expired HP TouchPad @ Harvey Norman 16GB - $98 32GB - $148 from 2PM

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HP TouchPad @ Harvey Norman 16GB - $98 32GB - $148 from 2PM

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fattyboombatty on 22/08/2011 - 13:11 www.theaustralian.com.au (8500 clicks)

As per The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/exec-tech/harv...

Called my local HN but they don't know anything about it yet

Hope it's true…

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altomic on 22/08/2011 - 13:13 ¶

interesting link.

also this from the US -http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/51326
binscab on 22/08/2011 - 13:17 ¶

haha was just about to post this. Are they even worth it?
- binscab on 22/08/2011 - 15:41 ¶
  
  Damn, tried HN QV before 2pm and then went to Preston, only to miss out by 2 people in the queue… Anyone got a spare they want to offload, please PM me.
alfy on 22/08/2011 - 13:17 ¶

Online? Or in store only?
- +12 votes
  
  OzDJ_ on 22/08/2011 - 14:38 ¶
  
  In-store only. :-(
  
  I have just returned from Harvey Norman Martin Place. They started selling at 1.20pm. 16GB were spoken-for by 1.35pm. 32GBs were all spoken-for (and queue, beyond cut-off mark, broken up) by 1.50pm.
  
  A few pix for you:
  
  http://twitpic.com/69so44
  http://twitpic.com/69swg5
  http://twitpic.com/69sx77
  
  …and a video of the security guard trying to turn people away after they'd sold out:
  
  http://t.co/bkan1zC
  
  So, did I manage to photograph any OzBargainers? :-)
  
  DJ
  - +2 votes
    
    sparkles on 22/08/2011 - 16:15 ¶
    
    LOL @ the queue being mainly suits who could probably afford the full price.
    - +3 votes
      
      OzDJ_ on 23/08/2011 - 08:39 ¶
      
      Not sure what wearing a suit has to do with capacity to pay - I've seen suits cheaper than some jeans + tshirt + sneakers combos. But I was certainly suited-up in that queue.
      
      Show me a 9.7" digital photoframe with capacitive touch, S-IPS display, 32GB on-board storage, WiFi, Flickr/Picasa ready (etc) for le$$.
      
      And yes, I could have afforded one before. But there's NO WAY would I have bought one at $599…but at $148. Simple value proposition in the end.
dwhes on 22/08/2011 - 13:18 ¶

Just rang my local HN and it is indeed true! Glad I didn't get one of the american ones in the other thread! $98 is an absolute steal! Fingers crossed android does get ported to it. Even if it doesn't $98 is not much money for what will be a good couch web browser!
+4 votes

punk on 22/08/2011 - 13:22 ¶

as good as it at this price. it's practically useles now…

the only reason to get this is to HOPE the "community" ports android over otherwise, its a bit of a waste of 100 dollars
- +4 votes
  
  dwhes on 22/08/2011 - 13:24 ¶
  
  chances are they will port it over. if you do some searching on "touchdroid" you will see that a lot of progress has already been made. and now with so many people buying them for so cheap there will be a larger incentive for developers to keep trying. and for $99 where else could you find a tablet of the same build quality for simple browsing or email?
- jesseboy89 on 22/08/2011 - 13:25 ¶
  
  +1. there will likely be no further apps or app updates..
RandomNinja on 22/08/2011 - 13:22 ¶

If you've already got an iPad, is there any reason to get this? I'm trying to justify buying one lol
- jv on 22/08/2011 - 13:24 ¶
  
  If you've already got an iPad, is there any reason to get this?
  
  probably not…
  
  i'm still wondering whether it's worth getting one of these now, or just putting the $100 aside and get an new iPad 3 next Feb ???
  - heatseeker424 on 22/08/2011 - 14:28 ¶
    
    With the rumours of the iPad 3's screen resolution being reliable, I'd wait. It's going to be amazing.
- +7 votes
  
  anthony on 22/08/2011 - 13:30 ¶
  
  Well you could return the ipad and buy 6 of these!
IVI on 22/08/2011 - 13:23 ¶

OK, cheap… but… where are the spec's already…

More heat & excitement… for all too few (if good) stocked items.

