Tablet Talk

[JBHuskers]

$99 for the 16GB and $149 for the 32GB

I'm trying to get a 16GB, but all major retailers are sold out. :D

This is quite the scavenger hunt...just too bad I was late to the party.

[psusnoop]

$99 for the 16GB and $149 for the 32GB

I'm trying to get a 16GB, but all major retailers are sold out. :D

This is quite the scavenger hunt...just too bad I was late to the party.

Damn I would have gotten in on this too, been hanging with the kids all morning/afternoon

[JBHuskers]

Rumor is Amazon could be getting prepared to enter the fire sale late tonight. Someone tweeted HP may have servers back online at 4:30 central, but both are pure speculation at this point. It seems like there is a HUGE stock of these tablets that didn't sell, so people who do want to pay $99 for one may still be able to early this coming week.

[psusnoop]

I know the wife and I will be watching closely

[JBHuskers]

I know the wife and I will be watching closely

Me too. Message me if you see anything and vice versa.

[steelerfan]

Include me on this, guys. Not sure if I'll pull the trigger, but it's tempting.

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[gschwendt]

Sounds like Radio Shack will be the next to have the huge sale.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/20/hp-touchpad-fire-sale-spurs-online-sell-out-brick-and-mortars-m/

[JBHuskers]

Amazon works on Pacific time, so shortly after 2 central, I'll take a good look at the site since everything updates around then.

[Rudy]

Radio Shack in Canada (the Source by CC) already dropped the price and sold out of everything yesterday. Even my wife was hunting for one at $99. We never even considered getting a tablet but at $99 it's hard to pass up.

[psusnoop]

Radio Shack in Canada (the Source by CC) already dropped the price and sold out of everything yesterday. Even my wife was hunting for one at $99. We never even considered getting a tablet but at $99 it's hard to pass up.

Yea I haven't really been looking for one either but the price seems just about right :D

[skipwondah33]

Damn ld love to get one of these but don't get paid until Wednesday night

[psusnoop]

JB any luck today? I'm 0 for.

[I OU a Beatn]

JB any luck today? I'm 0 for.

The Walmart in Altoona, PA had about 10 last night.

[gschwendt]

I'm in for one
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0056UOUC8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thegamtai-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B0056UOUC8

[ram29jackson]

if the sale is so good..isnt that the sign of something new coming and them just trying to unload what wont be wanted in the long run

[gschwendt]

if the sale is so good..isnt that the sign of something new coming and them just trying to unload what wont be wanted in the long runHP is getting out of the WebOS business and sounds like they might be getting out of the PC business altogether.

[SmoothPancakes]

HP is getting out of the WebOS business and sounds like they might be getting out of the PC business altogether.

That's what I heard. I read a story on Saturday morning that HP is getting out of PCs entirely.

[psusnoop]

Yea I heard they are getting out of the PC business as well.

G, thanks for the link it worked great!!

[Rudy]

I just bought an HP laptop. I hope they don't get out of everything.

[gschwendt]

For anyone who gets one, this video claims that Android will be ready on Wednesday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b3Snz5KO0E

That said, that youtube account registered today and has only posted that video so take it with a grain of salt. I'll give WebOS a trial but would much rather have Android or Ubuntu.

[psusnoop]

Interesting, I'll probably give it a bit at first but really want android as well

[JBHuskers]

God dammit :fp: wrong time to take a nap.

[skipwondah33]

Damn I really hope I can get one of these this week..likely wont be able to but I'm hoping lol

[JBHuskers]

It's really slow going as their site is getting raped, but I'm getting close.

http://www.costcentral.com/proddetail/HP_TouchPad_Tablet/FB454UTABA/11394713/

[JBHuskers]

I just used Google Checkout through Cost Central's site and I have one ordered!

Cost Central had this posted:

7116 in Stock
as of 9:44pm 8/21/2011

[skipwondah33]

Their site is getting beat to hell lol

[JBHuskers]

Their site is getting beat to hell lol

Yeah they are. Once I got through and was able to add it to my cart and use Google Checkout it went smooth.

[JBHuskers]

I just got one of these while clicking on the link so they must have sold out at Cost Central.

We're sorry, the page you have requested is no longer on our server.
Please try our search or the choices below to find your product.

[gschwendt]

If anyone is still trying... 32GB version only at this time.
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/pscmisc/vac/us/en/sm/notebooks/WF25a/TouchPad_models.html

[JBHuskers]

If anyone is still trying... 32GB version only at this time.
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/pscmisc/vac/us/en/sm/notebooks/WF25a/TouchPad_models.html

Hmmmmm.....what really would be the benefit of 32GB vs 16GB? I'm mainly going to use it to surf.

[gschwendt]

Hmmmmm.....what really would be the benefit of 32GB vs 16GB? I'm mainly going to use it to surf.A guy on slickdeals put it this way...

16GB if you're going to watch porn
32GB if you're going to download porn

[JBHuskers]

A guy on slickdeals put it this way...

16GB if you're going to watch porn
32GB if you're going to download porn

:D okay if Amazon themselves goes $99 on the 16GB finally, I might get that in case this other deal doesn't pan out. Worst case scenario is I have two and can sell one for $220 on eBay (that's what they're going for usually).

[gschwendt]

Barnes & Noble - 16GB

(http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/HP-TouchPad-Tablet-with-16GB-Memory-WiFi-12GHz-Black/e/886111788637?itm=1&usri=hp%2Btouchpad)I placed another order for this one just because I have a feeling that the one from onsale through Amazon will end up being canceled. If I end up receiving both, then I'll put one of them on eBay or sell it to someone on here or something.

[JBHuskers]

HP's website is still acting up, can't get past the checkout.

[JBHuskers]

Barnes & Noble - 16GB

(http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/HP-TouchPad-Tablet-with-16GB-Memory-WiFi-12GHz-Black/e/886111788637?itm=1&usri=hp%2Btouchpad)I placed another order for this one just because I have a feeling that the one from onsale through Amazon will end up being canceled. If I end up receiving both, then I'll put one of them on eBay or sell it to someone on here or something.

I'm going to do the same thing.

That was a piece of cake!

[oweb26]

Why is every one so bananas over this thing?

[oweb26]

All I have to do is hit submit and I will have on from B&N so tell me why should I want it?

Let me rephrase is it worth 100? My wife wants a tablet.

[JBHuskers]

All I have to do is hit submit and I will have on from B&N so tell me why should I want it?

Let me rephrase is it worth 100? My wife wants a tablet.

Put it this way. This tablet just came out on July 1st. Originally $500 .... now $99. A nice price to get into it to see what tablet computing is all about. That is why I bought one two.

