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{{short description|Tablet computer}} |
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| name = HP TouchPad |
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| image = File:Android on the HP Touchpad (6961180945).jpg |
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| caption = Android 2.3 “Gingerbread” on the TouchPad |
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| developer = [[Hewlett-Packard]] |
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| type = [[Tablet computer]] |
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| discontinued = August 18, 2011 |
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| type = [[Tablet Computer]] |
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| generation = First Generation Product |
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| os = * [[webOS]] 3.0 to 3.0.5 <ref name=QuickSpecs>{{cite web|url=http://www.webosnation.com/webos-3-0-5-now-available-touchpad |title=webOS 3.0.5 now available for TouchPad |date=January 12, 2012 |access-date=January 12, 2012}}</ref> |
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| releasedate = 1 July 2011 (US), 15 July 2011 (Canada, UK, France, and Germany) |
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* [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 2.3 to 9.0 (unofficial)<ref>{{cite web |title=( ROM GUIDE ) How to install Android 8.1, 7.1, 6.0 or 4.4 on Touchpad. |url=https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/rom-guide-alternative-method-to-install-t3575861 |website=XDA Developers |date=March 20, 2017 |access-date=7 August 2018}}</ref> |
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* [[Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu]] (unofficial) |
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| price = {{USD}}499.99 (16GB), {{USD}}599.99 (32GB) |
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| power = Rechargeable, 3.7 [[Volt|V]], 6000 [[mAh]], {{convert|22.2|W.h|abbr=on}}, [[lithium-ion polymer battery]],<ref name=TearDown /> |
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| cpu = 1.2 [[GHz]] (black model),<ref name=QuickSpecs /><ref name=TearDown>{{cite web|title=Cracking Open the HP TouchPad; TechRepublic; June 29, 2011.|url=http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/cracking-open-the-hp-touchpad/6253940|access-date=July 18, 2011|archive-date=May 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130519130237/http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/cracking-open-the-hp-touchpad/6253940|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=BOM>{{cite web|url=http://www.isuppli.com/Teardowns/News/Pages/HP-TouchPad-Carries-$318-Bill-of-Materials.aspx |title=HP TouchPad Carries $318 Bill Of Materials; iHS; July 7, 2011 |publisher=Isuppli.com |date=July 6, 2011 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref><br />1.5 GHz (white model),<ref name=whitemodel>{{cite web|url=http://www.webosnation.com/hp-france-outs-white-64gb-touchpad-1-5ghz-processor |title=HP France outs white 64 GB TouchPad with 1.5 GHz processor; precentral.net; August 17, 2011 |publisher=Webosnation.com |date=August 17, 2011 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref><br />[[Qualcomm]] [[Snapdragon (system on chip)|Snapdragon]] S3 APQ8060,<br />dual-core ARM-based Scorpion<ref name=apq8060brief>{{cite web|url=http://www.qualcomm.com/media/documents/files/snapdragon-msm8x60-apq8060-product-brief.pdf |title=Snapdragon APQ8060 Product Brief; Qualcomm; 2011. |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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| memory = 1 GB, [[Mobile DDR|Mobile DDR2 SDRAM]]<ref name=QuickSpecs /><ref name=TearDown /> |
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| storage = 16 or 32 [[gigabyte|GB]] (black model),<ref name=QuickSpecs /><ref name=TearDown /><ref name=BOM /><br />64 GB (white model),<ref name=whitemodel /><br />[[flash memory]] |
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| display = {{convert|9.7|in|cm|abbr=on}}, 1024×768 [[pixel|px]] XGA (132 PPI), 18-bit color, [[TFT LCD]] with [[IPS panel|IPS]], [[Light-emitting diode|LED]]-backlit<ref name=QuickSpecs /><ref name=TearDown /><ref name=BOM /> |
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| os = HP [[webOS]] 3.0 |
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| graphics = [[Qualcomm]] [[Adreno]] 220 core<ref name=QuickSpecs /><ref name=apq8060brief /> |
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| power = Rechargeable 6300 [[mAh]] battery |
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| input = [[Capacitive display|Capacitive]] [[Multi-touch]] [[touch screen|screen]],<br />4 resizable virtual keyboards, power / volume / center buttons, [[microphone]], ambient light sensor, [[Accelerometer]], [[Gyroscope]], [[Magnetometer]] (compass)<ref name=QuickSpecs /><ref name=TearDown /><ref name=BOM /> |
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| cpu = [[Qualcomm]] Snapdragon dual-CPU APQ8060 1.2 [[GHz]] |
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| controllers = |
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| storage = 16 [[gigabyte|GB]] or 32 GB internal storage |
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| camera = 1.3 [[megapixel|MP]] HD front-facing<ref name=QuickSpecs /><ref name=TearDown /> |
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| memory = 1 GB DDr2 |
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| touchpad = |
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| display = {{convert|9.7|in|cm|abbr=on}} XGA capacitive, multitouch screen; 18-bit color, 1024 × 768 [[pixel|px]] display |
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| connectivity = Atheros AR6003 chip [[Wi-Fi]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11]] [[IEEE 802.11a-1999|a]]/[[IEEE 802.11b-1999|b]]/[[IEEE 802.11g-2003|g]]/[[IEEE 802.11n-2009|n]]), [[Bluetooth]] 2.1 + EDR with [[A2DP]] stereo,<br />Hi-Speed [[microUSB]]<ref name=QuickSpecs /><ref name=TearDown /> |
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| graphics = [[Qualcomm]] Adreno 220 |
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| dimensions = {{convert|240|mm|in|abbr=on}} ''(w)'' <br />{{convert|190|mm|in|abbr=on}} ''(h)'' <br />{{convert|13.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} ''(d)''<ref name=QuickSpecs /> |
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| sound = Internal [[stereo]] speakers and [[Beats Audio]] |
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| weight = {{convert|740|g|oz|abbr=on}}<ref name=QuickSpecs /> |
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| input = Touchscreen and resizable virtual keyboard |
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| predecessor = |
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| successor = [[HP Slate 7]] |
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| output = 1080p video via mini usb to mini hdmi |
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| related = [[Palm Pre]], [[Tablet computer]] |
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| camera = 1.3 [[megapixel|MP]] HD front-facing camera |
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| website = {{URL|https://www.hp.com/united-states/webos/us/en/tablet/touchpad.html}} |
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| connectivity = Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n<br>4G [[HSPA+]] variants<br>Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
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| releasedate = July 1, 2011 (US),<br />July 15, 2011 (Canada, France, Germany, and UK),<br />August 15, 2011 (Australia) |
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| price = {{USD}}499.99 (16 GB), <br />{{USD}}599.99 (32 GB), <br />{{USD}}599.99 (64 GB) |
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| dimensions = {{convert|240|mm|in|abbr=on}} ''(w)'' </br>{{convert|190|mm|in|abbr=on}} ''(h)'' </br>{{convert|13.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} ''(d)'' |
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| weight = 740 grams |
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| topgame = |
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| Sound = Internal stereo speakers with [[Beats Audio]], [[3.5 mm jack|3.5 mm stereo jack]] for headset / headphone / microphone, vibration motor<ref name=QuickSpecs /><ref name=TearDown /> |
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| related = [[Apple iPad]], [[BlackBerry PlayBook]], [[Samsung Galaxy Tab]], [[Tablet PC]], [[webOS]] |
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| website = [http://h41112.www4.hp.com/promo/webos/us/en/tablets/touchpad.html www.hpwebos.com] |
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The HP TouchPad is a [[tablet computer]] developed, and designed by [[Hewlett-Packard]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://h41112.www4.hp.com/promo/webos/us/en/tablet/touchpad.html|accessdate=17 July 2011}}</ref> The TouchPad is aimed to be a primary contender to the Apple [[iPad]] 2, and the [[Android (operating system)|Android]] Tablets available. Because of the fact that the TouchPad runs HP [[webOS]], it has the same card multitasking found in the [[Palm Pre 2]], [[HP Veer]], and [[HP Pre 3]] including the revered "stack" feature.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://h41112.www4.hp.com/promo/webos/us/en/tablet/touchpad-webos.html|accessdate=17 July 2011}}</ref> The TouchPad also has an unobtrusive drop down notification system, which silently alerts you of any new email, alerts, or updates. |
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The '''HP TouchPad''' is a [[tablet computer]] that was developed and designed by [[Hewlett-Packard]].<ref>{{cite web|title=HP TouchPad – Tablet PC – HP Official Site – U.S|url=http://www.hp.com/united-states/webos/us/en/tablet/touchpad.html|access-date=July 17, 2011}}</ref> The HP TouchPad was launched on July 1, 2011, in the United States; July 15 in Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany; and August 15 in Australia.<ref>[http://www.belmonster.net/how-green-is-the-hp-touchpad/ How Green Is The HP TouchPad?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314174720/http://www.belmonster.net/how-green-is-the-hp-touchpad/ |date=March 14, 2012 }}, by Scott Belmon, August 18, 2011, Belmonster</ref> |
