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[TouchPad Development] Zanthexter:
Fair chance he got it from OnSale.com

OnSale cancelled a few thousand orders placed on their Amazon storefront. (and didn't notify anyone for several days, screwing those folks out of the chance to purchase elsewhere.)

They got a new shipment in from HP, and presumably in an attempt to appease the angry hordes (who drove their ResellerRatings down to .64 last I looked...from 8 :p ) they emailed folks with cancelled orders with an offer to sell them a TouchPad after all if they still wanted one, at the clearance price, but only in the 32GB model.

Funny thing too... I actually never got the email, and since I'm not active on Facebook or Twitter, didn't even hear about the offer until after it had officially expired. I was FURIOUS, even angrier than I already was with OnSale. Then, to my shock, got a phone call from their CS dept asking if I still wanted one...

It arrived this morning :D

There've been a few other places that got a couple hundred in here and there. NCIX.com for example. Oh, and I think QVC actually had a few thousand. (I was steamed I missed out on that one!) Tonight the HP internal employee store went live with them. Hopefully there'll be some left after the employees buy theirs, and we'll see a final HP sale. They took email addresses a while back, and promised to contact folks on that waiting list if more became available.

I wouldn't mind getting a 2nd or 3rd one. They'd make great Christmas gifts, especially if Android's available by then.

Even without Android...honestly, for $156 shipped, I'm happy with it as is. I'm going to be ecstatic once it has Android though!
[TouchPad Development] ambivalent-one:
Agreed to the max!
[TouchPad Development] LordDavon:
The Tuesday or Wednesday after QVC had their 32GB bundle for $200, TigerDirect had a $200 32GB bundle. They came with a case and extra power plug. I got mine and my daughter's from that sale.

I have to admit, I really like it for YouTube and browsing.
[TouchPad Development] benrees21:
When use the Android release on our TP's will we lose the beats audio? I really like the sound on the touchpad.

Sent from my Nexus S running NSCollab ROM and Mathkid's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Kernel!!!
[TouchPad Development] Joker Fuel:
I'm pretty sure we will initially with the cm release, but possible to get it back later if we get the devs. It is a software side enhancement. Just got beats on my glacier with the runny sense 3.5 port, and it makes a hell of a difference.
[TouchPad Development] benrees21:
Yea it sounds cool on the tp.

Sent from my Nexus S running NSCollab ROM and Mathkid's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Kernel!!!
[TouchPad Development] sednafx:
Is it really that much of an improvement than dsp manager?
[TouchPad Development] Matthileo:
I think it has more to do with the hardware having the capability to produce great sound. If it doesn't sound as good on Android you can probably get it there by tweaking dsp.

--

matt katzenberger

http://katzmatt.com

[sent from my droid]
[TouchPad Development] Joker Fuel:
Oh yeah, big noticeable difference over the dsp. It actually tweaks alot more than dsp does.

And yes the actual hardware makes a difference at the end on total sound quality, but it is an absolute improvement on clarity on the crappy speaker it comes on the glacier. Plugged into any external (including car stereo and bt) the quality is phenomenal

There is a thread on the DHD forum that's been going on about beats. Hopefully they can get it working on more devices and roms soon
[TouchPad Development] benrees21:
That would be cool to have beats on any ROM. It makes all the difference, dsp is ok but not in the same league as beats.

Sent from my Nexus S running NSCollab ROM and Mathkid's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Kernel!!!
[TouchPad Development] thebadfrog:
Beats........hahahahahahahahahahaha

Try VooDoo
[TouchPad Development] Sebz4n:
What rom is that?
[TouchPad Development] SoCaltrojan88:
Where can I get one for $99 in the US.. Right now.

Also willing to Donate once Android has been ported.
[TouchPad Development] TravisAntonio:
Here you go: http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3220862&page=375
[TouchPad Development] HorsexD:
Port android! :d
[TouchPad Development] Roarke:
Seriously needs an android port. Put me down for $40.
[TouchPad Development] spr8dogg:
My first post on XDA is a +1 for donating $20 to this cause. This would be awesome!
[TouchPad Development] Apeman42:
Hey guys... @trsohmers here, and we are working on a port. Currently we have an IRC room where you can listen in and if you can, help.

irc.andirc.net #touchdroid

We also have a wiki to help us organize ourselves a bit, and we are throwing together a quick Wordpress blog to post status updates. I'm going to be posting a lot of our updates on my twitter account @trsohmers, but all the major updates will be posted on @HPTouchdroid

I'm not sure how we are going to handle donations and bounty money, but we'll figure that out...but for now we are waiting for our touchpads and studying up for us to get working as soon as we get them. Myself and the rest of the team can't wait to get to work :D

If you have any questions, feel free to tweet me... @trsohmers
[TouchPad Development] Framework43:
+5

JOIN NAO! :)

Can't wait to see you guys there.