[gschwendt]

Why is every one so bananas over this thing?As JB said, it's essentially the $400 discount plus all of the possibilities. If/when someone is able to get Android on this thing, it will be absolutely awesome and would no longer be considered "obsolete". Even if no one is ever able to do that, HP is still developing the WebOS software, they're just getting out of the hardware business, so it still wouldn't be obsolete.

If you want a tablet, it's a hell of a deal. If you want an alarm clock that can play music and videos, it's a hell of a deal.

[oweb26]

I already have a tablet, I went ahead and ordered it, i think your previous post summed it up for me, if I don't like (or she doesn't want it) it I will sell it on Ebay (or here if anyone wants it). Hopefully someone roots and android OS to be installed on the thing.

[skipwondah33]

Barnes & Noble - 16GB

(http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/HP-TouchPad-Tablet-with-16GB-Memory-WiFi-12GHz-Black/e/886111788637?itm=1&usri=hp%2Btouchpad)If I end up receiving both, then I'll put one of them on eBay or sell it to someone on here or something.

That sounds like a great idea..... :P

[JBHuskers]

Ridiculous. Barnes & Noble canceled my order.

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[oweb26]

Wow I haven't been canceled ....yet anyway.

[JBHuskers]

Jesus, now the Cost Central order is not showing up in my order history :fp:

[gschwendt]

Ridiculous. Barnes & Noble canceled my order.

Sent from my DROIDX using TapatalkMy order at 11:30 was canceled (I was one of the first handful of people from SD) but I decided to order another one at 12:30 and it's still active... :dunno:

[hawkeyeguy]

Well I'm now 0-2 on my orders. Barnes and Noble cancelled me as did Cost Central. :down:

[oweb26]

Im still showing active as well with B&N

[JBHuskers]

Fucking ridiculous.

[skipwondah33]

Damn I was really hoping you guys with two would get one and sell it...to me :D:D ........:bang:

[hawkeyeguy]

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3220862#edit41815736
(http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3220862#edit41815736)



(http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3220862#edit41815736)

[oweb26]

im still showing active with B&N.

[hawkeyeguy]

Must be nice

[psusnoop]

Mine is still good, and looks solid.

Delivery estimate: Aug. 25, 2011 - Aug. 30, 2011
1 "FB454UT Smartbuy TouchPad QUALCOMM Snapdragon APQ8060 1.2 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless 9.7" IPS TFT 1GB RAM 16GB"
$99.99


*edited- through Amazon

[JBHuskers]

I can't believe both of my f'n orders flaked out. Guess I'll just have to wait for HP to restock.

[psusnoop]

I can't believe both of my f'n orders flaked out. Guess I'll just have to wait for HP to restock.

That does suck, I haven't looked around yet today but maybe after lunch here I will.

[JBHuskers]

That does suck, I haven't looked around yet today but maybe after lunch here I will.

Yeah and I'm in training most of the day, so I won't be able to keep a good eye on things either.

[hawkeyeguy]

I'll be looking/working today.

[gschwendt]

CDW
http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=3220862&sdfpid=57106&sdfid=9&u2=http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/HP-SmartBuy-TouchPad-Wi-Fi-16GB/2414076.aspx?ContractID=0

Site has crashed and you'll probably be too late. You might call and order though. 800.800.4239

[JBHuskers]

CDW
http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=3220862&sdfpid=57106&sdfid=9&u2=http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/HP-SmartBuy-TouchPad-Wi-Fi-16GB/2414076.aspx?ContractID=0

Site has crashed and you'll probably be too late. You might call and order though. 800.800.4239

Line is f'n busy :fp:

[gschwendt]

Line is f'n busy :fp:Not surprised. Within 30 seconds of the link being posted on Slickdeals, the site was experiencing runtime errors. I've decided that if neither Amazon nor BN orders go through, I'll just try to get one from HP.

[gschwendt]

zones.com site is down but...
1-800-408-9663

[oweb26]

This is funny.

[JBHuskers]

CDW taking online orders again...trying.

[gschwendt]

This is funny.I agree... though I have to say it is a bit addictive. It's the same feeling as trying to find NCAA early in-stores.

[gschwendt]

JB, apparently Nebraska Furniture Mart has them. They're full price online but others have said that they're good about price-matching... you might try them in-store.
http://www.nfm.com/Default.aspx?N=1114 4294967248&NE=1070&Ntt=&nMXID=39849&nVID=7240393

[JBHuskers]

I have a credit account with them too. Will try @ lunch.

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[JBHuskers]

Never mind.

[JBHuskers]

Cross your fingers :D

CDW:
Your order has been submitted successfully.

[hawkeyeguy]

I'm surprised you got on the website

[JBHuskers]

Got a confirm e-mail too so it definitely went through.

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[hawkeyeguy]

Damn it! I keep getting a runtime error when I try to check out

[skipwondah33]

We have a business account with CDW so I'll call our account manager to see what he can do for me. As much money I've been sending his way lately he should lol. Also will check in with my HP contact

[hawkeyeguy]

This has been a fun hunt..........

[JBHuskers]

This has been an annoying hunt..........

Fixed. :D

[skipwondah33]

This has been a fun hunt..........
I know lol, now I see what it was like when Beanie Babies were coming out.

[psuexv]

I know lol, now I see what it was like when Beanie Babies were coming out.

:smh:

[JBHuskers]

A CDW sales rep responded to my e-mail of please don't cancel my order with a tracking number :))

[JBHuskers]

WOW! My Cost Central order showed up on the site....so there is hope for that one too.

[oweb26]

A CDW sales rep responded to my e-mail of please don't cancel my order with a tracking number :))


Did you email them with a plea of mercy? :D

[oweb26]

Got a confirm e-mail too so it definitely went through.

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You didn't get a email from B&N?

[JBHuskers]

Did you email them with a plea of mercy? :D

Yes! :D ... my exact e-mail said PLEASE DON'T CANCEL MY ORDER :)


You didn't get a email from B&N?

Yes I did at 5:30 this morning saying they couldn't fulfill my order. So right now I have two outstanding orders from CDW and Cost Central that are still active.

[psusnoop]

LOL at a friend calling me about grabbing one for him. I'm back on the hunt again although it really isn't a pressing issue but if you guys hear of a place text me or call me asap.

[psuexv]

LOL at a friend calling me about grabbing one for him. I'm back on the hunt again although it really isn't a pressing issue but if you guys hear of a place text me or call me asap.

Make him find his own :D :D.

[JBHuskers]

LOL at a friend calling me about grabbing one for him. I'm back on the hunt again although it really isn't a pressing issue but if you guys hear of a place text me or call me asap.

Best thing to do is tell him to sign up for HP's e-mail notification for when they're back in stock, because it sounds like they should have a good deal of them once retailers send their inventory back, and I'm sure HP has stashed inventory in various warehouses as well....