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Due to webOS's open nature, Homebrew's Preware application lets the user modify most of the software's features.<ref>{{cite web|first=http://preware.org/#/index/|accessdate=17 July 2011}}</ref> The TouchPad has the second largest tablet app store with 400 tablet optimized applications at launch, and it is acclaimed to have the best quality apps available of any platforms. The TouchPad can also run most of the 6000+ apps available for the [[Pre]] phones in a small phone emulator. The TouchPad is the only tablet with a native [[FaceBook]] application. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.precentral.net/hp-touchpad-will-be-first-device-launch-facebook-tablet-app-not-ipad|accessdate=17 July 2011}}</ref> The HP TouchPad was launched on July 1, 2011 in the US, and July 15 in Canada, UK, France, and Germany. The ATT 4G [[HSPA+]] versions of the TouchPad is scheduled for release in the near future. |
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On August 18, 2011, 49 days after the TouchPad was launched in the United States, HP announced that it would discontinue all current devices running [[webOS]]. Remaining TouchPad stock received substantial price reductions, and quickly sold out.<ref name=firesale>{{cite web|last=Trout|first=Christopher|title=Let the liquidation begin – HP's 16GB TouchPad on sale for $99|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/let-the-liquidation-begin-hps-16gb-touchpad-on-sale-for-99/|publisher=Engadget|access-date=August 20, 2011}}</ref> |
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The HP TouchPad is one of many new tablets to optimized a multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen which works great with webOS. One of the many features that sets the TouchPad apart is "Touch to Share." This feature allows the [[Pre 3]] and the [[Veer]] to share information such as websites by touching their sensors with the TouchPad's sensors. Unlike the iPad, the TouchPad is able to receive calls and text messages sent to any webOS powered phone. This is possible because both the TouchPad and the webOS phones use the same Palm Profile, allowing the webOS phones to forward any incoming messages on to the tablet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techopsguys.com/2011/07/02/hp-touchpad-first-thoughts-and-tips/|accessdate=17 July 2011}}</ref> One thing to note is that the TouchPads do not have a phone radio, thus they are unable to receive phone calls or texts by itself. |
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==History== |
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Largely due to the criticism that Palm received for their advertising of the Pre phones, HP has stepped up their advertisement strategy. This new strategy includes the endorsement of the HP TouchPad by the British comedian, and actor Russell Brand.<ref>{{cite web|first=http://www.precentral.net/new-hp-touchpad-ad-surfaces-russell-brand|accessdate=17 July 2011}}</ref> |
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The HP TouchPad was announced on February 9, 2011, at the webOS "Think Beyond" event held at the Fort Mason Center in [[San Francisco]] alongside the [[HP Veer]] and [[HP Pre 3]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://techcrunch.com/2011/01/04/hp-webos-event/ |title=HP Holding webOS Special Event February 9 In San Francisco |publisher=Techcrunch.com |date=January 4, 2011 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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Initial sales of the device sold 25,000 of 270,000 units, and did not meet HP's expectations, rapidly becoming overshadowed by the launch of the [[iPad 2]] in March. On August 16, 2011, it was reported that [[Best Buy]] refused to pay HP for any more TouchPad stock.<ref name=ouchpad>{{cite news|last=Hesseldahl|first=Arik|title=Ouchpad: Best Buy Sitting on a Pile of Unsold HP Tablets|url=http://allthingsd.com/20110816/ouchpad-best-buy-sitting-on-a-pile-of-unsold-hp-tablets/|access-date=August 17, 2011|newspaper=AllThingsD|date=August 17, 2011}}</ref> In Europe, the TouchPad was estimated to have sold 12,000 in its first month of release. In Australia, [[Harvey Norman]] who was the exclusive retailer sold about 1,200 units in the four days it was on sale.<ref name="zdnet australia">{{cite web|last=Hopewell|first=Luke|title=TouchPad fire sale cost over $300 per unit|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/touchpad-fire-sale-cost-over-300-per-unit/|publisher=ZDNet}}</ref> Industry commentators suggested that the lack of apps for the platform and lackluster advertising was hindering sales.<ref name=tnw>{{cite web|last=Adhikari|first=Richard|title=Is the HP TouchPad Untouchable?|date=August 17, 2011 |url=http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Is-the-HP-TouchPad-Untouchable-73094.html|publisher=Technewsworld|access-date=August 18, 2011}}</ref> On August 18, HP announced that it would discontinue all webOS devices.<ref>[http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2011/110818b.html?mtxs=rss-corp-news HP Confirms Discussions with Autonomy Corporation plc Regarding Possible Business Combination; Makes Other Announcements], Aug. 18, 2011, News Release, Hewlett-Packard Development Company</ref> HP CTO Shane Robison noted that the TouchPad "was half a generation or a generation behind the [[iPad]] and so that wasn't going to drive volume."<ref name=crnhp>{{cite web|last=Kovar|first=Joseph|title=HP Committed To WebOS As Enterprise Development Platform|url=http://www.crn.com/news/applications-os/231601470/hp-committed-to-webos-as-enterprise-development-platform.htm;jsessionid=+56y7GiNHHlanY7QZ0aa8A**.ecappj02|publisher=CRN|access-date=September 18, 2011|archive-date=September 22, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922005853/http://www.crn.com/news/applications-os/231601470/hp-committed-to-webos-as-enterprise-development-platform.htm;jsessionid=+56y7GiNHHlanY7QZ0aa8A**.ecappj02|url-status=dead}}</ref> Some years later, a member of the development team described the device as being made from "cast-off reject iPad parts."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ziegler|first1=Chris|title=Pre to postmortem: the inside story of the death of Palm and webOS|url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/6/5/3062611/palm-webos-hp-inside-story-pre-postmortem|website=The Verge|date=June 5, 2012 |access-date=September 11, 2014}}</ref> |
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On August 19, 2011, HP announced a substantial price drop on the TouchPad. In Canada and the USA, the price was $99 for the 16 GB model and $149 for the 32 GB model and quickly sold out.<ref name="firesale"/><ref name=tpfire>[https://techcrunch.com/2011/08/19/hp-issues-touchpad-liquidation-order-get-yours-now-for-100/ HP Issues TouchPad Liquidation Order – Get Yours Now For $100], By Devin Coldewey, August 19, 2011, TechCrunch</ref> Large numbers of buyers acquired the TouchPad at these "[[firesale]]" prices.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/08/hp-touchpad-mania-touchpads-selling-out-in-us-at-99.html |title=HP TouchPad mania: TouchPads selling out in U.S. |newspaper=LA Times |date=August 20, 2011 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> Most brick-and-mortar retailers reportedly sold out their entire inventories within hours the morning of August 20.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/202438/20110823/hp-touchpad-hurricane-irene-where-is-gaddafi-s-p.htm |title=HP TouchPad Sells Out, Gadhafi Whereabouts Unknown: Daily Scoop |date=August 23, 2011 |publisher=Ibtimes.com |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> Online retailers, including [[Barnes & Noble]], [[Amazon.com]], and Best Buy, took orders on August 22 that rapidly exceeded their inventory, and were forced to cancel many orders.<ref>[http://www.pcworld.com/article/238674/touchpad_backlash_retailers_say_sorry_for_order_errors.html TouchPad Backlash: Retailers Say 'Sorry' For Order Errors], By David Daw, Aug 23, 2011, PCWorld</ref> A similar sale was held in Australian Harvey Norman stores, with several stores selling out their inventory within an hour.<ref>Chris Griffith, August 22, 2011, [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/exec-tech/harvey-norman-sells-touchpad-at-100/story-e6frgazf-1226119630371 Harvey Norman sells HP TouchPad at $100], The Australian</ref><ref>Moses and Grubb, Aug 22, 2011,[http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/national/national/general/hp-touchpad-fire-sale-slashed-from-499-to-99-in-a-week/2266403.aspx HP TouchPad fire sale: slashed from $499 to $99 in a week], The Border Mail</ref> Similar sales took place in the UK with several stores reducing prices (£89 for the 16 GB and £115 for the 32 GB), and the HP TouchPad became the tablet with the highest approval rating.<ref>The Lonesome Success of the HP TouchPad Aug 9, 2011,[http://www.andrewsavory.com/blog/2011/1539 TouchPad fire sale: slashed from $499 to $99 in a week] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111117025721/http://www.andrewsavory.com/blog/2011/1539 |date=November 17, 2011 }}, Andrew Savory</ref> HP TouchPad stock immediately sold out domestically and overseas from consumers rushing to take advantage of the price promotion. |
