Hewlett-Packard: TouchPad News and Discussion Thread
10-14-2011, 02:45 PM
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Very promising alpha build, and very fun to play with; not stable enough to leave on all the time, but definitely stable enough to play games and run apps while you are using it.
Yeah, I connected my Wiimote connected to a classic controller via bluetooth and its like I'm ported back to 1996... There is some slowdown (mostly at cut scenes), but again for an alpha build, I'm super impressed.Remember there was NO ANDROID SUPPORT when the fire sale happened 2.5 months ago. This was all pretty much built from scratch.
10-14-2011, 02:51 PM
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promising, still slow and youtube not working for me. LMI works, sort of.
10-14-2011, 03:03 PM
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^ Make sure to download SetCPU (Free app) and I set my Processor to 1.5 ghz (can top out at 1.8ghz - even the slight bump to 1.5 ghz helps alot.
And imo, ADW launcher (standard home browser on CM7) runs slow... Never liked it and I've always preferred Launcher Pro, or VT Launcher.
VT Launcher is free on the XDA forums.
And imo, ADW launcher (standard home browser on CM7) runs slow... Never liked it and I've always preferred Launcher Pro, or VT Launcher.
VT Launcher is free on the XDA forums.
10-14-2011, 04:06 PM
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Cool.
10-14-2011, 08:11 PM
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I'm excited for this.
But ima wait for a more stable version.....
But ima wait for a more stable version.....
10-14-2011, 08:15 PM
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10-14-2011, 10:53 PM
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actually I really want it now. I freaking hate browsing on this thing. That and my wifi always cutting out.... 
10-15-2011, 01:17 AM
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Just got shipment confirmation for my 2 - 32gb order (Sunday eve) from HP SMB.
No word yet on the 4 - 16gb orders (Monday afternoon).
10-18-2011, 02:13 PM
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webOS 3.0.4 77 pushed out to TouchPads, includes new camera app
Derek Kessler
Fire up System Updates, TouchPad owners, because there’s an update to webOS waiting for you. webOS 3.0.4 77 is now available, weighing in at 53MB. Aside from the typical faster/stronger/better improvements, webOS 3.0.4 also includes improvements to the App Catalog that make it “easier to find great TouchPad apps” and a new camera app to let you use that 1.3MP front-facing camera for more than just Skype. We’re downloading now and will let you know if we discover anything else.
HP webOS 3.0.4 makes TouchPad snappier, includes a new camera app, makes it easier to find great TouchPad apps in the App Catalog, and a number of other improvements.
Update: According to webOS chief Ari Jaaksi's blog, webOS 3.0.4 also makes "connectivity with non-HP phones possible" and includes improved messaging, UI touch-ups, and enhancements to Enyo. WebKit, and V8 (the webOS JavaScript rendering engine). Amusing that the info's up on Jaaksi's blog before it's on the official website.
Derek Kessler
Fire up System Updates, TouchPad owners, because there’s an update to webOS waiting for you. webOS 3.0.4 77 is now available, weighing in at 53MB. Aside from the typical faster/stronger/better improvements, webOS 3.0.4 also includes improvements to the App Catalog that make it “easier to find great TouchPad apps” and a new camera app to let you use that 1.3MP front-facing camera for more than just Skype. We’re downloading now and will let you know if we discover anything else.
HP webOS 3.0.4 makes TouchPad snappier, includes a new camera app, makes it easier to find great TouchPad apps in the App Catalog, and a number of other improvements.
Update: According to webOS chief Ari Jaaksi's blog, webOS 3.0.4 also makes "connectivity with non-HP phones possible" and includes improved messaging, UI touch-ups, and enhancements to Enyo. WebKit, and V8 (the webOS JavaScript rendering engine). Amusing that the info's up on Jaaksi's blog before it's on the official website.
10-18-2011, 02:20 PM
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Ohh and 
at blackberry's. "BBX" 
at blackberry's. "BBX"
10-18-2011, 03:47 PM
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installing...
10-18-2011, 03:51 PM
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^ Make sure to uninstall any custom kernels.
And the update does break Moboot, so you'll need to rerun acmeinstaller after to get back into CM7.
And the update does break Moboot, so you'll need to rerun acmeinstaller after to get back into CM7.