[psusnoop]

Make him find his own :D :D.


I would but now I'm upset that I only bought one too. I want MORE :D:D

[psusnoop]

Best thing to do is tell him to sign up for HP's e-mail notification for when they're back in stock, because it sounds like they should have a good deal of them once retailers send their inventory back, and I'm sure HP has stashed inventory in various warehouses as well....


Done deal :up:

[JBHuskers]

After I posted that my CDW and Cost Central orders are still alive, a buddy said he'd buy one of them from me. I said uhhhh I bought two for a reason :D so the one I keep will cost me nothing.

[psusnoop]

After I posted that my CDW and Cost Central orders are still alive, a buddy said he'd buy one of them from me. I said uhhhh I bought two for a reason :D so the one I keep will cost me nothing.


GREEDY, LOL thats what I should have done too :fp:

[skipwondah33]

I know just greedy lol

My two hopefuls aren't sounding promising so I'm back to square F'ing one haha

[JBHuskers]

Nah ... not greedy ... economically efficient based on the pain I've had to go through so far :D

[JBHuskers]

Add CDW to the latest of claiming they have none in stock and cancelled my order. :fp:

[gschwendt]

Just received two cancellation notices from B&N... though one still appears active on their website.

[gschwendt]

Straight from HP... be prepared for back-ordered and $20 shipping
http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=3220862&sdfpid=57106&sdfid=9&u2=http://h71016.www7.hp.com/html/loadcart.asp?cdat_skus=FB356UT%23ABA%2CFB454UT%23A BA&sp_skus=&jumpid=re_r11662_store/smProdCat/Tablets/HPTouchPadWi-Fi32GB

[gschwendt]

Straight from HP... be prepared for back-ordered and $20 shipping
http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=3220862&sdfpid=57106&sdfid=9&u2=http://h71016.www7.hp.com/html/loadcart.asp?cdat_skus=FB356UT%23ABA%2CFB454UT%23A BA&sp_skus=&jumpid=re_r11662_store/smProdCat/Tablets/HPTouchPadWi-Fi32GBAccording to twitter, those orders aren't supposed to be going through... additionally HP Small Business is not expecting to get anymore, period so those orders likely won't be fulfilled. Home & Home Office divisions will and will make them available sometime soon (next day or two I imagine).

[skipwondah33]

My HP contact has come through. Putting my order through when he gets back to the office Wednesday. Didn't say anything about a wait for me

[JeffHCross]

Gotta love seeing an HP TouchPad ad on TV last night for $399.

[skipwondah33]

Gotta love seeing an HP TouchPad ad on TV last night for $399.

Was it Manny P? lol. That commercial cracks me up everytime

[JBHuskers]

Should probably know tomorrow if Cost Central will be honoring it.

[hawkeyeguy]

This search sucks, damn!

[JBHuskers]

Yeah considering I thought twice I had two locked up :fdown:

[oweb26]

I have been officially canceled by B&N

[JBHuskers]

I have a feeling something could be brewing around the midnight hour.....

Probably just false hope :D

[JBHuskers]

And the winner of the $1,500 bounty for Android on the TouchPad is ... Qualcomm? (http://www.androidcentral.com/and-winner-1500-bounty-android-touchpad-qualcomm)

[JBHuskers]

Looks like Cost Central will be good to go...


We would like to thank you for your recent order of an HP Touchpad.

Due to an overwhelming response to this item, we will require additional time to process and ship these orders. If you chose expedited shipping, your order will ship via that method however it will still take additional time to process your order. Rest assured we are working as quickly as possible to process your order.

We received tens of thousands of orders for the HP Touchpads. We have restructured our support team to help with the processing of these orders. In order to allow our support staff to work on processing these order, we ask that you please refrain from contacting us for the status of your order. Once your order has been processed and shipped, you will automatically receive an email with tracking information. If we should encounter an issue with your order, you will be contacted directly.

If you have concerns if you order has been received; you may log into your CostCentral.com account and your order should appear in your order history.

We do apologize for the delay and rest assured your order will be filled as soon as possible and that your credit card will not be charged until your order is ready to ship.

We appreciate your business and your patience while we work to process and fill every customers order.

The CostCentral.com Team

[gschwendt]

Looks like Cost Central will be good to go...I'm hoping OnSale takes that same approach. I think they know that if they can't fulfill the majority of their orders, they're going to take a huge dive on Amazon rankings (their reputation is nearly flawless right now).

[JBHuskers]

Also, retailers could be restocked tomorrow.

[psusnoop]

Also, retailers could be restocked tomorrow.

:up:

[gschwendt]

For anyone that has or is expecting a Touchpad... Charging Dock Stand for half price.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/277989/HP-Touchstone-Charging-Dock-For-HP/

[JBHuskers]

For anyone that has or is expecting a Touchpad... Charging Dock Stand for half price.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/277989/HP-Touchstone-Charging-Dock-For-HP/

Will have to get one of those.

[gschwendt]

So I'm starting to get annoyed that I have roughly $500 tied up in pre-authorizations for these things yet I'm highly unlikely to get any of them. I've pretty much succumbed to the fact that I'm not going to get one... and if I do it will be at least at a small premium (which would be fine).

[JBHuskers]

Thankfully I just have a pre-auth on one of them, and that order is looking good to be completed.

HP is going to more than likely have a new stock in tomorrow.

Here's a Twitter account from HP to follow: http://twitter.com/BrynaAtHP

[psuexv]

So I'm starting to get annoyed that I have roughly $500 tied up in pre-authorizations for these things yet I'm highly unlikely to get any of them. I've pretty much succumbed to the fact that I'm not going to get one... and if I do it will be at least at a small premium (which would be fine).

I know a dude that had 3 of the 32GB. Word is he wanted to sell them for $200 but maybe less.

[JBHuskers]

I know a dude that had 3 of the 32GB. Word is he wanted to sell them for $200 but maybe less.

I'd pay the actual cost + ship for a 32GB ($150 + ship)

[psuexv]

I'd pay the actual cost + ship for a 32GB ($150 + ship)

Just checked and he wants at least $200. :smh:

[gschwendt]

Thankfully I just have a pre-auth on one of them, and that order is looking good to be completed.Is your BN order not still pre-authed? Both of mine are, though only one of them is officially canceled on the Order Status.

[JBHuskers]

Is your BN order not still pre-authed? Both of mine are, though only one of them is officially canceled on the Order Status.

No, it was cancelled on the spot. The only pre-auth I got was from Cost Central because I used Google Checkout.

