The date fast approaches for the HP (Palm) Touchpad and I’d like to drop my predictions.
- There will be acclaim for the design, packaging and build quality.
- WebOs will be smooth, but people will miss all the gestures.
- Light to medium demand.
- Lots of promotional pricing.
- Low stock will lead to false demand.
Deep down I want the Touchpad to be a success. Competition is the only way products get better. I own a Pre and HP is offering $50 off for having a Pre. I think that’s a nice gesture, but for a $499 device it doesn’t make much difference. Apps make the difference. I’ll say it again... there needs to be a Nook app.
Most people I talk to have no need for a tablet. They just want one. Since I have a Nook, I’ve got my reading situation covered. It serves its function of carrying around books (no frayed edges or extra weight on my shoulders). My EVO is a great for browsing the web, checking my RSS feeds, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
A tablet doesn’t fit in my tech world yet, but I want one to play with too.
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