they're sold out now but they're releasing more this week to get in on the same sell according to hp themselves.
Damn HP dropped the TP to $99 dollars
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The Hp Notify link didnt work i didnt see a place to enter my email address. Hopefully i catch the sale later in the week.
I ordered form amazon
It didn't say HP it seemed as if it was a remake or off brand
1 "FB454UT Smartbuy TouchPad QUALCOMM Snapdragon APQ8060 1.2 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless 9.7" IPS TFT 1GB RAM 16GB"
$99.99
Read the discription it doesn't say HP
So I figured well if I can get the actual HP joint why not
We discussed this three pages ago. It's HP. they just have the serial number up for it instead of the "official" tag HP Touchpad. I think that's why their link stayed up so long.
If you look up FB454UT it is the make and model number for the HP. It's the same thing and it's been on Amazon with that seller since 6/19 that way.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=580980&CatId=7048
I really hope so because I ordered the same shit. Just awaiting the shipping confirmation as I already got the order conformation.
If you didn't get it you would've gotten the dreaded "order can't be filled" apparently they sent them out early in the day...
If you didn't get it you would've gotten the dreaded "order can't be filled" apparently they sent them out early in the day...
yeah. i haven't gotten that. so we will see.
A few best buys near me have em but I thought they were supposed to be $99 rather than $149?
149 is for the 32gb. 16gb is 99. I see they got some at a best buy near me. I got people in the area going for me right now!
If I get it I'm canceling that amazon order. I only need one.
BGOL talked me into this shit.
I already got an ipod touch and an ipad which are essentially the same shit.
Just got mines
did they charge ur card?
Is the $99 HP TouchPad Worth It?
HP has just slashed the prices on its TouchPad series of tablets, where by "slashed" I mean "dropped through the floor." The 16 GB model is now $99, and the 32 GB model is $149 -- when and where they're available. The "Buy Now" link that used to be there on HP's page, along with a list of retailers, is now gone, replaced with a "Notify Me When Available" link ... and HP's servers are being hammered so hard at the time of this writing, that you may not even be able to get your request to be notified through to them.
Scarcity's a well-known principle for increasing demand, though, so as long as you're waiting anyway now might be a good time to step back and ask yourself: Am I really going to get $99 to $149 of value out of this thing?
Slow and sluggish
That's the almost universal consensus of the HP TouchPad's reviewers, according to Marco Arment. The reasons are technical (its multitasking model overloads easily, and its apps are built using high-level web technologies), but the upshot is that despite its dual-core processor, it's slow and crashes often, requiring frequent reboots. It also has worse battery life than the iPad.
Few apps
Android tablets have very few apps designed specifically for them, but at least they can use the hundreds of thousands of Android smartphone games and apps in the Android Market. HP Palm phones, on the other hand, only have a few thousand apps made for them. And the TouchPad specifically? Only a few hundred.
No support
There will be tech support for you, certainly. But what about OS and app updates? IPad owners regularly have new features added to their tablets via these updates, which could include new levels for games or the ability to run more than one app at once. But unless HP's WebOS suddenly sees new life in another company's hands -- and app developer attention doesn't completely dry up now that the TouchPad's been abandoned by HP -- it's doubtful that there will be many updates for the TouchPad.
Other options?
Other tablet manufacturers don't seem to be faring much better than HP is. They haven't given up yet, but they're resorting to massive price cuts, sales, and promotions to move their back stock. It seems that most people just want an iPad, and only enormous discounts will convince anyone to buy anything else. (Which begs the question: What will Black Friday look like?)
There won't be another chance to pick up a new HP TouchPad this cheaply, so if you really want one then get it while you can. But if you're just going to buy a new tablet next year (or next month), it might be best to wait.
Consumers Snatch Up Cheap H-P Tablets
Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ - News) Co.'s decision to drop the price to as low as $99 for its TouchPad tablets touched off a weekend buying rush that the company called "overwhelming."
The sudden interest came after H-P said it was discontinuing its tablet and smartphone efforts, after disappointing sales and unfavorable comparisons to Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL - News) Inc.'s iPad and iPhone. H-P cut the price of its least-expensive TouchPad to $99.99 from $499.99. The price on a greater-capacity version was reduced to $149.99 from $599.99.
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The Palo Alto, Calif., company said it is still exploring alternatives for webOS, the well-regarded software that powered the TouchPad.
H-P's decision to jettison remaining inventory at rock-bottom prices instantly became the talk of the technology press. Blog posts were quickly published with rolling updates containing lists of stores and online sites where the device was still available. Demand was so heavy that by Sunday, the website slickdeals.com was filled with "sold out" notices in red next to such popular retailers as Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN - News), B&H Photo, Fry's Electronics, Target (NYSE: TGT - News) and Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT - News).
A saleswoman at a Best Buy (NYSE: BBY - News) Co. store in San Francisco said all the TouchPads in the Bay Area were sold out by Saturday night.
