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General Info thread: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302423

OnSale Reseller Rating form - http://www.resellerratings.com/store/survey/Onsale


Check FedEx shipping status for HP shipments by reference #, use HP order # as reference #.

32GB TP Stock Checker @ BB B&M

16GB TP Stock Checker @ BB B&M

HP Folio Case Stock Checker @ BB B&M
HP Touchstone Stock Checker @ BB B&M
HP Keyboard Stock Checker @ BB B&M

[quote name='doodofdoods']Buy all 3 accessories together and save 15% on top of that. buy a 4th item and you'll save 20% off the entire order. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Global-...ns/pcmcat247000050015.c?id=pcmcat247000050015

Case
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Fo...362592326&skuId=2884119&st=touchpad&cp=1&lp=3

Touchstone

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+To...363391792&skuId=2884085&st=touchpad&cp=1&lp=4

Keyboard

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Wi...363391404&skuId=2883101&st=touchpad&cp=1&lp=5[/QUOTE]


Matte / Anti Glare Screen Protectors to fingerprint-proof the screen of your device:


Since everyone is asking for people to get them one when they can't find one on their own, let's try to keep the requests to this thread here:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302074


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HP.com states that they are trying to fulfill orders and may have leftover stock

http://www.shopping.hp.com/go/touch...ight_banner_touchpad_oos_821&aoid=35252#faq_1

Also, more information on orders placed through HP.com
As of the 23th, your best bet is HP restocking if you dont have a pad.

There is also Newegg but we may have to see.

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HP is dropping the tablet...
http://www.precentral.net/hp-begins-touchpad-liquidation-16gb-cut-99-32gb-149-1

Retailers:
Places Previously Live With Drop (SOLD OUT):
USA:
* Conn's, in-store only YMMV
* Costco No Warehouse has them
* Datavis (priced at $120 and $170) [datavis.com](Sold Out)
* Datavis on eBay [ebay.com] (Sold Out)
* Fry's (Sold Out)
* HP Home & Office - 16 GB [hp.com] (Sold Out)
* HP Home & Office - 32 GB (Sold Out)
* HP Small & Medium Business - Call at 1-866-625-0242 OR 1-(800)-277-8988 and you can place orders. You need to try couple of times for the phone to connect. They are taking orders. I just placed order for four 16gb touchpads. -- wait times > 1hr Sold Out
* J&R(Sold Out)
* MicroCenter - 16 GB(Sold Out) - Orders which were confirmed by email are being followed by cancellation emails, even in cases of ordering only 1.
* MicroCenter - 32 GB(Sold Out)
* Office Max [officemax.com] (Sold Out)
* Office Depot (Sold Out) (apply 942099541 for free $15 giftcard for lunch. Good for subway/panera bread/burger king)
* PC Richard (Sold Out)
* Radio Shack (Sold Out online, YMMV in-store)
* Sam's Club (Sold Out)
* Target (Sold Out)
* Walmart (Sold Out for online shipping, choose your local store to see if it's available for instore pickup)
* HHGregg [hhgregg.com] Sold Out

Probably any major retailer will have it, not sure of the price though!

32gb $499 drops to $149
16gb $399 drops to $99

Probably best option to be able to purchase one is going to be tomorrow morning!!


Good luck..
Have at it



Best buy
http://www.bestbuy.ca/Search/Search...re%20Site&pcname=MCCPCatalog&AllowSecure=True

now selling them!

HP site
Little help apparently from SDer's
FIRST MAKE SURE YOU DELETE ALL COOKIES AND CLEAR CACHE WITH CCLEANER OR OTHER PROGRAMS!

1. Go to https://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/register_epp.do

2. Use 2727 as code.

3. Register with any email.

4. After finished registering, close the final page/ tab

5. Click the product link in the first original post of this thread and price will change.

6. Add to cart and check out.

DO NOT USE PAYPAL! For some reason it did NOT work for me. I used Visa

Try this in case as well...best of luck to all who are interested
can call 1-866-221-4553 or order online at full price, but you will only be billed the reduced price. Not sure if the coupons will work Save30HP ($150) Save15HP, but it guarantees you will get one... I think these will be sold out by 6a EST when they reflect the price online.