HP Wireless Keyboard for HP Touchpad is also on sale... (http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/278034/HP-Wireless-Keyboard-For-HP-TouchPad/)

[JBHuskers]

WOW ... people have given up and are dropping close to $300 on straight auctions. I can't wait til I get two of them (if that even happens)... (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HP-TouchPad-16GB-Wi-Fi-9-7-inch-Tablet-Computer-/220839042467?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item336b085da3)

[gschwendt]

WOW ... people have given up and are dropping close to $300 on straight auctions. I can't wait til I get two of them (if that even happens)... (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HP-TouchPad-16GB-Wi-Fi-9-7-inch-Tablet-Computer-/220839042467?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item336b085da3)I'd probably go $200 shipped for a 32GB so long as I knew I could install Android on it.

[hawkeyeguy]

Also, retailers could be restocked tomorrow.

That's pretty much been said since Sunday.

[JBHuskers]

I'd probably go $200 shipped for a 32GB so long as I knew I could install Android on it.

I have a feeling I can still snag $99 16GB ones though :) so I'll hold out hope.

[hawkeyeguy]

Any updates?

[JBHuskers]

Nope. Some Best Buys were rumored to be restocked, but not the one in Lincoln.

[JBHuskers]

"Coming Soon"

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/can.do?storeName=storefronts&catLevel=1&landing=rts_tablet&category=rts_tablet&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/lateralnav_touchpads_home

[hawkeyeguy]

Why do I have a feeling I'm not getting in on this deal

[JBHuskers]

The anticipation is killing me LOL

[JBHuskers]

From Slick Deals:

BESTBUY B&M STORES SEEM TO HAVE A GOOD RESTOCK. ONLINE STOCK CHECKER IS USELESS. THE STORE BY ME HAD TONS BUT SHOWED UNAVAILABLE ON THE STOCK CHECKER

Best Buy Inventory Checker for the 16GB HP TouchPad (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=pcat17006&type=page&sourceId=1218358284065&sourceType=product&skuId=2842056&productId=1218303031896&itemId=1557949&contract_desc=2+YEARS+NEW&pageMode=searchmode)

[psusnoop]

I'm pissed, my order was just cancelled GRRRRR

[oweb26]

From Slick Deals:

BESTBUY B&M STORES SEEM TO HAVE A GOOD RESTOCK. ONLINE STOCK CHECKER IS USELESS. THE STORE BY ME HAD TONS BUT SHOWED UNAVAILABLE ON THE STOCK CHECKER

Best Buy Inventory Checker for the 16GB HP TouchPad (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=pcat17006&type=page&sourceId=1218358284065&sourceType=product&skuId=2842056&productId=1218303031896&itemId=1557949&contract_desc=2+YEARS+NEW&pageMode=searchmode)

I know you are going to sell me one right? My BB has already sold out.

What is B&M?

[gschwendt]

My Amazon/onSale order was canceled. However, the order I placed on HP Small Business through the "rogue" link as it's being called just showed up in my email with an order confirmation. This is definitely one of the weirdest/wildest things I've been through.

[gschwendt]

What is B&M?Brick & mortar (ie physical store location).

[JBHuskers]

My Amazon/onSale order was canceled. However, the order I placed on HP Small Business through the "rogue" link as it's being called just showed up in my email with an order confirmation. This is definitely one of the weirdest/wildest things I've been through.

I've heard any HP SB orders after 8/21 won't work....the link was showing up incorrectly as having stock.

[JBHuskers]

I know you are going to sell me one right? My BB has already sold out.

What is B&M?

I need to get ONE first :D well I want two so I can sell for a profit to make the one I keep free.

At this point, with Cost Central, I'm pretty confident my order will be filled.

[psusnoop]

I'm back on a mission but fear I may be SOL.

[oweb26]

Just tell me how much profit we are talking about

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[psusnoop]

Just tell me how much profit we are talking about

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:D:D:D I was thinking the same thing :D:D:D

[JBHuskers]

Damn, Council Bluffs, IA is stocked but the Lincoln store isn't. :fdown:

[gschwendt]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78sMW4wJD1I

[psusnoop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78sMW4wJD1I

JB really shouldn't record himself :D :D

Having said that I may look like that very soon too!

[JBHuskers]

I think it's starting to spread west. Council Bluffs shows in-stock and now Omaha shows in-stock at Best Buy.

[JBHuskers]

From Slickdeals:

Recent Updates [Back to top]
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Colonel Gadaffi has just left his bunker in search of bargain HP Touchpads; nothing to do with revolution.

[hawkeyeguy]

Council Bluffs was stocked? I thought only Waterloo was the only BB stocked in Iowa?

[JBHuskers]

Android on HP could be in jeopardy cuz one asshat pocketed the donation money. (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2391767,00.asp)

[cdj]

HP must have sold the Touchpads on their site sometime this morning. It no longer says 'Coming Soon' but 'Out of Stock.'

[JBHuskers]

HP must have sold the Touchpads on their site sometime this morning. It no longer says 'Coming Soon' but 'Out of Stock.'

Looking at Twitter accounts, I think that is just a cosmetic change. It doesn't appear any went on sale overnight. Plus I signed up to be notified, so I should have received an e-mail if they did go back on sale.

[gschwendt]

So I received an email yesterday from HP saying that the order I placed via the rogue link would be cancelled (as expected) and then looked this morning and the pre-authorization was gone. I look again just now and it's back... :dunno:

[hawkeyeguy]

I'm still not sure how HP didn't have themselves a little more prepared for this. The savings they are giving customers should have been taken into account before they dropped them

[hawkeyeguy]

http://www.launchpadonline.com/

H (http://www.launchpadonline.com/)as 32gb TouchPads for $161 right now

[gschwendt]

http://www.launchpadonline.com/

H (http://www.launchpadonline.com/)as 32gb TouchPads for $161 right nowI wouldn't trust any site that has touchpad or a reference to it in it's title... though I can't even get the site to load right now. But if places like B&N, CDW, etc. don't have a very good inventory order system, I can't imagine a fly-by-night one would either.

[hawkeyeguy]

I don't think there is a 100% chance it goes through but did enough googling and researching that the site is legit

[gschwendt]

I don't think there is a 100% chance it goes through but did enough googling and researching that the site is legitYeah, once I finally was able to upll up the site, I see that it is a legit site (thought it was just a recent uproot site solely for the touchpad). Anyway, by the time it was determined and after you posted, I'm sure by that time all of their orders were long gone.

[hawkeyeguy]

Appears they still have some in stock. Might be worth a COD attempt

[JBHuskers]

I never heard of Cost Central either...but at least it seems like they're going to uphold their orders. Ordered mine on 8/22, got an e-mail saying there will be a delay more than normal due to the demand, and it's not cancelled yet. I don't need it ASAP, but would like to have confirmation that I can secure two :D

[gschwendt]

I never heard of Cost Central either...but at least it seems like they're going to uphold their orders. Ordered mine on 8/22, got an e-mail saying there will be a delay more than normal due to the demand, and it's not cancelled yet. I don't need it ASAP, but would like to have confirmation that I can secure two :DYeah, but I've been bitten too many times in this whole thing. I still have about $350 or more tied up in this fiasco. Plus already seeing some say that launchpad isn't going to honor hardly any (if any at all) of those orders. Who knows though.

