Touchstone for the HP Touchpad: Worth It???

daonei · 08/31/2011, 07:25 PM

For those that purchased the Touchstone for the HP Touchpad: Was it worth the $40 or so you spent or do you think it isn't worth it? I'm debating on picking it up for $45, but not sure if it's really worth spending so much on basically a charger. It would be nice to have, but not sure if it'll be worth that much...Thoughts?

jm821 · 08/31/2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by daonei

For those that purchased the Touchstone for the HP Touchpad: Was it worth the $40 or so you spent or do you think it isn't worth it? I'm debating on picking it up for $45, but not sure if it's really worth spending so much on basically a charger. It would be nice to have, but not sure if it'll be worth that much...Thoughts?

I think it is well worth it. The ability to just prop your TP on the touchstone and not fish for that mini usb wire on your desk, nightstand, etc... is a god send. And besides, for me, I hate using that mini usb. It feels so sharp and I actually have to pay attention when inserting or I am missing the hole (wow I sound perverted) and that can lead to scratching up the sides of the port.

Good feature is the exhibition mode- good for time, alarm clock, FB, and others. So I would say yes at the current price and design. Hesitant purchase at the original MSRP of $79.99 because of the design where the usb cable is non-removable. So definitely good buy at the current discounted price.

Go for it, if you are asking about it, most likely it is of your interest and I know you will enjoy it.

R33E8 · 08/31/2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jm821

I think it is well worth it. The ability to just prop your TP on the touchstone and not fish for that mini usb wire on your desk, nightstand, etc... is a god send. And besides, for me, I hate using that mini usb. It feels so sharp and I actually have to pay attention when inserting or I am missing the hole (wow I sound perverted) and that can lead to scratching up the sides of the port.

Good feature is the exhibition mode- good for time, alarm clock, FB, and others. So I would say yes at the current price and design. Hesitant purchase at the original MSRP of $79.99 because of the design where the usb cable is non-removable. So definitely good buy at the current discounted price.

Go for it, if you are asking about it, most likely it is of your interest and I know you will enjoy it.

I agree, using the micro-usb charger is annoying and feels like it may break in the future.. I received the touchstone at the same time as my touchpad and have only used the USB charger once while watching a movie on my bed.. It's also nice knowing that you don't have to worry about ripping a cord out while carrying your touchpad away.

Prdamrican · 08/31/2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by daonei

For those that purchased the Touchstone for the HP Touchpad: Was it worth the $40 or so you spent or do you think it isn't worth it? I'm debating on picking it up for $45, but not sure if it's really worth spending so much on basically a charger. It would be nice to have, but not sure if it'll be worth that much...Thoughts?

Yes. I have two.. one at work, one at home. Paid full price.

jedtron · 08/31/2011, 08:38 PM

I also have one at work and one at home. Paid $55 for one and $40 for the other. It is well worth the price!

ceejay · 08/31/2011, 08:40 PM

thanks guys for making me spend more money on this touchpad just on accessories

troublekid · 08/31/2011, 08:46 PM

Definitely worth it, Nuff said......

netwrkr9 · 08/31/2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by troublekid

Definitely worth it, Nuff said......

What he said.

OldSkoolVWLover · 08/31/2011, 08:53 PM

bought a 2nd before I knew the wife was getting her TP. With the back in stock @ HP, bought a 3rd, should have bought a 4th, but don't have an excuse to have 4 with only 3 TPs and the great battery life we get.

For 2 phones, we have 7 phone touchstones though

laoh · 08/31/2011, 09:20 PM

The "Touchstone experience" is well worth it.

Pre in MN · 08/31/2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by daonei

For those that purchased the Touchstone for the HP Touchpad: Was it worth the $40 or so you spent or do you think it isn't worth it? I'm debating on picking it up for $45, but not sure if it's really worth spending so much on basically a charger. It would be nice to have, but not sure if it'll be worth that much...Thoughts?

Does a one-legged duck swim in circles?!

daonei · 08/31/2011, 11:36 PM

Thanks guys,

I caved and bought one today with HP's 25% off. My wife will kill me for spending $45 on a charger/stand =P

Mac.World · 08/31/2011, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by laoh

The "Touchstone experience" is well worth it.

Concur 100%! I need to get another one.

sanvara · 09/01/2011, 11:38 AM

I guess I will add another perspective here. It's a nice gadget but I think the people that say it's worth the price already own it and most people that buy something want to talk about how good it is and what a great purchase decision they made. I think it's unecessary and too expensive for what it does. At $20-$25 it's worth buying, but not for $40+. When it shows up on woot at a discounted price in the $20 range I might pick one up.