My twitter is @Framework43, for anyone who cares :P
[TouchPad Development] ScribbleDroid:
I'm in for $10 bucks on a working port. Let's do it!
[TouchPad Development] Segnaro:
I hope the TouchPad ends up being the HD2 of the tablets. :cool:
[TouchPad Development] ceejay83:
will donate for a port!
[TouchPad Development] itzike:
i will gladly donate.
[TouchPad Development] mattseg:
picked up a 32 and a 16 at walmart.. They had 4 left after me. This was about 1:30 am.

posting from it now..... And I have $20 on it.
[TouchPad Development] jasongw:
Also willing to donate for a Honeycomb 3.2 port :).
[TouchPad Development] boutwell:
I am in for $20 as well...just picked up two.
[TouchPad Development] Merrick928:
I just got mine from wally world... site is sold out but i did in store pick up

Just got a 16GB
[TouchPad Development] Merrick928:
I too would be willing to donate atleast $20... just picked up a 16GB got it for $109 had to pay sales tax. Got it from wal-mart online is sold out but I did in store pickup.
[TouchPad Development] sifon187:
I just bought mine from walmart.com and I pick up later today from the store. from what I seen, webos runs from a linux kernel? Android should port pretty well then. Just to keep this thread going, there is a couple of dev's thinking about jumping in. I wont release names yet, because I cannot confirm at this point.
[TouchPad Development] crgnclsn:
Hell Yeah!

I'm in for $30 for Honeycomb. Although any Android build would be great! :)
[TouchPad Development] SoCaltrojan88:
So where's the official Thread for the Port.
[TouchPad Development] Apeman42:
We are trying to decide if we are going to have a thread, or just going to post updates on twitter and/or on our site. Most of our work is done in IRC.

Still trying to get some Touchpads... everyone is sold out or not selling.
[TouchPad Development] Joker Fuel:
rcmix Runnymede 1.4.5
[TouchPad Development] Colchiro:
A new video's been posted.

[YOUTUBE]q2zWiftfwIk[/YOUTUBE]
[TouchPad Development] nunjabusiness:
Wow, looking awfully good.

However, I am concerned about the space required.

He is using a 32GB TP and the system info (I think) said only 1.5GB available on his dual-boot setup.

That would indicate a real problem for those (many) of us who got 16GB TouchPads. :(
[TouchPad Development] bassrebel:
can't wait! Thx for posting the video
[TouchPad Development] jyxent:
I don't think you'll have anything to worry about. There is plenty of space for an Android and WebOS install on a 16GB Touchpad. I'm guessing that it isn't showing all the free space due to the repartitioning that they do.
[TouchPad Development] SynGamer:
I see no reason for CM on Touchpad to take up any more space than it does on a regular Android phone...
[TouchPad Development] benrees21:
Its just one of the partitions I believe. If you read the comments on youtube it's explained. Sorry I can't explain more but it was not explained in dummy terms lol.

Sent from my Nexus S running NSCollab ROM and Mathkid's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Kernel!!!
[TouchPad Development] Colchiro:
A CM partition is pretty small. You'll have LOTS of space left, in fact you'll hardly even know CM7 is on it.

From memory I think a stock 16 gb TP has 15 gb free.

I bet you'll have more than 14 gb free after installing CM7. :D
[TouchPad Development] Nburnes:
And with the usb drive function being picked up on both sides, it'll be no problem.
[TouchPad Development] arda99:
According to the reply from the video, CM7 will take 2GB from /media/internal partition, 500MB for system and 1.5GB for /data.
[TouchPad Development] Sebz4n:
If I add music to the touchpad, I guess both android and WebOS will pick it up in the media players right?

Or doesn't android read things that is "above" the root folder?
[TouchPad Development] scifan:
that seems like a reasonable belief...
[TouchPad Development] scrizz:
it says they both share usb partition, so they both should see it.

:D

these are great times.

This will be the HD2 of tablets.

MUAHAHAHAHA
[TouchPad Development] Deltido:
The installation seems so simple (based on video, not experience). This team really has amazed me, I was expecting to have to do all kinds of command line things to get this installed.
[TouchPad Development] Nburnes:
Right. From my understanding, it will read the usb drive on both sides (webOS/Android) and on Android it will show up as the /sdcard/ and not just internal storage.

