I have mixed feelings about the $100 price reduction HP announced yesterday for both TP models.
Sweet -- For my money (pun intended), folks buying the TP at the new HP price -- plus any additional discounts from retailers -- are getting a decent deal. This is the pricing that should have been in effect since the July 1/July 17 launch. The TP, in its current state of development, isn't worth the premium HP was originally charging.
Sour -- The life of an early adopter is not an easy -- or inexpensive -- one. We know that and accept it, but HP threw a couple of curveballs (maybe spitballs) at us on this one. First, they didn't deliver the unit they promised back in the February at the "Think Beyond" event. Second, they pulled the launch date shenanigans (oops, July 1 was really only a soft launch). Third, the OTA update foot-dragging. Last, a $50 software credit that is unlikely to be worth $50 to many users. This has not been a sweet -- or fair deal -- for TP early adopters.
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