HP TouchPad review

Getting Started:
Feel the depths of oblivion, it seemed as if all the hard work with Palm webOS will nowhere fast as its mobile platform was not adopted by consumers in relation to competition, but Lucky for the HP attack down and rescued them from a possible premature death. Revitalize and supported by almost insurmountable amounts of cash flows, HP now call determines and takes on new layers to webOS Palm will only dream about in sleep. In fact, it was only back in February, when the world was first introduced to the next level of webOS devices – one of none other than TouchPad HP.

There are nearly five months, and the world is finally taste the first webOS Tablet for TouchPad 3.0 HP – but more important, some are curious to know how things stand on some of the Titans in the market. Fortunately, flaunts this point Omega-so lovely price of $ 500 to the base 16 GB Wi-Fi only model, and knowing that this packaging also impressive specifications according to hood, no doubt establish itself as a competitor. However, knowing that this line is defined in the waiting consumers tablets excel from head to toe, in order to get a piece of the pie in a dessert.

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Design:
Let us be honest here, but the first thing that comes to mind when looking for and holding of the TouchPad, it is the fact that reminds us of a super-sized iPhone 3 G/3GS – mainly due to the black plastic exterior and location of the buttons. Instead of sporting events and fancy some essential industrial design, the TouchPad of conventional appearance is seemingly wild day and not try to impress. On the other hand, is made from glossy piano black plastic that looks wickedly polished outside the frame, but it attracts fingerprints and smudges scarily like no other. At the same time, it is larger (thickness "0.35) and Dizzy (26.10 oz) heavier than some of the opponents – even though it makes us wonder since it sounds hollow after a quick tap on the back. I would not win any awards in the planning, but it is comfortable to hold thanks to the curved back — and feeling stable pace, built for the most part.

Boasting a 9.7 IPS screen "with a 4: 3 aspect ratio, which is the same for use with iPad 2, sporting its own analysis and 768 x 1024 pixels. More than enough to draw up a detailed text fine, no problems with clarity, but the production of low surface brightness makes it difficult to view in outdoor settings with the Sun here. As for the manufacture of paints, are notable with natural tones and does not appear to be overly saturated – maintain its vitality thanks to wide viewing angles. Everything is actually a nice display, but does not provide the brightness that is addressed to other monitors – such as those regarding the iPad 2 and Galaxy record 10.1
Held vertically, there is a flat panel monitor physical button below the display minimize all sheets and displays the line start – and at the same time, even acting as candles and messages. When e-mail messages are messages or social network notifications, will slightly inside the ELEMENT glow to indicate that something is waiting for our attention.

In the meantime the only camera on the whole thing is megapixel front facing a located at the top of the screen. Although HP means seriously with the TouchPad, you be nice to see a rear camera to give users extra functionality.

With two speakers, the investments in the left side of the tablet PC offers stereo support, of course, while the computer is a tablet pc-clicky feel volume rocker located toward the upper right corner. Interestingly, there is a narrow oval-shaped cutout, which actually tucks away tablet PC serial information down corner furthest to the right. We suspect that this is the slot for a SIM card for future iterations of the tablet sports cellular connectivity.
Along the top edge of the Tablet, we find the 3.5 mm headphone jack, microphone, and a small, but tactile sense of the power button. The only thing that was found at the bottom, on the other hand, is a microUSB port is used for billing information, and data connectivity. Unfortunately, you are presented again with the polished issue that still has another feature that is often the case with tablets today – such as video-out port via an HDMI-out a sort of. Finally, the rear plastic casing completely naked apart from base material to the HP logo and branding for less at the bottom. As some of the other, there is no easy access to 6,300 mAh internal battery – meaning, you must send it away for the service.

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HP's TouchPad Might Be iPad's Top Challenger: 10 Reasons Why

By: Don Reisinger

HP's TouchPad Might Be iPad's Top Challenger: 10 Reasons Why.
Hewlett-Packard has been saying for quite some time now that it has big plans for the tablet space. And earlier this year, it took the first step in proving that with the announcement of its TouchPad tablet. The device will include the company’s new WebOS platform, a 9.7-inch display and several other features that HP says will make it a force to be reckoned with in the tablet market.

Of course, Apple fans who currently enjoy running their iPads disagree. They see HP as yet another in a long line of companies that doesn’t understand what today’s tablet buyer is after. As a result, they believe in no uncertain terms that the TouchPad will die an early death as it tries and fails to compete with their beloved iPad.

However, those folks might be wrong. There are undoubtedly several devices in the tablet space that won’t be able to match the iPad 2. But the TouchPad might prove to be different. In fact, the TouchPad might just be Apple’s top competitor in the mobile market when it launches over the summer.