10-18-2011, 03:54 PM
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10-18-2011, 04:15 PM
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How's the pad running?
10-18-2011, 04:27 PM
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10-18-2011, 04:45 PM
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works the same to me.
10-18-2011, 04:47 PM
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Yeah. Seems like it was a very minor update. Some bug fixes, and they added a Camera app that should've been there to start with.
No camcorder yet...
No camcorder yet...
10-18-2011, 05:10 PM
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Really only minor?
Well that's disappointing.
Well that's disappointing.
10-18-2011, 05:26 PM
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Well, it killed touchdroid. Cant power it off. Dr Web here I come.
10-18-2011, 05:26 PM
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^ Nah Whiskers, if you're booting into Webos fine, then just try rebooting via Device Info in Settings. My physical power button didn't work either until a couple of reboots. Then it magically started working again.
And Miz: CM7 Alpha v2 is expected to launch soon, which will fix the SOD (Sleep of Death) and Battery life issue.
Once those two issues are fixed, I'd say it'd be stable enough to run 24/7.
And Miz: CM7 Alpha v2 is expected to launch soon, which will fix the SOD (Sleep of Death) and Battery life issue.
Once those two issues are fixed, I'd say it'd be stable enough to run 24/7.
10-18-2011, 05:28 PM
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I really just wanted to see if it could be done, I have a android tablet anyways.
10-18-2011, 05:33 PM
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It has V8 java script engine? So it's like a mobile version of Google Chrome?
My first post to this thread....
My first post to this thread....
10-18-2011, 05:51 PM
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My kernel stayed ok. Im updating the other now.
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10-18-2011, 06:51 PM
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10-19-2011, 12:54 AM
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so I updated, lost a lot of my patches I installed.
my kernel got changed to a placeholder. So I am back to 1.2GHZ.
it does "feel" faster/snappier etc...
my kernel got changed to a placeholder. So I am back to 1.2GHZ.
it does "feel" faster/snappier etc...
10-19-2011, 01:22 AM
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don't forget to set logging back to minimal
10-19-2011, 02:18 PM
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10-19-2011, 02:34 PM
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CM7.1 Alpha 2.1 is out.
Biggest fixes:
1. Less frequent Sleep of Deaths (SOD).
2. Better battery optimization
3. Touchpad now properly charges on Touchstone.
4. Plugging in headphones now mutes speakers.
Biggest fixes:
1. Less frequent Sleep of Deaths (SOD).
2. Better battery optimization
3. Touchpad now properly charges on Touchstone.
4. Plugging in headphones now mutes speakers.
10-19-2011, 02:50 PM
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I'll wait for beta at least...
10-20-2011, 02:39 PM
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so I just got another 32GB with touchtone and case from HP...
a) sell it
b) don't be stupid and put CM7 on it
c) keep it sealed and admire the box
What should I do?
a) sell it
b) don't be stupid and put CM7 on it
c) keep it sealed and admire the box
What should I do?
10-20-2011, 03:35 PM
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10-20-2011, 04:23 PM
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No you don't, trust me.
Unless I guess you flash android onto it.
Unless I guess you flash android onto it.
10-20-2011, 05:21 PM
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^ thank you...
But seriously I don't know what to do, this is my 2nd touchpad, should I keep it and throw CM7 on it?
Selling it, how much can I possibly yield on eBay, a profit of $50-100? Not worth it...
P.S. Eventually Windows 8 will be plausible if someone makes all the drivers.
But seriously I don't know what to do, this is my 2nd touchpad, should I keep it and throw CM7 on it?
Selling it, how much can I possibly yield on eBay, a profit of $50-100? Not worth it...
P.S. Eventually Windows 8 will be plausible if someone makes all the drivers.
10-20-2011, 08:54 PM
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I got my 2 - 32gb
I just got shipping notification for my 4 - 16gb.. but no charge on my acct, and it'll be here tomorrow.
I just got shipping notification for my 4 - 16gb.. but no charge on my acct, and it'll be here tomorrow.
10-21-2011, 08:15 AM
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I keep trying to decide if I want another one or if I want a iPad or Android tablet instead to have something different.
10-21-2011, 08:32 AM
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Let me know if you'll be selling any of the 16gb, I can use some as a gift.. Thanks.