I'll wait until HP puts their orders up (surely they'll be more organized) or just wait a month or two when folks are struggling to move these for $200 and pick one up at $150 or so.

[cdj]

Hp rep just tweeted no info on availability today. (https://twitter.com/#!/BrynaAtHP)

[JBHuskers]

Yeah I can't believe they were pushing $150 on eBay Buy It Nows, and now if you put one up for $230 it's an instasale.

[JBHuskers]

http://www.launchpadonline.com/LPB1/HP_Notebook/hp_notebook.html

Listed as $99 now SlickDeals says it's on backorder, but I'm going to give it a shot.

I did the COD option as well.

[JBHuskers]

This site is fake.... (http://twitter.com/#!/BrynaAtHP/status/106800561738887169)

[JBHuskers]

This dude on eBay selling HP Touchpads has at least 90 in stock, but his feedback is 7? #suckers (http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-TouchPad-16GB-Wi-Fi-9-7in-Black-HOT-PRICE-/160642617767?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item25670bd1a7)

[hawkeyeguy]

Fuck you touchpads. So is the NCAA12 patch out yet?

[skipwondah33]

lol nope, you have a better chance at getting a touchpad than finding out when it will be released :D

[JBHuskers]

Just called Cost Central, and they are going to fulfill the order from the looks of things since I have an order number and etc. No ETA on when it will ship though.

[JBHuskers]

This was posted on Slick Deals:

UPDATE -- IF YOU ORDERED A TOUCHPAD FROM BN.COM and the order was CANCELED, CHECK YOUR EMAIL -- I JUST RECEIVED A $20 eGiftCard from Barnes and Noble!

[skipwondah33]

That's pretty cool.

[oweb26]

B&n did give a ecard

[JBHuskers]

Well Cost Central may have fell through. My order is still up, my pre auth disappeared, and their lines are busy. :fp: No e-mail from them yet though.

[JBHuskers]

B&n did give a ecard

It may just take a while for people to get it. I bet they got a TON of orders so it's taking a while to make the rounds, but it is nice that they are doing that. Better than most companies.

[JBHuskers]

And update from Bryna at HP:

BrynaAtHP Bryna Corcoran
W R working on getting some intel. Not sure if it will B newsworthy or not, but we're desperately bombing inboxes right now. #hanginthere

[JBHuskers]

BrynaAtHP Bryna Corcoran
Confirmed: Breaking news is that we're not getting any news on when - today and through weekend.

[JBHuskers]

Samsclub.com briefly had 32gb on sale, went within 5 minutes

:fp:

[hawkeyeguy]

So what are we thinking, Monday release?

[JBHuskers]

There won't be any available from HP today. Other retailers, who knows, but probably not.

[JBHuskers]

http://www.launchpadonline.com/LPB1/HP_Notebook/hp_notebook.html

Listed as $99 now SlickDeals says it's on backorder, but I'm going to give it a shot.

I did the COD option as well.

These guys cancelled all orders in case you ordered from them.

[JBHuskers]

Got my official confirmation e-mail today from The Launch Pad, basically the same excuse CDW and B&N gave. And if B&N supposedly gave $20 gift cards, I have not received one yet.

[hawkeyeguy]

Got the same email (from The Launch Pad) man this hunt doesn't even feel like a hunt anymore

[JBHuskers]

It's basically down to Cost Central for me....and HP whenever they get back in stock. I would pay $150 on eBay for a 16GB, but that is my limit for it, and unfortunately that's $80 under what the lowest Buy It Now is.

[hawkeyeguy]

I don't have faith that HP is going to have a decent stock I guess, my feeling is whenever they get them in they'll be gone so quick our heads will spin.

[JBHuskers]

Depends on how much you keep an eye on things :D

Today's announcement was at 8am. They also did confirm that everyone will get e-mailed at the same time, and there will be an order limit.

[skipwondah33]

We got some here at my local Best Buy last Friday. They got in about 80. A guy drove from Bethesda to here in Hagerstown at midnight to get in a line for one. The store opened at 10 with the line forming well before then. They passed out tickets for what they had in stock to those in line...and boom they were sold out when they opened lol

[JBHuskers]

Don't piss off your customers is a good thing, because there are a LOT of people pissed at OnSale.

This was posted on SlickDeals:

OnSale via Amazon.com
OnSale is NOT a small company, a brand of MacMall and PC Mall, the #1 Apple Direct Reseller in the US.

Here is consolidated links where you can raise your voice regarding Onsale, pl note civilized language with reasoning is effective than cursing
But we want Blood! Vengeance, not Justice!
OnSale has A+ grade on BBB:
http://www.la.bbb.org/business-reviews/Electronic-Equipment-Wholesale/OnSale-Inc-in-Torrance-CA-13077377

Official statement from OnSale regarding HP TouchPad orders
http://store.onsale.com/n/Hp-Touchpad-Update/customPages-1383

Onsale seller feedback on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/feedback/leave-customer-feedback.html?ie=UTF8&ref_=ya_38&tag=slickdeals&t= slickdeals&

Reseller rating
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Onsale
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/PC_Mall
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/MacMall

Amazon product review, pl mention specifically Onsale so that other retailers/sellers are not affected <----- This is NOT what product reviews are for!!! Don't waste your time. Bullshit. This listing is for any of several companies most of which completely unassociated with OnSale. You want to sully a PRODUCT's reputation because you're dick-hurt. Why be vague about what company ripped you off? You seem unnecessarily vengeful about not having the chance to buy something.
http://www.amazon.com/9-7-Touchpad-16GB-WiFi-1-2GHz/dp/B0056UOUC8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

PCMall wikipedia page
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PC_Mall,_Inc.



SD thread for onsale
http://slickdeals.net/forums/show...?t=3226796

Comments on onsale wall of FB
http://www.facebook.com/onSale?sk=wall

FB page for customer agains onsale
http://www.facebook.com/onSaleprotest

Onsale president direct email
RRich@OnSale.com

PCMall websites
pcmall.com, macmall.com, pcmallgov.com, gmri.com, wareforce.com, sarcom.com, abreon.com and onsale.com

[JBHuskers]

Been quiet so far this morning....too quiet.

[JBHuskers]

HP just sent out an e-mail to those who signed up to be notified:


Dear Customer,

Thank you for your interest in the HP TouchPad and webOS. The overwhelming demand for this product in recent days has made it difficult to fulfill your request at the present time, and we are working to make more available as soon as possible. While we do not yet have specific details, we know it will be at least a few weeks before we have a limited quantity available again. We will keep you informed as we have more specifics that we can communicate, and we encourage you to join the conversation here for the latest information.

