theboles wrote:Mine came in today. Can't tell if it's DOA, or just that the battery has no charge. When I plugged it in, there was no indication that it was charging. On the right side of the face, the panel had been popped out of the case, so there was a ~2mm gap. I pressed lightly on it, and it snapped into place, but I think this guy might have been damaged in shipping. No sign of impact on the packaging.

Can anyone tell me if these things do not respond at all until the battery is charged?

Actually they come partially charged (at least mine did).
Even if it wasn't charged, as soon as you plug the charger into the device, the device automatically boots up. If the device isn't partially charged upon arrival, then you might have to let it charge for a short while before it will boot, but anything more than an hour seems unnecessary. If after allowing it to charge for a bit, and you still aren't able to power up the device by pressing the power button on the top of the device, you might want to give HP call.

argybargy42 wrote:Still no luck on getting anty confirmation and/or tracking information.
The order number deosn't work on the fedex site, and the service reps at Woot are no help at all.

If it makes you feel any better, I just received my shipping confirmation email with tracking number this morning...two and half hours after the package already ARRIVED at my door.

Oh, the irony.

ktomin wrote:Actually they come partially charged (at least mine did).
Even if it wasn't charged, as soon as you plug the charger into the device, the device automatically boots up. If the device isn't partially charged upon arrival, then you might have to let it charge for a short while before it will boot, but anything more than an hour seems unnecessary. If after allowing it to charge for a bit, and you still aren't able to power up the device by pressing the power button on the top of the device, you might want to give HP call.

I ended up calling HP support and they had me do a hard reset. It's alive! I am typing this response on it. ;-)

filpenny wrote:question about the box storage- how does it work? Can I dump 50gb of movies and music on it and play it easily enough on my touchpad?

Its easy to copy files up/down to your touchpad & PC. Streaming doesn't appear to be supported by the official box.net client, probably to avoid ticking off the RIAA & MPAA who will sue anyone that looks like they have a music streaming service..

Having said that, there is an UNOFFICIAL box.net client from AbeSoft in the catalog that supports streaming. It's still a phone app so it opens in a mini-window but it has an "open file" option that triggers the streaming player.

Just use the official Box.NET app to set up your account first.

Oh, and you can map your windows PC to box net by mapping a drive letter to https://www.box.net/adv/

Delivered! Now I just gotta get outta work....

jamesmcp wrote:Its easy to copy files up/down to your touchpad & PC. Streaming doesn't appear to be supported by the official box.net client, probably to avoid ticking off the RIAA & MPAA who will sue anyone that looks like they have a music streaming service..

Having said that, there is an UNOFFICIAL box.net client from AbeSoft in the catalog that supports streaming. It's still a phone app so it opens in a mini-window but it has an "open file" option that triggers the streaming player.

Just use the official Box.NET app to set up your account first.

Oh, and you can map your windows PC to box net by mapping a drive letter to https://www.box.net/adv/

It's not supported. I think it likely has less to do with getting sued as it does with the idea of streaming music doesn't really line up with box.net's business model. They really seem to be focused on the business user more so than the consumer.

Also, shouldn't that link read https://www.box.net/dav/
I think they're using the WebDAV service.
Also if https gives you trouble I've read that http works, although I haven't tried it.

argybargy42 wrote:If you could get an answer that would be great. In responding to me the service folks have said there is nothing they can do (in a slightly rude manner)

Anything more you can provide than this? That response doesn't really help get information on the status. Still no response from Woot, still not info from FedEx.

ktomin wrote:Also, shouldn't that link read https://www.box.net/dav/
I think they're using the WebDAV service.
Also if https gives you trouble I've read that http works, although I haven't tried it.

Yep, that's a typo, should have been /DAV.

I have it working with HTTPS on my Vista laptop. Wish I wasn't on DSL; my upload speeds are abysmal.

argybargy42 wrote:Anything more you can provide than this? That response doesn't really help get information on the status. Still no response from Woot, still not info from FedEx.

Wow, that really sucks, man. Here's hoping it's in the mail and you get it soon!

xluryan wrote:Not sure if there is a site for official apps in the catalog, but here is a link to the homebrew apps your can install after installing PreWare: http://www.precentral.net/homebrew-apps.

Welcome ;)

Thanks! Is there any way of filtering them to show only Touchpad optimised apps?