OldSkoolVWLover · 09/01/2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by daonei

Thanks guys,

I caved and bought one today with HP's 25% off. My wife will kill me for spending $45 on a charger/stand =P

Yeah I didn't tell the wife I bought the TS with the 2 cases.... she will find out when the package shows up. I am done purchasing TP items for a while now, 3 TP's 3 HP cases, 2 soft cases, 3 touchstones, 2 keyboards (need to return the one 1 bought at full price).

laoh · 09/01/2011, 12:31 PM

Aside from the awesome induction charging, turning it into an instant digital photo frame (exhibition mode) is well worth it.

Once you use one, it's hard to go back. I use 3 touchstones for my Pre- and I got one for my TP.

vanzanthp · 09/01/2011, 01:50 PM

I ordered a Touchstone today. Used my 25% off coupon. Looking forward to hassle free charging. LOL.

tchaten · 09/01/2011, 02:04 PM

Just got mine in this morning!!! - THIS THING IS AMAZING - I can't go back to normal charging now this is an absolutely brilliant tech that has me hooked on WebOS devices - brilliant on the phone and brilliant on the tablet - the stand itself is quite nice and adjustable - small enough to transport if need be. Go for it!

clemgrad85 · 09/01/2011, 02:13 PM

Yup....definitely worth it. Originally paid $79 for it and was happy, but like it even more once I got a price match at Office Depot and received $40 back. Nice! Throw on the carry case and it is just a very cool feature. I do enjoy my TouchPad

borisd63 · 09/01/2011, 04:53 PM

I bought one in early July at full price then four more when they went on sale. I have them placed everywhere I want to use the TouchPad.

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ceejay Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 120 Likes Received: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	thanks guys for making me spend more money on this touchpad just on accessories
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troublekid Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Definitely worth it, Nuff said......
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08/31/2011, 08:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
OldSkoolVWLover Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 5,724 Likes Received: 528 Thanks: 486 Thanked 559 Times in 428 Posts	bought a 2nd before I knew the wife was getting her TP. With the back in stock @ HP, bought a 3rd, should have bought a 4th, but don't have an excuse to have 4 with only 3 TPs and the great battery life we get. For 2 phones, we have 7 phone touchstones though __________________ I spend far too much time with electronics and cars and sports...
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laoh Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 734 Likes Received: 130 Thanks: 30 Thanked 74 Times in 55 Posts	The "Touchstone experience" is well worth it.
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daonei Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 22 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys, I caved and bought one today with HP's 25% off. My wife will kill me for spending $45 on a charger/stand =P
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sanvara Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 8 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I guess I will add another perspective here. It's a nice gadget but I think the people that say it's worth the price already own it and most people that buy something want to talk about how good it is and what a great purchase decision they made. I think it's unecessary and too expensive for what it does. At $20-$25 it's worth buying, but not for $40+. When it shows up on woot at a discounted price in the $20 range I might pick one up.
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laoh Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 734 Likes Received: 130 Thanks: 30 Thanked 74 Times in 55 Posts	Aside from the awesome induction charging, turning it into an instant digital photo frame (exhibition mode) is well worth it. Once you use one, it's hard to go back. I use 3 touchstones for my Pre- and I got one for my TP.
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09/01/2011, 01:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
vanzanthp Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: U.S. Posts: 59 Likes Received: 3 Thanks: 34 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I ordered a Touchstone today. Used my 25% off coupon. Looking forward to hassle free charging. LOL.
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tchaten Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 75 Likes Received: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Just got mine in this morning!!! - THIS THING IS AMAZING - I can't go back to normal charging now this is an absolutely brilliant tech that has me hooked on WebOS devices - brilliant on the phone and brilliant on the tablet - the stand itself is quite nice and adjustable - small enough to transport if need be. Go for it!
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clemgrad85 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 237 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 203 Thanked 151 Times in 134 Posts	Yup....definitely worth it. Originally paid $79 for it and was happy, but like it even more once I got a price match at Office Depot and received $40 back. Nice! Throw on the carry case and it is just a very cool feature. I do enjoy my TouchPad __________________ PalmPilot, PalmIIIc, Treo 650, Pre "It's good to be the King" - Mel Brooks, History of the World, Part 1 Be a Patriot, pray for Obama, Psalm 109:8 "I would rather have a German division in front of me than a French one behind me." General George S. Patton
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borisd63 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I bought one in early July at full price then four more when they went on sale. I have them placed everywhere I want to use the TouchPad.
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