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Following this successful sale,<ref>[https://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/hp-touchpad-tops-amazon-us-sales-rumored-for-uk-price-drop/], By Brian Heater, Aug 22, 2011, Engadget</ref> and to clear out their component suppliers' inventories of touch panels, batteries, and chassis,<ref>[http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20110901PD218.html Digitimes: HP to produce 100,000–200,000 TouchPads to clear out supplier inventories] Yenting Chen, Sept 2, 2011</ref> HP announced on August 30 that it would make another production run of the TouchPad.<ref>[http://h20435.www2.hp.com/t5/The-Next-Bench-Blog/UPDATE-Last-Chance/ba-p/68749] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111220055402/http://h20435.www2.hp.com/t5/The-Next-Bench-Blog/UPDATE-Last-Chance/ba-p/68749 |date=December 20, 2011 }}, By Mark Budgell, Aug 30, 2011</ref> These units were used to fulfill existing orders to businesses like [[Tiger Direct]] and Best Buy, in bundles with a set price of $249.99 and $299.99.<ref>{{cite web|last=Paul |first=Ian |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/242927/hp_touchpad_returns_to_best_buy.html |title=pcworld.com |publisher=pcworld.com |date=November 1, 2011 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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Following [[Meg Whitman]]'s appointment as CEO of HP, in conjunction with an announcement of the company's plans to continue developing webOS as an [[open-source software|open-source]] operating system, she said that the company would continue using the OS in devices, specifically resuming its use in tablets. She said this would not happen in 2012, but would probably take place in 2013.<ref>[https://techcrunch.com/2011/12/09/hps-whitman-well-make-webos-powered-tablets-in-2013/ HP’s Whitman: We’ll Make WebOS-Powered Tablets In 2013; December 9, 2011.]</ref><ref>[https://thenextweb.com/mobile/2011/12/09/hp-may-make-more-webos-hardware-but-not-right-now-current-hardware-will-get-updates/ HP May Make webOS Hardware, Current Devices to Get Updates; December 9, 2011.]</ref> In February 2013, HP sold the source code and transferred the remaining webOS team to [[LG Electronics|LG]], effectively ending the webOS' deployment in tablets and consumer products.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/2013/2/25/4027814/hp-emerges-as-big-winner-in-webos-sale HP emerges as big winner in webOS sale, and LG doesn't rule out a phone]. The Verge (2013-02-25). Retrieved on 2013-08-28.</ref> |
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==Hardware== |
==Hardware== |
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The HP TouchPad is a touchscreen tablet that runs HP webOS. It has several notable features. The TouchPad uses card multitasking found in [[Palm Pre]] phones.<ref>{{cite web|title=HP webOS – High connectivity, stability and security – HP® Official Site – U.S.|url=http://www.hp.com/united-states/webos/us/en/tablet/touchpad-webos.html|access-date=July 17, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110923192445/http://www.hp.com/united-states/webos/us/en/tablet/touchpad-webos.html|archive-date=September 23, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The integrated webcam on the front of the HP TouchPad enables video conferencing. There is a backlit Home button at the bottom. The HP TouchPad also allows for haptic feedback with vibration function. The hardware includes an [[ARM architecture|ARM]]-based [[Qualcomm]] [[Snapdragon (system on chip)|Snapdragon]] processor and 1 GB of RAM.<ref>{{cite web|title=HP webOS – High connectivity, stability and security – HP® Official Site – U.S.|url=http://www.hpwebos.com/us/support/handbooks/touchpad/HP_TouchPad_UG.pdf|access-date=July 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812091528/http://www.hpwebos.com/us/support/handbooks/touchpad/HP_TouchPad_UG.pdf|archive-date=August 12, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> "Touch to Share" allows a [[Pre 3]] mobile to share information such as websites by touching its sensors with the TouchPad's sensors. The TouchPad can receive calls and text messages forwarded from any phone using a Palm Profile.<ref>{{cite web|title=HP Touchpad – first thoughts and tips « TechOpsGuys.com|url=http://www.techopsguys.com/2011/07/02/hp-touchpad-first-thoughts-and-tips/|access-date=July 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608071639/http://www.techopsguys.com/2011/07/02/hp-touchpad-first-thoughts-and-tips/|archive-date=June 8, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> as well as make and receive calls via the Skype application. An independent site estimated that the 16 GB and the 32 GB HP TouchPad's contained $296.15 and $318.15 of materials respectively with a cost to assemble of $10.<ref name="BOM" /> |
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===Screen and input=== |
===Screen, audio and input=== |
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The HP TouchPad |
The HP TouchPad has a 9.7 inch, 1024×768 [[pixel]], [[Gorilla Glass]] [[multitouch]] [[capacitive]] [[touch screen]]. Interaction can be by finger or a capacitive stylus, available for separate purchase. The TouchPad's virtual keyboard can be configured to one of four preset sizes, and has a number row on top of the common QWERTY layout. The TouchPad also features an InvenSense 3-axis gyroscope.<ref name=QuickSpecs /> |
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The TouchPad |
The TouchPad has three separate physical buttons, a sleep/wake button on the top right, a home button at the bottom of the front that launches the card view or the app launcher and a set of volume rockers at the right of the device. Holding the power button and the home button together creates a screen snapshot. The TouchPad has stereo speakers that feature [[Beats Audio]]. |
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===Connectivity=== |
===Connectivity=== |
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The [[Atheros]] chipset supports [[Wi-Fi]] 802. |
The [[Atheros]] AR6003 chipset supports dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz [[Wi-Fi]] 802.11a/b/g/n and [[Bluetooth]] 2.1 + EDR with [[A2DP]] stereo Bluetooth. The tablet can share [[URL]]s, phone calls, and text messages with webOS phones via Bluetooth pairing.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.hp.com/united-states/webos/us/en/tablet/touchpad.html | title= HP TouchPad features | work = [[Hewlett-Packard|HP]] | access-date =March 30, 2011}}</ref> Pairing with non-webOS smartphones was enabled by a software update 3.0.4. |
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===Power and battery=== |
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The TouchPad uses a rechargeable 6000 or 6300 [[mAh]] [[Lithium-ion polymer battery]] rated at 3,7 V (total 22,2 [[Watt-hour|Wh]]).<ref name="TechRepublic Teardown">[http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/cracking-open-the-hp-touchpad/6253940?seq=47&tag=thumbnail-view-selector;get-photo-roto Cracking open the HP TouchPad] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928084738/http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/cracking-open-the-hp-touchpad/6253940?seq=47&tag=thumbnail-view-selector;get-photo-roto |date=September 28, 2012 }}, June 29, 2011, TechRepublic</ref> It can be charged via MicroUSB connector or optional wireless charging by Touchstone charger. When using the Touchstone, the TouchPad enters a mode called Exhibition Mode, which displays simple information such as a clock, schedule or media.<ref name="engadget review"/> |
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The TouchPad has internal stereo speakers and [[Beats Audio]]. |
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The battery life was estimated at nine hours by HP; in a review by [[Engadget]], the battery lasted for about eight and a half hours.<ref name="engadget review">{{cite web | url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/hp-touchpad-review/ | title=HP TouchPad review | publisher=Engadget | date=June 29, 2011 | access-date=August 9, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110805002828/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/hp-touchpad-review/ | archive-date=August 5, 2011 | url-status=dead| df=mdy-all }}</ref> |
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===Power and Battery=== |
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The TouchPad uses a rechargeable 6300 [[mAh]] battery, with optional wireless charging by Touchstone charger. On the Touchstone, the TouchPad enters a mode called Exhibition Mode.{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}} The battery life is estimated as 9 hours.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} |
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===Other models=== |
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In July 2011, HP announced their webOS hardware roadmap.<ref name=webosroadmap>{{cite web|url=http://www.webosnation.com/white-processor-bumped-64gb-and-black-4g-touchpad-due-august-opal-and-pre3-fall |title=White processor-bumped 64GB and black 4G TouchPad due in August, Opal and Pre3 by fall;precentral.net; July 4, 2011 |publisher=Webosnation.com |date=July 4, 2011 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://forums.webosnation.com/hp-touchpad/291488-8-touchpad-models-now-showing-my-suppliers.html |title=8 Touchpad models; precentral.net; August 15, 2011 |publisher=Forums.webosnation.com |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> This included the "HP TouchPad 4G", with a faster 1.5 GHz processor, 32 GB of [[flash memory]], integrated [[A-GPS]], and [[AT&T]] 3.5G [[HSPA+]] wireless mobile broadband capabilities; demo models were displayed at a press show, but it was not released for sale,<ref name=webosroadmap /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2011/110712xc.html?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN |title=HP TouchPad 4G Press Release; HP; July 12, 2011 |publisher=Hp.com |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> except to HP employees, where it later appeared on eBay and craigslist. In August, a white model with 64 GB of flash memory, a 1.5 GHz processor and Wi-Fi – but without 3.5G – was built in small quantities and shipped.<ref name=whitemodel /><ref name=webosroadmap /><ref>[http://www.webosnation.com/review-white-touchpad "Review: White 1.5 GHz HP TouchPad"]; precentral.net; November 2, 2011.</ref> A small number of "TouchPad Go" models (codenamed "Opal") with a 7-inch display, 32 GB of flash memory, a 1.5 GHz processor, and cellular capabilities were made, some of which sent to technology review websites. These smaller TouchPads, however, were not mass-produced, with the overall inspiration later carried on to the [[HP Slate 7]].<ref>[http://www.webosnation.com/ATT-touchpad-4g-runs-through-fcc-hspa-speeds-1 TouchPad "Go Opal model in FCC certification database"]; precentral.net; August 10, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.webosnation.com/hp-touchpad-go-details-galore-exclusive "HP TouchPad Go details galore"]; precentral.net; September 28, 0211.</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9kqnOzdzW4 "HP Touchpad Go Review"]; YouTube.com; December 27, 2011.</ref> |
