Now that the webOS-powered HP TouchPad is available in the US (and in Canada on July 15th), HP has turned to Russell Brand to help it promote its new tablet. As you would expect from Brand, the spots aim to be funny (I’ll let you decide for yourselves if they succeed). Each short video focuses on one aspect of the […]
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HP offers webOS early adopters $50 rebate on 32GB TouchPad
HP this week announced a CA$50 rebate on the purchase of the 32GB TouchPad. But there is a catch: The offer is limited to people who already own a webOS smartphone. 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 […]
HP TouchPad to get first official Facebook tablet app? (Updated)
TechCrunch has learned that the first official Facebook tablet app may not make its debut on the Apple iPad as most would have expected. Instead, it could launch this Friday along with the webOS-powered HP TouchPad. This is not to say that Facebook is not working on an iPad version as well but it does appear that we will see […]
HP TouchPad now available for pre-order in Canada and US
As scheduled, the HP TouchPad is now available for pre-order from a number of retailers in both Canada and the US. Canada US Hewlett-Packard CanadaBest BuyFuture ShopStaples Hewlett-PackardAmazon.comBest BuyNewegg.comSams ClubStaples The 16GB model sells for US$499.99 or CA$519.99. The 32GB version sells for US$599.99 or CA$619.99.
HP TouchPad to come in white?
An HP TouchPad presentation obtained by PreCentral.net suggests that the HP TouchPad might be available in both ‘HP gloss black’ and ‘HP dove white.’ To date, HP has made no mention of offering colours other than black. Could HP be saving the white model as a last minute surprise ahead of its July 1st (July 15th in Canada) launch? Or […]
HP webOS CONNECT coming to Toronto
Hewlett-Packard is reaching out to Toronto-based developers with the upcoming webOS CONNECT Toronto event. Taking place on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, the event will allow you to meet Richard Kerris, VP of Worldwide webOS Developer Relations as well as members of the webOS team, listen to some featured talks by webOS developers, and meet other local members of the webOS […]
HP outlines HP TouchPad accessory pricing
The HP TouchPad is scheduled to land on July 1st in the US and in mid-July in Canada. Along with the tablet itself, HP will offer a number of accessories which it has now priced: 10W HP North America Power Charger with folding prongs: US$29.99 HP Touchstone Charging Dock: US$79.99 HP TouchPad Case (convertible into two-position stand): US$49.99 HP TouchPad […]
Rogers to carry HP Pre 3 and TouchPad?
A new rumour suggests that Rogers Wireless could launch the HP Pre 3 as early as July 19th (it currently offers the HP Pre 2). Rogers also appears set to carry the Wi-Fi-only HP TouchPad alongside the newest webOS smartphone. The same rumour suggests that July 15th will be the launch date for the HP TouchPad for some Canadian big […]