HP’s plans for webOS are much larger than many (me included) had anticipated. Speaking the D9 Conference, HP CEO Leo Apotheker reaffirmed plans to put have webOS powered printers and even on desktops as a Windows overlay (at least initially). But the company’s plans don’t stop there. Apotheker said: “It’s not correct to believe that it should only be on […]
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HP to be “number one plus” in tablets?
There are goals and then there are lofty aspirations. Eric Cador, EMEA Senior Vice President, Personal Systems Group, outlined at a press conference his company’s ambitions for the tablet space: “In the PC world, with fewer ways of differentiating HP’s products from our competitors, we became number one; in the tablet world we’re going to become better than number one. […]
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 Pre 3 clears FCC with global roaming support
The CDMA variant of the upcoming HP Pre 3 has obtained FCC certification, putting one step closer to its launch. The documents published show that this Pre 3 model will also support quad-band GSM and dual-band WCDMA connectivity, making it a world phone. It also shows 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR connectivity. A separate FCC filing indicates that there will […]
HP going beyond smartphones and tablets with webOS
As HP’s ‘Think Beyond’ event (which saw the announcement of the HP TouchPad tablet and the Pre 3 and Veer smartphones) neared its end today, Todd Bradley, Executive Vice President of the PGS group, revealed that HP will bring webOS to printers (something it already hinted at in the past) and to desktop and notebook PCs. With HP selling two […]
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: […]
HP teaser video for upcoming webOS event
HP is the latest company to release a teaser video ahead of a product announcement. It has released a very short video just days ahead of its upcoming February 9th ‘Think Beyond’ event. In it, we catch a glimpse of a few buttons and curved edges. It appears to be a new handset rather than one of the anticipated tablets. […]
HP files more potential tablet name trademarks
Four recent USPTO applications by HP may shed some light on what HP will end up call its forthcoming webOS tablets. Last year, we learned that HP had file an application for “PalmPad.” You can now add “HP Duopad,” “HP Touchslate,” “HP Touchcanvas,” and “HP Touchpad” as possible options. Considering that HP is only expected to unveil two tablets, the […]