On a side note, fedex tracking is still showing "in transit, Orlando, FL". I hope that's it's further along than Orlando! lol. Hasn't updated since Friday.

ironsword wrote:Thanks! Is there any way of filtering them to show only Touchpad optimised apps?

On a side note, fedex tracking is still showing "in transit, Orlando, FL". I hope that's it's further along than Orlando! lol. Hasn't updated since Friday.

I am showing the same 'Departed FedEx location - Orlando, FL' tracking info on FedEx web. Shipped on Aug 11 so it should be delivered by now !!!

chinorider wrote:I am showing the same 'Departed FedEx location - Orlando, FL' tracking info on FedEx web. Shipped on Aug 11 so it should be delivered by now !!!

+1 It IS showing it should be delivered sometime tomorrow, so it's not all bad. Too bad I'm at work all day...

samuelparrott wrote:+1 It IS showing it should be delivered sometime tomorrow, so it's not all bad. Too bad I'm at work all day...

I still can't get any info. Order number doesn't bring up anything on FedEx. Woot is no help at all. Pretty weak service on their end that well after a week after processing an order they cannot even let you know if/when they can provide a tracking number. They can take the order and process the payment, but can't even let you know when it will ship? Very frustrating. Don't know of another company that works this way.

Arrived in a tiny box... roommate almost stepped on it on the porch!

Really happy with this so far. Installed the updates, fooled around a bit. App store seems to be down (at least for me) but I was doing some googling and found it sometimes takes up to 24 hours after an update to load the store.

No biggie. Jumped on youtube, turned up some good tunes. Really impressed at the sound quality! Very loud and clear. It's got def. jukebox appeal to it.

Nine business days since this order was processed.
No information, no tracking number, no product, no assistance from Woot.

It's waiting for me at home! Can't wait to get home and play!

It's waiting for me at home! Can't wait to get home and play!

So, I finally hear something from Woot. They now are telling me that Fed Ex lost my shipment. they don;t have any tracking information, but know this, and have been "working on it." How they know it is lost by fedEx but don't know how to track it is a mystery - plus if they have been "working on it" why couldn't they let me know more quickly that they knew of an issue. FedEx, of course, was no help because i can;t supply them with tracking information. At this point I am just trying to get a full refund as this is ridiculous. I can order from Amazon. Spend the extra $20, but at least know I will get a product and their customer service actually tries to service the customer.

Mine finally showed up yesterday. All looks good. Refreshed the OS and played around with the bits and pieces. Nice product.

I flippin' love this thing. The interface is so much easier to use than the iPad's... multitasking is sweet... And there's almost no learning curve, although I keep finding out new tricks. Very intuitive.

Can't be happier with this thing... thanks woot!

"Out for delivery" and it couldn't be too soon. Really hoping my feelings about this order recover once I have it in hand.

Could HP/Woot have come up with a better way to make all 612 "suckers" feel jobbed by this? Sell via Woot, sounds like a great deal then IMMEDIATELY and permanently make the price cut permanent. So you put up with all the Woot hassles (long shipping times, no support, etc.) for little to no savings (and with coupon games, paying even more.)

Meanwhile the media is flooded with stories on how the tablet is tanking everywhere. Not HP's fault - I'm sure they're freaking out, but damn, if I could have cancelled the order I certainly would have. I bet a lot of us feel the same.

The 23" LCD I ordered 6 days later has already arrived. Of course!

http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/18/its-official-hp-kills-off-webos-phones-and-the-touchpad/

Seriously, HP? Mere days after we hear about the smaller tablet device starting make its way to the FCC?

What the hell group of OMGOMGOMGPONIESOMG PWNIES OMGs is running the WebOS project over there?

Wow. So I'm reading that HP plans to discontinue WebOS devices.

"HP reported that it plans to announce that it will discontinue operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones. HP will continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward".

Major bummer!

argybargy42 wrote:So, I finally hear something from Woot. They now are telling me that Fed Ex lost my shipment. they don;t have any tracking information, but know this, and have been "working on it." How they know it is lost by fedEx but don't know how to track it is a mystery - plus if they have been "working on it" why couldn't they let me know more quickly that they knew of an issue. FedEx, of course, was no help because i can;t supply them with tracking information. At this point I am just trying to get a full refund as this is ridiculous. I can order from Amazon. Spend the extra $20, but at least know I will get a product and their customer service actually tries to service the customer.

with today's news I would do a charge back and count my blessings. then buy an ipad

jdkruzr wrote:http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/18/its-official-hp-kills-off-webos-phones-and-the-touchpad/

Seriously, HP? Mere days after we hear about the smaller tablet device starting make its way to the FCC?

