HP TouchPad

[dotzdotz]

hi guys, was wondering anywhere has ready stocks for the HP Touchpad or can i order it from anywhere? thanks a lot!

 

[ClockWork]

hi guys, was wondering anywhere has ready stocks for the HP Touchpad or can i order it from anywhere? thanks a lot!

late this month or next month earliest? dunno if we'll be able to buy it online from HP website

 

[w00tw00t]

"CyanogenMod Alpha 1" for TouchPad

http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?4011-Discussion-CyanogenMod-team-Touchpad-port

 

[3xistence]

thanks bro. already bought 1. the original case very nice and perfectly fit.

welcome i also got the info from the bros over here

 

[Igene]

So has anyone tried the Alpha build?

Let me kick start and report back...

 

[xenocide]

i've done it!
looks good and smooth. love the dual boot.
apks can be installed via file manager
WiFi works, google related apps won't work cos cannot add account...
web browser is fast! 1st hand review. still playing.

Nice job CyanogenMOD Team!!!

 

[bradputt]

hi guys, was wondering anywhere has ready stocks for the HP Touchpad or can i order it from anywhere? thanks a lot!

ebay lor ...16gb around 200usd

 

[Igene]

I did it too.

But a bit more extend to boot into recovery and install GAPPS. Market and all those are in there... So... ya, basically it's almost all there.

 

[Sausage]

i'm interested in getting one, what's the cheapest way to get one? ebay and comgateway?

 

[Igene]

Got problem booting back to WebOS sia

When choose reboot > reboot WebOS it just gives you black screen. Anyway, think there should be solution for this.

 

[s7460597]

i'm interested in getting one, what's the cheapest way to get one? ebay and comgateway?

i'm interested in getting one, what's the cheapest way to get one? ebay and comgateway?

Don't know about comgateway. In ebay for 32gb most are transacted around s$400+ with shipping.
Do a search in it garage sales search term 'Hp touchpad'.

 

[jetpack1976]

Don't know about comgateway. In ebay for 32gb most are transacted around s$400+ with shipping.
Do a search in it garage sales search term 'Hp touchpad'.

Don't forget, you still must add in the extra cost of 7% GST. Sure kenna whack by customs. To be safe, can consider Amazon stores. Some stores have the feature that the stock is with Amazon and is delivered by Amazon themselves. So very safe.

However, given the upcoming tablets are all dropping in price, especially the Lenovo etc, total cost plus GST and Freight into Singapore is almost reaching $450++. Seriously must think two or three times. Not really worth it unless you can buy the touchpad at USD$99. That is my personal opinion.

By the time you can port Android (Stable Release) into the touchpad may take two or more weeks. Come Christmas, sure got tablets on sale in US. If can buy below SGD$300 (All In) then can consider good buy if not most tablets would function properly out of the box paying about $500. Wait another 2 months, touchpad specifications would probably become obsolete given the number of tablets coming out.

Unless can buy directly from Singapore at $400 or so with local warranty, else must consider.

 

[s7460597]

You have a point on GST. GST is exempted on goods of $400 or less.

Agree that the landscape for tablets is fast changing with many models launching or planned along with the price war which has yet to get serious. Those sold in ebay are transacted are too high a price. It is possible to get a local Touchpad set around $300 which is a decent price point for me.

Clearing parcels containing non-dutiable and non-controlled goods of $400 or less in value

Parcels containing non-dutiable and non-controlled goods of a total value not exceeding $400 are granted GST relief. Such parcels are released directly to SP for delivery to the addressees. Please arrange to have the invoice attached to the parcel to facilitate clearance.

 

[w00tw00t]

Icecream Sandwich is coming... the Android tablet landscape will change even further. If you are in no hurry, you might want to wait a bit more.

 

[Igene]

To anyone who want to try out the Alpha1 of Android on TouchPad, this is the brief guide to install:
1. Download THE 4 files (the a) CM ROM <<update****cm**.zip>> , b) the recovery <<update***recovery**.zip>> c) the moboot <<moboot***.zip>> d) The ACME installer <<ACMEinstaller.zip>>)
2. Make sure you have Novacom installed. If lazy of typing full patch when issueing Novacom command from command prompt, copy the installed directory (C:\Program File\Palm, Inc) to Windows Environment Variable's path (Goog it if don't know what is this).
3. Create a directory call cminstall at root directory when you plug in your TouchPad USB mode.
4. Copy the ROM file, the recovery file and the moboot file into the TouchPad cminstall directory. Please DO NOT unzip it. *Remember to rename the moboot zip file into update-moboot***.zip.
5. Unzip your ACME installer zip file.
5. Launch your command prompt, direct it to where your unzipped ACME installer is and issue command "novacom boot mem:// < ACMEInstaller" Hit enter.
6. Wait... ... you should see the penguin logo at your tab. Let it fully complete.
7. Enjoy.

To install GAPPS, reboot to recovery and install the downloade GAPPS file for CM.

 

[xenocide]

Got problem booting back to WebOS sia

When choose reboot > reboot WebOS it just gives you black screen. Anyway, think there should be solution for this.

no lah. just need to wait very long!

 

[Igene]

no lah. just need to wait very long!

Think it was because I didn't install moboot

 

[FireHobbit]

who else port to android?>

 

[xenocide]

Think it was because I didn't install moboot

i see. i got deep sleep once just now.
Press power button cannot wake up
have to press and hold power+home to force reboot


otherwise or else is good

 

[Igene]

i see. i got deep sleep once just now.
Press power button cannot wake up
have to press and hold power+home to force reboot


otherwise or else is good

I think while in Android, this happen pretty frequent. Sleep of death I think that's what they call it.