(People went ga-ga over HP Servers a few months ago… &
are still waiting for "mid-Sep" deliveries of the same.)
kspec on 22/08/2011 - 13:24 ¶

damn! going to harveynorman to get one.. hope theres stock!
fattyboombatty on 22/08/2011 - 13:25 ¶

ZDNet reporting the same as well

http://www.zdnet.com.au/harvey-norman-holds-touchpad-fire-sa...

About to head down to the store - wish me luck
- fattyboombatty on 22/08/2011 - 14:16 ¶
  
  got one - 32gb for $148
  
  limit 1 per person
  - jacku on 22/08/2011 - 14:32 ¶
    
    which store bro??
    - fattyboombatty on 22/08/2011 - 14:42 ¶
      
      HN Erina
ndenham on 22/08/2011 - 13:25 ¶

Relevant Ars review - http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/reviews/2011/06/ars-hp-touchp...
+2 votes

spentan on 22/08/2011 - 13:26 ¶

Specs -> http://www.gsmarena.com/hp_touchpad-3839.php

Anyone know if any Harvey Norman's in ACT have stock?
+3 votes

ch4rgd on 22/08/2011 - 13:26 ¶

everyone who ordered from overseas in the rush will be regretting it now?
- PainToad on 22/08/2011 - 13:29 ¶
  
  I am :(
  - PainToad on 22/08/2011 - 14:32 ¶
    
    Cancelled my Amazon order and just got mine from HN!
    - PainToad on 22/08/2011 - 20:46 ¶
      
      Why vote me down?
kunalparikh on 22/08/2011 - 13:29 ¶

So, just to confirm, they are going on sale today after 2pm?

Reason I ask is because, I just called my local HN and they said they have not got a confirmation yet??? Should I just check in the store after 2PM today???
- jaam on 22/08/2011 - 13:50 ¶
  
  Yup, it is confirmed according to Harvey Norman twitter post (http://twitter.com/harveynormanau/status/105482752601751552)
  
  "Here it is! HP TouchPad 16GB NOW $98! TouchPad 32GB NOW $148! Guaranteed 50% OFF all HP TouchPad Accessories. Strictly Limit 1 Per Customer."
jv on 22/08/2011 - 13:30 ¶

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/computers/blogs/gadgets-o...

it might not be worth $98??? :S
Benmc on 22/08/2011 - 13:30 ¶

Ah damn…stuck at work!
- +7 votes
  
  jv on 22/08/2011 - 13:35 ¶
  
  quicksand ??? Call 000
Keef on 22/08/2011 - 13:31 ¶

just called Harvey Norman…rude bastard said they couldnt confirm anything till 2pm.
- +1 vote
  
  omgbomb on 22/08/2011 - 13:32 ¶
  
  probably means it's true! I'm going to head down and check it out, reckon the family will like it
demere on 22/08/2011 - 13:32 ¶

it's comfirmed… just rang up harvey norman at brown plains and they got approximately 100 in stock.
- Ashman247 on 22/08/2011 - 14:15 ¶
  
  big line?
  - +6 votes
    
    altomic on 22/08/2011 - 15:05 ¶
    
    twisted copper, so not really.
+3 votes

binscab on 22/08/2011 - 13:32 ¶

http://liliputing.com/2011/08/hp-touchpad-afterlife-hackers-...
Keef on 22/08/2011 - 13:32 ¶

are there 3G models or just WIFI?
- senectus on 22/08/2011 - 13:41 ¶
  
  only wifi
  - Keef on 22/08/2011 - 13:45 ¶
    
    thanks :)
orihim on 22/08/2011 - 13:33 ¶

Beware of HP consumer products fire sale. HP is going out of business on consumer products, see http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/hp-a...

Not sure what will happen to warranty or parts or support if they sell the electronic consumer business.
- +2 votes
  
  jv on 22/08/2011 - 13:34 ¶
  
  Not sure what will happen to warranty or parts or support
  
  They are still legally required to meet their warranty obligations…
  - ch4rgd on 22/08/2011 - 13:38 ¶
    
    Correct, they will be still legally responsible (or may transfer to the purchaser of their computing business). They are selling off their computing/mobile business. Not closing down. Big difference.
- +1 vote
  
  Keef on 22/08/2011 - 13:35 ¶
  
  Chill mate. Its a 100 bucks.
- bchliu on 22/08/2011 - 14:58 ¶
  
  Actually.. if you read the article properly - they are saying they MAY sell out the PC department or spin it off as another business. But they are not wrapping up the PC business entirely overnight like what everyone is saying.
  