I'm probably completely wrong though :(
[TouchPad Development] benrees21:
Oh I just want to install it already lol. Well I'm sure it's not long now. My TP is sitting about collecting dust, I don't really like WebOS and I got no use for it over my phone. It will still not be heavily used with gingerbread on it but when ICS hit us then it will be used over my phone no doubt.

Sent from my Nexus S running NSCollab ROM and Mathkid's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Kernel!!!
[TouchPad Development] Deltido:
Mine will be heavily used with gingerbread. All the games, apps, and Netflix! Android has to offer will be thoroughly implemented.
[TouchPad Development] Kienz:
I actually use mine to check this thread when I go to lay down at night. LoL.
[TouchPad Development] murso74:
man that Swedish chef sure knows his android
[TouchPad Development] cyclical:
lol same here... ha ha ha.
[TouchPad Development] cubbieswin:
I can't wait for this to be available. The doll in the video is creepy. It reminds me of Saw.
[TouchPad Development] Colchiro:
... and until you actually install something... that data partition should be nearly empty. :D
[TouchPad Development] bobbytomorow:
HAHA!!

The doll was def creepy, so is the dudes voice....the videos are like a cross between Saw and Hostile...I wouldn't be surprised if he has a chained up girl in his room somewhere :D
[TouchPad Development] claud_face:
Chained up or not he is the man delivering beautiful video updates lol
[TouchPad Development] Deltido:
I don't know why CM doesn't think it's alpha-ready, anyone who's going to install it will surely be geek enough to handle what ever minor issues they're still having.
[TouchPad Development] Colchiro:
Ha! That's a good one. That hasn't been my experience. :D
[TouchPad Development] ambivalent-one:
I disagree. A lot of people will have gone out to buy these things simply because they were inexpensive. Meaning there will be a large enough portion of non-geeks that will want to try this. When you involve a run-of-the-mill end user with what is looking like a simple install process you will get a lot of complaining about bugs that crop up in alpha releases and a sense of entitlement. The harder mods that require more savvy to just get it installed tend to filter out the casual modders to a certain extent. Which limits the complaints to being unable to actually do the mod.

To root and unlock my Desire HD took a lot of command line fun back when I did it. I think that weeded out the *****es :)
[TouchPad Development] Tezray:
Yeah I got the desire hd as soon as it released. People still still did the command line even though they were noobs and people helped them as this is what its all about helping if you nice enough to.
[TouchPad Development] stevenmu:
Personally I think it would be counterproductive going alpha while they still have a lot of development/bugfixing they want to do. They'll only get drawn into responding to people who are reporting bugs that the team are already working on. IMO it's more efficient for them to keep working on what they feel are the priorities, until they get to the point that outside testing would be useful, then release an alpha/beta.
[TouchPad Development] Deltido:
I guess you all have good points, pretty much all making the same statement, "Noobs would ruin it for everyone if the release is not super easy, or moderately complicated.". It's almost worse that they're working on this "ACMEInstaller", rather than a command line based installation.

I know someone would upload it somewhere else, just to be mischievous, but it would be cool if they made a short quiz to see if you're knowledgeable enough to download and test the beta(it looks like a beta, it's so dang smooth).
[TouchPad Development] luisdg:
This is great, but...

With ICS just around the corner I'm going to hold out for the "tablet" features. Aside from the crippling lack of apps, the tpad works well enough for now. If GB is my only option I just hope I get partition options.

Keep up the great work guys!
[TouchPad Development] nunjabusiness:
I have thought this myself on an almost daily basis.

People should think at least twice before doing things that assume/require more than just vague or passing knowledge of that thing.

And that doesn't just go for installing pre-release software and OSes.

I think there should also be (intelligence/common sense) tests for:

Having children

Owning pets

Voting

Appearing on television

Publishing a blog

Did I miss any? ;)
[TouchPad Development] decalex:
I think u got them all :)

Remember when you had to take tests to join super l337 groups with questions like, "what does CMOS stand for?" ..kinda before this whole internet thing took off.

