HP Launching 'Hurricane' Tablet Running Palm's OS
HP is already making the most out of its billion dollar acquisition of Palm.
Late last month, Palm was purchased by HP. Not too long after, amid talk that HP had canned its Windows 7 Slate, speculation emerged regarding a HP Slate running Palm's WebOS operating system.
Today speculation turns into rumors as Examiner.com reports HP is planning a WebOS tablet called the Hurricane. That's right, it looks like HP is ditching the "Slate" moniker in favor of something a little more dramatic for this device. Examiner cites an inside source at HP who says the HP Hurricane is scheduled for a Q3 release later this year.
It's not immediately clear if this means the Android version of the HP Slate has also been canned. Earlier reports suggested that the Windows 7 HP Slate had been scrapped but again, there was nothing to suggest the Android version of the same device was also being written off. With a new WebOS tablet planned, HP could ditch the Android version in favor of fully supporting its own mobile operating system but what a shame that would be.
Which would you prefer, WebOS or Android?
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How about they freak everyone out and release a tablet that dual-boots Android and WebOS or just lets you choose at first boot. Put 64GB of flash memory in it, and market two SKUs: with 3g and without. $499 and $599 and be done with it.
"Which would you prefer, WebOS or Android?"
Android for sure!
In order of preference...
Win 7, Android, WebOS
WebOS is the best mobile operating system. It's just sad that Palm wouldn't license the OS.
Android still has a lot to catch up to WebOS.
But just how many devices will have WebOS? Android wins.
I'd like to see Win7 and WebOS dual boot. Win7 isn't really good for a slate style tablet. I have a thinkpad x61t, and I still feel finger inputs for Win7 are crummy at best. It is excellent with a digitizer for taking class notes.
HP isn't very good at thinking. They had the choice between an also-ran OS that destroyed the company that created it and a free, open source OS that's on the verge of market dominance. Oh, and the first one cost a billion dollars and the second one is free.
Why in the WORLD would they choose WebOS over Android? HP has people working on Debian, so I don't think it's like they're hostile to open source...
Android.
Interesting! webOS would be much more suited for tablet form, but it will also limit its expansibility. I think I still want Windows 7, though.
Where is all this negativity coming from people? HP is a HUGE supporter of open source software. Goto http://www.kernel.org and you will see HP is a proud sponsor of the Linux Kernel. The WebOS platform is another Linux distro created by Palm. The fact they want to show off their new acquisitions off so soon maybe a bit premature, however it shows that they are not planning on letting the IP just set on the shelf collecting dust. WebOS as well as Android (or ChromeOS) both show promise of being ported to platforms and formats to ditch the concepts of what we know as a modern operating system.
For the commenter who blames the WebOS for the downfall of Palm, this isn't true. WebOS was Palm's best chance of surviving. The lack of new and innovative products in many years is Palm's undoing. Sitting on IP like BeOS instead of using it, is Palm's undoing. Not keeping up with the Jones (aka RIM, Windows Mobile, Linux, ect) is Palm's undoing. WebOS was a great idea, just a little late to the market to compete.
Most likely you will NEVER see a version of the "Hurricane" with Windows 7. From my grapevine, the "Hurricane" platform will be ARM based to compete with MSI and Asus's offerings of tablets. There was talk in the shop about another netbook concept similar to the TX1200 and TM12 series notebooks running the latest Atoms with Optimus coming from HP.
All three are good operating systems, Windows 7 is more compatible with desktop applications, Android has a VERY fast growing market and Palm's WebOS should do okay if they market enough devices, but to me there are just too many choices to make and so many devices to buy, making a choice is hard to do.
Actually Id more rather like to see ubuntu netbook remix in a tablet. Its the perfect OS for netbooks. And a tablet wouldnt be much different from a netbook. UNR is just cool.
But out of the 2 OSs at subject, I like them both the same.
Don't think I could say which I like since I've never used WebOS, but android is the best I've used on a phone yet (other than the full linux phones that were out a few years ago).