  "In a dramatic reshuffling, Hewlett-Packard says that it will discontinue its tablet computer and smartphone products and MAY sell or spin off its PC division"
shawn_low on 22/08/2011 - 13:34 ¶

ANyone one to help me get one? I'm overseas. Will pay $$ for help! Thanks!
- demere on 22/08/2011 - 13:37 ¶
  
  HN said it's strictly limit 1 per customer though…
- +22 votes
  
  ch4rgd on 22/08/2011 - 13:37 ¶
  
  Sure post up your credit card details and I'll pop down to the shops for ya
  - shawn_low on 22/08/2011 - 13:41 ¶
    
    Too funny. Was a serious offer but hey, take it any way you want. :-)
    - ch4rgd on 22/08/2011 - 13:43 ¶
      
      Mine was a serious offer too. I don't accept IOU's :-)
    - Keef on 22/08/2011 - 13:46 ¶
      
      It will probably only be 1 per customer so I dont like your chances.
    - shawn_low on 22/08/2011 - 13:47 ¶
      
      So at most you're out of what, $100? Someone will gladly take it off your hands. Want paypal in advance? NP if you're serious.
+2 votes

donkeykong on 22/08/2011 - 13:38 ¶

I have rang up HN Preston and they said nothing had been confirmed by the head office and that there is no sale today, confusion+++
King Tightarse on 22/08/2011 - 13:39 ¶

Hmmm tempted … I guess it's all about whether Android happens for it.

I see all the accessories are being sold off too - any must haves that people see?
+3 votes

medium_tight on 22/08/2011 - 13:40 ¶

LOL Just checked HN More Park - Before I ask, the guy already guessed my question LOL - He said "Yes we got lots of call today"

HN More Park - got stock. I dunno how many.
Twisty on 22/08/2011 - 13:40 ¶

I have a iPad 1 and a Samsung Galaxy Tab. Do I need one of these too?
- +6 votes
  
  punk on 22/08/2011 - 13:41 ¶
  
  I have every tablet except this. do i need one for my toilet?
  - +23 votes
    
    quickling on 22/08/2011 - 13:43 ¶
    
    only if you are anal retentive…
    - +3 votes
      
      heathsouter on 22/08/2011 - 14:05 ¶
      
      +1 for that comment…
    - +1 vote
      
      citybargainhunter on 22/08/2011 - 16:23 ¶
      
      is that the same as "tight ass"?
    - +4 votes
      
      moooooooo on 22/08/2011 - 18:02 ¶
      
      or if it's that time of the month, and you're in need of more pads.
- +2 votes
  
  sahat on 22/08/2011 - 13:42 ¶
  
  If you like to collect various tablets and have a spare $98 it might worth to buy
- +1 vote
  
  King Tightarse on 22/08/2011 - 13:42 ¶
  
  Only if you sell one. No one needs three tabs…
  - supercheap1 on 22/08/2011 - 14:15 ¶
    
    That's a pretty big tablet to swallow.
alfy on 22/08/2011 - 13:41 ¶

Any news on the Knox City store?
- GoldPhoenix0 on 22/08/2011 - 14:40 ¶
  
  Rang up Knox and Nunawadding stores… out of stock sad face
  - carlenet on 22/08/2011 - 14:47 ¶
    
    Yes, I just did the same with the same sad result. Chirnside Park sold out too.
emeraldpiggy on 22/08/2011 - 13:41 ¶

bought one :)
- King Tightarse on 22/08/2011 - 13:43 ¶
  
  How its not 2pm yet?
  - +4 votes
    
    jv on 22/08/2011 - 13:44 ¶
    
    WebOs Time Travel App…
    - King Tightarse on 22/08/2011 - 13:45 ¶
      
      Ha!
  - emeraldpiggy on 22/08/2011 - 13:48 ¶
    
    true, there was huge line up in martin place
- +6 votes
  
  quickling on 22/08/2011 - 13:48 ¶
  
  you bought one and you didn't give a pos vote to the deal?
  