In light of this and other recent HP news, we want you to know that we remain committed to you. We will continue to honor our warranties now and in the future. We will continue delivering products that make a difference in your life and we will continue to provide the best possible service to you every day.

We are grateful for your patience and loyalty and to show our gratitude, we are offering you an exclusive one-time opportunity to save an additional amount on all of our products, valid through the end of the day tomorrow, Wednesday, August 31, 2011. You'll save 25% off all printers, ink, HP accessories, and PCs starting at or above $599. To take advantage of this offer, use your unique coupon code 647900759 at checkout, and for more information on the details of this offer, please look at the bottom of this email.

Sincerely,

hpdirect.com

[psusnoop]

Booooo

[oweb26]

big boooooo

I got the same email luckily I dont really care anymore.

[JBHuskers]

Mashable: HP’s TouchPad May Be Resurrected (http://mashable.com/2011/08/30/hp-touchpad-second-life/)

The TouchPad, HP’s ill-fated tablet PC, may have a second life after all.

The head of HP’s soon-to-be-spun-off Personal Systems Group, Todd Bradley, told Reuters the new company could resurrect the TouchPad. “Tablet computing is a segment of the market that’s relevant, absolutely,” Bradley said.

Meanwhile, HP is planning an “over-the-air” update to the TouchPad to increase its functionality, according to CNET. HP reps couldn’t be reached for comment at press time.

HP cut the price of the TouchPad from $500 to $99 earlier this month, after announcing it was pulling the plug on the product. Since then, the item has been hard to find, as customers rushed to get their hands on the discounted tablet.

The new demand prompted Mark Budgell, HP’s PR Manager for Social Media Strategy, to address the issue in a blog post Monday. Budgell said he had no information about whether more TouchPads will become available. “We will have more information available in the next few days about whether or not more will be available and if so, what the details will be about the situation,” he wrote.

Adding to the suspense, HP turned off notifications announcing if new TouchPads become available.

[JBHuskers]

This tweet is very suspicious LOL (https://twitter.com/#!/BrynaAtHP/status/108579054537555968)

[JBHuskers]

So HP has confirmed that they are actually PRODUCING one last batch to try to meet the demand. They keep repeating the phrase "limited quantities" and you can no longer sign up for the e-mail notifications (luckily I got my work and home e-mails registered so I don't miss it).

[hawkeyeguy]

Filling demands? So the people that pre-ordered are set and the rest of us are fucked? Awesome

[JBHuskers]

Filling demands? So the people that pre-ordered are set and the rest of us are fucked? Awesome

No, if you read my last post, they're making one last run in production. It's not for already ordered items. Those are already made and set to ship this week.

[JBHuskers]

What is odd is they no longer have a sign up option to be notified, so I'm wondering if you may need to have an invite from the e-mail notification to even buy one, and they're trying to fill the demand of those who signed up for a notification. Or it is just pure coincidence that you can't sign up to be notified anymore. Could be either or.

[hawkeyeguy]

Slickdeals was making it sound like not as many touchpads are coming out, I will keep a little bit of hope

[hawkeyeguy]

Opinion time. If I can get a 32GB for $210 (not sure about shipping) should I go for it?

[JBHuskers]

Opinion time. If I can get a 32GB for $210 (not sure about shipping) should I go for it?

My cap on a 16GB is $150, so $210 for a 32GB wouldn't be so bad.

[hawkeyeguy]

I might have an "in" tomorrow on the 32's, will update if it happens

[hawkeyeguy]

I have a lead on some 32GB, if you are interested, holler at me

[JBHuskers]

I have a lead on some 32GB, if you are interested, holler at me

$210? Or Cheaper?

[hawkeyeguy]

$210 with free shipping

[JBHuskers]

$210 with free shipping

I'll wait. I just bought a new TV :D

[hawkeyeguy]

No problem, I think $210 for a 32gb is pretty solid

[hawkeyeguy]

American Electronics has limited in store only available Labor Day

[JBHuskers]

American Electronics has limited in store only available Labor Day

Never heard of them lol

Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

[hawkeyeguy]

http://www.americantv.com (http://www.americantv.com/)

[JBHuskers]

Here's a ripoff. The guy doesn't even have it yet. Is waiting for HP to get back in stock.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-TouchPad-16GB-Wi-Fi-9-7in-Black-/250888684440?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item3a6a218398

[psusnoop]

Anyone that has bought from him is silly.

:fp:

[hawkeyeguy]

Got my 32gb yesterday and it's well worth the purchase, only fiddled with it for an hour or so but it's gonna be exactly what I want. Worth the cash for sure

[JBHuskers]

Yeah, hopefully Cost Central gets on it pretty soon. The order is still open. The lowest price on eBay for a 16GB is definitely not going down. At one check the lowest price was $240.

[hawkeyeguy]

Be patient, the next wave will be here before you know it

[JBHuskers]

Be patient, the next wave will be here before you know it

Yep, I'm all signed up and ready to go. Plus I do still have faith in Cost Central, but it's pushing three weeks now. Of course they may only have 4 employees :D

[hawkeyeguy]

Did you see the bundle Tigerdirect bundle yesterday? Slickdeals killed their website within 5 minutes

[hawkeyeguy]

GO GO GO

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1242429&SRCCODE=WEBLET03ORDER&cm_mmc=Email-_-WebletMain-_-WEBLET03ORDER-_-Deals

[JBHuskers]

GO GO GO

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1242429&SRCCODE=WEBLET03ORDER&cm_mmc=Email-_-WebletMain-_-WEBLET03ORDER-_-Deals

Already done :D

[hawkeyeguy]

It was up for a good 20 minutes. With shipping my total was $205.42, not too shabby actually.

[JBHuskers]

It was up for a good 20 minutes. With shipping my total was $205.42, not too shabby actually.

Bah oh well...I'll get one eventually. I tried to click on it to add, and it said this item cannot be added to your cart.

[hawkeyeguy]

Keep checking back, the Slickdeals thread has been nuts for the last 30 minutes

[hawkeyeguy]

Any thoughts on this?

http://1saleaday.com/?CID=168142&AFID=178621

[gschwendt]

Any thoughts on this?

http://1saleaday.com/?CID=168142&AFID=178621Extremely low specs. If all you want to do is browse sites and not watch video, not play games, etc. then it might work for you. But I imagine you won't be satisfied with it.

[JBHuskers]

Yeah, is there even a brand name? I looked into some cheaper off-brand Android tablets and the reviews are horrible for any off market one.

