HP TouchPad Accessories

PaddyFagan

(Mods: I created a new thread because of the madness on the other one and several people have asked about accessories).

Elara have reduced the prices of accessories for the touchpad - the have cases (€26.62 - 34 in stock as I type) and touchstone docks (€41.14 - 85 in stock as I type)

Cases: Sold Out Was: http://www.elara.ie/productdetail.aspx?productcode=WCEFB343AAAC3
Touchstone: Sold Out Was: http://www.elara.ie/productdetail.aspx?productcode=WCEFB340AAABB (updated I had copied the case link in twice by accident)

Argos also have the cases reduced - but with no reservations and the suggestion that they might also have some tablets, probably best avoid them for the moment.

Paddy

PS The cases at least can be ordered - I ordered one just before posting here...

Northern Monkey

€8 shipping is a bit steep

PaddyFagan

I work in Park West, so can collect - but you're right €8 is a bit steep.

Northern Monkey

I suppose it is still cheaper than argos for the touchstone (€55 there even though it is £35 in the UK)

beardybrewer

PaddyFagan wrote: »

(Mods: I created a new thread because of the madness on the other one and several people have asked about accessories).

I agree with separating the threads within reason. The other thread is a joke. My thread for those waiting on orders was shut down, but I wish they would reconsider as PMs make more sense at this stage.

Goolay

Cases and Touchstones now sold out

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was about to come on here and start this thread :-) was in pc world this morning, they have touchstones for 39 quid! Not bad at all if you can get one! There was still four on the shelf in pc world cork when I was leaving about 30 minutes ago!

PaddyFagan

Dublin579 wrote: »

Cases and Touchstones now sold out

Still showing 84 touchstones available here? http://www.elara.ie/productdetail.aspx?productcode=WCEFB340AAABB

Paddy

PaddyFagan

PaddyFagan wrote: »

Still showing 84 touchstones available here? http://www.elara.ie/productdetail.aspx?productcode=WCEFB340AAABB

Paddy

Looks like they're all gone now....

Moyglish

Do I need a touchstone?

I'm sorely tempted but it seems a lot for what essentially is an overpriced stand.

It doesn't charge the touchpad any quicker than the AC charger, right?

Or what am I missing?

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wat is the official case like? Is it worth buying it or better to get a third party case?

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Moyglish wrote: »

Do I need a touchstone?

I'm sorely tempted but it seems a lot for what essentially is an overpriced stand.

It doesn't charge the touchpad any quicker than the AC charger, right?

Or what am I missing?

think its just the convenience of it really, got one earlier and must say its much easier to be able to just place it on the stand and it starts charging instantly! If you plan on using it at a desk regularly I think its a good buy as you can work away on it while it charges!

Goolay

Anywhere else selling the official cases for around €25?

Amazon have it as £32, Play.com €49. I know Argos have it listed for €25 but no stock and would prefer online offer if possible

thanks in advance

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Anyone buy any third party cases? SOmething along the lines of this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SD-TabletWear-TouchPad-Executive-Multi-Function/dp/B005GTMMVK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1314191913&sr=8-7

talking_walnut

I'd love to get the Touchstone out of nerdiness but I don't really need it and should really be trying to save my money.... Right????

I'd love some info on 3rd party cases. The official one is nice but not exactly groundbreaking. Plus the girlfriend wants a different coloured case for her one

PaddyFagan

Dublin579 wrote: »

Anywhere else selling the official cases for around €25?

Amazon have it as £32, Play.com €49. I know Argos have it listed for €25 but no stock and would prefer online offer if possible

thanks in advance

Elara seem to have it again right now but it's €29
http://www.elara.ie/productdetail.aspx?productcode=ECE2246981

Paddy

wyndham

HP have accessories here:

http://www.shopping.hp.com/accessories-store/touchpad

Note: haven't looked in detail at shipping prices or if they ship over here, etc, but they have availability for some items.

Goolay

PaddyFagan wrote: »

Elara seem to have it again right now but it's €29
http://www.elara.ie/productdetail.aspx?productcode=ECE2246981

Paddy

Thanks Paddy - nabbed the last one

Edit - actually there's more available - it just said 1 available when I bought mine

GinjaNinja

what deal, just got one. the way it should have been yesterday evening

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will ye post when ye get the case guys! Whats it like etc!

jive

Davie89 wrote: »

will ye post when ye get the case guys! Whats it like etc!

I got one today (no touchpad yet). Feels fairly sturdy but is more rubbery than it is leathery. I don't know how well it functions as a stand yet though, will post up if I get a touchpad.

fgjo

Davie89 wrote: »

Anyone buy any third party cases? SOmething along the lines of this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SD-TabletWear-TouchPad-Executive-Multi-Function/dp/B005GTMMVK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1314191913&sr=8-7

I found some
http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale-black-leather-folid-stand-skin/p-ff80808131d78fc00131eafd179f65cc.html

Tweaky

Picked up one of the official cases in Argos this morning. Doesn't show online and in the shop the machines tell you to go to the counter. I thought that there would absolutely be no chance but they had one in stock.

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and is it any good?

Charlie Haughy

Do iPad cases fit the touchpad does anyone know?

StraightJacket

Charlie Haughy wrote: »

Do iPad cases fit the touchpad does anyone know?

No don't think so, I have both and the TouchPad is thicker than the Ipad and slightly different shape.

I got the stone charger for €40 (half price) and Touchpad cover for €25 in PC World when they were selling the HPs.

Tweaky

Davie89 wrote: »

and is it any good?

Haven't had a chance to even open it yet. Lost enough time this week in the Touchpad Hunt - need to catch up on work.

