HP TouchPad

1. Gadget Guy

   7.0/10
   3 weeks ago

   The TouchPad integrates technology from two giants of the mobile computing world – HP and Palm – to create a tablet which, on paper, is match-ready for the juggernaut iPad. Read more

   • Impressive gesture controls, Built-in inductive charging, microUSB charging port
   • Poor selection from webOS app store for Aussie buyers, with no paid apps available yet, Noticeable lag during some operations, No 3G support, No expandable memory

2. CNET

   

   7.0/10
   19 August 2011

   The TouchPad would have made a great competitor for the original iPad, but its design, features and speed put it behind today's crop of tablet heavyweights. Read more

   • Palm's unique WebOS interface, Adobe Flash-enabled web browsing, Beats audio enhancement, Impressive compatibility with third-party calendar, messaging and email services
   • Thick, smudgy physical design, No rear camera or HD video capture, Includes a limited app selection, Cards system isn't as fully utilised as it could be

3. Product Review

   10/10
   29 February 2012

   I bought it because it was so cheap, $149 for the 32GB model: at that price I could justify jumping into tablets just to figure them out, even if not in need of them. There was already work on porting Android onto them, so long-term life was not in danger even if WebOS died. Read more

   • A steal at the firesale price, very sturdy and functional
   • Lack of expansion and connectivity options, heft

4. Cybershack

   
   8 August 2011

   Getting back to the HP unit. Why HP didn't go down the Android path is somewhat understandable considering it spent about $US1.2 Billion buying Palm last year and for that kind of money, you really want to get as much out of your purchase as you can. WebOS is not a bad system - it’s fast, responsive and seems stable. The tablet itself is well-made, which is not really surprising since HP has a long pedigree in making some quality items. Read more

1. "love the OS ..."

   

   8.0/10
   Reviewer: ceebee23, CNET
   11 July 2011

   Like many I picked up the TP at Harvey Norman. In the two days since it has become a my main email and web-browser away from home. The browser is fantastic much better than mobile Safari and it has ...oh my ..yes it has FLASH! I hit the HP app catalog and downloaded heaps of apps. The catalog is a bit thin (esp. in the ultility and Australia specific arena)... but still plenty to be going on with. Read more

   • the webOS is stunningly easy to use
   • the Touchpad has been discontinued

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