HP TouchPad

[cscs3]

http://h20435.www2.hp.com/t5/The-Next-Bench-Blog/More-TouchPads-on-the-Way/ba-p/68749

http://digi.tech.qq.com/a/20110909/000618.htm

More will be available soon, however it is not sure it will be available for outside USA. But those already on HP mailing list when the TP ran out of stock will get one.

They (HP) has to clear all the outstanding components stocked at their supplier. Estimating it will be around 100,000 to 200,000 set to be available.

 

[zonetechs]

Update End of life product once they clear their suppliers stock

 

[garyss]

Has anyone tried android on Hp touchpad?

 

[Ratix0]

The touchdroid build is still alpha with lots of things not working... Don't recommend anyone to flash. I believe they released it for developer purposes, for other devs to jump onto it and contribute.

On a side note, I'm tempted to flash Ubuntu but the instructions are humongous =(.

 

[edward.t]

Has anyone tried android on Hp touchpad?

I understand that the touch screen is not working?

 

[ocillator]

The touchdroid build is still alpha with lots of things not working... Don't recommend anyone to flash. I believe they released it for developer purposes, for other devs to jump onto it and contribute.

On a side note, I'm tempted to flash Ubuntu but the instructions are humongous =(.

r u serious lol...

you are just running the commands as the instructions say... how hard can it be lol

 

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i had in my cart yesterday night!, create account, key in particulars, then press pay it's out of stock.

arghhhhhhhhhhhh!

 

[doomgaze86]

Ubuntu is getting easier and easier to set up with time. They even have an autoconfig script now:

http://forums.precentral.net/webos-development/295909-easy-autoconfiguration-ubuntu.html

 

[Ratix0]

Hmm i didnt keep up but last I read, I need to download and install ubuntu on my desktop... =(

 

[TrueBeliever_jh]

anyone using the official hp case~? comments~?

the MO one abit thick~
i read reviews the official one also thick.. and cost 44USD from amazon.. wanna see if worth or not

 

[Ratix0]

I got it. Im loving it... Very sleek, good grip, size doesn't make the tablet anywhere considerably bulky although it does add a slight bit of weight. I like how the flap can prop the tablet in 2 orientations. However theres nothing to secure the flap down also and I forsee that as an annoyance to some.

 

[cwcyenk]

Hmm i didnt keep up but last I read, I need to download and install ubuntu on my desktop... =(

I have ubuntu running in my TP. The setup was tedious for me as I need to download stuff into my Mac (Xcode, etc) but as long as you follow the instructions (found in the internet), it should be ok.

But don't expect too much from ubuntu in TP. Although you can have firefox and chromium, the flash doesn't work well. Also many ubuntu apps cannot run. Something about the ARM processor. Similar comments are made in precentral forums. The good thing is you can now do powerpoint slides in the TP through LibreOffice.

 

[yhw22]

I have ubuntu running in my TP. The setup was tedious for me as I need to download stuff into my Mac (Xcode, etc) but as long as you follow the instructions (found in the internet), it should be ok.

But don't expect too much from ubuntu in TP. Although you can have firefox and chromium, the flash doesn't work well. Also many ubuntu apps cannot run. Something about the ARM processor. Similar comments are made in precentral forums. The good thing is you can now do powerpoint slides in the TP through LibreOffice.

so now ur is dual boot? or just ubuntu?

 

[TrueBeliever_jh]

I got it. Im loving it... Very sleek, good grip, size doesn't make the tablet anywhere considerably bulky although it does add a slight bit of weight. I like how the flap can prop the tablet in 2 orientations. However theres nothing to secure the flap down also and I forsee that as an annoyance to some.

ic.. thanks.. ordered and shipped yesterday... freaking expensive~

but must catch'em all while i still can~

is there any pocket feature where i can slide in the cleaning cloth?

 

[cwcyenk]

so now ur is dual boot? or just ubuntu?

It's dual boot. That's another advantage. You can simply change from webOS to ubuntu with just a finger flick to change the card.

 

[jetpack1976]

anyone using the official hp case~? comments~?

the MO one abit thick~
i read reviews the official one also thick.. and cost 44USD from amazon.. wanna see if worth or not

Hi,

There are alot of pics and comments over at XDA which suggests that the original IPAD 1 not IPAD 2 casing fits perfectly with the Touchpad.

Its alot easier to find IPAD casing in Singapore. Maybe you want to give it a go.

Amazon is selling IPAD 1 casing at about 10 bucks US. Look fantastic. All branded like Targus, Philips etc

 

[ocillator]

I have ubuntu running in my TP. The setup was tedious for me as I need to download stuff into my Mac (Xcode, etc) but as long as you follow the instructions (found in the internet), it should be ok.

But don't expect too much from ubuntu in TP. Although you can have firefox and chromium, the flash doesn't work well. Also many ubuntu apps cannot run. Something about the ARM processor. Similar comments are made in precentral forums. The good thing is you can now do powerpoint slides in the TP through LibreOffice.

Any ideas how to hide touchpad's keyboard on ubuntu?

 

[TrueBeliever_jh]

Hi,

There are alot of pics and comments over at XDA which suggests that the original IPAD 1 not IPAD 2 casing fits perfectly with the Touchpad.

Its alot easier to find IPAD casing in Singapore. Maybe you want to give it a go.

Amazon is selling IPAD 1 casing at about 10 bucks US. Look fantastic. All branded like Targus, Philips etc

hi.

thanks. will take a look

 

[Ratix0]

ic.. thanks.. ordered and shipped yesterday... freaking expensive~

but must catch'em all while i still can~

is there any pocket feature where i can slide in the cleaning cloth?

Nope, nowhere to keep the cloth.. Although I also would love to have a small compartment to keep the cloth so I can use it to wipe my screen..

 

[cwcyenk]

Any ideas how to hide touchpad's keyboard on ubuntu?

Install florence keyboard and use that keyboard. Then install Tweak from Preware to disable and hide the TP's keyboard