HP TouchPad 16GB - $99.

[goog40]

Indeed. If the BoM is even half-way right they were paying roughly $300 and $350 for 16GB and 32GB units respectively. At $400 they would be making a gross profit, but after R&D, support, and advertising, it's hard to imagine they were still turning a net profit.

Also keep in mind they have to give room for the retailer to mark it up. So if MSRP is $400 for a tablet, Best Buy might only be paying something like $350 for it. Then factor in defective units, returns, etc.

The iPad is unique in that there is almost no discount when they sell it to the retailer (reportedly 3%). Retailers don't mind not making money on the iPad itself because they sell very easily and they can make up for it by selling accessories and extended warranties. Best Buy currently dedicates a LOT of floor space to tablets that aren't selling. You can bet they'll be reevaluating this in the future.

 

[Tristicus]

There was a line at my Best Buy this morning. Fucking ridiculous. The people didn't even know what they were buying. Pathetic.

 

[Geekbabe]

my hubby Red, snagged a 16GB for me online

 

[monkey333]

The next time the voice in my head says "buy 2", I will buy 2..... Dammit!

 

[cronos]

The problem is it's currently impossible to sell a tablet for $300 with current specs and not lose money. I suspect even at $400, HP was losing money on each Touchpad they sold.

I read somewhere that the real cost of TouchPad is around ~$330 each.

 

[XJustMeX21]

I read somewhere that the real cost of TouchPad is around ~$330 each.

Is this parts only?

 

[alent1234]

Is this parts only?

close to it

ipad 2 32GB is around $300 for bill of materials before R&D and other costs.

i bought a 64GB on launch day for $699 and $762 with tax. after CC fees target got around $675 as gross revenue. then there are selling costs.

idiots at target didn't have any accessories ready so they lost money on all the day 1 sales. i ended up buying an ipad 1 case at best buy a few days later

 

[ViRGE]

Is this parts only?

Yeah, it's called a Bill of Materials. Typically it covers parts and assembly.

 

[vshah]

barnes and noble supposedly has them in stock online...a friend of mine just got one from there. No word if they'll honor the price though...

 

[mnewsham]

barnes and noble supposedly has them in stock online...a friend of mine just got one from there. No word if they'll honor the price though...

They are 101 bucks on B&N

 

[uli2000]

barnes and noble supposedly has them in stock online...a friend of mine just got one from there. No word if they'll honor the price though...

thanks! I got a 16 gb for $101+tax and shipping. They still wanted $600 for the 32gb version.

 

[Bacstar]

lol, I like my iPad 2 a lot. I have the Verizon 3G version so it's a blast to take it anywhere and have internet.

I'll be playing around more seriously with the Touchpad today. Going to tweak, theme and muck about with it and see what it can really do.

Anyone know any good apps to stream/transcode video for it?

Check out Kalemsoft. It's just like Air Video for iPads. Install the server client on PC and player app on device.

 

[xSauronx]

ordered through B&N just now, they had the 16gb for about 115 each with tax and shipping. sounds good enough to be worth having for that price. we'll see whether or not that gets cancelled or confirmed, i supposed, but its a start

/gonna cross my fingers that android gets ported, but who knows

 

[Renob]

ordered through B&N just now, they had the 16gb for about 115 each with tax and shipping. sounds good enough to be worth having for that price. we'll see whether or not that gets cancelled or confirmed, i supposed, but its a start

/gonna cross my fingers that android gets ported, but who knows

Just got one too from B&N woot cheap B-Day gift for my wife.

 

[SpiderWiz]

I ordered one from B&N also.

 

[Necrolezbeast]

Grabbed one from B&N also... too tempting to stock up on these with the price so low, haha

 

[Zargon]

I am seeing reviews saying the orders at B&N arent going through


yup I tried and got this:

! We are sorry but the item you just added SP ISBN 886111788637 is not currently available. Please check back with us again at a later date, or search our Out of Print store.

 

[SpiderWiz]

I am seeing reviews saying the orders at B&N arent going through


yup I tried and got this:

bummer...my order shows a shipping date now.

 

[Renob]

Hmmm I got this.


Your order is much appreciated.

As soon as your order is scheduled to ship or ready to download, we'll let you know with a second email. So be on the lookout for it.

Visit us again soon at BN.com. There's always something new at the world's largest bookstore. We've got thousands of new titles every week, the largest selection of eBooks, and inspiring choices at B&N Kids.

Checking Your Order Is Easy
Just click http://www.bn.com/orderstatus to log in and you'll be taken right to your order status page.

Need to make changes? That's easy too. Just click http://www.bn.com/orderstatus and log in. We know you are excited to receive your order, so we ship quickly. If the status says "Cannot be removed" it is in process to ship to you.

You've read this far into the email, which makes you a true reader. Thanks again for shopping with us. Come back and visit anytime at http://www.bn.com.

 

[lupi]

The b&n one I order just after tthey dropped the price says I have to call them to complete the order. Going to wait a little to see if the onsale one goes through in case b&n want to modify (since I ordered two and they only want to let me order one).

 

[Raduque]

If anyone is waiting for an HP confirmation email dont worry too much, I ordered mine at 9PM friday and just got my confirmation this morning.

My email doesn't look anything like that.

If I click that "Order Status" link, I get prompted to login at HP.com, then I get

I'm still confused because over on twitter, BrynaAtHP posted this:
https://twitter.com/#!/BrynaAtHP/status/105453971765870592
then immediately posted this:
https://twitter.com/#!/BrynaAtHP/status/105456274933682176
I got an order number, but it wasn't an email. I got a confirmation email, and they charged my card.

I have no idea when, or even if, I'm getting one.

 

[vshah]

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

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

 

[mnewsham]

My email doesn't look anything like that.

If I click that "Order Status" link, I get prompted to login at HP.com, then I get

I'm still confused because over on twitter, BrynaAtHP posted this:
https://twitter.com/#!/BrynaAtHP/status/105453971765870592
then immediately posted this:
https://twitter.com/#!/BrynaAtHP/status/105456274933682176
I got an order number, but it wasn't an email. I got a confirmation email, and they charged my card.

I have no idea when, or even if, I'm getting one.

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

 

[CVSiN]

dammit late to the party.. I missed out ;(

 

[Nintendesert]

Someone in hot deals is saying that CDW has them in stock but you have to call to order, the website doesn't reflect the lowered prices.