. . NS4G . . CM7 . .
[TouchPad Development] topcaser:
There is just one critical and two bug reports with status HIGH left. Hope that the first Alpha release is done when these are fixed.
[TouchPad Development] Colchiro:
You guys are missing out on a lot of changes. :D

This should be where the changelog will reside: http://cm-nightlies.appspot.com/?device=tenderloin

... if this goes into effect: http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#change,8748

Also, all the critical issues are gone: http://code.google.com/p/cmtouchpad... Type Status Priority Milestone Owner Summary
[TouchPad Development] tribestros:
I don't understand why an Alpha hasn't been released.
[TouchPad Development] pegb856:
News!

http://androidcommunity.com/cyangenmod-7-1-released-hp-touchpad-version-coming-in-a-few-weeks-20111010/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=Connectandroid
[TouchPad Development] Colchiro:
Yup... two weeks. :D
[TouchPad Development] Nburnes:
None of the developers said it was in beta through.....where did Android Community get their "facts"?
[TouchPad Development] Colchiro:
I'm guessing they're using the generic version of "beta", meaning it wasn't released yet, instead of the alpha, beta, release candidate, rtm terms some of us are accustomed to.
[TouchPad Development] pegb856:
Probably from here. http://www.cyanogenmod.com/blog/cyanogenmod-7-1-released
[TouchPad Development] Deltido:
This is great news. Though, after reading their announcement, I can see why it's been taking so long. It seems as though they've lumped in the development for the HP TouchPad with many other devices. Beats nothing at all, I still appreciate their work and am looking forward to its release.
[TouchPad Development] decalex:
Hmm, pretty sure that's not why. dalgrin, Afaik has been focusing on it. But yes, lots of he and other testers have made. Super stoked for this

. . NS4G . . CM7 . .
[TouchPad Development] mhaner:
from the way I understand it there are teams that work on each device, they all work together, but also kind of focus on the different devices.
[TouchPad Development] Deltido:
Oh, I see. My theories are generally wrong :p Thanks for correcting me:D
[TouchPad Development] seboj:
First alpha release of CM's Android on TouchPad.

http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?4011-Discussion-CyanogenMod-team-Touchpad-port
[TouchPad Development] benrees21:
Beat me to it lol. Sorry guys I'm not trying the alpha, sounds very buggy to me.

Sent from my Nexus S running NSCollab ROM and Mathkid's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Kernel!!!
[TouchPad Development] knives of ice:
can anyone help me to understand how i run the ACME installer in windows? i assume i need to go into dos and do it but i'm completely clueless there. i can get to the directory where the file is located then i just try to paste

novacom boot mem:// < ACMEInstaller

and i get erros. what am i doing wrong? thanks.
[TouchPad Development] Tikerz:
Put the ACMEInstaller file in the same directory as the NOVACOM executable in C:\Program Files\Palm, Inc\. Open a command prompt and go there. Then type the command: novacom boot mem:// < ACMEInstaller.
[TouchPad Development] remizik:
hum, this step is not working here :

"novacom boot mem:// < ACMEInstaller"

result in the CMD windows is :

C:\#Android\_HPTOUCHPAD>novacom boot mem:// < ACMEInstaller

'novacom' n'est pas reconnu en tant que commande interne

ou externe, un programme exécutable ou un fichier de commandes.

translation : it doesn't recognise the 'novacom' as an internal command.

Is there a way to check if the novacom software is well installed ?

To be sure I installed the complete SDK, but I got the same error.

(in Services.msc, the "Palm novacom" service is up and running)

:confused:

EDIT : the post just above mine is right :)

EDIT 2 : I got android on my TP \o/
[TouchPad Development] remizik:
also,

I had a black screen while in sleep mode, and I was not able to wake the TP.

I had to power + vol up + home button.
[TouchPad Development] sednafx:
Running CM on my touchpad.... Today is a good day. Amazing quality to be an alpha. Had no issues so far. Thanks Devs.
[TouchPad Development] remizik:
ok,

so it went to sleep mode after 1 min, normal behavior.

I went to lunch.

now it's now waking up.

Even a power+vol up + home is not making it reboot :eek:

how do I remove the battery ? :D lol

edit : ok, I plugged the TP to my PC, and did the reset using power+vol up+home. As soon as I heard the "unplugged" sound ('tiduuuu') I released the 3 buttons = reboot to bootloader ...

pfiuuuuu ! saved :D
[TouchPad Development] Propergood:
Sadly, now all my dreams have come to fruition, I have nothing left to live for. Now to decide who I will leave my Touchpad with CM7 to in the will..

