HP (Hewlett-Packard) TouchPad 9.7" 16 GB Wi-Fi Black Tablet

I feel short-changed

Strengths: WebOS

Weakness: WebOS, no SD card slot

You would think that after sitting and watching other tables hit the market every other week, HP would learn on what to do and not to do to make their table as perfect and as competitive as possible. What we got instead, was a less than average performing tablet, with very limited apps (more coming soon, I hope), limited connectivity, no front facing camera, and an operating system that have yet...
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You would think that after sitting and watching other tables hit the market every other week, HP would learn on what to do and not to do to make their table as perfect and as competitive as possible. What we got instead, was a less than average performing tablet, with very limited apps (more coming soon, I hope), limited connectivity, no front facing camera, and an operating system that have yet to prove itself. Although I have already embraced the new WebOS operating system, there are a few things that I’m hoping HP will update in the future. First is the home screen. Just about every other tablet on the market has a list of commonly used apps overlaid on the home screen, so there is no needs to go hunting for them as soon as the tablet is waken up. Mysteriously, WebOS has an empty home screen with a search box saying “Just type” on the top and six familiar icons on the bottom, such as web, email, calendar etc. You must tap on the app shortcut to reveal the rest of the apps then go to a series of tabs that list all the home, downloaded and favorite apps. I think these extra steps are unnecessary and can become annoying after a while. There are some apps that can hinder the table’s performance. I had a hard time configuring the Time Magazine’s free app. It caused the tablet to freeze and I had to reboot the machine twice. There are also a few other apps that can give the 1.2 GHz processor a real challenge. One of the most appealing features of WebOS is the email and calendar interface. It has the ability to combine all your web calendars and email accounts in to one. Although the TouchPad may not dethrone the iPad, or any other established table already on the market, it has the potential to be a top competitor once a new WebOS version is available or simply wait for the second generation.

By GASTURBO1 - Jul 17, 2011

Excellent TouchPad

very good WebOS, awesome technology. worth it.

By Lekisha on HPBazaarVoice - Sep 27, 2011

You will love it!

So easy to use. Throw something off the screen to delete it or close it. Beautiful screen, does'nt smudge either. Battery life is great compared to my Nookcolor. You must get the eprinter, I did & everything syncs ,uploads to my touchpad!!!Easy. I want one for each of my grandsons, just can't get them yet. Would love to get them each the compatible cell phone as well. Buy it you will love it!

By NanaPlay on HPBazaarVoice - Sep 15, 2011

HP TouchPad Wi-Fi 16GB

I'm lovin' it! Could use some more apps but I'm hoping more will be released. I absolutely love the kindle app. Great to use at work. Surfing is fun and easy. Son has stolen it the last few days. Hoping my other one arrives soon.

By PBJB116 on HPBazaarVoice - Sep 10, 2011

good purchase

good. I am very satisfied.

By StanZZW on HPBazaarVoice - Sep 9, 2011