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The TouchPad features an [[InvenSense]] 3-axis gyroscope.<ref>{{cite web|first=Tech Republic|title=Cracking Open the HP TouchPad|url=http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/cracking-open-the-hp-touchpad/6253940?seq=67&tag=thumbnail-view-selector;get-photo-roto}}</ref> |
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==Software== |
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===Cost of Materials=== |
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The TouchPad hardware was disassembled and reviewed. The HP TouchPad's Bill of Materials are stated at $318.15 with an assembly rate of $10.<ref name="Cost of HP TouchPad"> Actual Cost of HP TouchPad. http://www.webosbuzz.com/content/186-cost-hp-touchpad-materials-318.html</ref> |
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===Pre-installed applications=== |
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The Touchstone is a [[wireless charging]] dock. While charging with the Touchstone, the TouchPad can be set to an Exhibition mode, the user chosing whether to display photos in a [[digital photo frame]], or show upcoming appointments. The Touchstone also enables wireless communication between a [[HP Pre3]] and a TouchPad. Tapping on a specific region will transfer web links to the Pre. This technology is known as “Touch to Share”. |
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| Web || Web browser; uses [[WebKit]] [[Browser engine|layout engine]]. |
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| Calendar || Calendar application capable of synchronizing Facebook, Google, Microsoft Exchange and Yahoo calendars and displaying their events in unified and user-configurable Day, Week, and Month Views. |
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| Email || Default email client. |
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| Messaging|| Standard SMS and MMS application; built in hooks for AIM, Yahoo, Google Chat, and Skype. |
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| App Catalog || Access the HP App Catalog. |
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| Memos || Note taking application. |
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| Quickoffice || Suite of office applications with that allows for the viewing and creation of spreadsheets, slideshow presentations and word processing documents. |
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| Adobe Reader || PDF viewing software. |
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| Maps || Default mapping application that searches for locations, gets directions and displays traffic patterns. |
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| Contacts || Address book where a user can store contact information that can be synced across your various accounts. |
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| Music || Application that plays the music files stored on the device. |
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| Phone & Video Calls || Standard phone dialer; can place phone calls and also use Skype for video calls. |
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| Photos & Videos || View videos and photographs on the device. |
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| Amazon Kindle (Beta) || Access to e-books on an Amazon account. |
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| Facebook || Access Facebook via the user's account. |
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| YouTube || Browse through videos on YouTube. |
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==Operating systems== |
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[[File:Jon-rubenstein-hp-touchpad-2011-02-09.jpg|thumb|right|[[Jon Rubinstein]] introduces new HP TouchPad at a HP event in February 2011.]] |
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The protective case doubles as a stand for watching videos or typing, and does not need to be removed to charge the battery.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.palm.com/us/products/pads/touchpad/index.html |title= HP TouchPad |date= February 9, 2011 |publisher=[[Palm, Inc.]] |accessdate=February 10, 2011}}</ref> |
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===webOS=== |
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The TouchPad was sold with the [[webOS]] operating system, which offers video chat, wireless printing (HP printers only), email integration, ebooks, Web browsing, document editing, and access to the "HP Catalog", where additional apps can be downloaded.<ref name="webOStour">[http://www.technologytell.com/blog/18072/video-a-tour-hps-touchpad-webos-35001261/ Video: A Tour of HP's TouchPad and webOS] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330072141/http://www.technologytell.com/blog/18072/video-a-tour-hps-touchpad-webos-35001261/ |date=March 30, 2012 }}, 2011/08/18.</ref> |
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A wireless Bluetooth keyboard with a webOS function key next to the space bar is available. |
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webOS was a "card-based" multitasking environment. Open applications can be arranged into "stacks." webOS unobtrusively notifies users of messages, emails, and calendar agenda items, appearing on the top right of the screen, rapidly reviewed by a swipe gesture. webOS 3.0 integrates [[Adobe Flash]]. The last updated version was 3.0.5 as of January 12, 2012. |
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==Software== |
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The TouchPad uses [[webOS]] 3.0, a card-based multitasking environment. Open applications can be arranged into "stacks." webOS unobtrusively notifies users of messages, emails, and calendar agenda items, appearing on the top right of the screen, rapidly reviewed by a swipe gesture. webOS 3.0 integrates [[Adobe Flash]]. |
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HP supports funding of a new open source project. webOS's scalability and easy app development base attracts developers. Open Source webOS provides standardized Java development tools to build and port apps to webOS rapidly.<ref name="OpenSourcewebOS">[http://www.zdnetasia.com/webos-uptake-rides-on-scalability-easy-app-creation-62303243.htm webOS uptake rides on scalability, easy app creation], 2011/12/16.</ref> Open webOS as released by HP will not directly work with the TouchPad due to proprietary code; HP, however, released an open source webOS Community Edition for use with the TouchPad.<ref>[https://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9228561/HP_releases_open_source_webOS_Community_Edition_for_TouchPads HP releases open source webOS Community Edition for TouchPads]. Computerworld (2012-06-27). Retrieved on 2013-08-28.</ref> |
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===OS Features=== |
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The front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera allows [[video chat]] between compatible webOS devices. It is intended that [[Skype]] will be integrated. Other video calling apps may be available in the HP App Catalog. |
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===Android=== |
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;Just type |
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[[File:Android on the HP Touchpad (6961180945).jpg|thumb|right|Android 2.3 on the TouchPad]] |
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By typing on the main screen, the Touchpad searches contemporaneously across many sources, retrieving matching contacts, mails, web pages, and [[Twitter]] and [[FaceBook]] pages. The home screen can also direct post to social networking sites. |
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On October 6, 2011, it was reported that a few customers received new TouchPads with [[Android (operating system)|Android]] installed instead of webOS. HP was investigating the unofficial release, but has not commented.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techworld.com.au/article/403159/hp_investigates_android_touchpads/?fp=16&fpid=1 |title=HP investigates Android TouchPads |publisher=Techworld.com.au |date=October 6, 2011 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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On October 22, 2011, [[Android Gingerbread|Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)]] (in an Alpha version) became available for the TouchPad. This port, based on the [[CyanogenMod]] enhanced distribution of Android, allows the TouchPad to run most Android apps natively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rootzwiki.com/topic/3477-releasealpha2discussion-cyanogenmod-team-touchpad-port/ |title=Android thread |publisher=Rootzwiki.com |access-date=January 4, 2012 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103151934/http://rootzwiki.com/topic/3477-releasealpha2discussion-cyanogenmod-team-touchpad-port/ |archive-date=January 3, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> The Android port for TouchPad does not replace webOS. It provides a "multi-boot" so that TouchPad owners can start their tablets into Android, webOS, or other [[operating system|OSs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webosnation.com/cyanogenmod-7-enjoying-dual-boot-android-alpha-glory-touchpad |title=CyanogenMod 7.1 released, CyanogenMod 7 enjoying dual boot Android alpha glory on TouchPad; precentral.net; October 22, 2011 |publisher=Webosnation.com |date=October 13, 2011 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> Android 3.0 'Honeycomb' was not ported to the TouchPad because the source code was not publicly available.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.howtogeek.com/76960/how-to-install-android-on-your-hp-touchpad/ |title=How to Install Android on Your HP Touchpad |date=October 14, 2011 |publisher=How-To Geek |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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;Wireless printing |