I like them both. I had a Palm Pre and loved the WebOS, sadly the Pre hardware was shoddy and I eventually switched to an HTC running Android/SenseUI. They are both very versatile. I love the multi-program running ability of WebOS, yet I also like the multiple screen workability of Android. I could honestly go either way, and if HP makes a piece of reliable hardware I would certainly pick up one over the iPad *snicker*.
Two of my friends returned their Incredibles because they had to charge their phones 2 times in one day with only medium usage (lots of SMS and voice). That's rediculous battery drain. My friend loves her Pre Plus and after heavy daily usage only has to put it on the charger before she goes to bed. WebOS is slick and I would definetely consider picking up HP's tablet running WebOS.
Don't judge WebOS based on the Pre or Pixi devices. WebOS I felt when using the Pre was a great OS that was smooth, fast, reliable. The device was the issue. If I could get a "tablet" style computer for $100 minimum less than an iPad at the different capacities and running WiMax? Count me in!
Why WebOS over Android?
Perhaps because we are already seeing a backlash against Google for spying.
Perhaps because HP wanted an in house OS that was not subject to the whims of Google or even MS.
Perhaps because HP recognizes that in order to go head to head with Apple they would need complete control instead of a generic, me too, one size fits all solution.
Perhaps because HP has plans that go way beyond just the slate.
Been through Iphone and 3 variations of Android Phones, I now have a Pre Plus and it's the KEEPER!!
Since I have an Android based HTC Magic, I would prefer an Android based Hurricane - maybe they could call it Tornado, to differentiate. Just don't sell it to people who live in a trailer park, as it could flatten the whole area.
WebOS or Andriod, either is better than Apple's iPhone/iPad OS.
Been through Iphone and 3 variations of Android Phones, I now have a Pre Plus and it's the KEEPER!!
I would have bought one if it had a bigger screen, and if the keys slide out to the side of the phone, for more comfortable typing.
WebOS is definitely the jewel in HP's acquisition of Palm. Having compared an Android phone (HTC Hero) and the Palm Pre, I definitely prefer the Pre with WebOS. It's gesture-style interface is very intuitive, and its card-based application management is very easy to use and get used to.
Android isn't bad, but WebOS seems much more polished and responsive.
I want to see this HP tablet this year but I think it wont happen, they will be sending messages like this one to keep people salivating and willing to wait, expectations, good and why not. 6 month for a total developing cycle after the merge? Did they already started this, are they coming with a full featured and tested winner? Later they will push the release for early next year, they already canceled one tablet and what will stop them if they are not ready.
Cool.
Maybe I'll give one of these a test run some day.
i still using palm os 5, I prefer Webos
WebOS or Android, hmm...
I will give my vote to whichever can allow me to:-
1) Install my printer
2) Allow me to burn to/read from an external DVD
3) Playback any of my existing video or music collection
I don't know why hardware manufacturers like HP should force their users to use their own operating system... A possibility to have multiple OS would be just great, like Ubuntu Netbook Remix for guys like me or something more touchscreen oriented like WebOS for others. Really the OS you run is related to what you intend to do with your gadget, and I doubt that manufacturers know better than me what I would like to do with their system !!
It just reminds me HP trying to force using their users to run their own HP Unix and their own PA RISC CPUs... it turned out to be not such a big market success.
A lot of people thinks of a tablet in win7, but i don´t think it will deliver a good tablet experience. any os that is made especially for a touch device from the ground up would be better. I´d like to try webOS
Android....
of course...
Last I checked HP hasn't bought Palm yet, the deal doesn't close until like June or July.
Last I checked HP hasn't bought Palm yet, the deal doesn't close until like June or July.
It may not be all stitched up but it's been approved by both boards. I'm fairly sure the Palm board voted unanimously too. Unless some regulatory body steps in and puts things on hold (which I don't see happening), then it's just a case of dotting the i's and crossing the t's.
I agree and don't oppose the buyout, the article is written implying it is all finished up and as they say it's not over till it's over! Especially in the tech world (think of the "slate" as an example)! Also I have read of a certain investor(s) against the buyout for whatever reasons (personally I can't imagine why, Palm hasn't looked too hot in a while) however things could come up.
Also and because you asked, Android FTW!