LIVEBLOGGING: My Blogging thoughts on todays HP / Palm event

My Blogging thoughts on todays HP / Palm event. New content will be posted at the top, older content further down the page. I'll collect the information from the various sources on the web and a couple of my readers who will send snippets of information though,. If you spot something related to the HP / Palm event and you want me to share whether it be thoughts, news or whatever then email me at [email protected] and I'll post.
NEW CONTENT BELOW:
webOS is coming to PC's apparently, more information from HP to share in the year. [Engadget Picture]

Looks like TIME Publishing has partnered big style with HP especially regarding the TouchPad.

[From Eric Mann] Engadget says the Palm brand is no more. Palm RIP.
[From Xavier] Sam notice that there is no Palm branding on the new product page. [see screenshot below]

[From HP] Catch up with all of HP's developments today on the Palm blog.

Jon R "A WiFi version of HP's TouchPad will be available in the summer, followed by 3G and 4G versions."
Touch to share, bring your Pre 3 and your TouchPad together...literally, and the information is shared between the two devices. Now this is pretty cool. [Engadget pic]

Amazon Kindle app is coming to WebOS
[From Thomas] Sammy where is the Palm brand? They have not mentioned it?????
You can read a book and answer a video call on the TouchPad.
The event continues and talk now moves to the magazine browsing experience which I love on my iPad. You'll also be able to read books. [Engadget picture]

The Veer is the size of a credit card [width] - awesome!

The HP Pre 3 will also be available this Summer - the specs are listed here.

[From Eric Mann] Hit the Palm website and there seems to be a video presentation introducing you to todays 3 new products - http://www.palm.com/us/

I am liking the notifications bar at the top of the TouchPad, very cool.

[From Eric Mann] Palm website now gone live with new products.

According to Engadget they are showing off some of the features of the tablet including showing what email looks like and I have to say that it looks like the email client on iOS devices. I don't think Apple will be too happy.
[From Thomas Oberle] Keep up the great commentary Sammy. [SAMMY Thanks Thomas]
It looks like the TouchPad and the Palm Pre 3 can talk to each other. "The TouchPad and Pre 3 talk to each other. I can get my texts here, and I can also do phone calls on my TouchPad."
TouchPad has accesories including a keyboard, stand and a Touchstone dock. [Engadget picture]

[From Tony Kerins] Sammy it's fair to say that the iPad has a decent rival, let's hope webOS is up to the job!
Good the TouchPad does have a front facing camera, 1.3MP to be precise.
This thing is fast, with 16GB or 32GB of storage but I cannot see a front facing camera.
Here comes the TouchPad and it looks pretttty.

The Veer available in the Summer. [SAMMY why not now?]
3.6in Screen, front facing camera
Veer = HSPA+, ADobe Flash, 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR, 8GB storage, Snapdragon 7230/800mhz CPU
Great specs for the Veer, [engadget pic]

Introducing the HP Veer, it looks super smart, small and cool.

Palm Pre 2 on Verizon available tomorrow.
Jon "Now HP is bringing that to more products that help you connect."
Great to see Jon on stage.

Connecting services and web content together looks like being a priority for HP / Palm. [Engadget pic]

"We've embraced the webOS dev community. We keep the tools in the garage -- unlocked." Nice quote.
[From Ryan] I don't think I've ever been so excited about a tech announcement than today.
Engadget says it's Todd Bradley presenting today.

Websources seem to believe that the event is starting....so here goes.
Whilst I'm live blogging just a reminder that my Macbook Air throwaway ends at the end of the weekend so only a couple of days to get your user thoughts into me. Guidelines are here.
[From Simon D] Sammy I'm a tad excited, but I think it's too little too late [SAMMY Time will tell]
Seems to be a big crowd gathering [Engadget piccie]

[From Rich Keenan] Dear Palm don't break my heart, please keep your name and let's have a great show, make us Palm evangelists proud.
In the meantime I'm sat in my office here at PalmAddict Towers, email open, web feeds open, Twitter open and mug of tea at the ready :-)
Gizmodo are saying you may be able to purchase the Touchpad.....from today.