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The TouchPad can print wirelessly to any new and most old HP printers. The wireless printing in the TouchPad is similar to Air Print on [[iOS 4]], but does not require the printer to have specific software. |
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On January 17, 2012, a port of [[Android Ice Cream Sandwich|Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)]] based on CyanogenMod 9 became available. It was a preliminary alpha build (Alpha 0) with some features including hardware-accelerated video playback, microphone and camera not functional at the time. It was updated to Alpha 0.5 around January 24, 2012 and then to Alpha 0.6 around January 30, 2012, bringing fixes and stability improvements.<ref>{{cite web|title=HP TouchPad Ice Cream Sandwich CM9 updated to Alpha 0.6|date=January 30, 2012 |url=http://androidcommunity.com/hp-touchpad-ice-cream-sandwich-cm9-updated-to-alpha-0-6-20120130/}}</ref> |
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;Synergy |
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webOS Synergy can integrate accounts on [[Gmail]], [[Yahoo!]], [[Facebook]], [[LinkedIn]], and [[Microsoft Outlook]] (via [[ActiveSync|Exchange ActiveSync]]). [[Calendaring software|Calendars]] from multiple sources can be viewed together or one at a time. For messaging, Synergy combines all conversations with each contact into a single chat-style window.<ref name="PalmwebOSPress">{{cite press release |title=Palm Unveils All-new webOS |url=http://investor.palm.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=358392 |publisher=[[Palm, Inc.]] |date=2009-01-08 |accessdate=2009-05-27}}</ref> |
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On February 2, 2012, HP released the source code for Android 2.3 for the HP TouchPad.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://rootzwiki.com/topic/17563-the-other-touchpad-kernel-source-from-hp-android-dump/ |title=The other touchpad kernel source from HP (android dump); RootzWiki.com; February 8, 2012. |access-date=February 9, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210082744/http://rootzwiki.com/topic/17563-the-other-touchpad-kernel-source-from-hp-android-dump/ |archive-date=February 10, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The CyanogenMod Team received source code from HP and started working again on the TouchPad tablet port.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tablet-news.com/2012/02/08/cyanogenmod-team-now-gets-android-source-code-from-hp-starts-working-again-on-touchpad-tablet/ |title=CyanogenMod Team Now Gets Android Source Code From HP, Starts Working Again on TouchPad Tablet; tablet-news.com; February 8, 2012. |access-date=February 9, 2012 |archive-date=July 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701133737/http://tablet-news.com/2012/02/08/cyanogenmod-team-now-gets-android-source-code-from-hp-starts-working-again-on-touchpad-tablet/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> PhoneNews.com reported, "The Android kernel was based on Qualcomm’s reference Android source code, and was used by HP internally to accelerate the release of the TouchPad. It was never intended for public use, but rather, to ensure that the TouchPad’s hardware would be ready for release to consumers alongside webOS 3. As webOS 3 was lagging behind the hardware in development, Android was also used in the manufacturing lines to test TouchPads before ultimately being flashed with webOS."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.phonenews.com/hp-releases-touchpads-android-debug-kernel-source-code-19809/ |title=HP Releases TouchPad's Android Debug Kernel Source Code; PhoneNews.com; February 8, 2012. |access-date=February 9, 2012 |archive-date=February 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210182903/http://www.phonenews.com/hp-releases-touchpads-android-debug-kernel-source-code-19809/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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A webOS tablet optimized, preinstalled "Kindle for the TouchPad" directly accesses Amazon's ebook library.<ref>{{cite web|title=Engadget|url=http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/hp-touchpad-to-boast-skype-calling-kindle-app/|work=Engadget|accessdate=30 April 2011}}</ref> |
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CyanogenMod 9 (CM9) based on [[Android Ice Cream Sandwich|Android 4.0.4]] have official stable builds with all features working. There are also unofficial CM10, CM10.1, CM10.2 and CM11 based builds that have all features working. The CM11 builds' stability for daily use is dependent on the kernel used. Development of kernels based on Linux 3.0 and 3.4 are proceeding. ROM's based on the 3.4 kernel can be unstable and may have features missing. ROM's based on the 3.0 kernel are generally stable. Android 5.0 works for the TouchPad, although it is sluggish.<ref>[http://the-digital-reader.com/2014/11/25/hp-touchpad-gets-android-5-0-lollipop-video/#more-76453 HP Touchpad Gets Android 5.0 Lollipop (video)]. Retrieved 17 December 2014.</ref> |
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;Document editing |
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Document editing, other than via Google Docs and Box, will not be enabled at launch.<ref name="Ramirez20110617">Dan Ramirez. webOSroundup. CONFIRMED: HP TouchPad Won’t Have Have Document Editing at Launch. 6/17/2011 http://www.webosroundup.com/2011/06/confirmed-hp-touchpad-wont-have-document-editing-at-launch/</ref> |
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[[Android Nougat|Android 7.0]] (Nougat) was made available in September 2016, via Evervolv, an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) ROM authored by Flintman, and is nearly feature complete. It is usable and runs better than 5.1.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/development/rom-evervolv-7-0-0p1-wifi-t3456292 |title=[ROM] Evervolv | 7.0.0p1 [AOSP Nougat 7.0.0] [3.4 kernel] [ALPHA] WIFI & 4G |website=forum.xda-developers.com |date=September 6, 2016 |access-date=6 Oct 2016}}</ref> |
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;App catalog |
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PreCentral has lists of webOS apps in various categories.<ref name="precentralApps">WebOS App Gallery. PreCentral. http://www.precentral.net/app-gallery</ref> A centralized compilation of webOS 3.0 specific apps has not been issued. HP began offering the webOS 3.0 SDK in late March.<ref name="McLaughlin20110602">Kevin McLaughlin. CRN. HP Opens WebOS App Catalog To TouchPad Developers. 20110602. http://www.crn.com/news/applications-os/229900067/hp-opens-webos-app-catalog-to-touchpad-developers.htm;jsessionid=+jA35ZR-hGjK7I9rNZ2XJw**.ecappj01</ref> |
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[[Android Nougat|Android 7.1.1]] (Nougat) was made available around December 2016, via [http://evervolv.com/devices/tenderloin Evervolv] (authored by Flintman) as well as a second option by [http://www.invisiblek.org/roms/lineage-14.1/tenderloin/ LineageOS] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170222055034/http://www.invisiblek.org/roms/lineage-14.1/tenderloin/ |date=February 22, 2017 }} (authored by Invisiblek).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/help/how-to-install-android-7-x-hp-touchpad-t3512182|title=[ROM GUIDE] How to Install Android 7.x.x Nougat builds on the HP TouchPad|website=XDA Developers|date=December 3, 2016 |language=en|access-date=2017-02-21}}</ref> |
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==Advertising and product reviews== |
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HP TouchPad received mixed reviews from media outlets on its marketing campaign and [[webOS]] developer push.<ref>[http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/392646/hp_address_touchpad_issues_software_update/ IDG/Computerworld: “HP to address TouchPad issues with software update.” July 6, 2011.]</ref> Some outlets said the [[tablet computer]] could be a viable competitor to Apple and Android tablets.<ref>[http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/387132/hp_touchpad_could_emerge_viable_ipad_competitor/ IDG/Computerworld: “HP TouchPad could emerge as viable iPad competitor.” Igam Shah. May 19, 2011.]</ref> |
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[[Android Pie|Android 9.0]] (Pie) was made available in April 2019, via Evervolv, an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) ROM.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad-android-pie-custom-rom/|title=The HP TouchPad is back from the dead thanks to an Android 9 Pie custom ROM|website=XDA Developers|date=April 27, 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-04-28}}</ref> |
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HP’s advertising campaign launched July 7, 2011, and features actor [[Russell Brand]], [[Jay-Z]], [[LeBron James]], [[Miranda Cosgrove]], [[Lea Michele]] and Manny Pacquaio. The ads showcase various features of the TouchPad such as the “Touch to Share" feature that permits the HP TouchPad tablet computer to dock and transfer data to the Veer mobile phone. For example, a TouchPad owner could download an online recipe simply by touching the tablet to the Veer phone and then use the Veer phone to find the ingredients while shopping at the supermarket.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/07/business/media/hewlett-packard-enlists-young-stars-to-sell-touchpad.html?_r=2&pagewanted=2 NY Times: “Hewlett-Packard enlists young stars to sell TouchPad. July 7, 2011.]</ref> [[All Things Digital]] says the launch of the TouchPad is HP’s first major attempt to get webOS to developers.<ref>[http://allthingsd.com/20110706/what-the-touchpad-launch-says-about-hps-webos-ambitions/ Wall Street Journal: “All Things Digital: What the TouchPad launch says about HP’s WebOS ambitions.” July 6, 2011.]</ref> |
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===Linux=== |
