New HP trademarks could lead to horrible webOS tablet names

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Several newly uncovered trademark filings could indicate possible names for HP’s upcoming webOS tablets. The trademark filings, which were revealed today, include “HP Duopad,” “HP Touchcanvas” and “HP Touchslate.” Earlier trademarks suggest that one of HP’s tablets could also be named “HP Touchpad.” HP is holding a press event early next month where it is expected to unveil multiple new tablet devices. An upcoming tablet codenamed Topaz is expected to be among HP’s announcements at the event, and if the company decides to use any of these newly-trademarked monikers, the worst thing about this sleek new webOS tablet could very well be its name.

[Via pocketnow.com]

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15 Comments
  • QNX Please

    Just as bad as the iPad…

  • http://twitter.com/qriusme qriusme

    Touchpad and Touchslate are fine. But Touchcanvas? doesn’t really roll off the tongue.

  • Anonymous

    Yeah, those names are terrible! So much worse than a name reminiscent of a feminine hygiene product…

  • Anonymous

    I like “HP DouchePad” myself. Descriptive, crude, and tedious, just like HP itself.

  • Kissmybum

    who cares about its name….it is just another piece of technology that will be over priced and outdated soon enough just like the rest of technology…

  • Anonymous

    HP Touchpad nuff said.

  • Derail Doax

    I always wondered if Apple made a 7″ tablet would that be the miniPad and the 9.7″ one the maxiPad? Yes the name ipad is a horrible name. HP Hurricane would rock. Wasn’t that one of their code names? I still think they need to dig up the Palm Pilot name. HP Palm Pilot would be the best. Because when I got my Palm Pre people used to call it a Palm Pilot.

    • Anonymous

      And a 7″ could be the CoPilot…no? Ok :(

  • Nightfox111

    Who really cares!!! Dead on arrival

  • Anonymous

    If they use “duopad” it will instantly be known as a “douchepad.”

    • Anonymous

      How about HP D-Pad?

  • Anonymous

    How about HP Maxi-Pad

  • The Observer

    I always thought Media Pad was a good tablet name.

  • Anonymous

    How about the HP MaxiPad

  • The Axe

    The HP TapOn

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