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I heard a rumor as well that the last batch might be 3G or even 3.5G (HSPA+) which is attractive simply for the fact that I could pop in my Mobile Broadband SIM (if the frequencies were right) and surf almost anywhere.
Added to that would be nice have an unlocked tablet for overseas use with pre-paid DATA. Dan |
FINALLY got an update from HP SMB
It has taken us longer than anticipated to work through the high volume of orders that were received. We apologize for any uncertainty this caused, but we are now in a position to understand our ability to fulfill your order. Your order will be fulfilled at the discounted price. As we sold out of our existing stock very quickly, we are in the process of re-allocating stock to SMB customers. We should receive this stock within 2 weeks, at which time your order will then ship with free ground shipping. You will receive a shipping notification with a tracking number once your order has shipped. We apologize that these timelines are longer than indicated on the website at time of purchase. |
Well for what its worth I was unable to get any of the rock bottom cheapo UK ones but I got one from an HP distributor via ebay - a 32gb for £225 and then saw they had a few 64gb for £299. So wifey and I have two unexpected TouchPad.
Great and worth the cash. |
64GB? Is this a uk-only version?
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Originally Posted by Braindrain
(Post 17054992)
64GB? Is this a uk-only version?
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Originally Posted by Braindrain
(Post 17054992)
64GB? Is this a uk-only version?
Some are being sold on ebay. |
I think the 64GB units are running a slightly faster processor, but I am not sure about that.
I remember reading somewhere that a Touchpad was going to be running a faster processor but I cannot find the article anymore nor can I remember if the article referred to a Tochpad with more memory (i.e. the 64GB unit) or a Touchpad with GSM onboard. Dan |
Yes, the 64gb model runs on a 1.5GHz processor (as opposed to 1.2GHz). Although, using Preware, you can overclock your 16/32gb model to 1.5-1.7GHz (in exchange for battery life, of course).
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Originally Posted by pseudoswede
(Post 17056960)
Yes, the 64gb model runs on a 1.5GHz processor (as opposed to 1.2GHz). Although, using Preware, you can overclock your 16/32gb model to 1.5-1.7GHz (in exchange for battery life, of course).
"Overclocking" the smaller models to 1.5Ghz thus isn't really overclocking the CPU, although there could still be issues with overheating the unit as a whole. |
Originally Posted by docbert
(Post 17058407)
It's the same CPU on all models. On the 16/32GB models it's underclocked to 1.2Ghz, whilst on the 64GB model it's set to it's correct speed of 1.5Ghz.
"Overclocking" the smaller models to 1.5Ghz thus isn't really overclocking the CPU, although there could still be issues with overheating the unit as a whole. I was trying to get to grips with Govnah but Govnah seems to have max settable speed of 1.512 Ghz. |
Originally Posted by sonofzeus
(Post 17029547)
How much would they be willing to pay if the next/last batch has ATT/TMobile/GSM capability and more?
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/12/h...ands-on-video/ |
6-8 weeks for me to receive my 32gb from HP...ah well, no rush.
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So I broke down and paid more . . .
I just bought a 32GB from eBay for $279. Here's my thinking:
I'm on the hp list to be notified when the new production run comes in. However, I suppose there are tens of thousands of people on that list, too. I may or may not get one -- if I do, I can sell it on eBay (or keep it). If not, I expect eBay pricing to continue going up. This tablet will do everything that I need a tablet to do, so anyway you look at it, I've got a good, inexpensive tablet. And, if cyanogen completes the Android OS hack . . . well, so much the better! |
$279?
Have you checked your local CL? Probably some going for lower. |
Originally Posted by Braindrain
(Post 17088915)
$279?
Have you checked your local CL? Probably some going for lower. |
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