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Linux distributions compiled for the [[ARM architecture]] have been successfully run via chroot.<ref>[http://www.infogenra.com/how-to-install-ubuntu-linux-on-your-hp-touchpad.html How To Install Ubuntu Linux on HP TouchPad ], How To Install Ubuntu Linux on HP TouchPad</ref> Also, the [[X11]] windowing system common to many Linux systems has been ported to run within webOS.<ref>[http://forums.webosnation.com/webos-internals/240926-x-server-pre.html X11 port for webOS], X11 port for webOS</ref> This allows most graphical applications made for Linux to run in webOS. |
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A port of [[Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu]] to run natively on the TouchPad was in development in January 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304475 |title=Thread on xda-developers.com |date=October 15, 2011 |publisher=Forum.xda-developers.com |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> which boots via the moboot multiboot [[bootloader]] (using the same method as the Android port). The port was in an early alpha stage and is functional, but development ended after 2012. |
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In addition to Ubuntu, an alpha port of [[Arch Linux|Arch Linux ARM]], which in January 2012 provides full touchscreen support with [[GNOME]] 3 / [[LXDE]], [[Wi-Fi]] access, but not [[Bluetooth]], camera or sound can be installed using the previously mentioned moboot method.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1948 |title=Thread on |publisher=Archlinuxarm.org |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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=== LuneOS === |
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[[LuneOS]] is a Linux-based operating system, designed specifically for native execution on touch devices.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://webos-ports.org/wiki/Install_LuneOS_for_Tenderloin |title=Install LuneOS for Tenderloin |access-date=July 18, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Optional accessories== |
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===Touchstone=== |
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The Touchstone is a [[wireless charging]] dock. While charging with the Touchstone, the TouchPad can be set to an Exhibition mode, allowing the user to choose to display photos in a [[digital photo frame]], upcoming appointments, a clock, or other items (using third party extensions).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.laptopmag.com/how-to-add-exhibition-apps-to-the-hp-touchpad |title=How to Add Exhibition Apps to the HP TouchPad |access-date=3 July 2012}}</ref> The Touchstone also enables wireless communication between a [[HP Pre3]] and a TouchPad. Tapping on a specific region will transfer web links to the Pre. This technology is known as “Touch to Share”. |
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The Touchstone has a USB power cable attached to it with a USB Standard-A plug on its end. It must be plugged into a high-power USB power adapter, such as the HP TouchPad power adapter or a newer high-current USB adapter. HP shows a warning in the user manual to not plug it into a laptop. In North America, the Touchstone ships with the same AC power adapter that is included with the TouchPad. |
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===Keyboard=== |
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A [[Bluetooth]] wireless keyboard with typical QWERTY layout plus additional keys for special TouchPad capabilities. There is a power slide switch on the bottom. Two [[AA battery|AA batteries]] are required. |
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It has special TouchPad keys for: Power, Card View, Cursor Left/Up/Right/Down, Volume +/-, Mute, Brightness +/-, Fast Forward, Play-Pause, Rewind, Show Virtual Keyboard, Show Just Type, Show Notifications. The keyboard will pair with other Bluetooth devices but some key functions may be missing as the keyboard layout (outside the alpha numeric keys) is specific to the TouchPad. |
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===Power adapter=== |
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The power adapter converts wall AC to [[USB]] DC. This accessory contains the following items: |
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* Wall AC to [[USB]] power adapter, which has input specifications of 100–240 [[Volt]] 50–60 Hz 0.4 [[Ampere|Amp]] [[Alternating current|AC]], and output specifications of 5.3 Volt 2.0 Amp [[Direct current|DC]]. It is cylindrical roughly the size of a [[D battery|"D" battery]] with a foldable 2-prong AC connector and a Standard-A USB socket. |
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* [[USB]] cable, {{convert|5|ft|cm|sigfig=2||abbr=on}}, with a Standard-A plug and Micro-B plug on its two ends. |
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The TouchPad (adapter and cable) and Touchstone (adapter-only) ships with this accessory.<ref name=QuickSpecs /> |
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===Case and sleeve=== |
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The protective case doubles as a stand for watching videos or typing. There are holes on the edges of the case for access to the [[microUSB]] connector, [[3.5 mm jack]] connector, internal microphone. When it is folded open, there is an opening for the speaker along the "binding" edge. The case has a raised surface above the power and volume buttons, so they can easily be found. The TouchPad can charge while in the case using either the microUSB cable or Touchstone dock.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.hp.com/united-states/webos/us/en/tablet/touchpad.html |title= HP TouchPad |date= February 9, 2011 |publisher=[[Palm, Inc.]] |access-date=February 10, 2011}}</ref> |
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Early reviews of the HP TouchPad were mixed. [[David Pogue]] of ''[[The New York Times]]'' wrote, "It works beautifully, and conveys far more information than the [[iPad 2]]. The tablet offers "real multitasking" with all open apps always running."<ref name=lxnewsreview>{{cite web|title=LX News Review of Touchpad|url=http://lxnews.org/2011/07/04/hp-releases-the-touchpad/|access-date=August 18, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809065336/http://lxnews.org/2011/07/04/hp-releases-the-touchpad/|archive-date=August 9, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Mossberg|first=Walter|title=HP TouchPad goes on sale to mixed reviews|url=http://pcworld.co.nz/pcworld/pcw.nsf/news/hp-touchpad-goes-on-sale-to-mixed-reviews|publisher=PC World|access-date=August 20, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817162013/http://pcworld.co.nz/pcworld/pcw.nsf/news/hp-touchpad-goes-on-sale-to-mixed-reviews|archive-date=August 17, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Jason Chen of [[Gizmodo]] wrote, "After actually holding the TouchPad, I can say it's deceptively heavy. It's around the same weight as the iPad, but you'd think it would be lighter because the back was made of plastic. That said, it's not overly heavy, just heavier than you'd think by looking."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/5756223/hps-touchpad-tablet-looks-great-but-moves-slow |title=HP's TouchPad Tablet Looks Great, But Feels Slow |publisher=Gizmodo.com |date=February 9, 2011 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> Matt Buchanan, also writing for Gizmodo, praised the OS interface concept as 'good conceptually' but described the performance as "slow motion... give this thing six months. It could be amazing. If it's not by then, well, I guess that says everything that needs to be said."<ref name="Touchpad review Buchanan">{{cite web|last1=Buchanan|first1=Matt|title=Touchpad review|url=https://gizmodo.com/5816916/hp-touchpad-review-unbreak-my-heart|website=Gizmodo|date=June 30, 2011 }}</ref> The Verge also noted poor performance, describing its interface as 'intuitive and natural' but 'sluggish, unfinished...a bit of a hard sell right now.'<ref name="TouchPad review Verge">{{cite web|last1=Stern|first1=Joanna|title=TouchPad review|url=https://www.theverge.com/2011/10/24/2510554/hp-touchpad-review|website=Verge|date=June 29, 2011 |access-date=5 October 2015}}</ref> |
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Due to the firesale of the Touchpad, HP led all non-Apple tablets sold in US in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/22/hp_leads_all_1_2m_non_apple_tablets_sold_in_us_in_2011.html |title=HP leads all non-Apple tablets sold in US in 2011; AppleInsider; November 22, 2011 |publisher=Appleinsider.com |date=November 22, 2011 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> By December 2011, HP's TouchPad was the second most desired tablet, with a 5 percent of share of tablet sales and an estimated 903,354 devices sold.<ref>{{cite web|author= Meghan Kelly |url=https://venturebeat.com/2011/12/16/touchpad-nextag-gift-guide/ |title=Nextag; HP Touchpad 2nd most desired tablet this holiday, says NexTag |publisher=Venturebeam |date=December 16, 2011 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/12/16/idc-ipad-maintains-tablet-dominance-hps-touchpad-fire-sale-bu/ |title=Engadget; iPad maintains tablet dominance, HP's TouchPad fire sale burned brightly; December 16, 2011 |publisher=Engadget.com |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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The HP Touchpad's firesale had an effect on future Android tablet sales and the low pricing scheme, as compared to iPad, was used with the [[Kindle Fire]] and [[Nexus 7 (2012 version)|Nexus 7]], which were commercially successful Android tablets originally priced at $199.<ref>Pepitone, Julianne. (2011-08-23) [https://money.cnn.com/2011/08/23/technology/tablet_prices/index.htm TouchPad sell-out shows $99 is the magic tablet price point - Aug. 23, 2011]. Money.cnn.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-28.</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 21:35, 20 August 2024
.jpg) Android 2.3 “Gingerbread” on the TouchPad | |
| Developer | Hewlett-Packard |
|---|---|
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Release date | July 1, 2011 (US), July 15, 2011 (Canada, France, Germany, and UK), August 15, 2011 (Australia) |
| Introductory price | US$499.99 (16 GB), US$599.99 (32 GB), US$599.99 (64 GB) |
| Discontinued | August 18, 2011 |
