HP targets entry level with $200 tablets, sells WebOS to LG
HP has announced the launch of a new 7-inch tablet, known as the Slate 7, offering retailers a competitively-priced option in the mobile device category. Meanwhile, the WebOS operating system has been sold to LG Electronics.
Tue 26/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Best of 2011: Biggest Digital Stories of the Year
After a year of great news coverage, Current takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2011 in the digital arena, including the hot products and the big brands.
Wed 14/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Demise of HP TouchPad has no public effect on tablet rivals
The demise of the HP TouchPad has not stirred any rival suppliers into a public panic, with Apple, Lenovo, Asus and Motorola all dodging the question of how this incident will affect the tablet industry. Only Acer provided some insights.
Wed 24/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: Harvey Norman sells off HP TouchPad stock for $98 and $148
Harvey Norman has slashed the price of the HP TouchPad as it attempts to clear stock of the now obsolete WebOS tablet.
Mon 22/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »'Fantastic' BlackBerry PlayBook sales shows category strength: Harvey Norman
The HP TouchPad may be off the shelves, its WebOS operating system now confined to the software museum, but it is not all bad for the niche tablets competing with the critical mass of Apple and various Android suppliers.
Mon 22/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman will take responsibility for HP's failed TouchPad in Australia
Harvey Norman is prepared to 'foot the bill' for the withdrawal last week of the HP TouchPad, with the retailer declaring that it is ultimately repsonsible for the viability of the products it sells.
Mon 22/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »HP dumps TouchPad and WebOS in hammer blow to Harvey Norman
In the same week that Harvey Norman began selling its TouchPad tablet, HP has announced it will be discontinuing production of this device and other hardware running off its WebOS operating system.
Fri 19/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »HP slashes TouchPad pricing as HTC invests in Beats by Dr Dre
Four days before the launch of is TouchPad tablet through Harvey Norman, HP has slashed the prices of both the 16GB and 32GB models, bringing them in line, at face value, with US pricing.
Thu 11/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »HP TouchPad launching exclusive to Harvey Norman from mid-August
Harvey Norman has signed up as the exclusive launch partner of another rogue tablet device, following up its BlackBerry PlayBook agreement with the impending launch of the HP TouchPad.
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