COUPON CODES

$30 off $150 - use coupon code SAVE30HP (for 32GB model add a cheap filler such as paper [hp.com] and order them one at a time)

$15 off $75 - use coupon code SAVE15HP

$10 off $50 - HPSAVE10


http://hp.force.com/external/hpacademy

Register your .edu email, and then click on the appropriate link in OP (16gb or 32gb) you will see the discount, then check out for further discount($15 or $30 depending on what coupon you use)

Amazon is live!!! SOLD OUT
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._rd_t=301&pf_rd_p=1263465782&pf_rd_i=touchpad





Originally Posted by DirkBelig
Let's clear up one thing: HP is killing their webOS DEVICES, not the OS itself. I got an email today from HP webOS Developer Relations that read:

Dear webOS developer:

We have opened the next chapter for webOS, and we understand that you must have many questions. Yesterday we announced that we will focus on the future of webOS as a software platform but we will no longer be producing webOS devices. While this was a difficult decision, it's one that will strengthen our ability to focus on further innovating with webOS as we forge our path forward. Throughout this journey, our developers will continue to be a vital part of the future of webOS.

We will continue to support, innovate and develop the webOS App Catalog. Our intent is to enhance our merchandising and presentation of your great products and to continue to build our webOS app ecosystem.

As many of you are aware, we are currently scheduled to hold many developer events around the world. We are planning to continue with these events, however, due to the recent announcements; the nature of them will change. These updates will be posted on our events registration site this coming week. We are eager to present to you the updated strategy for webOS and to hear your feedback.

Lastly, I wish to express our sincere appreciation for your ongoing support for webOS and the many teams responsible for it here at HP. This is a particularly dynamic time in the mobile industry and sometimes tough decisions need to be made about not only what to do, but also what not to do. This has been one of those times. Together with our great webOS developer community, we are confident that we will meet the challenges ahead and build momentum for optimal success.

We will be communicating with you frequently over the next few weeks and we look forward to hearing from you throughout this process.

Thanks for your support

Richard Kerris
VP webOS Developer Relations

It may be a futile, doomed effort, but they aren't killing and totally orphaning the Touchpad. Yeah, it's going to be limited, but it's ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS! A 9.7" tablet with Gorilla Glass screen for a C-note. Hell, I'm gonna get one just cuz! There's a Kindle app, so BAM!!! $100 eReader!
 
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[quote name='crazedracerguy']CNN - HP thinking about making more touchpads

They'd be stupid not to build more after they have had TONS of interest created in their product... Bet they won't be $99 and $149 anymore...[/QUOTE]


I agree... Wouldn't be surprised if it was a bit more expensive than these two price points.

I all honesty, these touch pads will eventually go below 200 dollars. 400+ is way too much money for these things....
 
[quote name='crazedracerguy']CNN - HP thinking about making more touchpads

They'd be stupid not to build more after they have had TONS of interest created in their product... Bet they won't be $99 and $149 anymore...[/QUOTE]

The author refers to webOS as being dead right away. Sure hope that entire division of HP (Palm) of hundreds still working on it are scratching their heads at that.

What a fool.
 
Quite honestly, the hit they have taken per unit is no more than they would have spent on marketing...well, maybe a little more than what they would have spent on marketing, but the key here is they must have at least 100,000 units in homes and peoples' hands right now. They essentially did what the console makers have been doing for ages, selling at a loss in order to get the product in the home. Now they just need people to keep buying those expensive accessories that cost little to make and buying software which they much make a certain %age on...
 
To those that had their orders fulfilled on the HP SMB site: were you charged your original shipping price (I think around $25) or did they throw in the free shipping?
 
According to the FAQ posted by MarkAtHP, all TouchPad orders should have been charged shipping though there was a bug and some people received free ship via a coupon.
 
[quote name='Dkellar']According to the FAQ posted by MarkAtHP, all TouchPad orders should have been charged shipping though there was a bug and some people received free ship via a coupon.[/QUOTE]

Cool. Thanks for the info. Normally I'd complain about $25 shipping -- not this time. :D
 
[quote name='crazedracerguy']CNN - HP thinking about making more touchpads

They'd be stupid not to build more after they have had TONS of interest created in their product... Bet they won't be $99 and $149 anymore...[/QUOTE]
I agree with you but if they do decide to jack the price up, interest and enthusiasm will go in the opposite direction.
Take a loss HP @ $99/$149, flood the market with WebOS users and then sell it off with the bulletpoint of X amount of new, enthusiastic users = profit?
 
Anyone else feel like Datavis is about to become the next Onsale by weeks end?

