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HP TouchPad Powered by webOS now Available From HP Store and Leading Retailers
BRACKNELL, England and LONDON, July 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
From today, customers in the UK can buy the amazing HP TouchPad powered
by webOS.
Available direct from the HP store (HP.co.uk/touchpad
[http://www.hp.co.uk/touchpad ]) and from leading high street retailers
including PC World, Curry's, Amazon, Argos, Comet, & Carphone Warehouse, the
HP TouchPad WiFi version will retail at GBP399 for the 16gb and GBP479 for
the 32gb .
Combining cutting edge hardware with a world-class operating system, the
HP TouchPad powered by webOS takes the user experience to a new level. Just
Type, True multi tasking, HP Synergy, Beats Audio, full support for Adobe(R)
Flash(R) Player.6,7 and Touch to Share combine to make an experience that
works the way you do.
The HP TouchPad has already caused quite a stir with the media. The
Guardian said "don'tbe surprised if this turns into a big seller in the
coming months" while the Daily Telegraph called it "...a real breath of
fresh air." London paper the Evening Standard believes that it's "...a
tablet computer that could give Apple's iPad a run for its money."
"We're really excited to be launching the HP TouchPad to UK consumers,"
says Paul Hunter, Vice President, HP Personal Systems Group (PSG) UK&I.
"This is our first tablet device powered by webOS and initial feedback from
the media and consumers has been very positive. HP has an aggressive plan to
bring the webOS operating system to millions of devices over the coming
months, and the HP TouchPad is an important first step."
To ensure the TouchPad receives maximum exposure on launch, today also
sees the kick off of an intensive advertising campaign taking in TV, print,
online and OOH. Celebrities confirmed to appear in HP TouchPad advertising
include comedian Russell Brand, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and
Lea Michele, star of hit TV show Glee.
To download an image of Paloma Faith with a TouchPad at the recent
launch event please click here
(Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110715/468814 )
(c) 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information
contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties
for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty
statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be
construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110715/468814
Source: HP
For more information on the HP TouchPad please visit hp.co.uk/touchpad. To speak to someone about a product demonstration or review unit please contact the HP PSG UK PR team on +44(0)203-047-2136 or email samantha.woodman@edelman.com
HP TouchPad Powered by webOS now Available From HP Store and Leading Retailers
BRACKNELL, England and LONDON, July 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
From today, customers in the UK can buy the amazing HP TouchPad powered
by webOS.
Available direct from the HP store (HP.co.uk/touchpad
[http://www.hp.co.uk/touchpad ]) and from leading high street retailers
including PC World, Curry's, Amazon, Argos, Comet, & Carphone Warehouse, the
HP TouchPad WiFi version will retail at GBP399 for the 16gb and GBP479 for
the 32gb .
Combining cutting edge hardware with a world-class operating system, the
HP TouchPad powered by webOS takes the user experience to a new level. Just
Type, True multi tasking, HP Synergy, Beats Audio, full support for Adobe(R)
Flash(R) Player.6,7 and Touch to Share combine to make an experience that
works the way you do.
The HP TouchPad has already caused quite a stir with the media. The
Guardian said "don'tbe surprised if this turns into a big seller in the
coming months" while the Daily Telegraph called it "...a real breath of
fresh air." London paper the Evening Standard believes that it's "...a
tablet computer that could give Apple's iPad a run for its money."
"We're really excited to be launching the HP TouchPad to UK consumers,"
says Paul Hunter, Vice President, HP Personal Systems Group (PSG) UK&I.
"This is our first tablet device powered by webOS and initial feedback from
the media and consumers has been very positive. HP has an aggressive plan to
bring the webOS operating system to millions of devices over the coming
months, and the HP TouchPad is an important first step."
To ensure the TouchPad receives maximum exposure on launch, today also
sees the kick off of an intensive advertising campaign taking in TV, print,
online and OOH. Celebrities confirmed to appear in HP TouchPad advertising
include comedian Russell Brand, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and
Lea Michele, star of hit TV show Glee.
To download an image of Paloma Faith with a TouchPad at the recent
launch event please click here
(Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110715/468814 )
(c) 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information
contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties
for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty
statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be
construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110715/468814
Source: HP
For more information on the HP TouchPad please visit hp.co.uk/touchpad. To speak to someone about a product demonstration or review unit please contact the HP PSG UK PR team on +44(0)203-047-2136 or email samantha.woodman@edelman.com