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Nov 22, 2011 | 05:05 PM

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^ that may very well change given that RIM just started firesales of their Blackberry Playbook.

Friend managed to order one off of staples for $175 (-25 coupon off of the $200 16gb version) and his shipping confirmation indicated he was getting a 32 gb version.

And with Android App support coming to the Playbook/BBX in Feb 12, chances are it'll stay somewhat more relevant than WebOs.

Nov 22, 2011 | 05:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BraveDemon

^ that may very well change given that RIM just started firesales of their Blackberry Playbook.

And with Android App support coming to the Playbook/BBX in Feb 12, chances are it'll stay somewhat more relevant than WebOs.

Playbook is not a firesale per se. Its just a drop in price. Firesale indicates that its done for.

Nov 22, 2011 | 05:08 PM

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^ True, although going from $500+ retail to $199 seems pretty much like a firesale to me.

Nov 22, 2011 | 05:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizouse

its not just tiger direct thats doing it, iirc bestbuy (or some other company) too.

I just got the Black Friday mailer from MicroCenter. They are doing the 32gb Touchpad for $150 with the purchase any HP Laptop or Desktop.

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Nov 22, 2011 | 05:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadzilla

I just got the Black Friday mailer from MicroCenter. They are doing the 32gb Touchpad for $150 with the purchase any HP Laptop or Desktop.

Did you say any desktop or laptop??

Nov 22, 2011 | 05:30 PM

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link??

Nov 22, 2011 | 05:41 PM

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Bestbuy is doing the same nationwide.. not black friday related.

Nov 22, 2011 | 05:44 PM

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link??

https://email.microcentermedia.com/P...MTIwMjU2NjM5BQ

Nov 22, 2011 | 08:43 PM

#2329

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thanks

Nov 23, 2011 | 12:18 AM

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CyanogenMod Alpha 3 for the Touchpads:

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/10121-rel...nmod-touchpad/

Anyone install it yet?

Nov 23, 2011 | 01:33 AM

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man i just saw the previews for the native playbook mail and calendar app coming to the next os.. I mean damn really? Doesn't have something so simple and what makes a BB a BB

Nov 25, 2011 | 02:02 PM

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Splashtop Remote Desktop HD is 4.99 right now.

Nov 25, 2011 | 02:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Majofo

Splashtop Remote Desktop HD is 4.99 right now.

Smart Office is supposed to be $4.99 as well, but it's coming up as $9.99 right now. There are several apps on sale through 28 Nov.

Dec 6, 2011 | 11:25 PM

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Probably a stretch but anyone still have a touchpad for sale? Whiskers did you sell all of yours?

Dec 6, 2011 | 11:44 PM

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I'm almost at the point of either smashing this thing into a million pieces or wiping it and selling it for like the cost of shipping...

I hate it THAT much.

Dec 6, 2011 | 11:46 PM

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Dec 7, 2011 | 07:25 AM

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really you whined so much and now you hate it lol

Dec 7, 2011 | 07:28 AM

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Dec 7, 2011 | 09:51 AM

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If I had known how much this thing is a piece of crap I would've never bothered...

Dec 7, 2011 | 09:59 AM

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wow miz, you are a complainer. I have one, I keep it for email and web surfing near my bed.

Dec 7, 2011 | 10:10 AM

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Well if my touchpad actually did those things properly then yea I'd be fine.

Dec 7, 2011 | 10:15 AM

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I have had zero issues with mine doing those things which is what I got it for. Heck I still haven't gone back and enabled all the original hacks after the big update that removed them.

Dec 7, 2011 | 10:21 AM

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Well 3.0.5 is in RC right now, I hope it fixes my issues...

Dec 7, 2011 | 10:42 AM

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Mine works just fine.

I think Miz more has a problem with the logo. Anyone have an Apple sticker that they can mail him to stick on the TouchPad?

Dec 7, 2011 | 11:05 AM

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I can get him one if it means the whining will go away

Dec 7, 2011 | 11:10 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey

I can get him one if it means the whining will go away

Yes. Please do.

Dec 7, 2011 | 11:13 AM

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My TP works great on CM and WebOS... I don't really use it, but when I do, it's a fine device for the price. CM7 alpha 3 is good.. Beta would be better. This is just developing.

I've sold my extra TPs to my best friends at cost. They like it too.

P.S. Miz... sell it, get an iPad 2 for $800.

Dec 7, 2011 | 12:09 PM

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Quote:

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Mine works just fine.

I think Miz more has a problem with the logo. Anyone have an Apple sticker that they can mail him to stick on the TouchPad?

You need to shut the fuck up

Dec 7, 2011 | 12:11 PM

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Maybe I got a lemon, I dunno. But of you guys had even half the problems I have, I'm sure you'd complain to. So STFU.

Dec 7, 2011 | 12:18 PM

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A most appropriate avatar.

Dec 7, 2011 | 12:25 PM

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nice avatar

Dec 7, 2011 | 12:43 PM

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Dec 7, 2011 | 12:57 PM

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Do I have to sign up for cloud back up? Or is it already included with webOS?

Also webOS doctor is just a way to restore the device right?

Dec 7, 2011 | 01:24 PM

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Quote:

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You need to shut the fuck up

Wise words. Take your own advice?

Dec 7, 2011 | 01:27 PM

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Miz changed his avi, no help!

Dec 7, 2011 | 01:29 PM

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I have no issues with ours..

Not one issue unlike our android phones.

Dec 7, 2011 | 01:37 PM

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Wise words. Take your own advice?

Burn.

Restore the crybaby avatar.

Dec 7, 2011 | 01:45 PM

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Quote:

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Wise words. Take your own advice?

As long as I see apple hate posts from you, I'll keep complaining about my touchpad

Dec 7, 2011 | 01:47 PM

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Quote:

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As long as I see apple hate posts from you, I'll keep complaining about my touchpad

I haven't hated on Apple.

I just told you to slap on a sticker to feel better about your inferior tablet.

How is that hating on Apple?

Dec 7, 2011 | 01:47 PM

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Btw I'm not the only one with issues as I've read at precentral...