| Operating system | |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz (black model),[1][3][4] 1.5 GHz (white model),[5] Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 APQ8060, dual-core ARM-based Scorpion[6] |
| Memory | 1 GB, Mobile DDR2 SDRAM[1][3] |
| Storage | 16 or 32 GB (black model),[1][3][4] 64 GB (white model),[5] flash memory |
| Display | 9.7 in (25 cm), 1024×768 px XGA (132 PPI), 18-bit color, TFT LCD with IPS, LED-backlit[1][3][4] |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno 220 core[1][6] |
| Sound | Internal stereo speakers with Beats Audio, 3.5 mm stereo jack for headset / headphone / microphone, vibration motor[1][3] |
| Input | Capacitive Multi-touch screen, 4 resizable virtual keyboards, power / volume / center buttons, microphone, ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer (compass)[1][3][4] |
| Camera | 1.3 MP HD front-facing[1][3] |
| Connectivity | Atheros AR6003 chip Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo, Hi-Speed microUSB[1][3] |
| Power | Rechargeable, 3.7 V, 6000 mAh, 22.2 W⋅h (80 kJ), lithium-ion polymer battery,[3] |
| Dimensions | 240 mm (9.4 in) (w) 190 mm (7.5 in) (h) 13.7 mm (0.54 in) (d)[1] |
| Mass | 740 g (26 oz)[1] |
| Successor | HP Slate 7 |
| Related | Palm Pre, Tablet computer |
| Website | www |
The HP TouchPad is a tablet computer that was developed and designed by Hewlett-Packard.[7] The HP TouchPad was launched on July 1, 2011, in the United States; July 15 in Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany; and August 15 in Australia.[8]
On August 18, 2011, 49 days after the TouchPad was launched in the United States, HP announced that it would discontinue all current devices running webOS. Remaining TouchPad stock received substantial price reductions, and quickly sold out.[9]
History
[edit]The HP TouchPad was announced on February 9, 2011, at the webOS "Think Beyond" event held at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco alongside the HP Veer and HP Pre 3.[10]
Initial sales of the device sold 25,000 of 270,000 units, and did not meet HP's expectations, rapidly becoming overshadowed by the launch of the iPad 2 in March. On August 16, 2011, it was reported that Best Buy refused to pay HP for any more TouchPad stock.[11] In Europe, the TouchPad was estimated to have sold 12,000 in its first month of release. In Australia, Harvey Norman who was the exclusive retailer sold about 1,200 units in the four days it was on sale.[12] Industry commentators suggested that the lack of apps for the platform and lackluster advertising was hindering sales.[13] On August 18, HP announced that it would discontinue all webOS devices.[14] HP CTO Shane Robison noted that the TouchPad "was half a generation or a generation behind the iPad and so that wasn't going to drive volume."[15] Some years later, a member of the development team described the device as being made from "cast-off reject iPad parts."[16]
On August 19, 2011, HP announced a substantial price drop on the TouchPad. In Canada and the USA, the price was $99 for the 16 GB model and $149 for the 32 GB model and quickly sold out.[9][17] Large numbers of buyers acquired the TouchPad at these "firesale" prices.[18] Most brick-and-mortar retailers reportedly sold out their entire inventories within hours the morning of August 20.[19] Online retailers, including Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, and Best Buy, took orders on August 22 that rapidly exceeded their inventory, and were forced to cancel many orders.[20] A similar sale was held in Australian Harvey Norman stores, with several stores selling out their inventory within an hour.[21][22] Similar sales took place in the UK with several stores reducing prices (£89 for the 16 GB and £115 for the 32 GB), and the HP TouchPad became the tablet with the highest approval rating.[23] HP TouchPad stock immediately sold out domestically and overseas from consumers rushing to take advantage of the price promotion.
Following this successful sale,[24] and to clear out their component suppliers' inventories of touch panels, batteries, and chassis,[25] HP announced on August 30 that it would make another production run of the TouchPad.[26] These units were used to fulfill existing orders to businesses like Tiger Direct and Best Buy, in bundles with a set price of $249.99 and $299.99.[27]
Following Meg Whitman's appointment as CEO of HP, in conjunction with an announcement of the company's plans to continue developing webOS as an open-source operating system, she said that the company would continue using the OS in devices, specifically resuming its use in tablets. She said this would not happen in 2012, but would probably take place in 2013.[28][29] In February 2013, HP sold the source code and transferred the remaining webOS team to LG, effectively ending the webOS' deployment in tablets and consumer products.[30]
Hardware
[edit]The HP TouchPad is a touchscreen tablet that runs HP webOS. It has several notable features. The TouchPad uses card multitasking found in Palm Pre phones.[31] The integrated webcam on the front of the HP TouchPad enables video conferencing. There is a backlit Home button at the bottom. The HP TouchPad also allows for haptic feedback with vibration function. The hardware includes an ARM-based Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and 1 GB of RAM.[32] "Touch to Share" allows a Pre 3 mobile to share information such as websites by touching its sensors with the TouchPad's sensors. The TouchPad can receive calls and text messages forwarded from any phone using a Palm Profile.[33] as well as make and receive calls via the Skype application. An independent site estimated that the 16 GB and the 32 GB HP TouchPad's contained $296.15 and $318.15 of materials respectively with a cost to assemble of $10.[4]
Screen, audio and input
[edit]The HP TouchPad has a 9.7 inch, 1024×768 pixel, Gorilla Glass multitouch capacitive touch screen. Interaction can be by finger or a capacitive stylus, available for separate purchase. The TouchPad's virtual keyboard can be configured to one of four preset sizes, and has a number row on top of the common QWERTY layout. The TouchPad also features an InvenSense 3-axis gyroscope.[1]
The TouchPad has three separate physical buttons, a sleep/wake button on the top right, a home button at the bottom of the front that launches the card view or the app launcher and a set of volume rockers at the right of the device. Holding the power button and the home button together creates a screen snapshot. The TouchPad has stereo speakers that feature Beats Audio.
Connectivity
[edit]The Atheros AR6003 chipset supports dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth. The tablet can share URLs, phone calls, and text messages with webOS phones via Bluetooth pairing.[34] Pairing with non-webOS smartphones was enabled by a software update 3.0.4.
Power and battery
[edit]The TouchPad uses a rechargeable 6000 or 6300 mAh Lithium-ion polymer battery rated at 3,7 V (total 22,2 Wh).[35] It can be charged via MicroUSB connector or optional wireless charging by Touchstone charger. When using the Touchstone, the TouchPad enters a mode called Exhibition Mode, which displays simple information such as a clock, schedule or media.[36]
The battery life was estimated at nine hours by HP; in a review by Engadget, the battery lasted for about eight and a half hours.[36]
Other models
[edit]In July 2011, HP announced their webOS hardware roadmap.[37][38] This included the "HP TouchPad 4G", with a faster 1.5 GHz processor, 32 GB of flash memory, integrated A-GPS, and AT&T 3.5G HSPA+ wireless mobile broadband capabilities; demo models were displayed at a press show, but it was not released for sale,[37][39] except to HP employees, where it later appeared on eBay and craigslist. In August, a white model with 64 GB of flash memory, a 1.5 GHz processor and Wi-Fi – but without 3.5G – was built in small quantities and shipped.[5][37][40] A small number of "TouchPad Go" models (codenamed "Opal") with a 7-inch display, 32 GB of flash memory, a 1.5 GHz processor, and cellular capabilities were made, some of which sent to technology review websites. These smaller TouchPads, however, were not mass-produced, with the overall inspiration later carried on to the HP Slate 7.[41][42][43]
Software
[edit]Pre-installed applications
[edit]| Application Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Web | Web browser; uses WebKit layout engine. |
| Calendar | Calendar application capable of synchronizing Facebook, Google, Microsoft Exchange and Yahoo calendars and displaying their events in unified and user-configurable Day, Week, and Month Views. |
| Default email client. | |
| Messaging | Standard SMS and MMS application; built in hooks for AIM, Yahoo, Google Chat, and Skype. |
| App Catalog | Access the HP App Catalog. |
| Memos | Note taking application. |
| Quickoffice | Suite of office applications with that allows for the viewing and creation of spreadsheets, slideshow presentations and word processing documents. |
| Adobe Reader | PDF viewing software. |
| Maps | Default mapping application that searches for locations, gets directions and displays traffic patterns. |
| Contacts | Address book where a user can store contact information that can be synced across your various accounts. |
| Music | Application that plays the music files stored on the device. |
| Phone & Video Calls | Standard phone dialer; can place phone calls and also use Skype for video calls. |
| Photos & Videos | View videos and photographs on the device. |
| Amazon Kindle (Beta) | Access to e-books on an Amazon account. |
| Access Facebook via the user's account. | |
| YouTube | Browse through videos on YouTube. |
Operating systems
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webOS
[edit]The TouchPad was sold with the webOS operating system, which offers video chat, wireless printing (HP printers only), email integration, ebooks, Web browsing, document editing, and access to the "HP Catalog", where additional apps can be downloaded.[44]
webOS was a "card-based" multitasking environment. Open applications can be arranged into "stacks." webOS unobtrusively notifies users of messages, emails, and calendar agenda items, appearing on the top right of the screen, rapidly reviewed by a swipe gesture. webOS 3.0 integrates Adobe Flash. The last updated version was 3.0.5 as of January 12, 2012.
