Friday, October 21, 2011

My TouchPad Today: webOS 3.0.4 - Good News/Bad News

I downloaded the latest webOS update (3.0.4) to my TouchPad a couple of days ago.

As with most things in life, there's good news and bad news, but on my TP there doesn't seem to be any of the cataclysmic problems some internet discussion/forum posters are finding on their devices.

Good News (... Or at least not bad news)
  • Speed - My TP does seem to be a bit zippier after the update, just as HP stated it would be
  • Sound - Does not appear to be having problems after the update
  • Video - Video recording capability added with the update seems to be working as well as can be expected with the low-grade TP built-in camera
  • Kindle - App appears to be working fine, unlike the situ reported by many Internet posters

Bad News
  • Touchstone Charging - A definite loss here... Device will still charge with a cover on, but placement in the Touchstone must be absolutely precise and perfect for it to work
  • Accelerometer - Somewhat amiss after the update... Tends to shift from landscape to portrait orientation at the slightest movement
  • Preware patches disabled - Maybe not "bad news", but its a kink that should be fixed shortly


I think its safe to assume that I'll find more -- hopefully small -- issues in the coming days as I cruise through all of the apps and functions on my TP.




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