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Eager customers scouring retailers turned their attention to stores that hadn't yet dropped the TouchPad's price, and reported multiple calls with sales representatives and methods for getting the price reduced. "If you buy at full price, they will price match in 10 days to their own store if price drops," a person wrote about Barnes & Noble Inc. The retailer still was charging $407.95 for the TouchPad, of which slickdeals estimated there were 14,000 in stock.
Others consumers debated whether the device was a good value even at the lower price. "They are utterly worthless now," a person commented on a cnet.com article about the sale. "Amen," responded another.
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Others disagreed, starting a Twitter campaign called "#saveWebOS" with pleas to keep the platform going and tweets from customers who had been awaiting H-P's next generation smartphones and tablets. "My dreams are dashed," said a Twitter user who called herself Cheryl. "Thanks (for nothing) @HP."
HP Small and Medium Business Customers
We have received unprecedented orders as a result of the tremendous discount offered. This is clear confirmation to HP there is huge interest in building a webOS community. We apologize for any difficulty you may have had in ordering on the web or through the phone this weekend; it was as a result of selling out of our current inventory.
Your order has been captured and you should receive a confirmation over the next 48 hours.
Additionally, some of our customers may have experienced a pricing error while purchasing on August 20th and 21st. We are in the process of ensuring every order is honored at the discounted price and will send you confirmation via email.
Should you have any questions, we can be contacted at 1 800 888 5858 option 1: Though we are expecting significant call volumes with extended wait times over the next 48 hours, we ask for your patience and we are committed to our relationship with you and to delivering the best technology solutions for you and your business.
Sincerely,
Your HP Small and Medium Business Team
We have received unprecedented orders as a result of the tremendous discount offered. This is clear confirmation to HP there is huge interest in building a webOS community. We apologize for any difficulty you may have had in ordering on the web or through the phone this weekend; it was as a result of selling out of our current inventory.
Your order has been captured and you should receive a confirmation over the next 48 hours.
Additionally, some of our customers may have experienced a pricing error while purchasing on August 20th and 21st. We are in the process of ensuring every order is honored at the discounted price and will send you confirmation via email.
Should you have any questions, we can be contacted at 1 800 888 5858 option 1: Though we are expecting significant call volumes with extended wait times over the next 48 hours, we ask for your patience and we are committed to our relationship with you and to delivering the best technology solutions for you and your business.
Sincerely,
Your HP Small and Medium Business Team
Here's the e-mail I got from HP this afternoon (edit: we were on the same thing^^):
Thank you for your interest in the HP TouchPad
Thank you for your interest in the HP TouchPad. We have received an unprecedented amount of orders as a result of the
tremendous discount offered. Therefore, order confirmation emails are still being processed. Be assured that your order
has been captured. You should receive an automated order confirmation in the next 24-72 hours.
Additionally, some of our customers may have experienced a pricing error while purchasing on August 20th and 21st. We
are in the process of ensuring every order is honored at the discounted price.
If you have any questions, please contact an HP representative at 866.625.0242 and choose option 3. Please note that we
are expecting significant call volumes with extended wait times over the next 48 hours, so we ask for your patience. We are
committed to our relationship with you and to delivering the best technology solutions for you and your business.
Sincerely,
Your HP Business Promotions Team
just got the official B&N gut punch....
the amazon dealer is not answering the phone!!!!
and HP is saying orders were captured
this shit is ridiculous
the amazon dealer is not answering the phone!!!!
and HP is saying orders were captured
this shit is ridiculous
I just placed an order on the HP site 16gb. $99...checked out and everything...But it may still get canceled, I guess...
http://h71016.www7.hp.com/html/load...2_store/smProdCat/Tablets/HPTouchPadWi-Fi32GB
http://h71016.www7.hp.com/html/load...2_store/smProdCat/Tablets/HPTouchPadWi-Fi32GB
Thanks for this I just ordered 2 Touchpads and didn't have to run around to all the stores tracking it down - though do have to pay for shipping
Thanks for this I just ordered 2 Touchpads and didn't have to run around to all the stores tracking it down - though do have to pay for shipping
down already!
Keep trying - I clicked on the link about 4 times - but also be sure you are register with HP so whenyou get to the checkout page - you can just buy it and not worry about registering and possibly losing the page
Double check that homie. www7???? Scam artists usually toss in that extra digit hoping you don't notice. I hope that's not the case, but be careful. This demand is a Nigerian's dream!
Oh Well nothing ventured is nothing gained
No cancellation yet
No cancellation yet
Can't be put on it yet.
For those still looking for the 16GB model for $99.
This site claims to still have 255 pieces in stock.
I can not vouch for this site,but the people I got the info from swear they are legit,so thread carefully.
https://www.insight.com/search/ppp.web?materialId=FB401UA#ABA
This site claims to still have 255 pieces in stock.
I can not vouch for this site,but the people I got the info from swear they are legit,so thread carefully.
https://www.insight.com/search/ppp.web?materialId=FB401UA#ABA