I'm betting their ebay profile takes a 20-30% hit if people don't start getting touchpads soon
 
[quote name='DirkBelig']Good news:[/url]
Anyone try this case? http://www.buy.com/prod/hp-touchpad-pu-leather-case-black-with-3-way-stand/q/loc/108/223077070.html[/QUOTE]

The case I bought is very similar or the same thing. I think it is good for the price but be aware that it is made from fake leather and has a goofy smell to it. But the touchpad fits perfectly and all the cut outs are in the correct spots. The one I have also has magnets to keep the front flap closed securely.

I personally did not want to spend $30 on a case for a discounted tablet so I tried a cheap case and I am satisfied with the purchase.
 
[quote name='flybrione']The case I bought is very similar or the same thing. I think it is good for the price but be aware that it is made from fake leather and has a goofy smell to it. But the touchpad fits perfectly and all the cut outs are in the correct spots. The one I have also has magnets to keep the front flap closed securely. I personally did not want to spend $30 on a case for a discounted tablet so I tried a cheap case and I am satisfied with the purchase.[/QUOTE]As long as it fits and protects the thing and isn't total crap, I don't care if it's fake leather or I have to air it out before using it. I didn't chase after the legit stuff when this all started, so I don't have anything to allow me to take it out of the house at the moment.
 
[quote name='crazedracerguy']CNN - HP thinking about making more touchpads

They'd be stupid not to build more after they have had TONS of interest created in their product... Bet they won't be $99 and $149 anymore...[/QUOTE]

I believe the "fire sale" is to create interest for WebOS, since iOS and Android are the top two in the mobile operating system market. If HP considers making more tablets, then I say this sale is a publicity stunt. Otherwise, another manufacturer will make tablets for WebOS.
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']The author refers to webOS as being dead right away. Sure hope that entire division of HP (Palm) of hundreds still working on it are scratching their heads at that.

What a fool.[/QUOTE]

And after seeing WebOS in action, anyone who was thinking about branching into their own phones/tablets that didn't AT LEAST inquire with HP about licensing/buying WebOS is a fool. It is a SOLID OS.
 
[quote name='vlv723']I believe the "fire sale" is to create interest for WebOS, since iOS and Android are the top two in the mobile operating system market. If HP considers making more tablets, then I say this sale is a publicity stunt. Otherwise, another manufacturer will make tablets for WebOS.[/QUOTE]


There is already talk about Samsung buying WebOS from HP.

And no news from either twitter account.
 
[quote name='vlv723']I believe the "fire sale" is to create interest for WebOS, since iOS and Android are the top two in the mobile operating system market. If HP considers making more tablets, then I say this sale is a publicity stunt. Otherwise, another manufacturer will make tablets for WebOS.[/QUOTE]

I agree. My dad works in a tech job and I got him one. Since then according to him everyone who sees it makes insane claims (like its better than the Ipad and such) and in the end is just generating hype.
 
[quote name='vlv723']I believe the "fire sale" is to create interest for WebOS, since iOS and Android are the top two in the mobile operating system market. If HP considers making more tablets, then I say this sale is a publicity stunt. Otherwise, another manufacturer will make tablets for WebOS.[/QUOTE]

So all this news about HP dropping all hardware (save printers- or at best selling/spinning off divisions) including PC's, servers . . . etc. to focus almost exclusively on software was an elaborate ruse/ "publicity stunt" to get people to buy TouchPads and gain tablet market share?
 
My HP SMB order is still active on their website via Order Status, but I no longer show a pending charge on my credit card (and the charge has not posted either). Anyone else seeing this?
 
[quote name='yesan']My HP SMB order is still active on their website via Order Status, but I no longer show a pending charge on my credit card (and the charge has not posted either). Anyone else seeing this?[/QUOTE]

Mine did the same thing and my order is definately one that was made before the deadline they posted

I think some one previously posted that 'pending charges' only remain visible for 10 days, once they have been approved that dissent mean they were cancelled if the disappear, they just will show as charges once a charge order is received from the retailer
 
[quote name='McNutsack']Pending charges on all CC's only last about 3 days.[/QUOTE]

Not true at all. They can last up to 30 days actually. So far both of mine which have been canceled are still pending on my CC. Basically, the only way the charge is removed is if 1) the retailer cancels, or 2) 30 days pass with no action from the retailer.
 
[quote name='vlv723']I believe the "fire sale" is to create interest for WebOS, since iOS and Android are the top two in the mobile operating system market. If HP considers making more tablets, then I say this sale is a publicity stunt. Otherwise, another manufacturer will make tablets for WebOS.[/QUOTE]Remind me never to work at any company you're doing the marketing for. :whistle2:s That makes no sense whatsoever.

The HP CEO is taking the company down a death spiral trying to turn it into a software company, and there's plenty of casualties along the way.

