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I'm wondering if this could signal a revival for the TouchPad.
I know I said that the device wouldn't have succeeded prior to the price drop (which I maintain) but since it went to $99, it's been selling like crazy.
While the popularity is undoubtedly a result of the bargain price, it nonetheless results in tens of thousands (or however many TouchPads were there in the market) of users who are now owners. These consumers would certainly appreciate updates and apps and whatever else they want. More importantly, if they are pleased enough with the TouchPad, the device could become an unheralded favourite through word of mouth.
Perhaps if good word spreads enough, HP might actually have an actual market on their hands, and eventually bring it back.
The conspiracy theorist in me (I call him Theo) likes to think that all of this was an elaborate and brilliantly evil plan by HP to create demand and publicity for the TouchPad.
(Hey, give me a break! Theo rarely gets the chance to breathe fresh air. Let him have his moment.)
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