What the hell group of OMGOMGOMGPONIESOMG PWNIES OMGs is running the WebOS project over there?

At least we got to play with our new Tables via Woot for a few days before our hopes and dreams were crushed.

No, no wait - we weren't. Bastards.

I'm incredulous. I feel like a complete sucker. I was actually liking my TouchPad, then, 3 days after I get it HP kills support for WebOS.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/hp-will-discontinue-operations-for-webos-devices/

What....the....hell? They must have known that they were planning this, but I don't get their plan. A huge marketing blitz (I saw a TouchPad commercial as recently as this morning, and quite a few last night) then to kill the OS without even trying? This is insane.

alan21615 wrote:WebOS is THE best mobile software, period. I currently own several Android, ios, blackberry, and WebOS products and I can tell you that WebOS is the best of the bunch. The multitasking is seamless, just type is absolutely amazing and synergy ties everything together so well you don't even miss it till you switch to a device without it. For every CELL PHONE I purchase now and in the immediate future, I will be buying a WebOS phone.

Unfortunately, you won't be. HP just discontinued the line. No more WebOS

Damn, just got my TP yesterday and then today I get screwed !!! ;-{

You can bet I am done with WOOT... I am sure they knew about HP plans and then make us wait way too long for delivery. Bye bye Woot. ;-{

The Touchpad was my first purchase from here, I hope woot does the right thing and offers a refund.

I doubt Woot was aware of this, but I certainly expect a refund. They only sold like 600 or so.

So HP is discontinuing the Tablets and Phones to focus on software. They are looking at exiting the PC market as well.

Now how does that make your tablet worthless?

Sounds like WebOS is continuing on...

Yes the price will likely drop, but you got the best price at the time.

what the fudge? This would mean no more updates or support, right?

No offense to anyone but you could've seen this coming a mile away. Thing was on Woot a little over a month after release and at the same time HP was slashing prices and Staple had given up so much they had slashed another $100 off the thing. The stench of death was all over this tablet.

What's the Woot return policy?

uhoerhold wrote:Yes, it will. What's HP's record in developing and maintaining an OS? Nil. HP will be reluctant to put any more money into webOS than is absolutely necessary.

Apple will always produce the easiest to use and best thought-out OS's. They have been doing it for decades, and they have an enormous following.

Android, on the other hand, has a huge amount of community contribution. It's not well-organized, but the community will keep it alive.

webOS will stay around only as long as it makes sense for HP to put money into it.

I hate to say I told you so but...

GuardianBob wrote:t the best price at the time.

Except really, it wasn't. (Across the board price cuts, plus Staples coupon, etc.) Insult to injury is the ones that haven't even arrived before the announcement.

Not that I expect Woot to do anything, nor are the morally or legally obligated to do so, but still - sucks. A regular store I'd absolutely return/cancel the order on something like this. (I might keep one for the heck of it, but that's a different valuation than checking out a potentially viable platform.)

Yup. It arrived yesterday. Took it to a restaurant and couldn't get it to download the one thing I tried, facebook, so I shut it off.

Got it out today, dl'd a few things over home wi-fi, put it away, son called and told me the news.

I had >>> 20 minutes <<< of ... not even use, just downloading. Didn't even get prompted for the OS upgrade.

Ya know, I used to REALLY LIKE HP. I mean, I really did. My admiration started in the '70s.

I don't know how hosed up it was before Carly Fiorina, but it's been a sorry, sorry tale since her appearance there.

-- Ed

Wasn't this cheaper at Staples and known about during this Woot! deal?

I might get one now...for under $100.

Wow. HP releases the touchpad too early, then discounts it to increase sales, then cancels it because sales didn't jump 1 million percent after 1 week.

So it appears HP management is incompetent and impatient. The consumer got completely screwed by taking a chance on them. They still own the OS, but who wants to bother getting screwed again by HP?

I really like WebOs, but I am forever finished with HP. They will never get another dime of my money, and should expect a class action lawsuit from all the early adopters who dropped $500 just to see their product discontinued after less than 3 months.

How long before a "Hitler finds out HP cancelled the Touchpad" video hits Youtube?

Ok.. Now HP killed the touchpad.. what to do with this doorstop?