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The Official HP Touchpad Thread of $100 Digital Picture Frames
- Thread starter VanMardigan
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I think Netflix would be flat out foolish to not go ahead and release an app for the TP. At this price point, you're going to have a ton of people out there that do not own a smart phone or tablet of any sort. A lot of those people may not have ever even tried Netflix before. Give those people the option of a Netflix app, on this incredibly cheap piece of awesome hardware, and I'm certain it would lead to a number of new subscribers.
Valkyr Junkie
Member
Sweet, the volume button on mine has already died. Either side of the rocker switch lowers volume.
Another (quicker) Hulu fix before a patch is inevitably released:
http://www.webos-internals.org/wiki/Hulu_Fix
http://www.webos-internals.org/wiki/Hulu_Fix
deadhorse32
Bad Art
Best google reader client ?
deadhorse32
Bad Art
dream said:
Yeah I tried it but the lack of shortcuts and the small buttons are a pain in the ass
Joe said:guys, my brothers touchpad doesnt turn on and it's right out of the box....
is this a known issue? any possible fixes? is he screwed pretty much?
Is it plugged in? Just got mine, and it did not arrive pre-charged.
For anyone that was wondering, the Griffin Elan Folio for iPad does fit, but just barely. I wouldn't recommend it since the official case came down in price. It's too fat I guess, so the seams around the screen get pushed out.
It would serve, but not well.
Anyone using the Touchstone? I have one sitting on my desk unopened but I'm contemplating if I really need this thing. It can't connect to your computer for syncing and there are no magnets for quick positioning. I already have the case for keeping it upright if I need to.
If it was for a phone I'd be more sympathetic but tablets (or my iPad) lasts so long that charging is not a common task.
If it was for a phone I'd be more sympathetic but tablets (or my iPad) lasts so long that charging is not a common task.
Shadowlink
Member
Anyone?
dream said:
The USB plug on the bottom of the Touchpad is such a miserable little plug, that I'm tempted to run out and find a touchstone.
Other than that, I'm not having any problems with the Touchpad really. The browser is quirky, but I'm hopeful that it will be fixed in the update. I can completely see why this thing didn't sell at $500 (the screen doesn't get all that bright, and it's kind of low quality; I see bands of grey, for instance, unless my eyes are just going).
For $99 though? Excellent. Could not be happier.
Edit: Oh my God is this thing a fingerprint magnet. It needs a bit more brightness in the display to mask the smudges you leave all over it.
Speakers are weirdly fantastic.
Joe said:
I plugged it in, and then maybe...mmm...five minutes later, it came on with a screen asking me what language I spoke. I didn't try the top button, because the manual said to charge the device first. Not sure if it would have worked.
Any tips on getting comicshelf HD to read my manga...I added a .cbz and .crz after the name but it still doesn't read it when rebooting the system. It read a comic .cbz file(batman) correctly. All of my manga are in .rar files which I read is the same thing. It's odd that it doesn't read it
Puppet Shadow
Member
I turn mine off, stick it on the dock (and watch as it displays a clock, cool...) while it recharges. Been doing that each night.dream said:
Canadians, Future Shop just got 70 Touchstone Charging Docks on backorder. $29.99 after coupon SAVE25TABLETACC (apply on checkout payment page).
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...spx?path=b1e72b4909f8958ab7179b039fe37df3en02
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...spx?path=b1e72b4909f8958ab7179b039fe37df3en02
is there anyway i could take over OP, or maybe i could just PM the OP updates?
there's quite afew things i'd like to add.
general overview/specs/gestures
a nice preware tutorial + recommend patches. the links are okay but they aren't formatted very well and not user friendly.
apps recommendations (there aren't a bunch of apps but there are a couple good ones)
android update status, will say what the current status of android is, with eventually the tutorial on how to run android.
all ill really need is help with the headers for each section, don't know any photoshop.
let's get a nice OP going guys.
there's quite afew things i'd like to add.
general overview/specs/gestures
a nice preware tutorial + recommend patches. the links are okay but they aren't formatted very well and not user friendly.
apps recommendations (there aren't a bunch of apps but there are a couple good ones)
android update status, will say what the current status of android is, with eventually the tutorial on how to run android.
all ill really need is help with the headers for each section, don't know any photoshop.
let's get a nice OP going guys.
Puppet Shadow
Member
I'd like to see this as well.Chesskid1 said:
PM the OP, if he doesn't want to keep it updated then check with a mod to see if you can start a new thread, then get them merge this one with your new one.
Shit, by the time I signed up an account there and dug out my VISA, they were sold out.Firestorm said:
mclaren777
Member
Yep. Just keep hitting the 'Download Now' button until it fully unpacks.SuperMalo said:
It too me about two hours.
crazy monkey
Banned
mclaren777 said:
for me the whole update took 15 minutes. There was update for app store too i downloaded today.
Just got mine from TigerDirect. Here are a few first impressions (I already own an iPad 2, so I'll compare it to that):
-The build quality is better than the Xoom, other Android tablets but still feels a bit cheap (probably because of the plastic backing)
-The screen is definitely more responsive than Android tablets, as responsible as the iPad 2
-The rounded body feels pretty good in the hands
-The packaging is very nice, I wouldn't be able to tell that this box didn't come out of Cupertino were it not for the HP logo
-Web browsing is definitely a lot slower than on the iPad 2, but similar to iPad 1 speeds
-Screen doesn't seem as sharp as the iPad 2 for some reason (fonts in browser, etc)
Overall, for $100, this is a great device and those that don't already own a tablet will get some good use out of it.
-The build quality is better than the Xoom, other Android tablets but still feels a bit cheap (probably because of the plastic backing)
-The screen is definitely more responsive than Android tablets, as responsible as the iPad 2
-The rounded body feels pretty good in the hands
-The packaging is very nice, I wouldn't be able to tell that this box didn't come out of Cupertino were it not for the HP logo
-Web browsing is definitely a lot slower than on the iPad 2, but similar to iPad 1 speeds
-Screen doesn't seem as sharp as the iPad 2 for some reason (fonts in browser, etc)
Overall, for $100, this is a great device and those that don't already own a tablet will get some good use out of it.
Valkyr Junkie
Member
Arrrrrrrg, WTF is wrong with my Touchpad? The volume switch will only lower volume regardless of where you touch it (can only increase volume through the system settings area), and I don't get audio from anything other than the swiping and other GUI related actions. No audio in pandora, browser, or angry birds (was getting audio in angry birds earlier). I figured updating the OS would do something, but that hasn't done anything. The first time I booted my TP I ended up in some service mode/diag area. Anyone know how to get back in?
edit: If I plug headphones in I suddenly get all audio again. Switch is still borked. If I unplug my headphones, audio is broken again. Still get UI sounds through the speakers though.
edit: If I plug headphones in I suddenly get all audio again. Switch is still borked. If I unplug my headphones, audio is broken again. Still get UI sounds through the speakers though.
Puppet Shadow
Member
You try loading/unloading the volume app (preware)? Might be worth a shot.Valkyr Junkie said:
Increase Touchpad Volume (under Linux apps)
Aruarian Reflection
Chauffeur de la gdlk
Anybody else unable to access the app catalog? I haven't been able to get in a single time since this was delivered to me. Preware works fine though
Puppet Shadow
Member
Just tried and it loaded right away for me (Canada). You not even getting the Pivot screen?Aruarian Reflection said:
Valkyr Junkie
Member
Puppet Shadow said:
I haven't thrown preware on it yet, but I guess that'd be my next step.