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Working Demo Units of HP webOS TouchPad Already Displayed at Retailers

Posted by Chuong Nguyen | 06/28/2011 | 2 Comments

If you’re itching to get some hands-on time with HP‘s first webOS tablet, the TouchPad, prior to the device’s July 1st availability, you can do so as a number of retailers have now installed working demo and display units. According to PreCentral, several Walmart and Best Buy locations have been spotted as to installing display units of the TouchPad early ahead of launch and you may want to check around locally to see if stores in your area have installed their display units.

Tags: demo, Dis.Play, HP, launch date, Slate, Tablet, touchpad, WebOS

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scott braunworth says:

06/28/2011 at 11:18 am

haha that poor dude at walmart. I dont think he knew what he was getting into

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HP TouchPad Coming Friday. Are You Buying? says:

06/28/2011 at 7:00 am

[...] release of the HP TouchPad. Due to hit store shelves this Friday, we’re already seeing that some Walmart and Best Buy locations may be setting out demo units a bit early. So, I’m curious. How many of you are interested in the webOS TouchPad and are thinking of [...]

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