If he has a clue, he'll spin their non-business PC group into a separate company, sell it off to someone like IBM did to Lenovo, and then things should settle down. As it is now, it's not likely to happen.

HP will only make more tablets to satisfy open orders and possible future demand through their website. As it stands right now, we have no idea how many orders are outstanding between the HP stores and HP's 3rd party vendors. Probably more than 100,000, if I had to take a guess.
 
[quote name='shrike4242']Remind me never to work at any company you're doing the marketing for. :whistle2:s That makes no sense whatsoever.

The HP CEO is taking the company down a death spiral trying to turn it into a software company, and there's plenty of casualties along the way.

If he has a clue, he'll spin their non-business PC group into a separate company, sell it off to someone like IBM did to Lenovo, and then things should settle down. As it is now, it's not likely to happen.

HP will only make more tablets to satisfy open orders and possible future demand through their website. As it stands right now, we have no idea how many orders are outstanding between the HP stores and HP's 3rd party vendors. Probably more than 100,000, if I had to take a guess.[/QUOTE]

I'd like to rebuttal the above with: If they are smart, they may rethink their death spiral strategy to kill off the company, depending on how many units they sold. I honestly have no idea how many were sold, but I would imagine at least, AT LEAST, 250,000. Considering many 3rd party vendors had 10's of 1,000's, 250k seems a reasonable low-ball.

With that in mind, that's an almost instant 250k new users who may be willing to spend money on webOS apps and accessories, not to mention the webOS phone coming out. If HP has ANY brain cells left, they'll see this and hopefully spin off the appropriate departments to better monetize the company as a whole like you mentioned above.
 
[quote name='YouGonnaEatThat']They have the same case at Amazon for $4, http://www.amazon.com/CL57511-Book-...ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1314705615&sr=1-1 I think I'll try it for that much. edit: NO free shipping with Prime.[/QUOTE]

The $7.99 is the better deal(not to mention, it's all around cheaper). If you were to ask for a refund, you'd get $4 back as they'd say all the other was for shipping. Better to find a similar item with free shipping than to worry about it being $4. That way, there isn't a shipping cost to subtract.

[/QUOTE]
=Ionotropic;8808665]how do you redeem the codes for six pack apps? [/QUOTE]

When they come back up, go to the app store(make sure you are where all of the games and apps are), touch the little tab in the top left(wayyyy up in the corner-says HP App Catalog), touch Preferences and Accounts, add a credit card. When it's time to get your free 6 pack, it will give you a choice for card or code. Choose code(duh), get your free apps, remove your card.

I haven't gotten any, yet, but will.

[quote name='DirkBelig']Good news: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/30/hp-touchpad-will-receive-ota-udpate-for-added-functionality/

Anyone try this case? http://www.buy.com/prod/hp-touchpad-pu-leather-case-black-with-3-way-stand/q/loc/108/223077070.html[/QUOTE]

Fits like a glove:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Black-L...Accessories&hash=item336b22dbcf#ht_2535wt_879
 
My HP SMB order for the 32 version, that has sat in limbo from around 8am EST on Sunday the 21st, just got shipped. If you want to compare notes, my order did receive a confirmation on the 23rd, showing an order date of the 22nd, but the status on their site always showed "will inform" for ship date, and was stuck in "Admin" in terms of status. I only know it got shipped when they sent me an e-mail notice that my CC had been declined (I mentioned this before in an earlier post - my CC # got hacked somehow). Luckily, I had my new card in hand, phones them up, and 30 minutes later, I was able to change the billing info. They said it would ship today. They did not charge me for shipping. Final price was ~129.99.
 
Hp just sent

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 XXXXXXXX at checkout, and for more information on the details of this offer, please look at the bottom of this email. Sincerely,

hpdirect.com
Click to expand...
 
[quote name='shrike4242']

The HP CEO is taking the company down a death spiral trying to turn it into a software company[/QUOTE]

It already is a pretty substantial software company. I've been to the HP Software Conferences in DC and in Vegas the past two years, and they were pretty huge.
 
Got the same email


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.
 
[quote name='Pookymeister']It already is a pretty substantial software company. I've been to the HP Software Conferences in DC and in Vegas the past two years, and they were pretty huge.[/QUOTE]Even though it may have some big presence as a software company, people know HP for PCs / servers and printers first and foremost above their software assets.

With this change of direction with Apotheker, the thought is that he's trying to turn HP into SAP and go head-to-head with them. Not likely to work in his current way of thinking.
 
