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Offical HP Touchpad case for £5 - delivered!

  • 16-02-2012 9:26pm
    #1
    frash
    Registered Users Posts: 2,563 ✭✭✭


    Ordered the official HP one from here

    using the code TPCASESAVE5

    Total cost £5 including delivery
    Roughly €6.14

    Compared to €38.19 (including delivery) from the hpshop.ie

    Note: Delivery is supposed to be UK only so I used BT1 1AA as the postcode (Belfast) and added my town AND county in the town field. It got to my address with no problem as did a friend's one to their address.
    Note 2: We both paid using PayPal - not sure if the credit card address check would pass as you have to put a post code in there too.


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  • #2
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Did you use that method to get this case, or was it for something else...think i'll give it a shot, but i'm not sure if it'll work!


  • #3
    frash
    Registered Users Posts: 2,563 ✭✭✭frash


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Did you use that method to get this case, or was it for something else...think i'll give it a shot, but i'm not sure if it'll work!

    I used the above method.
    Ordered last Friday evening - case arrived today.


  • #4
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    frash wrote: »
    I used the above method.
    Ordered last Friday evening - case arrived today.

    Cheers, i'll give it a go:D


  • #5
    Redisle
    Registered Users Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭Redisle


    It looks like UK only?
    When I try to enter an address it auto appends United Kingdom and requires a properly formatted postcode..

    Edit: nvm, didnt read the op properly! Worth a shot I guess, looks nicer than the one I got from china.


  • #6
    frash
    Registered Users Posts: 2,563 ✭✭✭frash


    Redisle wrote: »
    It looks like UK only?
    When I try to enter an address it auto appends United Kingdom and requires a properly formatted postcode..

    Edit: nvm, didnt read the op properly! Worth a shot I guess, looks nicer than the one I got from china.

    The appending of "United Kingdom" happened me too.

    My address ended up being like:
    Frash,
    100 Made-up Street,
    Dundrum,
    Dublin,
    Belfast,
    Co Antrim,
    BT1 1AA

    It got here in the end though.


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  • #7
    Pj!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭Pj!


    Worth a shot. Thanks OP


  • #8
    Pj!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭Pj!


    Dear **** ********,
    Thank you for shopping at the HP Store.

    We have received your order, and will proceed to verify the order. The majority of orders are checked and accepted within a few hours, and once complete; you will receive an order confirmation email from us when the order has been approved.

    Occasionally, we need to carry out additional checks which may result in a delay of 1-2 working days in the acceptance/delivery of the order. Once the additional checks are successfully completed, the order confirmation will be sent to you.

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  • #9
    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    Pj! wrote: »
    Worth a shot. Thanks OP

    Nice one lad...gave it a try! Looks like a decent cover


  • #10
    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,295 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    They don't take laser, but they do take Paypal, so I'll get it once money gets into my account. Nice find!


  • #11
    loopymum
    Registered Users Posts: 1,228 ✭✭✭loopymum


    My bad, didn't read the op properly


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  • #12
    cython
    Registered Users Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭cython


    loopymum wrote: »
    Gone up to £10 now

    Use the voucher ;)


  • #13
    chris1970
    Registered Users Posts: 638 ✭✭✭chris1970


    May your God Bless you op, another quality bargain, of all the items i bought via Bargain alerts, clothes that didn't fit, dvd's i never watched star troopers you know who i'm looking at, all the gadgets with a five minutes appeal, the Touchpad is the daddy of them all, bargain alert of the decade, god bless it's life, 3 cheers for HP, (and the dude who got the bullet for making it so!) ;)


  • #14
    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    Dear **** ********,
    Thank you for shopping at the HP Store.

    We have received your order, and will proceed to verify the order. The majority of orders are checked and accepted within a few hours, and once complete; you will receive an order confirmation email from us when the order has been approved.

    Occasionally, we need to carry out additional checks which may result in a delay of 1-2 working days in the acceptance/delivery of the order. Once the additional checks are successfully completed, the order confirmation will be sent to you.

    got the same emai....here hoping


  • #15
    gerryk
    Registered Users Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk


    Would this fit any other tablets? Specifically the Transformer Prime?
    Anyone with the HP tablet care to post dimensions?

    [edit] not to worry... found them online... 240 x 198 x 13, so unlikely it would fit any other tablets


  • #16
    jamesd
    Registered Users Posts: 3,416 ✭✭✭jamesd


    gerryk wrote: »
    Would this fit any other tablets? Specifically the Transformer Prime?
    Anyone with the HP tablet care to post dimensions?

    [edit] not to worry... found them online... 240 x 198 x 13, so unlikely it would fit any other tablets

    Dimensions
    240 mm (9.4 in) (w)
    190 mm (7.5 in) (h)
    13.7 mm (0.54 in) (d)[1]


  • #17
    Africa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭Africa


    Hoping as well. Thanks very much op.

