HP TouchPad 16GB - $99.

[aceO07]

CDW - HP 32gb still in stock http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/HP-...B/2414065.aspx

 

[Synomenon]

Just called CDW's customer service, they're out of stock already.

 

[AstroManLuca]

I noticed that Staples is selling the 32 GB for $150.

Google Shopper says that every OfficeMax in my area has "limited stock," but I think they're actually out of stock. Went to one (should have called ahead but it was really close) and the guy there said they only ever had one and that it was sold a few days ago.

Meanwhile, people on eBay are flipping them for $250-$300 and people are actually buying them! I guess it only takes a few stupid bidders to cause ridiculous swings in price. It's like, they hear that it's cheap, so they want one, then they entirely forget that they wanted one because it's cheap and just want one no matter the cost.

Guess I'll be sitting this one out. If I could have gotten one for $100, I would have done it, but it looks like I missed the boat. There will be other deals in the future.

 

[vshah]

Guess I'll be sitting this one out. If I could have gotten one for $100, I would have done it, but it looks like I missed the boat. There will be other deals in the future.

I bet they'll be going for $100-$150 on ebay in a few months.

 

[AstroManLuca]

I bet they'll be going for $100-$150 on ebay in a few months.

That's what I'm hoping for; once the frenzy dies down, people will stop paying $250 for something you can fairly easily buy for $150. And at least some of the frenzy buyers will realize they don't like it and sell it - further lowering the price since it'll be a used item at that point.

 

[vshah]

although to be fair...given the cost of materials, it is unlikely we'll see another tablet with similar specs for $100 for quite a while...I'd wager a year or more.

 

[Aikouka]

apparently I have to call b&n...drats!

can't even get a spot in line to wait on hold....I just get disconnected

Same here. :\ Pretty ridiculous that you can't even wait on hold.

 

[Raduque]

That looks more to me like a shipping confirmation, my order was through hp academy (academic sales) also, so that might be a difference.

I really don't know. I ordered through the HP SMB site.

 

[mnewsham]

I really don't know. I ordered through the HP SMB site.

Well the SMB site will have a different shipping, confirmation, order receipt then the academic sales as the small business site is a separate entity within the corporation.

 

[lupi]

sent an email to b&n since the phone gives you an instant lines full message and shortly thereafter got a cancellation email.

 

[mnewsham]

sent an email to b&n since the phone gives you an instant lines full message and shortly thereafter got a cancellation email.

If you didnt order in the first 30 mins or so (pretty much 90% of people) you wont be getting it from B&N.

 

[Aikouka]

I got an e-mail from B&N telling me my order was canceled:

Dear Valued Customer,

We are writing to you regarding your recent Barnes & Noble order for "HP TouchPad Tablet with 16GB Memory".

Due to unexpected customer demand for this item, our inventory was depleted prior to your order being processed so we are unable to fulfill this item as requested. Consequently, we have canceled your order and you will not be billed for this amount.

Go, go onSale!

 

[ponyo]

I got an e-mail from B&N telling me my order was canceled:



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Supposedly every onSale order will be canceled. That's what I read at SD.

 

[mnewsham]

I got an e-mail from B&N telling me my order was canceled:



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Yeah From what I have heard most if not ALL of onSale's orders will be canceled.

 

[Aikouka]

Supposedly every onSale order will be canceled. That's what I read at SD.

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Yeah From what I have heard most if not ALL of onSale's orders will be canceled.

Well, that's a bummer. If I only didn't assume that retailers would put the device out on Sunday, I would have just swung by Best Buy since I was pretty much right by the store on Saturday.

Or makes me wish I would have noticed Amazon's Lightning Deal... ordering directly from Amazon is much nicer as they usually have a better idea of their stock.

 

[lupi]

expecting my onsale ones to get cancelled too. so far my personal 32gb from hp only one I know is coming.

 

[lupi]

Just got off the phone with onSale (after 50 minute wait). She told me they received orders for 100,000 units, and that they only had about 10,000 in stock. They're waiting to see if HP will ship them the rest that they need, and will be emailing everyone within 24-48 hours with a final decision.

..

 

[Dulanic]

Finally got the B&N cancellation I was hopeful since i went a while with no cancellation.

 

[Renob]

Dam it!!!!!!!!! lol


Dear Valued Customer,

We are writing to you regarding your recent Barnes & Noble order for "HP TouchPad Tablet with 16GB Memory".

Due to unexpected customer demand for this item, our inventory was depleted prior to your order being processed so we are unable to fulfill this item as requested. Consequently, we have canceled your order and you will not be billed for this amount.

 

[xSauronx]

Finally got the B&N cancellation I was hopeful since i went a while with no cancellation.

same here

oh well, not disappointed, but it would have been neat to get for the price *Shrug*

 

[Aikouka]

Just got off the phone with onSale (after 50 minute wait). She told me they received orders for 100,000 units, and that they only had about 10,000 in stock. They're waiting to see if HP will ship them the rest that they need, and will be emailing everyone within 24-48 hours with a final decision.

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Perhaps they should consider restricting people to 1 each. I doubt that will make it so each person gets one, but it should make it a bit better. Amazon had the right idea from the start with their restriction.

 

[ponyo]

This is why I laugh at all who suggest this thing won't bring a premium on Ebay, Craigslist, or any other secondary market. Orders placed are probably in the millions and the actual stock is probably less than half a mil.

 

[Raduque]

Perhaps they should consider restricting people to 1 each. I doubt that will make it so each person gets one, but it should make it a bit better. Amazon had the right idea from the start with their restriction.

Honestly, I think EVERYBODY who was participating in the firesale, should've limited it to 1 per order. Make them work for it at the very least. Maybe even one per account/address/creditcard or something.

Best Buy had a very strict limit on one per person, but there's an easy way around that.

I just now figured out how to check th Line Item Detail in my order status on the HP SMB site, and it says I'm backordered, with shipping expected on 8/25 and delivery expected 9/1.

 

[lupi]

quote:

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Quote from PMoS View Post : Final onSale stocking data: 42 x 16 GB SKUs 45 x 32 GB SKUs

Total number of units in onSale's inventory was 87. A total of 17,528 orders were placed before the listing was removed, with multiple orders of 999 units.

All orders of over 2 units were canceled. The earliest purchasers of the 87 units should already have their tracking number, though the actual shipping process may not begin until Midnight EDT on Wednesday, August 24.

All remaining purchasers should have received their cancellation notice and refund, or will be receiving it over the 48 hours. Call centers and web communications have been shut down to high volume and lack of resources. The matter is nevertheless being dealt with and will be resolved by Wednesday.

 

[ViRGE]

Total number of units in onSale's inventory was 87. A total of 17,528 orders were placed before the listing was removed, with multiple orders of 999 units.

Who the hell has $100K+ to spend on flipping TouchPads!?