[quote name='h3llbring3r']You should redact your unique coupon code.
Edit: that's better. :lol:[/QUOTE]


Thanks! didn't see it until I tried to edit the weird spacing
 
@ BrynaAtHP Via Twitter:
"Your new found love for the TouchPad has apparently brought it back from the dead. #TouchPadZombie has risen. If only temporarily."

Da fudge is she talking about? Can't she ever just be thorough?

edit: i googled "touchpadzombie" and got this article:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/08/29/hp.touchpad.android/index.html?hpt=hp_bn7

New Tweet:
@ BrynaAtHP Via Twitter:
"Time circuits on... Flux Capacitor... fluxing... Engine running... All right! #TouchPadZombie coming back to try & fill demand #braaains"

"Alright, too early for some fun I guess. I tried. #wah #wah #wah. We actually have some good news to share imho."

Yes, too early for "fun". Did she expect people to think her tweets were cute? All it caused was a bunch of angry peolple asking her wtf she meant...I expect an answer soon, though...
 
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[quote name='McNutsack']BrynaAtHP Bryna Corcoran Your new found love for the TouchPad has apparently brought it back from the dead. #TouchPadZombie has risen. If only temporarily.

Da fudge is she talking about? Can't she ever just be thorough?

edit: i googled "touchpadzombie" and got this article:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/08/29/hp.touchpad.android/index.html?hpt=hp_bn7[/QUOTE]

Probably in regards to the CNN article about the possibility that the TouchPad will continue to be manufactured, at least for a little bit.
 
Hmm...need an expert opinion here. Back when the mass hysteria was in full swing (around 8/20), I tried forcing an order through HP's SMB site. I finally got an order through, but it told me the billing info did not match what my card had on file (I'm pretty sure it was just the phone number since I've recently moved). I tried multiple times to correct it, but as everyone knows, the website was crashing constantly, and I was never able to.

It did create an order number for me though, so I hoped that it would be something I could correct later. But when I checked the next day, there was no record of my order with that number and I never got a confirmation email. So, I just forgot about it and continued hunting. But with all the talk of updated statuses and the links Shrike posted, I decided to check one last time just now. And lo and behold, I found my order and it shows this:

Order Date | Order Status | Planned Delivery Date | Planned Ship Date
25-Aug-2011 | Admin | 06-Sep-2011 | 03-Sep-2011

It also shows my credit status as being "approved' and that my order was last updated on 8/25. I'm sure this is probably the same boat that many people are in right now (probably even some who did actually get email confirmations). I just figured my order was a lost cause. I'm guessing the stock that HP is trying to obtain is to fulfill these orders? Probably still a decent chance these get cancelled too right? I'm a little nervous that it changed my order date from 8/20 to 8/25. I don't want to get my hopes up too much, but it would be amazing if this actually came through after all this time.
 
[quote name='GoingIncognito']Sigh. All I want is a damn $99 Touchpad! I even have the accessories ready to go :p. Nothing like the waiting game I suppose.[/QUOTE]
If you don't already have one, I suggest you make yourself an eBay account- or, at least familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of Craigslist.
(j/k I'm still hunting too- albeit very pessimistically.)
 
Well, I just had an interesting call with HP SM&B customer support. A rather bored sounding "Omar" started out by asking for my order number and then whether I had more than one order with them. I was put on hold, then he came back to ask if I was calling about something other than status. I told him yes and he proceeded to give me the story about how the large volume of orders...blah blah blah. He then let me know that I was looking at 6-8 weeks for my Touchpad. Just a little bit longer than HP has been telling everyone. /sigh

Finished changing my billing address and got off the phone. Hopefully this is a canned answer just to get people to stop calling.
 
[quote name='Keyboard Cowboy']Well, I just had an interesting call with HP SM&B customer support. A rather bored sounding "Omar" started out by asking for my order number and then whether I had more than one order with them. I was put on hold, then he came back to ask if I was calling about something other than status. I told him yes and he proceeded to give me the story about how the large volume of orders...blah blah blah. He then let me know that I was looking at 6-8 weeks for my Touchpad. Just a little bit longer than HP has been telling everyone. /sigh

Finished changing my billing address and got off the phone. Hopefully this is a canned answer just to get people to stop calling.[/QUOTE]

The big problem and the reason most are calling (or at least mine) is that I ordered one on 20th and people on the 21st are saying they're progressing though the cycle. Since I only have 1 and im "assured one" but people who ordered after me got ahead of me... sets off some red flags. I wouldnt be shocked if this was a HUGE part of it.
 
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