The HP Touchpad was too pure for this world
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Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring today's video. Go to https://strms.net/hellofresh_actionretro2385, use my code RETROSEP10, and receive 10 free meals + free breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active if you’re in the US. The link and code are valid in all countries and the respective local discount will apply. Today we're fixing up the greatest tablet ever released - the 2011 HP TouchPad running webOS! ⭐️ I auction old tech from my videos on Whatnot! https://whatnot.pxf.io/retro ⭐️ I use Bambu 3D printers https://bit.ly/bambu3D VIDEO LINKS: 🍎 webOS Archive: https://appcatalog.webosarchive.org/ 🍎 Tedium article: https://tedium.co/2020/03/31/hp-touchpad-history/ ══════════════════════════ 💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! https://shop.actionretro.com/ ══════════════════════════ Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: https://www.amazon.com/shop/actionretro ══════════════════════════ 💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social ══════════════════════════ #HP #TouchPad #WebOS
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