HP Touchpad Thread (NO Discussion Of Personal Buying/Selling)

jimmycrackcorm · 23-08-2011 02:33PM

newkie wrote: »

this is the most exciting thing to happen here since the property bubble

If only HP took over NAMA and dumped their houses...

Basq · 23-08-2011 02:33PM

I had a Check4Change on Amazon running last night.. Amazon price changed at midnight exactly.

madmoe · 23-08-2011 02:34PM

Raoul wrote: »

I dont see why not?

Just ordered on Expansys.ie...what the hell!!

Professey Chin · 23-08-2011 02:34PM

A lot of people hear tablet, think iPad, assume everythings the same, buy buy buy.
And somehow are usually able to get them, the bastards

beardybrewer · 23-08-2011 02:34PM

partyatmygaff wrote: »

Even more surprising is the number of people who bought it without actually understanding what it is.

Or bought 4... or 5

Kenny Logins · 23-08-2011 02:34PM

partyatmygaff wrote: »

It's not a bad OS alright but there's a surprising number of people here who've bought these who think they'll have a nice shiny bug free Android ROM by next week with a lovely one click installer. It never works out like that. Even more surprising is the number of people who bought it without actually understanding what it is.

Yeah, fair point. I'm happy to stick with WebOS for now, it does everything I want the tab to do, and does it well. Android would be a nice bonus, but was not my basis for buying.

Raoul · 23-08-2011 02:34PM

madmoe wrote: »

Just ordered on Expansys.ie...what the hell!!

So did I! And now I am pooing myself incase I am charged 400 and something euro. At least I know im not on my own now!

:D

spongbob · 23-08-2011 02:35PM

BaconZombie wrote: »

They are the wholesaler that 95% of Irish & UK companies get there HP stock off....

1200 was a good amount of it alright.. how many boardsies members got one ???

nice1franko · 23-08-2011 02:35PM

Kenny Logins wrote: »

'Stuck with WebOS' isn't such a burden IMHO, it's really not a bad OS, just not quite as good as you'd want on a €4-500 odd tablet.

That's fine for now but what happens if/when the security holes in it are found.

Basq · 23-08-2011 02:35PM

Elara aren't confirming pricing til after 6pm this evening.

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 23-08-2011 02:35PM

Have expansys removed the part saying they will contact you to confirm order?

thebison · 23-08-2011 02:35PM

Raoul wrote: »

So did I! And now I am pooing myself incase I am charged 400 and something euro. At least I know im not on my own now! :D

That would be rather embarrassing

AdrianII · 23-08-2011 02:36PM

im giving up. Need to do some work.
Ill check back later if i get one i get one. Dont really need one so not going to waste a whole day.
Ill wait for the ipads to drop to 99euro

AlmightyCushion · 23-08-2011 02:36PM

partyatmygaff wrote: »

It's not a bad OS alright but there's a surprising number of people here who've bought these who think they'll have a nice shiny bug free Android ROM by next week with a lovely one click installer. It never works out like that. Even more surprising is the number of people who bought it without actually understanding what it is.

Exactly, there's a very good change the android port will be rubbish or never work properly. If I get my hands on one, I'll be sticking with webos until a relatively stable android port happens. All I'll be using it for is internet, email and listening to music so apps don't really bother me.

stevenmu · 23-08-2011 02:36PM

newkie wrote: »

Or bought 4... or 5

I really hope those whoe bought them to try and flog for profit get stuck with them and make a loss.

There's no way I'll be buying one for more than cost.

Kenny Logins · 23-08-2011 02:37PM

nice1franko wrote: »

That's fine for now but what happens if/when the security holes in it are found.

Bin it? I don't know, I'll worry about that later.

AlmightyCushion · 23-08-2011 02:37PM

stevenmu wrote: »

I really hope those whoe bought them to try and flog for profit get stuck with them and make a loss.

There's no way I'll be buying one for more than cost.

Same here. Just out of principle.

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 23-08-2011 02:38PM

but these are selling below cost, the demand is that high i reckon no one would get stuck with em,€200 all day everyday, i only want one though :O(

rg1265 · 23-08-2011 02:39PM

What you don't take into account is that they are limited in supply. How low do you think the ebay auctions will be when they literally can't be bought anywhere else. Admittedly, if they go above a certain amount, demand will drop off, but they'll still be much more expensive than €100.

Kevin! · 23-08-2011 02:39PM

Basq wrote: »

I had a Check4Change on Amazon running last night.. Amazon price changed at midnight exactly.

I got my confirmation at Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:51:29, so it must have been slightly earlier?

donkey oatey · 23-08-2011 02:39PM

I got "no node available" after verifying my card details on expansys and (after holding for 20 mins) spoke to a customer services agent was told that my pre order has gone through. So don't lose hope if you get the same message.

unkel · 23-08-2011 02:40PM

mtb_kng wrote: »

Okay, seems like elara could be our last option.

I got notification from elara that both were in stock at 14:10

Checked at 14:30 and they were all gone...

Someone is watching this thread

Raoul · 23-08-2011 02:40PM

donkey oatey wrote: »

I got "no node available" after verifying my card details on expansys and (after holding for 20 mins) spoke to a customer services agent was told that my pre order has gone through. So don't lose hope if you get the same message.

Same happened for me!

Did you ask them about the confirmation while you were talking to them?

Ricky91t · 23-08-2011 02:40PM

Basq wrote: »

Elara aren't confirming pricing til after 6pm this evening.

No, as soon as they get pricing they'll post it.

It'll be going on sale after 6pm

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 23-08-2011 02:40PM

did you ask if you can cancel for sure? and if their gona be dropping the price???

Jimdagym · 23-08-2011 02:41PM

donkey oatey wrote: »

I got "no node available" after verifying my card details on expansys and (after holding for 20 mins) spoke to a customer services agent was told that my pre order has gone through. So don't lose hope if you get the same message.

Yeah, I got that error too, but was emailed confirmation of preorder.

Basq · 23-08-2011 02:42PM

unkel wrote: »

I got notification from elara that both were in stock at 14:10

Checked at 14:30 and they were all gone...

Someone is watching this thread

Elara aren't selling til after 6pm this evening.. it's on the frontpage of their website.

stevenmu · 23-08-2011 02:42PM

Freya Plump Narrator wrote: »

but these are selling below cost, the demand is that high i reckon no one would get stuck with em,€200 all day everyday, i only want one though :O(

I mean that if some individual has bought multiple tablets to try and sell them off at a profit later on ebay/adverts etc, I won't be buying from them. They're basically the same as ticket touts.

If someone bought more than they need (could easily happen with people making multiple orders to ensure they get one), and are selling them on at the price they paid, then I'd be happy to from them.

edit: and if you're willing to pay €200, that only encourages others to buy up all the stock, preventing you getting on for €99, so they can profit off you.

fletch · 23-08-2011 02:42PM

donkey oatey wrote: »

I got "no node available" after verifying my card details on expansys and (after holding for 20 mins) spoke to a customer services agent was told that my pre order has gone through. So don't lose hope if you get the same message.

I got the same so tried again and got the same message only to receive two confirmation emails later.

madmoe · 23-08-2011 02:43PM

Raoul wrote: »

So did I! And now I am pooing myself incase I am charged 400 and something euro. At least I know im not on my own now! :D

Loads of us in the same boat.....says on e-mail they won't actually charge you without reconfirmation to go ahead with it!

HP Touchpad Thread (NO Discussion Of Personal Buying/Selling)

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