After offering a number of free apps to its US HP TouchPad users, Hewlett-Packard is now making good on its promise and offering a number of free app codes for non-US users. The lucky countries this time are Canada, the UK and Ireland. Here are the apps and matching codes offered: Big Boss: Design your “Boss” – a gigantic monster […]
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HP Pre 3 not to launch in US
After HP announced plans to get out of the webOS device business (and leaving webOS dangling in the wind), it should come as no surprise that the HP Pre 3, announced at the same time as the HP TouchPad, will not go on sale in the US (and likely Canada). HP has not scrapped sales entirely but will focus on […]
HP cuts US$100 from HP TouchPad price in US
This past weekend, HP offered a US$100 rebate on the HP TouchPad in the US. Initially meant only for two days, HP today confirmed that the price cut is permanent. As you may be aware, over the weekend, we offered a $100 instant-savings promotion through both our consumer and commercial channels. Despite the very short runway, we were pleased with […]
SaskTel CA$79.99 pricing for Samsung Galaxy S II confirmed (with a catch)
SaskTel was not joking when it announced that it would offer the Samsung Galaxy S II for CA$79.99 with a three-year contract. This is a great price considering that Bell and Virgin Mobile are offering it for CA$169.99 with a three year contract. There is a small catch though: The price is only in effect until August 1st according to […]
Canadian retailers dropping HP TouchPad price by CA$70 ahead of launch
The HP TouchPad is set to make its Canadian debut on Friday, July 15th. Just days before the launch, a number of Canadian retailers have dropped the price by CA$70. Best Buy, Future Shop, London Drugs and Staples are now offering the 16GB version for CA$449.99 and the 32GB version for CA$549.99. Some retailers (for example, HP itself and The […]
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 […]
Mobilicity announces CEO Blogger contest
Mobilicity yesterday announced its latest contest. Up for grabs is the opportunity to earn the title of CEO Blogger and accompany CEO Dave Dobbin on an all-expenses-paid two-week cross-Canada trip. The winner will document their trip via blog, Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets. “This is a once-and-a-lifetime opportunity for anyone who loves social media and wants to hang […]
Another hint about mysterious ASUS “Pad or Phone” device
ASUS continues its “Pad or Phone” teaser campaign ahead of Computex. Below is the latest image released: Are we looking at a smaller 5- to 7-inch tablet? If so, how does the netbook with a “twist” teaser fit into this? Could this be a smartphone that docks into a convertible netbook/tablet hybrid accessory? Any thoughts? Read more about this story