Nephew

Can anyone tell me is there a protective sticker on the touchpads screen? It looks like there is from the way it attracts smudges and it feels sort of coarse around the button but when I tried to peel it back from the corner I stopped as I wasn't sure if I was trying to remove a layer of the screen.

bifl

Running out tried in Dundalk but none available when went to the counter.

sue97

Any covers in Argos in Swords?

TJM

Any availability on the touchstone charger in Ireland? Argos.ie doesn't seem to let you check stock of it in stores for some reason.

Jimdagym

sue97 wrote: »

Any covers in Argos in Swords?

No, i checked this afternoon.

sue97

Jimdagym wrote: »

No, i checked this afternoon.

Thanks, someone has them on ebay from China for 13 euro. Wonder if they would be worth taking a chance on

Liam O

sue97 wrote: »

Thanks, someone has them on ebay from China for 13 euro. Wonder if they would be worth taking a chance on

the 3rd party ones above on Amazon look decent enough, should come to less than €20 delivered and less waiting time...

PaddyFagan

Davie89 wrote: »

will ye post when ye get the case guys! Whats it like etc!

Right so, got mine today from Elara. I like it so far, it's a very snug fit and a non-slip feel to it, the touchpad felt too slippy to me without it. The stand action feels secure (it uses Velcro, rather than the magnets in the ipad cover). For me the real win was that the touchstone will still work with the case on (I don't have one yet, but I do think I'll end up with one so..)

It has the non-slip plastic feel all over, so it doesn't feel very plush or anything - it probably looks a lot cheaper than it actually is (never mind was - I paid €26).

Paddy

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thanks paddy:-) dont think there's any left in store though so will have to get a third party one from amazon and hope it fits ! For someone asking above, I know for a fact there's touchstones in cork Argos, don't know how many though would also try pc world stores that's where I got mine! Well worth the 40 euro price tag just for the nerdyness of it!

feelgoodinc27

Went in to Argos on Jervis St this evening, on one of the catalogue machines it said pay at till for touchstone and the case, but at the till they said there was none available in any store in the country.

bifl

These have been out all day afaik but one case has popped back in stock on elara if anyone is interested. €29 + (a steep imo) €8 p&p

bifl

On a separate note has anyone gone down the road yet of a screen protector. I can pick one up from eBay for about a fiver shipped. Just wondering does my new bundle of joy deserve something a bit better !!

In all seriousness is it worth spending a few quid more, in particular to cut down on the glare or are they all really the same. At the same time I'm not going spending 20quid on a piece of plastic

bifl

qiuzhili wrote: »

It seems cheap.

Thanks you for your contribution :rolleyes:

More than 4+ available now. It's up to the individual if it is worth pursuing or not....

RobbingBandit

Would a cheap IPad case be ok for one of these,HMV had some for under €10.

PaddyFagan

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Would a cheap IPad case be ok for one of these,HMV had some for under €10.

Not sure - I suspect the dimensions are somewhat different - I'd guess if it's something relatively loose (the sock style ones for want of a better term) it will be OK, but anything fitted is unlikely to work.

Elara have more cases in stock, but they have put the price up to €29 (with an extra €8 for shipping if you can't collect in park west).
http://www.elara.ie/productdetail.aspx?productcode=ECE2246981

Paddy

Ghost Train

PaddyFagan wrote: »

Not sure - I suspect the dimensions are somewhat different - I'd guess if it's something relatively loose (the sock style ones for want of a better term) it will be OK, but anything fitted is unlikely to work.

Elara have more cases in stock, but they have put the price up to €29 (with an extra €8 for shipping if you can't collect in park west).
http://www.elara.ie/productdetail.aspx?productcode=ECE2246981

Paddy

They've put the price up and say there's a negative saving of 3 something euro lol

sue97

PaddyFagan wrote: »

Not sure - I suspect the dimensions are somewhat different - I'd guess if it's something relatively loose (the sock style ones for want of a better term) it will be OK, but anything fitted is unlikely to work.

Elara have more cases in stock, but they have put the price up to €29 (with an extra €8 for shipping if you can't collect in park west).
http://www.elara.ie/productdetail.aspx?productcode=ECE2246981

Paddy

Thanks, just ordered

eamon234

Was in Argos in limerick this morning no cases left and none coming in for any of the stores I'm afraid.

Kenny Logins

Does anyone know if the cases are in stock in any Cork Argos branches?

GinjaNinja

i bought a case on teh back of all the other orders reserve codes i had that argos fell through on.
so for the

Product title Quantity Sub Total
ECE2246981
TOUCHPAD CASE/STAND
€24.00 1 €24.00
Delivery : €8.00
Total Excl VAT : €32.00
Total Incl VAT : €38.72

who want it,
I work in dublin, mount street, live in rush

bikini widow

On the off chance I rang PC world carrickmines and they had a touchstone charger for 33 euros. I quickly collected But they may have more.


Thanks
BW

somakasvh

bikini widow wrote: »

On the off chance I rang PC world carrickmines and they had a touchstone charger for 33 euros. I quickly collected But they may have more.


Thanks
BW

Called a minute ago but they're out of stock

chris1970

Galway pcworld at 12pm ,had touchstones for 40, no reduction in keyboards,89, no cases left, i bought a silicone iPad 1 case for a fiver, not the worst fit

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Gonna take the plunge and get one of these :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/iTALKonline-PADWEAR-ADVANCED-Executive-TouchPad/dp/B005GQSOU6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314378104&sr=8-1

Anyone ever seen/used one? I hope it fits :0