Read on to find out why:

1. HP understands the value of hardware design
Though it might have taken it too long to get there, HP eventually realized the value of a good hardware design in the computing space after Apple’s MacBooks started flying off store shelves. Now, HP’s laptops are among some of the better-designed PCs on the market. Building upon that, HP has delivered an appealing design with the 9.7-inch TouchPad. The device has a nice, black bezel, it’s thin and lightweight, and it appears to have the kind of design points that consumers are looking for in a tablet design. That alone gives it an advantage over uglier competitors.

2. HP controls software design
The secret to Apple’s success has been control over its mobile operating system, iOS. Other companies, like Motorola and Samsung, have been using Google’s Android. HP is a different story. Like Apple, the tech giant has its own, unique operating system that it controls, WebOS, which it acquired in its buyout of Palm. That should help it deliver more unique features and offer updates more quickly than tablet makers that rely upon Android. WebOS could prove to be central to the TouchPad competing well against the iPad 2.

3. PC plans are important
HP has also said it plans to bring WebOS to its line of PCs. Considering the company sells millions of PCs every year, that simple addition could prove integral to its ability to compete against Apple in the tablet market. After all, if consumers and enterprise customers try out WebOS on a laptop and like what they find, they might be far more willing to buy a tablet running the operating system. Bringing WebOS to PCs is a smart move on HP’s part.

4. The device has the must-have big display
Part of the reason for Apple’s success in the tablet market has been the iPad’s big, 9.7-inch display. Too many other companies, like Samsung and Dell, have delivered devices with small, 7-inch screens that fail to deliver an experience that consumers want. HP has gone with a 9.7-inch screen of its own in the TouchPad. It might not be a major addition, but it at least removes one advantage Apple has enjoyed against many of its other competitors.

5. The HP brand will help
Like Apple, HP has become a well-respected brand in the technology industry. IT decision-makers are deploying HP machines in their organizations because of their reliability and affordability. Employees who like using those devices buy HP machines for their own home use. HP is a highly regarded brand in the computing market, and that should help it as it attempts to take on Apple in the tablet space.

6. The enterprise will listen
As mentioned, HP has a strong presence in the enterprise. And although the TouchPad is a more consumer-focused option than, say, the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook, WebOS isn’t necessarily a bad option for companies that don’t want iOS and are looking to stay away from RIM’s alternative. According to HP, WebOS will ship with full multitasking support, a full browser with Flash and HTML5 support, and perhaps most importantly for enterprise customers, unique integration with HP’s smartphones. With the TouchPad and HP Pre 3 in-hand, users can tap the two devices together and share content between them. There’s a convenience factor there that enterprise users especially like.

7. HP’s market share matters
When one considers the popularity of Apple’s current competitors in the tablet space, including Motorola and Samsung, they don’t have the same market appeal in the computing space as HP. Although some debate whether a tablet can be considered a fully functional personal computer, consumers are increasingly debating whether to buy a new, lightweight PC or a tablet. Considering this factor as well as HP’s dominance in the PC space, the company shouldn’t have much trouble persuading customers to buy these highly compact, thin and lightweight tablets. HP’s overall PC success should translate well into tablet success. And after all, HP is hardly new to the tablet space. It has been selling tablets for years for specialized applications.

8. Developers will support it
As Apple pointed out at the unveiling of the iPad 2 earlier this year, it’s currently leading the way quite handily when it comes to application support in the tablet market. Android-based devices are still lagging far behind. But HP might not have as much trouble catching up to Apple’s App Store as some might think. As noted, HP plans to bring WebOS to PCs and other devices. That means the operating system will have a huge installed base. And with a huge installed base comes developers. After all, app development is a money-making business. And the best way to make money is to bring programs to as many customers as possible. HP should be able to deliver an awfully appealing market for developers to capitalize on.

9. It has the cash to invest
According to HP’s latest balance sheet, it has nearly $13 billion in cash on hand. That gives it more than enough cash to do what it wants in the tablet market. So, if that means the TouchPad isn’t cutting it, no one should be surprised if the company tries again shortly thereafter with something better. If it feels it needs to acquire another firm to get it right, HP can afford to do it. The more cash a company has, the better its chances of taking on Apple, another company that’s flush with capital.

10. The timing is perfect
Some companies that are competing against Apple have been timing their product launches all wrong. Motorola launched its Xoom before the iPad 2 hit store shelves. The RIM BlackBerry PlayBook came out too soon after the iPad 2 launch. HP, on the other hand, is planning the perfect launch time for the TouchPad. During the summer, the iPad 2’s allure has worn off a bit. Plus, the iPad 3’s launch will still be months away. The timing on the TouchPad’s launch is perfect. That should help it compete well against Apple.

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