HP TouchPad 4G: Quicker, better and more features

WebOS has turned out to be one of the more capable phone and tablet operating systems on the market, but it’s currently held back by a lack of decent apps. HP hopes that a better, faster version of the HP TouchPad will help. We’re not so sure.

The latest version of the HP TouchPad – dubbed the TouchPad 4G – gets HSPA+ radios, speeding up web browsing and downloads, and also gets a faster 1.5GHz processor. That means apps should load faster, you’ll be able to multi-task more smoothly, and with 32GB of storage rather than 16GB, everything is that little bit better on the TouchPad 4G.

Whether the bump in performance and the inclusion of 4G connectivity has an affect on battery life, however, remains to be seen. It seems likely that run time will drop slightly, and the TouchPad 4G still faces one big problem – apps.

As Nokia has found out with its smartphones, taking on iOS and Android is an uphill battle when it comes to apps, with hundreds of thousands currently available. HP is likely to face a similar struggle, with devices like the iPad 2 currently offering a vast array of apps to suit almost any needs.
We’d like to hear what you think though. Will you buy the HP TouchPad 4G? Do apps make a big difference for you, or are you just looking for a gadget to browse the web on? Leave a comment and let us know.