[hawkeyeguy]

Extremely low specs. If all you want to do is browse sites and not watch video, not play games, etc. then it might work for you. But I imagine you won't be satisfied with it.

Figured I'd get it for my daughter (who is ten) she likes watching youtube videos and surfing but that's about it.

[hawkeyeguy]

Keep an eye on TigerDirect today, sounds like they could go live again. Bought my 2nd TouchPad with them earlier in the week and it appears that I'll have it on the 20th. Now I ponder, do I resell, or do I keep?

[JBHuskers]

Keep an eye on TigerDirect today, sounds like they could go live again. Bought my 2nd TouchPad with them earlier in the week and it appears that I'll have it on the 20th. Now I ponder, do I resell, or do I keep?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/sectors/campaigns/hp/touchpad.asp?srkey=hp%20touchpad

They have a sign up now.

[JBHuskers]

Big Amazon presser today, with the announcement of their new Android tablet.

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/kindle/otter/dp/KO-slate-main-lg._V166806822_.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Color-Multi-touch-Display-Wi-Fi/dp/B0051VVOB2/ref=amb_link_357575542_7?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=gateway-center-column&pf_rd_r=1FCD060G365ZH5BEDW03&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1321408942&pf_rd_i=507846

If it was a 10" screen, I'd think about it for that price, but I'll just hold out for whenever HP sells the TouchPad again or just get a TouchPad on eBay down the road.

[JBHuskers]

Got an update from Cost Central just now:

We would like to thank you for your order of an HP Touchpad. We wanted to provide everyone with a recap of events and an update on the current status.

As you may be aware, CostCentral as well as many other online retailers, had tens of thousands of HP Touchpads reserved at HP and their distributors, ready for shipment. Late Sunday night we received orders for over ten thousand Touchpads in just a few hours. On Monday morning when we arrived, we discovered that HP had decided to withhold the stock reserved for us and told our distributors to hold all the stock in their warehouses.

HP then began releasing stock to us in increments. At first a few thousand TouchPads and then releasing stock less frequently and in smaller and smaller quantities. This is why we are not able to say or estimate when we will be able to ship your order. We have been, and currently are, continuing to ship HP Touchpad orders as we receive our stock from HP.

We are continuing to pressure HP to release our stock that was reserved and promised to us. Once we receive more information from HP, we will share this with all our customers.

Your order will not be charged until it is ready for shipment and if you wish to cancel your order you may click on this link to cancel any time prior to shipment.


Common Questions and Answers:

Q: If I call or email your customer service can they provide additional information?
A: Unfortunately no. When HP actually provides us with additional information we will notify customers.

Q: Where am I in 'line?'
A: Customer service is unable to tell you were you are in the queue.

Q: Can you tell me when I will receive my order, even an estimate?
A: Since HP can't tell us when or how many Touchpads we will receive, we cannot provide an ETA on your order.

Q: When I placed my order, your website indicated you had xxxx number in stock, was that true?
A: Yes. We had over 10000 reserved and ready for shipment. HP instructed their warehouse and our distributor's warehouse to hold stock.

[psuexv]

Best Buy is going to start selling them again on Nov 1. But you have to buy another computer as well



HP TouchPad Offer FAQs


What are the offer details?
Starting November 1, 2011 on BestBuy.com® and November 4, 2011 in Best Buy® stores, purchase any HP or Compaq laptop, desktop, or all-in-one computer and qualify to purchase the $599.99 32GB HP TouchPad for $149.99.

What HP TouchPad models will be available?
This offer is only available on the 32GB model.

How long will this offer last?
This is a spot buy of a limited release of TouchPads by HP. These units are first come, first serve and when they're gone, they're gone.

Can I buy just the TouchPad?
To get the promotional pricing of $149.99, the TouchPad must be purchased in conjunction with an HP or Compaq laptop, desktop or all-in-one. If a customer wants to buy just the TouchPad, they will pay $599.99.

What accessories will be available?
We will not have any HP-branded accessories for sale but will have limited quantities of 3rd party cases and sleeves.

What is the return and exchange policy?
This offer qualifies for Best Buy's standard 14-day return policy with the following addendums:

The return must be a complete return of the bundle. If the customer wants to keep the TouchPad, they must pay the difference with the stand-alone pricing ($450).
If there are any issues with the TouchPad, the customer will need to fulfill service through HP TouchPad service and technical support at HP's service number (877-426-3777).

[JBHuskers]

That's f'n lame that you have to buy a new computer to get one.

[psuexv]

That's f'n lame that you have to buy a new computer to get one.

:+1: Hopefully everyone else things so and they don't sell them and then they go on sale themselves.

[JBHuskers]

:fp:

We wanted to provide an update on the current status of the HP Touchpad situation. As you may be aware, or have seen on news reports, HP has recently supplied Touchpad stock to Best Buy (tm) to use in a "buy an HP computer and you can purchase a Touchpad at the fire sale price" promotion. Consequently, HP has decided to not provide us with any additional stock that was being held and promised, for our customers who have been waiting.

For this reason, we will be forced to cancel the remaining unfulfilled orders. We truly apologize for this unfortunate set of circumstances and want to thank you for your patience and understanding these past weeks. HP's decision puts us all at a disadvantage.

We hate to disappoint customers and not being able to fill the remaining orders disappoints us as well. If circumstances should change and stock were to become available, we will immediately contact customers to see if they would be interested in having their order reinstated.

In addition, we have placed a $15 CostCentral.com credit on your account towards a future purchase, which is available now and has no expiration date because of this inconvenience. It will appear automatically when logged into your account and you add an item valued at $15 or more to your cart.

We do appreciate your business and your patience during this trying situation.

The CostCentral.com Team

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[hawkeyeguy]

I see you can buy one from TigerDirect for $149!!!!! Oh that price is only if you buy a laptop too *smh* LMAO

[JBHuskers]

Yeah I've given up. Will get one on eBay when I get a tax refund maybe. Cost Central finally gave up and cancelled my order.

[skipwondah33]

I see you can buy one from TigerDirect for $149!!!!! Oh that price is only if you buy a laptop too *smh* LMAO
:D that is hilarious

[gschwendt]

TigerDirect has the 32GB version for $299 but with a $150 rebate, it brings it down to the $150.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1435092&sku=H24-100054&SRCCODE=WEM2881TT&cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM2881-_-tigeremail2881

[JBHuskers]

TigerDirect has the 32GB version for $299 but with a $150 rebate, it brings it down to the $150.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1435092&sku=H24-100054&SRCCODE=WEM2881TT&cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM2881-_-tigeremail2881

Hawkeyeguy already posted it.....you have to buy a laptop or PC to get that rebate.