  for shame. :|
  - +2 votes
    
    emeraldpiggy on 22/08/2011 - 14:17 ¶
    
    I bought one before I read this post :)
    - +1 vote
      
      quickling on 22/08/2011 - 14:31 ¶
      
      oh :)
+1 vote

chillemi on 22/08/2011 - 13:42 ¶

Just called up my local Harvey Norman in Cannington, WA. The sale is starting at 12pm here, stores have plenty of stock.
- myclock on 22/08/2011 - 14:01 ¶
  
  Thanks for that. Will pop down in a sec :)
- imp on 22/08/2011 - 15:55 ¶
  
  DAMN
  Was heading down to my local HN for 2pm and then came across this post. All 50 at that store sold out in minutes apparently.
Grimezy on 22/08/2011 - 13:43 ¶

Called up Campbelltown, said they would call me back soon about it…

If it's true I'll gladly pick one up for $98.
videoman on 22/08/2011 - 13:43 ¶

What are these like compared to Optus Prepaid Mytab? http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/48502
- +1 vote
  
  ch4rgd on 22/08/2011 - 13:46 ¶
  
  No comparison. Mytab is just an oversized phone. Low res and slower
  - GregFiona on 22/08/2011 - 14:20 ¶
    
    at least mytab has 3g modem, and plenty of usefull apps ;)
    - +3 votes
      
      ch4rgd on 22/08/2011 - 15:15 ¶
      
      Size matters.
      Well thats what my girlfriend says…
    - +4 votes
      
      GregFiona on 22/08/2011 - 15:28 ¶
      
      @ch4rgd lol … agree, but don't forget that thickness matters too :p
      and above all … autonomy! hp may be fast but mytab lasts long :)
- +1 vote
  
  scubacoles on 22/08/2011 - 13:56 ¶
  
  The hardware of this is WAY better.. but the software side is dead. There will be no further upgrades and very little software to install until/unless Android is successfully ported across.
+1 vote

ch4rgd on 22/08/2011 - 13:45 ¶

Just got home with mine :)
First impression….android is better. Good price tho! and no long wait from the US :)))
- Keef on 22/08/2011 - 13:47 ¶
  
  nice quick work! 1 per customer?
  - ch4rgd on 22/08/2011 - 14:50 ¶
    
    yup one per customer. i got the last 16gb.
knuckle8 on 22/08/2011 - 13:47 ¶

5 people from my work are going to the local Harvey norman to pick up 5. lol
+1 vote

Johnny-Kun on 22/08/2011 - 13:48 ¶

Sweet, Im gonna head down to my local HN and pick myself up one of these bad boys ^_^ Been waiting to get a cheap Tablet and its come true :O
jrt2020 on 22/08/2011 - 13:50 ¶

A Million Dollar Question:

QV Melbourne CBD HN will jack up this sale too? :)
- madllama on 22/08/2011 - 13:53 ¶
  
  QV has sold out apparently.
  
  Doesnt seem like there was much stock available.
  - jrt2020 on 22/08/2011 - 13:55 ¶
    
    it was expected!
    
    Pity those lining up there:(
    - khey on 22/08/2011 - 14:41 ¶
      
      its just sold out. as in 2.30
    - fm on 23/08/2011 - 09:28 ¶
      
      According to the news, it has started selling from 1 PM, by 1.20 the 16gb is sold out, then by 1.32 the 32gb is sold out.
- registradus on 22/08/2011 - 13:54 ¶
  
  wwhat do you mean jack it up?
- davidl2 on 22/08/2011 - 14:51 ¶
  
  Melb QV has bad reputation on any HN sale!
  
  they always run out of stock, no sale, no price matching UNLESS you try really really really hard + threaten!!
ccj5124 on 22/08/2011 - 13:52 ¶

what can you do to it besides web browsing and email?
- punk on 22/08/2011 - 13:58 ¶
  
  you can put a cut-out apple logo on the back of it. that's about it.