Tag Archives: TouchPad

About 639 days ago Managing Technology | PCs, Laptops, and Notebooks | Tablets and eReaders

HP Halts TouchPad, WebOS; Will Spin Off PC Business

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Yesterday, we reported on Hewlett-Packard’s miserable TouchPad sales, and how retailers are particularly unhappy with the tablets and wished HP to take them back. Well, it looks like they got their wish, and then some. HP has decided not only to take back and discontinue production of its TouchPads, but in a stunning move, the company has also decided to discontinue all WebOS operations in general. This means that the company will cease production on tablets, phones, and all devices that run WebOS. READ MORE »

About 681 days ago Hardware | Tablets and eReaders

Leaked HP Memo Says TouchPad Has Flaws

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HP’s John Rubenstein is probably kicking himself today. In a memo leaked to Pre Central website, the head of Palm Global Business Unit admitted to employees that the TouchPad, the company’s flagship tablet, needs work. While admitting one’s flaws is admirable, the fact that the memo was sent on the same day that the product was shipped to retailers does raise some eyebrows. READ MORE »