HP TouchPad is a webOS tablet

Abe Olandres February 11, 2011 · 1 min read

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Aside from the two webOS smartphones that HP announced yesterday, they’ve also finally worked out a 9.7″ webOS tablet called HP TouchPad.

HP TouchPad
9.7″ display @ 1024×768 pixels
Dual-core Snapdragon APQ8060 1.2GHz processor
Adreno 220 graphics processor
512MB RAM
16GB and 32GB internal storage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1
1.3MP camera
GPS w/ aGPS support
webOS 3.0

Qualcomm claims that their dual-core SnapDragon CPU can handle display up to 1080p stereoscopic 3D video (or output 3D video on an external display via a mini-HDMI port).

If you own another webOS device like the HP Pre, the TouchPad has some sort of synchronization features too — like tap the handset and the tablet together and the URL from the phone will sync with the tablet instantly. All other data will be duplicated as long as you’re logged in to your account (much like Android when used with your Google account).

Accessories like a desk-stand comes with the tablet plus option for a Bluetooth keyboard is also available.

Much like Apple’s iPad, the HP TouchPad will be offered in WiFi-only with WiFi+3G and WiFi+4G models in the future. No word on pricing information though.

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41 Comments

Dan · 15 years ago

Application woulfd be more available in the future it is another innovation of HP computers launching its own tablet PC.

Dan · 15 years ago

The new cunning edge and innovation of HP launched its own Tablet PC which is HP touch Pad!

Ian · 15 years ago

there no problem about the specs but maybe more apps would be good

Hector Pascual · 15 years ago

This Device can work super great with the HP Pre 3,
Being able to do messenging (Text) or Calls while syncing your Pre 3 with the HP TouchPad

I do hope the WebOS will become popular also so that its a win win for all the consumers

Wait mode if the HP products will be a big hit here in our country

Apple won’t sit back, for sure they got something up their sleeve for the April Event.

iPad 2 what have you got that will make us buy again rather than switch?

– Hector Pascual (HP)

H · 15 years ago

will wait for the toshiba. way better front and back cameras,back rubber casing and removable battery. nabasa ko lang sa phone arena.

@domob @topmace · 15 years ago

WebOS is a user friendly UI IMO but app support needs to be improved, sayang ang Palm OS napabayaan kasi

@domob – you got breeding problems
@topMace- don’t mind domob

Gumz · 15 years ago

Heavy specifications are not enough… They need to attract more developers to create applications to be able to compete with Android and IPad.

pinoytechnews · 15 years ago

Web OS is totally different from Palm OS. I’ve used this in Pre and Pre Plus. Putting it on a tablet, or PCs in the future is really great. The best OS for me so far. True multi-tasking OS.

TopMace · 15 years ago

@domob That’s a poser you got there!

domob · 15 years ago

But yeah, I want to insert that tablet into my hairy anus

adam · 15 years ago

Nice, pero bakit kaya ngayun lang sila nag labas ng Dual Core naunahan pa sila ng china made products.

domob · 15 years ago

Really topmace? nice way to get attention for your shitty blog huh. One word: desperate. haha

TopMace · 15 years ago

I would like to have sex with that tablet.

Andrew · 15 years ago

Great Great! More tablets more choices better life. I’m big fan of healthy competition.

gg · 15 years ago

WebOS is indeed smooth. and neater than the android. Ang ganda ng “card multi-tasking” system niya. Before it was taunted to kill Ipad, kaso kinulang sa support ang Palm. Ang disadvantage siguro nito against iOS and Android eh lack of apps.

Search niyo sa Youtube yung reviews sa Webos. Very impressive IMO.

Faust · 15 years ago

how is this? is it hitting in philippine computer shops?

Messie · 15 years ago

WebOS is a Palm OS. Makes sense with the HP-Palm merger (or acquisition?) Some predicts that the HP touchpad will stand toe to toe with the XOOM and the upcoming ipad2, we’ll just have to wait and see. This will depend on the apps coming to WebOS. Pretty gutsy move for HP if you ask me.