HP supports funding of a new open source project. webOS's scalability and easy app development base attracts developers. Open Source webOS provides standardized Java development tools to build and port apps to webOS rapidly.[45] Open webOS as released by HP will not directly work with the TouchPad due to proprietary code; HP, however, released an open source webOS Community Edition for use with the TouchPad.[46]
Android
[edit]On October 6, 2011, it was reported that a few customers received new TouchPads with Android installed instead of webOS. HP was investigating the unofficial release, but has not commented.[47]
On October 22, 2011, Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) (in an Alpha version) became available for the TouchPad. This port, based on the CyanogenMod enhanced distribution of Android, allows the TouchPad to run most Android apps natively.[48] The Android port for TouchPad does not replace webOS. It provides a "multi-boot" so that TouchPad owners can start their tablets into Android, webOS, or other OSs.[49] Android 3.0 'Honeycomb' was not ported to the TouchPad because the source code was not publicly available.[50]
On January 17, 2012, a port of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) based on CyanogenMod 9 became available. It was a preliminary alpha build (Alpha 0) with some features including hardware-accelerated video playback, microphone and camera not functional at the time. It was updated to Alpha 0.5 around January 24, 2012 and then to Alpha 0.6 around January 30, 2012, bringing fixes and stability improvements.[51]
On February 2, 2012, HP released the source code for Android 2.3 for the HP TouchPad.[52] The CyanogenMod Team received source code from HP and started working again on the TouchPad tablet port.[53] PhoneNews.com reported, "The Android kernel was based on Qualcomm’s reference Android source code, and was used by HP internally to accelerate the release of the TouchPad. It was never intended for public use, but rather, to ensure that the TouchPad’s hardware would be ready for release to consumers alongside webOS 3. As webOS 3 was lagging behind the hardware in development, Android was also used in the manufacturing lines to test TouchPads before ultimately being flashed with webOS."[54]
CyanogenMod 9 (CM9) based on Android 4.0.4 have official stable builds with all features working. There are also unofficial CM10, CM10.1, CM10.2 and CM11 based builds that have all features working. The CM11 builds' stability for daily use is dependent on the kernel used. Development of kernels based on Linux 3.0 and 3.4 are proceeding. ROM's based on the 3.4 kernel can be unstable and may have features missing. ROM's based on the 3.0 kernel are generally stable. Android 5.0 works for the TouchPad, although it is sluggish.[55]
Android 7.0 (Nougat) was made available in September 2016, via Evervolv, an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) ROM authored by Flintman, and is nearly feature complete. It is usable and runs better than 5.1.[56]
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) was made available around December 2016, via Evervolv (authored by Flintman) as well as a second option by LineageOS Archived February 22, 2017, at the Wayback Machine (authored by Invisiblek).[57]
Android 9.0 (Pie) was made available in April 2019, via Evervolv, an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) ROM.[58]
Linux
[edit]Linux distributions compiled for the ARM architecture have been successfully run via chroot.[59] Also, the X11 windowing system common to many Linux systems has been ported to run within webOS.[60] This allows most graphical applications made for Linux to run in webOS.
A port of Ubuntu to run natively on the TouchPad was in development in January 2012,[61] which boots via the moboot multiboot bootloader (using the same method as the Android port). The port was in an early alpha stage and is functional, but development ended after 2012.
In addition to Ubuntu, an alpha port of Arch Linux ARM, which in January 2012 provides full touchscreen support with GNOME 3 / LXDE, Wi-Fi access, but not Bluetooth, camera or sound can be installed using the previously mentioned moboot method.[62]
LuneOS
[edit]LuneOS is a Linux-based operating system, designed specifically for native execution on touch devices.[63]
Optional accessories
[edit]Touchstone
[edit]The Touchstone is a wireless charging dock. While charging with the Touchstone, the TouchPad can be set to an Exhibition mode, allowing the user to choose to display photos in a digital photo frame, upcoming appointments, a clock, or other items (using third party extensions).[64] The Touchstone also enables wireless communication between a HP Pre3 and a TouchPad. Tapping on a specific region will transfer web links to the Pre. This technology is known as “Touch to Share”.
The Touchstone has a USB power cable attached to it with a USB Standard-A plug on its end. It must be plugged into a high-power USB power adapter, such as the HP TouchPad power adapter or a newer high-current USB adapter. HP shows a warning in the user manual to not plug it into a laptop. In North America, the Touchstone ships with the same AC power adapter that is included with the TouchPad.
Keyboard
[edit]A Bluetooth wireless keyboard with typical QWERTY layout plus additional keys for special TouchPad capabilities. There is a power slide switch on the bottom. Two AA batteries are required.
It has special TouchPad keys for: Power, Card View, Cursor Left/Up/Right/Down, Volume +/-, Mute, Brightness +/-, Fast Forward, Play-Pause, Rewind, Show Virtual Keyboard, Show Just Type, Show Notifications. The keyboard will pair with other Bluetooth devices but some key functions may be missing as the keyboard layout (outside the alpha numeric keys) is specific to the TouchPad.
Power adapter
[edit]The power adapter converts wall AC to USB DC. This accessory contains the following items:
- Wall AC to USB power adapter, which has input specifications of 100–240 Volt 50–60 Hz 0.4 Amp AC, and output specifications of 5.3 Volt 2.0 Amp DC. It is cylindrical roughly the size of a "D" battery with a foldable 2-prong AC connector and a Standard-A USB socket.
- USB cable, 5 ft (150 cm), with a Standard-A plug and Micro-B plug on its two ends.
The TouchPad (adapter and cable) and Touchstone (adapter-only) ships with this accessory.[1]
Case and sleeve
[edit]The protective case doubles as a stand for watching videos or typing. There are holes on the edges of the case for access to the microUSB connector, 3.5 mm jack connector, internal microphone. When it is folded open, there is an opening for the speaker along the "binding" edge. The case has a raised surface above the power and volume buttons, so they can easily be found. The TouchPad can charge while in the case using either the microUSB cable or Touchstone dock.[65]
Reception
[edit]Early reviews of the HP TouchPad were mixed. David Pogue of The New York Times wrote, "It works beautifully, and conveys far more information than the iPad 2. The tablet offers "real multitasking" with all open apps always running."[66][67] Jason Chen of Gizmodo wrote, "After actually holding the TouchPad, I can say it's deceptively heavy. It's around the same weight as the iPad, but you'd think it would be lighter because the back was made of plastic. That said, it's not overly heavy, just heavier than you'd think by looking."[68] Matt Buchanan, also writing for Gizmodo, praised the OS interface concept as 'good conceptually' but described the performance as "slow motion... give this thing six months. It could be amazing. If it's not by then, well, I guess that says everything that needs to be said."[69] The Verge also noted poor performance, describing its interface as 'intuitive and natural' but 'sluggish, unfinished...a bit of a hard sell right now.'[70]
Due to the firesale of the Touchpad, HP led all non-Apple tablets sold in US in 2011.[71] By December 2011, HP's TouchPad was the second most desired tablet, with a 5 percent of share of tablet sales and an estimated 903,354 devices sold.[72][73]
The HP Touchpad's firesale had an effect on future Android tablet sales and the low pricing scheme, as compared to iPad, was used with the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7, which were commercially successful Android tablets originally priced at $199.[74]
See also
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to HP TouchPad.
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