NoLiMiT06 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 So this should be taken with a grain of salt. I was not in this meeting. Everything I'm writing is 3rd party.One of my former students works for BB. They were scheduled to have a TP training this am that got changed to a future of webOS meeting by HP. The HP rep told BB employees that the TP hardware was holding back the performance of webOS. HP knew this and has been in talks with both HTC and Samsung. He mentioned Samsung an HTC being upset with Google and that they were both interested in making webOS phone and tablets. He noted HTC's contract with Beats Audio. The HP rep said the 'fire sale' was not the original plan but that losses are being considered advertising expenses. "Once you use webOS we believe you won't want to use anything else." Estimated 2 million TP would sell in the 'fire sale.' The HP rep was very optimistic. He left saying watch for an announcement within the next two weeks about a hardware partner. Possibly both HTC and Samsung. The Best Buy employees all left 'excited' about webOS's future feeling like they were in the mist of something very big! Just telling you what I've heard. Hope its true. I'm not trying to sell false hope here. It should be noted that the meeting lasted 6 hours Found this on pre-central... One can hope seeing as Samsung has a "big announcement" Sept 1st :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gian Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 any chance for Europe to see some discount on these babies? Damn it's a steal for 99$... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnB Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Best buy.com had some available this morning but alas no more left... edit: 16GB Sold Out edit: 32 GB Sold out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farchord Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I really like my touchpad :) specially considering we'll be able to have android on it soon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Just an FYI. It seems some online stores still have it in stock for $399. When I inquired about the price drop they mentioned that they will probably receive the memo and hence the price drop on Monday. Might be a good idea to look at those online stores Monday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexalex Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Best buy started at 10AM selling their massive 245,000 TPs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnuman Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 HP.ca is showing $149 for the 32gb version but when you add it to cart it is full price. I've kept the screen shots showing buy from HP.ca for $149. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkurie Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Found some more if someone wants to buy some http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0056UOUC8?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals http://www.amazon.com/HP-FB356UT-QUALCOMM-Snapdragon-Wireless/dp/B0056UOUHS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted August 22, 2011 MVC Share Posted August 22, 2011 The HP TouchPad Tablet 16GB now on Barns and Nobile for $101.95 + Shipping + in state tax = $113.88 32GB Model not updated yet. http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/HP-TouchPad-Tablet-with-16GB-Memory-WiFi-12GHz-Black/e/886111788637?itm=1&usri=hp%2Btouchpad HURRY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikh Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 The HP TouchPad Tablet 16GB now on Barns and Nobile for $101.95 + Shipping + in state tax = $113.88 32GB Model not updated yet. http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/HP-TouchPad-Tablet-with-16GB-Memory-WiFi-12GHz-Black/e/886111788637?itm=1&usri=hp%2Btouchpad HURRY! LOVE YOU LOVE YOU LOVE YOU. I wasnt going to buy one because its a expensive paperweight to be honest, but when I started reading it can "POSSIBLY" do other things and not be stuck on WebOS i was SO HAPPY. I really want the 32 gb version but oh well! Got a case from amazon coming too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted August 22, 2011 MVC Share Posted August 22, 2011 LOVE YOU LOVE YOU LOVE YOU. I wasnt going to buy one because its a expensive paperweight to be honest, but when I started reading it can "POSSIBLY" do other things and not be stuck on WebOS i was SO HAPPY. I really want the 32 gb version but oh well! Got a case from amazon coming too! I LOVE YOU TOO MAN! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
articuno1au Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I'm trying to get my friend in the States to buy it for me D: BUT HE'S AFK GODDAMNIT! I already bought him one :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikh Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I'm trying to get my friend in the States to buy it for me D: BUT HE'S AFK GODDAMNIT! I already bought him one :( Keep his if he doesnt buy you one. Also, I hope he's afk, im on central time and its 12:17am lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted August 22, 2011 MVC Share Posted August 22, 2011 I'm trying to get my friend in the States to buy it for me D: BUT HE'S AFK GODDAMNIT! I already bought him one :( A ****ing what? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Away From Keyboard :p It's probably too late, but for those in Australia, Harvey Norman is selling the 16gb for 98AUD and the 32gb for 148AUD, starting 2PM AEST today. Our local store was mostly sold out due to preorders, but managed to get 6 of them (the last ones). They were "limit of 1 per customer", just FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikh Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I really want a 32 Gb, if someone finds a good ass deal let me know. Im gonna be watching neowin all night on my phone. I can always sell my 16gb for how much I paid for it. I dont want to make money off of it. *Look at ebay, its going for $300-400. People dont realize that this person posted a receipt that he bought it from bestbuy for 149.99 + tax and they are paying close to $400 for it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzy88ss Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 The HP TouchPad Tablet 16GB now on Barns and Nobile for $101.95 + Shipping + in state tax = $113.88 32GB Model not updated yet. http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/HP-TouchPad-Tablet-with-16GB-Memory-WiFi-12GHz-Black/e/886111788637?itm=1&usri=hp%2Btouchpad HURRY! HAX WOOT! Thanks dude. I wish they updated the 32gb... but 16'll do my girlfriend just fine, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migo Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I was originally not going to get a Touchpad at any price, but I wasn't expecting it to be this cheap (was thinking it would hit $350 at the lowest). At the moment tablets share the disadvantages of netbooks and smartphones without the advantages of either (pocketability or keyboard, except the Eee Pad Transformer, and it shows a lot of people think the same way that they're constantly sold out). At this price, if there's any left in stock or they re-appear due to some stock being sent back to HP, I'll give it a shot. Good way to test out the tablet form factor at a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SojIrOu Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 It's probably too late, but for those in Australia, Harvey Norman is selling the 16gb for 98AUD and the 32gb for 148AUD, starting 2PM AEST today. Our local store was mostly sold out due to preorders, but managed to get 6 of them (the last ones). They were "limit of 1 per customer", just FYI. Ah I missed out. Didn't even know they were going to reduce the price because I saw that they were going to return it to HP instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
articuno1au Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Same. I was told that as well. The stores said they found out at 11.30am that they were going on sale. Began at 2 and were sold out in 45 minutes on average. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_f Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I just bought from Barnes + Noble to the UK via Bundlebox. It'll be ?100 or so incl. delivery and import tax, but there's rumours of a UK sale between 9am-10am, so I may cancel this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_ph0enix Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I just bought from Barnes + Noble to the UK via Bundlebox. It'll be ?100 or so incl. delivery and import tax, but there's rumours of a UK sale between 9am-10am, so I may cancel this. Rumors of a sale where - online stores, physical locations, etc etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konstanov Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I have two 32GB Touchpads. I'm not sure why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJordan Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 but there's rumours of a UK sale between 9am-10am, so I may cancel this. I'm hoping it's true, but I wouldn't have the money for one until Wednesday, so if it does happen today, slim chance of me getting one. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamLC Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I just bought from Barnes + Noble to the UK via Bundlebox. It'll be ?100 or so incl. delivery and import tax, but there's rumours of a UK sale between 9am-10am, so I may cancel this. Thats not bad at all actually! I might do the same :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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