It's gooood. Hope the sleep issue is resolved soonish.
[TouchPad Development] jamesgg:
LOLL. Man, that was a funny line, you made my morning.
[TouchPad Development] mhaner:
Netflix works... My touchpad is now completely useful...
[TouchPad Development] topcaser:
How can i install gmail on touchpad now? It is not included in the gapps. I live in germany and have faked an US carrier with market enabler...
[TouchPad Development] plympton:
You can load them through ClockworkMod - load the GApps.zip file from cyanogenMod's website, and choose that GApps.zip file to install, and boom, it's there.

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version/Google_Apps
[TouchPad Development] igotgame:
Can you change the "El Toco Loco" words in the notification area?
[TouchPad Development] tribestros:
I just put it on Airplane and turned WiFi on to get rid of it.
[TouchPad Development] decalex:
I dont have it in front of me, but u could try going to Settings, CMSettings, interface, status bar tweaks, compact carrier... To maybe make it smaller.

I'll check it tomor.

. . NS4G . . CM7 . .
[TouchPad Development] soricon:
Quadrant score for the TouchPad of 2750+ is not bad at all. I wonder How high will go when all the optimizations are in place...

A quite nice tutorial for CyanogenMod covering everything from installation to market filters and overclocking...

http://reviewhorizon.com/2011/10/how-to-install-cyanogenmod-on-hp-touchpad/
[TouchPad Development] sumkee:
I have a problem with GO launcher EX. The fonts are so big in app drawer, and the notification bar on the bottom is blocking the whatever is running behind it. But this wasn't a problem with the ADW launcher that came with CM7.

Just wanted to report back. Otherwise, it's awesome to have an Android tablet for $99.

Thanks CM
[TouchPad Development] PykaTux:
How can I delete Android? I need it because my SD card is not mounted. So I want to unninstal it and install it. Reinstalling didn't work. Please help! Thanks
[TouchPad Development] smader12:
I'm using Go too and to help with this I've turned the app icon labels off in the app drawer, this is a Go launcher setting. For the status bar menu, use cyanogenmod settings and in the tablet tweaks, uncheck status bar on the bottom .... I think thats what its says. Let me know if you don't see it.

---------- Post added at 07:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:59 PM ----------

Use webos doctor to reflash with stock webos. Then you can start over if needed.

---------- Post added at 07:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:01 PM ----------

you need to add the path to novacom to your PATH environment variable , it should be in Program Files/Palm Inc.
[TouchPad Development] Noobla_Khan:
Thanks for this, easy as pie to follow. First install on my daughters TP went perfect.
[TouchPad Development] PykaTux:
smader12: I tried webdoctor, but all it does is reflashing webos. It didn't deleted Android. So after I flashed it again it also had same settings etc. And still my SD card is not mounted.
[TouchPad Development] smader12:
I'm not following you, is it the virtual SD card in android that you're referring to ? Do you possibly not have enough free space on your pad for android to create the sd mount ?
[TouchPad Development] tomit12:
Thinking Quadrant might be a little off just yet.

Got 2921 my first time, followed by 3098, 3481, 3509...

Runs really well though, especially with the overclock in place.
[TouchPad Development] PykaTux:
I have 10GB free. Android is saying that my SD card is free or it's unsupported format. I tried webos doctor but it didn't erase Android.
[TouchPad Development] smader12:
Sorry didn't realize, maybe try an sd card format in cwm, or you may have more luck with your question here http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?4011-RELEASE-ALPHA-Discussion-CyanogenMod-team-Touchpad-port
[TouchPad Development] PykaTux:
I tried formatting in Windows, webOS, CW Recovery, Android and nothing helps. Also reinstalled Android, webOS. Tried deleting partitions witch Cyanogen from Linux and nothing helps. Also tried it on rootzwiki with no answer. I think I don't deserve Android on TouchPad.
[TouchPad Development] Tastycakess:
I'm having the same issue. It keeps saying I have an unsupported file system and I need to format it. If i format it in windows via CWM and I can temporary get access to a blank partition but as soon as I reboot I loose it and it tells me the same thing again.
[TouchPad Development] smader12:
Have you guys tried going into the webOS Settings->Device Information->Reset Options and doing a USB erase or even a Full Erase? Might be worth a try if not.
[TouchPad Development] benrees21:
Ok I installed Android but whenever I lock the screen then unlock it the touchscreen stops working. Obviously I know there is gonna be problems but I'm quite impressed.

Sent from my Nexus S running NSCollab ROM and Trinity T144 Beast Kernel.
[TouchPad Development] PykaTux:
I tried every option, even secure erase.
[TouchPad Development] PykaTux:
Solved it - https://code.google.com/p/cmtouchpad/issues/detail?id=196