HP TouchPad

HP TouchPad to launch in US on July 1st and Canada in mid-July

Hewlett-Packard today announced that the Wi-Fi version of the HP TouchPad will be available in the US on July 1st with a Canadian launch following in mid-July. Preorders will begin on June 19th with the 16GB version selling for US$499.99 (CA$519.99) and the 32GB one for US$599.99 (CA$619.99). “What makes HP TouchPad a compelling alternative to competing products is webOS,” […]

Computex 2011: HP TouchPad demoed courtesy of SanDisk

The HP TouchPad made an appearance at Computex courtesy of SanDisk, the company providing the onboard memory components. Philippines-based GadgetsMagazine.com.ph captured an impromptu demonstration. It reveals nothing really new but gives you a sense of the multitasking capabilities of the upcoming tablet. Features such as email, viewing pictures, browsing, and Synergy, were all quickly shown off. Although there are a […]

HP TouchPad pricing revealed?

A leaked Wal-Mart inventory system screenshot obtained by PreCentral.net may just have revealed some pricing details for the upcoming webOS-powered HP TouchPad tablet. Pricing for the 32GB version is set at US$599.99 which would put it in line with that of the 32GB Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi. A number of TouchPad accessories have also been priced: Touchstone Dock/Stand: US$79.88 webOS […]

HP announces webOS TouchPad tablet

As expected, one of the products unveiled today at its ‘Think Beyond’ press event was its first webOS tablet. The HP TouchPad will be the “first in the webOS TouchPad family.” HP TouchPad specifications: Processor: Dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060 Operating system: webOS Connectivity: Optional 3G and 4G Other connectivity: A-GPS (3G models only), 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Input: […]