HP Touchpad – Buying Tech on It’s Way Out
This week HP announced that they are discontinuing all WebOS devices including the HP Touchpad. So what did they do with the excess stock they had? Blew them out at fire sale prices. Starting at $99 for the 16GB model, these tablets went quickly. Although $99 is a steal of a price for any tablet. Is it worth buying? Here are a few things to consider when buying any gadget that is on it’s way out
Support – When you buy a new gadget you usually get anywhere form 90 days to one year of faree support. If you are buying from a store or brand that is going out of business it is important to ask the sales person what support is offered. Check the manufactures website for warranty information.
Product Updates – Since the device you are buying is probably not going to see any updates, you should be ready to accept the device for how it functions today. However it is good to do a search before you buy to see what communities are out there that may offer updates and modifications made by the fans of the device. Some products carry a long life after production because of the dedication of the fans of the product.
Build Quality – Do some research on other users experience with the product. If people commonly see issues after 15 months and the gadget only carries a warranty of 12 months. It is good to know what you are getting into before you spend your heard earned cash.
Overall it is not bad to buy gadgets that are no longer being produced. In most cases you do save a lot of money It is best to know what you are getting into so you are not disappointed when and if it breaks.
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