Published: 2011-07-12, Author: David , review by: channelpro.co.uk
Abstract: WebOS has genuine potential but here it feels unfinished, and the TouchPad hardware never quite lives up to HP’s lofty ambitions Following on from iOS, Android and BlackBerry OS, the crowded world of tablets gets yet another entry this month. WebOS has...
Pros: Looks and feels good. Smooth operating system Cons: Dearth of apps. Firing up apps is slow Verdict: The HP TouchPad offers a smooth user experience and is a viable alternative to the other tablets on the market...
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Published: 2011-07-12, Author: David , review by: alphr.com
WebOS has genuine potential but here it feels unfinished, and the TouchPad hardware never quite lives up to HP's lofty ambitions...
webOS. Cards is without question our favorite multitasking solution. Swiping your finger from the bottom to top of the screen turns an active application into a “card”. A second swipe closes out the app. Holding your finger down on the card allows you to arrange the application or “stack”. By stacking similar applications you are able to organize dozens of open apps much easier than on iOS, Andr
the build quality and sluggish user interface
wrapping it all upThe HP TouchPad is a mixed bag. The OS is gorgeous and the integration of services is unparalleled. If the hardware and performance were on par with the iPad 2 or Galaxy Tab 10.1 we’d have little hesitation owning the slate despite ...
Abstract: However, for people who couldn't care less about the latest games and movies and just want to get work done in meetings and on airplanes, the HP TouchPad will be a breath of fresh air. I consider it the most productive tablet yet and the first one that can serve as a legitimate notebook replacement for..
Slick interface, intuitive, integration of existing accounts and services through Synergy, multitasking
Plastic build, question over speed of app development, only a front-facing camera
If core functionality - email, browsing, contacts - are what interest you, then the HP TouchPad will serve you well and it deserves a high score. If it’s an all encompassing world of multimedia delights, services or physical connections, then you might...
Small app selection, Can become very slow, Lacking some features like rear camera
When all is said and done, the HP TouchPad is a hard sell. It retails for the same price as Wi-Fi only iPads of the same storage capacity yet it's less robustly built, heavier, lacks a rear camera, is slow and has a vastly inferior quantity of apps to cho...
Abstract: Chunky but curvyOutward impressions are positive. It's plastic, but feels good in the hand. It's substantial and far from the iPad 2's wafer-thin form, but sturdy with a curvaceous body that's kind on your palms. However, it's not long before that classy ...
