is a fantastic device. It's fast, smooth, and literally fun to use -- cards are easy and enjoyable to swipe around and navigate with. Email/calendar/browser (with flash) are all great.It's not perfect: it could be thinner, and even though it has quite a few apps already it could always use more (even though at this time it has more tablet apps then the Android market). That being said, the important apps are there, and it works with Hulu and any other flash site flawlessly.Highly recommended. Far more powerful and far more fun than the iPad 2 (though the iPad 2 has its advantages as well.)Engadget Reader80August 17, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetMichael90August 10, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90August 1, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I love this device. Now you're probably thinking, 'wait this guy's a microsoftie, how can he like anything but microsoft?' Well I'm anti-Apple and Anti-Google, so that left me with three choices, WebOS, Windows 7, or QNX-based Blackberry tablet OS. well I actually love WebOS, and have since it came out. The multitasking UI is just ingenious. What's great about it is just the smoothness that a task can be done with it. On to the cons, if is very buggy st times, however, I have come to expect this from anything based on the linux Os. The biggest con coming from a Windows Phone, is the lack document editing software. However, I have come to rely on a program called Typewriter to do any document editing At all.Engadget Reader90July 24, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80July 18, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader40July 12, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Aside from the lack of applications, consistent UI sluggishness, random restarts and inability to do basic things, it is an overall great task/application switcher!Engadget Reader90July 10, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I've got a complex life and lots of work to do. This does the trick like nothing else. If you've used a WebOS device, I don't have to explain this. If you haven't then you just need to watch some of the better video of it in action. Better yet, come to a meeting with me and watch me compose emails while I access web content and coordinate my life with 11 integrated calendars... all seamlessly. If it gets Netflix, uses Citrix well and integrates the music player with cloud and subscription music my head may explode.Engadget Reader70July 8, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Physically the device feels fat. The glossy plastic smudges and is a finger print magnet on both the front and the back of the device. I don’t find it very comfortable to hold to read or use I find myself sitting it down on a table or desk and using it that way. I didn’t find it comfortable to use to read like I do my kindle or iPad.Software wise I definitely like the WebOS. It’s easy to use and consolidated account management is nice. I like the flick action to move between the applications and the way it groups them. I found it strange that on some applications you can only use them in landscape but only one way you can’t just pick It up and rotate it. This was only on some applications and not all and it took a second or two before it realized I had rotated the device. Yes there is a lack of applications and I expected that for this device but it’s still there and should be mentioned. I liked the browser and it more like a browser on a PC than one a tablet device. I was not able to get the device to recognize my HP printer at 1st I had to have it join and then forget my network twice before it finally saw my printer. I installed the music software (which is in beta right now) on my mac and it worked ok. Had a few issues where it would crash and I had to recreate my playlist and reset the sync setting on the touch pad. again the software is still tagged “Beta†and has a good forum and definitely is a usable and easy to use application for the PC.I have seen a few reviews saying that the device is a good device when compared to the 1st gen iPad and I have to agree with this. But when comparing it to an iPad 2 it feels to me cheap and plasticie. I find myself wiping the finger prints off the device all the time. It feels too much like a gen 1 device when comparing to Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the iPad 2. Its lacking a rear camera was surprising. It has some nice integration with other WebOS devices but for a tablet device I think they should be more stand alone. Myself I have an Android phone and use the iPad as my main tablet device. I can’t see myself replacing my iPad with a touch pad. I will definitely look at the next version of the device I feel that a lot of its short comings are on the hardware side more so than the software side.Would I recommend this to a family member? No. I would suggest an android or an iPad 2 over this device right now.Engadget Reader90July 8, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90July 7, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100July 7, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80July 6, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - Engadget
Key Specs
FORM FACTOR
Tablet
OPERATING SYSTEM
Palm webOS
SCREEN SIZE
9.722
STORAGE TYPE
Internal storage
CAMERA (INTEGRATED)
Yes
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
Up to 820
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