    Now just wish the keyboard and dock would come down too!


  • #18
    Lord Derpington
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭Lord Derpington


    gerryk wrote: »
    Would this fit any other tablets? Specifically the Transformer Prime?
    Anyone with the HP tablet care to post dimensions?

    [edit] not to worry... found them online... 240 x 198 x 13, so unlikely it would fit any other tablets

    I have one of these bought it a couple of months ago at full price :o,
    Can safely say it will not fit anything else properly, its a nice snug fit on the touchpad with protruding buttons for volume and power and a hole for headphones.
    Unless the other tablet has the exact same dimensions and buttons in the same place, its fairly safe to say its not suitable.


  • #19
    Rowley Birkin QC
    Registered Users Posts: 6,218 ✭✭✭Rowley Birkin QC


    Bought one of these lately in a bundle with a docking station, very neat job.

    Only crib is that you can't stand it up in Portrait mode though I'm not sure if you can do this with any cases.

    Slightly off topic but touchpad owners are a rare breed; any of you put CM9 on it yet?

    I've nearly stopped using CM7 and fallen back on WebOS for browsing and reading due to CM7 crashes.


  • #20
    Africa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭Africa


    Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »
    Bought one of these lately in a bundle with a docking station, very neat job.

    Only crib is that you can't stand it up in Portrait mode though I'm not sure if you can do this with any cases.

    Slightly off topic but touchpad owners are a rare breed; any of you put CM9 on it yet?

    I've nearly stopped using CM7 and fallen back on WebOS for browsing and reading due to CM7 crashes.

    I think I put CM8 on my gf's one. It works well, but does sometimes crash and the camera doesnt work in this mode. I know they are doing stuff with Ice Cream Sandwich so we can hope :)


  • #21
    jwcurtin
    Registered Users Posts: 562 ✭✭✭jwcurtin


    Africa wrote: »
    I think I put CM8 on my gf's one. It works well, but does sometimes crash and the camera doesnt work in this mode. I know they are doing stuff with Ice Cream Sandwich so we can hope :)

    Maybe CM7, seeing as there's no such thing as CM8!! :D


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  • #22
    long_b
    Registered Users Posts: 4,928 ✭✭✭long_b


    Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »
    Bought one of these lately in a bundle with a docking station, very neat job.

    Only crib is that you can't stand it up in Portrait mode though I'm not sure if you can do this with any cases.

    Slightly off topic but touchpad owners are a rare breed; any of you put CM9 on it yet?

    I've nearly stopped using CM7 and fallen back on WebOS for browsing and reading due to CM7 crashes.

    CM7 then CM9 - interesting for a look at ICS

    The case is lovely but may not offer as much protection as "cheaper" bulkier models


  • #23
    lau1247
    Registered Users Posts: 2,116 ✭✭✭lau1247


    frash wrote: »
    The appending of "United Kingdom" happened me too.

    My address ended up being like:
    Frash,
    100 Made-up Street,
    Dundrum,
    Dublin,
    Belfast,
    Co Antrim,
    BT1 1AA

    It got here in the end though.

    Thanks OP..

    It has gone through using this format you mentioned however the billing address is the same (With UK postcode and belfast).. hopefully the transaction still goes through without a problem as the paypal/credit card billing is obviously in ireland.. paid by paypal also..

    All I can do is sit and wait now..

    West Dublin, ☀️ 7.83kWp ⚡5.66 kWp South West, ⚡2.18 kWp North East



  • #24
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    I got an order accepted mail earlier today. Here's hoping it arrives!


  • #25
    kc66
    Registered Users Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭kc66


    Cheers OP, saw this on XDA forums a few weeks ago but didnt want to take the risk getting it shipped here. Just got acceptance email.


  • #26
    BenEadir
    Registered Users Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Just got acceptance email also, no brainer to risk £5 even if it doesn't arrive.

    Ben


  • #27
    mcko
    Registered Users Posts: 750 ✭✭✭mcko


    gerryk wrote: »
    Would this fit any other tablets? Specifically the Transformer Prime?
    Anyone with the HP tablet care to post dimensions?

    [edit] not to worry... found them online... 240 x 198 x 13, so unlikely it would fit any other tablets


    Hi I can't get Netflix to play on the pad is there a download I can do


  • #28
    Nforce
    Registered Users Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    mcko wrote: »
    Hi I can't get Netflix to play on the pad is there a download I can do

    Netflix will not work on the native WebOS...you'll need Android ported onto it and then download the Netflix app.

    Personally,I'm happy out with just using WebOS on my touchpad.


  • #29
    Do-more
    Registered Users Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    Cheers OP case was delivered by recorded delivery to my brothrr in rural Wales this morning, ordered Friday morning 9.00am. Postage was probably the most of the fiver!

    invest4deepvalue.com



  • #30
    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    Still no acceptance email for me...eeek


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  • #31
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    Ordered one anyway. Hope it gets sent!


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