[JBHuskers]

TigerDirect has the 32GB version for $299 but with a $150 rebate, it brings it down to the $150.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1435092&sku=H24-100054&SRCCODE=WEM2881TT&cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM2881-_-tigeremail2881

And you rail on me for posting something that someone else posted :fp: :smh: :D

[gschwendt]

Where on the site does it say anything about having to purchase anything additional?

[JBHuskers]

Where on the site does it say anything about having to purchase anything additional?

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/jbennett98/touchpad.jpg

[JBHuskers]

On top of that they sent e-mails out over the weekend advertising it. Ridiculous sale if you ask me.

[cdj]

Might as well wait and see what thoughts are on the Kindle Fire since it comes out soon.

[JBHuskers]

Might as well wait and see what thoughts are on the Kindle Fire since it comes out soon.

Yeah since it plays movies too, but only a 7" screen.

[JBHuskers]

Going to combine the Kindle Fire thread with this one and rename it Tablet Talk.

[JBHuskers]

So now my focus has shifted to a whole new tablet that I had passed as worthless.

The Blackberry Playbook. Right now direct from BB they have the 64GB tablet for $299 and supposedly there is supposed to be a $60 off coupon.

Word is the OS update next month is going to allow the Android Store access on Blackberry OS...HUGE win.

[gschwendt]

For anyone that did track down a Touchpad, HP has released Android for it...
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/hp-releases-android-kernel-for-touchpad/

[JBHuskers]

Amazon certified refurbished Kindle Fire is $30 off today on Amazon's Deal of the Day for $139. I jumped on that today.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox?ref_=pe_36900_23211500

[JBHuskers]

Kindle Fire gets delivered today :))

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[gschwendt]

Really want to consider getting this tablet:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-Eee-Pad-Transformer-Tablet-TF101-A1-10-1-Inch-Android-3-2-16GB-WiFI-/220992634856?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267#ht_2132wt_1396
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-Eee-Pad-Transformer-Tablet-TF101-A1-10-1-Inch-Android-3-2-16GB-WiFI-/220992634856?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267#ht_2132wt_1396)Meets the main specs I want: 10" screen, dual-core, 1GB+ RAM.


I think I have to hold off though... really don't need one at all.

[JBHuskers]

I've heard that it is one of the best ones to have.

[I OU a Beatn]

Really want to consider getting this tablet:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-Eee-Pad-Transformer-Tablet-TF101-A1-10-1-Inch-Android-3-2-16GB-WiFI-/220992634856?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267#ht_2132wt_1396
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-Eee-Pad-Transformer-Tablet-TF101-A1-10-1-Inch-Android-3-2-16GB-WiFI-/220992634856?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267#ht_2132wt_1396)Meets the main specs I want: 10" screen, dual-core, 1GB+ RAM.


I think I have to hold off though... really don't need one at all.

Before I went with the new iPad, I was seriously considering the Asus Transformer Prime, but my God, they are so damn hard to find. Best Buy was out of stock in store and online, no Gamestop stores had them around me, and Amazon didn't have any in stock, either. There were 3rd party sellers on Amazon and of course eBay, but they were charging double the retail price. NewEgg had one and of course they botched my order and someone else got it.

If you do end up getting it, let me know how you like it. The main draw for me with the Prime was how you could attach a keyboard to it and basically turn it into a netbook. I ended up getting something similar for my iPad, but I don't think it has the same integration that the keyboard for the Transformer Prime does.

[gschwendt]

Today's Woot... HP Touchpad 32GB version, $250 (http://www.woot.com/)

[gschwendt]

Pulled the trigger on one finally...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toshiba-8GB-Thrive-10-Tablet-w-Android-3-2-Honeycomb-OS-1GHz-Dual-Core-WiFi-/221009996697?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267&var=&_trksid=p1468660.m200036#ht_2342wt_964
8GB Toshiba Thrive 10.1" Android 3.1 Tablet (Refurbished Black or Silver) on sale for $199.99

[oweb26]

I will be getting the transformer Prime in a couple of months or so. I have a co-worker who has it and I have had extensive time to play around with and I love it!!!

I currently have the Acer Iconia A500 which I have had for a little over a year, the main reason I liked it is now the main reason I want another one. Go figure.

This will probably turn into a very nice alarm clock and the bedroom internet surfer if you will. My wife loves to use it so it will mostly be in the bedroom to do random google searches.

[JBHuskers]

The Asus Transformer has been restocked at Amazon and dropped down to $339.00 (http://www.amazon.com/Transformer-TF101-A1-10-1-Inch-Tablet-Separately/dp/B004U78J1G/ref=as_li_tf_sw?&linkCode=wsw&tag=thegamtai-20)

[psuexv]

After a lot of talk about it it's official.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304058404577492760881761278.html


During a presentation at the Internet search company's annual developer conference, Google said its tablet features a seven-inch screen and camera, and is designed to display books and other media available on Google's Play service.

The tablet is "an ideal device for reading books," Google engineering director Chris Yerga said during a demonstration. The Nexus 7 will be available for $199, significantly less than the cheapest-available Apple Inc.'s AAPL +0.10% iPad tablet and on par with Amazon's Kindle Fire device.

The Google tablet is available for order on Google Play and will ship in mid-July, Google says.

The tablet runs on a new version of Google's Android software, dubbed Jelly Bean. That software will be also be released starting in the middle of next month, the company said.

Google demonstrated new features available in the software such as voice-activated typing on a device and audio responses to verbal Internet searches.

Google says some 400 million Android devices now have been activated. The new release of the software is "the fastest and smoothest version of Android yet," Google Android Product Management Director Hugo Barra said.

Google develops Android according to an open-source model that makes use of outside engineering and makes the technology available for free to device makers.

Thanks to its recent purchase of device maker and long-time Android partner Motorola Mobility, Google is expected to take a more hands-on approach to tailoring its software to related hardware.

Apple long has used a model that includes both in-house software and hardware engineering in tandem, as it has developed its popular iPad.

According to data from IDC, Apple held a 68% share of the worldwide tablet market in the first quarter of this year, well ahead of Samsung Electronics Co. 005930.SE +2.46% and Amazon.com--each of which have developed their tablets on Google's Android software.

[I OU a Beatn]

New Kindle Fire HD revealed. 7 inch version releases next week for $199 or $249(16GB or 32GB) with 1280x800 screen, 1.2GHz dual core processor, etc..

8.9 inch version releases in November for $299 or $369(16GB or 32GB) with 1920x1200 display, 1.5GHz dual core, etc...

8.9 inch with 4G LTE releases in November for $499 or $599(32GB or 64GB) with the same specs as the regular 8.9 inch model. Data plans are with AT&T where you "Get 250 MB a month for 12 months with a one-time payment of $49.99 - no monthly payments."

Linky (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GFRBBW/ref=fs_jw)

It's pretty.